THR - 1030 STAGECRAFT
[3 hours] Introduction to scenic design and construction using the tools and techniques of theatre
including properties and scene painting. Lectures, readings and projects with practical laboratory experience. Students are required to purchase
supplies.
THR - 1040 STAGE LIGHTING AND SOUND
[3 hours] Introduction to theory and practice in stage lighting and sound.
Students will use lighting and sound tools and equipment in production crews on department productions.
THR - 1050 COSTUMING
[3 hours] Introduction to the theory and practice of stage costuming. Lectures, readings and projects
offer practical laboratory experiences. Students will use tools and equipment of the costume shop on production crews. Students
are required to purchase supplies.
THR - 1100 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
[3 hours] Introductory survey of the development of theatre and drama from the ancient
world to the present day; discussion of representative plays; slides and films complement lectures. (Not recommended or required for
majors.)
THR - 2420 MAKEUP FOR THE ACTOR
[2 hours] Principles and techniques of makeup for stage. Practical execution of stage
makeup problems. Students are required to purchase supplies.
THR - 2610 ACTING I
[4 hours] An introduction to the art and craft of acting. Through scene work and improvisation,
students learn to use acting terminology, identify dramatic beats, develop character objectives, and play actions.
THR - 2620 ACTING II
[4 hours] Students are exposed to a range of techniques explicated by primary acting
theorists/practitioners, including diagnosis of individual skills, work in voice, movement, textual analysis, and scene preparation.
Prerequisite: THR 2610
THR - 2630 ACTING: MODERN STYLES
[3 hours] Scene and monologue study emphasizing the works in contemporary, non-realistic
styles. Scene labs, critiques, text study and research. Rehearsal outside of class time. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: THR 2620 or permission of instructor
THR - 2640 VOICE AND MOVEMENT
[2 hours] Theory and practice of vocal and physical techniques for the actor. Repeatable
for up to 8 hours of credit. (BFA Performance majors should enroll in the course every semester up to the maximum credit.)
THR - 2990 SPECIAL PROJECTS
[1 - 3 hours] Individual study provides a student an opportunity to work independently on a
problem of special interest in theatre, film or dance under the direction of the faculty. For Freshman and Sophomore Students. Prerequisite:
Prior approval of a prospectus by the faculty. (Seminar forms may be picked up at the department office.) Freshman and
Sophomore Standing
THR - 3110 WORLD THEATRE I
[3 hours] Developments and trends in theatre and drama from the ancient world through the
Renaissance, including traditional forms of theatre in India, China, and Japan.
THR - 3120 WORLD THEATRE II
[3 hours] Developments and trends in theatre and drama from the late 17th Century to the present
day, including developments in Latin America and Africa.
THR - 3210 PLAYWRITING
[3 hours] Creative writing for the theatre analyzing traditional and contemporary structure and
style. Prerequisite: THR 2100 or ENGL 2720
THR - 3410 STAGE LIGHTING DESIGN
[3 hours] Principles and theories of lighting design for theatrical productions are
explored. Develop skills of script analysis, light study, light plot, and related graphics for conceptualization and communication of
design ideas. Prerequisite: THR 1040 or permission of instructor
THR - 3440 STAGE DESIGN
[3 hours] Theory and principles of scenic design for stage are the focus. Conceptualization
and communication of design ideas are explored through renderings, models, ground plans and elevations. Students are required to purchase
supplies. Prerequisite: THR 1030 or permission of instructor
THR - 3470 THEATRE SOUND
[3 hours] Students study the methods and techniques of sound production and design used in the
theatre. Tools and techniques of audio production are used in laboratory recording and mixdown. Prerequisite: THR 1040 or MUS 2270 or COMM
2610
THR - 3480 COSTUME DESIGN
[3 hours] Principles and theories of costume design for theatrical productions are explored.
Develop skills of script analysis, sketching, fabric study, and rendering for conceptualization and communication of design ideas.
Students are required to purchase supplies. Prerequisite: THR 1050 or permission of instructor
THR - 3610 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
[3 hours] Performing dramatic material for camera with an emphasis on the differences
between stage and screen performing. Prerequisite: THR 2620 or permission of instructor
THR - 3640 VOICE AND DICTION
[2 hours] Theories and practice of vocal techniques for the actor. Diagnosis of
individual skills continues work begun in voice and movement. Prerequisite: THR 2640 or permission of instructor
THR - 3650 STAGE MOVEMENT
[2 hours] Theories and practice of physical techniques for the actor. Diagnosis of
individual skills continues the work begun in voice and movement. Prerequisite: THR 2640 or permission of instructor
THR - 3710 DIRECTING I
[3 hours] The director�s approach to analyzing a script, formulating a production concept, and
realizing that concept on stage. Discussions and exercises progress to directing scenes or short plays in class. Prerequisite: THR
2610, 2640 or permission of instructor
THR - 3800 PRODUCTION ACTING
[1 - 3 hours] Through study and practice the student contributes significantly in areas of
acting and performance on department productions. Students should audition for roles in department productions. Prerequisite: At
least one other Theatre, Film or Dance course.
THR - 3810 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
[1 - 3 hours] Through study and practice the student contributes significantly as a stage
manager, assistant stage manager or assistant to the director on department productions. Students should apply for management positions the
semester preceding. Prerequisite: At least one other Theatre, Film or Dance course.
THR - 3820 SET CONSTRUCTION
[1 - 3 hours] Through study and practice the student contributes significantly as a scenic
carpenter, props person, scene painter or backstage crew on department productions. Students schedule lab time with instructor.
Prerequisite: At least one other Theatre, Film or Dance course.
THR - 3830 COSTUME CONSTRUCTION
[1 - 3 hours] Through study and practice students contribute significantly as members of the
costume shop and wardrobe crew on productions. As a laboratory course students must see instructor to arrange lab time. Prerequisite: THR
1050; at least one other Theatre, Film or Dance course.
THR - 3840 PRODUCTION LIGHTING
[1 - 3 hours] Through study and practice the student contributes significantly as a lighting
technician, master electrician or lighting operator on department productions. Students schedule lab time with instructor.
Prerequisite: At least one other Theatre, Film or Dance course.
THR - 3850 PRODUCTION SOUND
[1 - 3 hours] Through study and practice the student contributes significantly as a sound
technician, audio engineer or sound operator on department productions. Students schedule lab time with instructor. Prerequisite: At least
one other Theatre, Film or Dance course.
THR - 3860 PRODUCTION DESIGNER
[1 - 3 hours] Through study and practice the student contributes significantly as a
production designer or design assistant on department productions. Students schedule lab time with instructor. Prerequisite: At least one
other Theatre, Film or Dance course.
THR - 3870 PRODUCