THEA   1100   Theatre Appreciation

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Survey and critical appreciation of Theatre. An introduction to the art of Theatre that provides students an understanding of the history of the theatre, the ability to analyze and evaluate artistic work, and to discover connections between theatrical and societal, cultural, and historical contexts.

THEA   2300   Script Analysis for Theatre and Film

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

A foundation course for all theatre majors, this course will cover effective methods for script analysis as the building block for work as an actor, director, or designer. Recommended for MMFP students.

THEA   2332   Stage Construction Techniques for the Entertainment Industry

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Systematic introduction to the fundamentals of technical requirements of various entertainment styles. The course relies heavily on hands-on instruction with the tools, techniques, and materials used in mounting stage, television, and film productions.

THEA   2333   Fundamentals of Acting

3 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

This course introduces the student actor to the basic tools of acting, including physical and vocal techniques, character development, and rehearsal and staging methods, through exercises and scene study. Coursework helps student actors develop confidence in their performances through improvisation, use of dramatic imagination, collaboration with partners, and scene text analysis.

THEA   2410   Oral Interpretation

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Oral Interpretation expands the range of the human voice. While practicing ethical literary interpretation, audience analysis and oral presentations, students develop the vocal and physical skills necessary for engaging with others in diverse circumstances, performing literature and communicating messages from varied sources.

THEA   2711   Theatre Practicum

1 Credit Hour.   0 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

Provides students with practical experiences in the production process. Students work onstage or backstage in a faculty-approved capacity and obtain practical industry knowledge.

THEA   3030   Selected Topics in Theatre

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Offers varied courses in specialized areas in the field of theatre. Repeatable for credit.

THEA   3131   Stage Makeup

3 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

Offers students an introduction to make-up materials and techniques of application, including aging, wounds, prosthetics, and other types of make-up. Techniques will be applied to student-designed projects.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2300 or Permission of Instructor.

THEA   3200   Design Concepts for the Entertainment Industry

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course develops the artistic and analytic processes of designs for the Entertainment Industry. Students will develop skills in conceptualizing and both visually and verbally communicating areas of scenic/production design, lighting design, costume design, sound design and other various forms of design within the Entertainment Industry.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2300 and THEA   2332 or permission of instructor.

THEA   3230   Voice for the Stage

3 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

Introduces students to fundamental vocal training techniques; including breath control and projection, alignment, articulation, scansion, and use of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2333 or Permission of Instructor.

THEA   3231   Movement for the Actor

3 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

This course introduces students to various movement techniques. These techniques are intended to increase the individual’s ability to inhabit the physicality of the character. Each time the course is offered, it will pursue a specific technique or combination of techniques that will be determined by the instructor of the class. These may include: Stage Combat, Commedia, Neutral Mask, Growtowski, Droznin, Suzuki, Laban and Viewpoints. May be repeated once for credit.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2333; or Permission of Instructor.

THEA   3233   Audition and the Business of Acting

3 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

Designed to develop audition skills needed for graduate school and professional auditions. Topics will include monologue selection and preparation, cold readings, sight reading, and scene preparation. In addition, students will learn about headshots, resumes, unions, and the business side of the theatre profession.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2333.

THEA   3234   Acting for the Screen

3 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

Students will learn acting for screen performance techniques with particular focus on film acting. Auditioning, screen tests, and casting will also be discussed. Students will perform in a minimum of two scenes for video.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2333 or permission of instructor.

THEA   3330   Acting Scene Study

3 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

Takes student actors to the next level of study by utilizing scene work through script analysis applied to character development focusing on twentieth century drama.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2333 or Permission of Instructor.

THEA   3332   African American Theatre

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Investigates the contributions of black playwrights, actors, and directors to American theatre.

Cross Listing(s): AAST   3332.

THEA   3333   Irish Theatre

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course critically interrogates Ireland’s native and diasporic theatre, from the Restoration period through the present. It examines the national-theatre movement, especially the Abbey Theatre, and it assesses other Irish theatre companies, as well as Irish playwrights, directors, and actors.

THEA   3336   Theatre Management

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Provides students with an introductory study of the principles and practices of theatrical management including budget planning, box office, publicity, royalties and other aspects of management. Provides a systematic examination of the role of the theatre stage manager.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   1100 or permission of Instructor.

THEA   3337   Play Directing

3 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

This course instructs students and allows practice in staging techniques, textual analysis, conceptualization, communication with actors and designers, issues in casting, and rehearsal techniques as applied to directing for the theatre.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2300 and THEA   2333.

THEA   3500   Musical Theatre Voice

2 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Fundamental vocal training and introduction to the musical theatre repertoire.

Prerequisite(s): THEA   1100 or permission of instructor.

THEA   3504   Musical Theatre Dance and Choreography

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

The study and practice of musical theatre choreography, including historical survey of musical theatre and methoodology of staging dances. The class will cover the styles of prominent musical theatre choreographers.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2333 or permission of instructor.

THEA   3510   Film and Literature

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Relationship between film and literature with special emphasis on the adaptation of literature into film.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL   2100.

THEA   3711   Practicum: Professional Development

1 Credit Hour.   0 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course is designed to guide upper-division theatre majors in refining their focus(es) in theatre practice (acting, directing, design/technology, dramaturgy, or another area). This course will emphasize preparation of portfolios appropriate to the student's area of focus. In addition, students will identify and pursue graduate, internship, and/or professional opportunities.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2711 or permission of Instructor.

THEA   3850   Problems in Design

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Exploration of unique approaches to scenic design. Environmental spaces, drop productions, designing for the round to be covered.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2332.

THEA   4330   Theatre History I: Origins to 1700

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course surveys the development of theatrical practice and dramatic literature from its origins to around 1700. The history of acting, directing, stage design, production methods, and the physical spaces of theatre will be addressed, in addition to the examination of representative play texts. This course will include the study of ritual and Non-Western theatrical genres.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2300 or Permission of Instructor.

THEA   4331   Theatre History II: 1700 to Contemporary

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course surveys the development of theatrical practice and dramatic literature from 1700 to emerging 21st century patterns. The history of acting, directing, stage design, production methods, and the physical spaces of theatre will be addressed, in addition to the examination of representative play texts.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2300 or Permission of Instructor.

THEA   4332   Children's Theatre

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Examines play theory, storytelling, and creative drama techniques for the staging of plays with and for children.

THEA   4333   Performance Styles

3 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

Specialized study of the techniques needed to perform in a particular style of theatre or in the work of a particular playwright. Topics may include Shakespeare and verse drama, Brecht and Epic theatre, Restoration Comedy and theatre of the Absurd. May be repeated once for credit.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2333; or Permission of Instructor.

THEA   4334   Drama in Performance

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Examines the relationship between the play in performance and the dramatic text, with special attention to historical and social contexts that influence the text in production.

THEA   4335   Scenic and Production Design

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course provides students with an in-depth survey of the theory and practice of scenic and production design. The course relies on textual analysis to create appopriate environments through scenery, introduces students to the aesthetic principles of scenic and production design, develops basic scale model making, computer aided drafting and digital renderings.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2300 and THEA   3200; or permission of Instructor.

THEA   4336   Lighting Design

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Theory and practice of lighting for a variety of stages including proscenium, thrust, and arena stage production and different theatrical styles. A practical study of the equipment and the aesthetics of lighting for the theatre.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2300 and THEA   3200.

THEA   4337   Costume Design

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course provides students with an in-depth survey of the theory and practice of costume design. The course relies on textual analysis to create character through clothing, introduces students to the aesthetic principles of costume design, develops basic figure drawings and color media skills, and applies those skills and principles via the creation of costume renderings.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2332 and THEA   2300.

THEA   4338   Seminar: World Theatre

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course focuses on a specific genre, historical period, or style of theatre from around the world, based on the expertise of the faculty. Course topics include: People's Theatre, Russian Theatre, Asian Theatre, Classical Greek and Roman Theatre, Neo-classical Theatre. Repeatable for credit.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2300 OR Permission of Instructor.

THEA   4711   Practicum: Capstone

1 Credit Hour.   0 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

Students identify and pursue post-graduation, early-career opportunities.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   3711 or permission of Instructor.

THEA   4750   Internship

1-12 Credit Hours.   0-12 Lecture Hours.   0-12 Lab Hours.

Offered by specific arrangement. Student prepares an individually designed project involving off-campus work/study research. Only three (3) credit hours count as a major elective.

Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.

THEA   4831   Directed Study in Theatre

3 Credit Hours.   0 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

Permits students to conduct in-depth study of issues associated with theatre. This course cannot be used to replace existing courses in the catalog. Must be approved by the department chair and the instructor.

THEA   5550   Playwriting

3 Credit Hours.   2 Lecture Hours.   2 Lab Hours.

This course involves the study, analysis, and practice in the art and craft of writing plays for the stage. Undergraduates complete a one act play while graduate students complete a first draft for a full length play.

THEA   5530G   Playwriting

3 Credit Hours.   3 Lecture Hours.   0 Lab Hours.

This course involves the study, analysis, and practice in the art and craft of writing plays for the stage. Undergraduates complete a one act play while graduate students complete a first draft for a full length play.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of "C" in THEA   2300 or permission of instructor.

Cross Listing(s): THEA 5530.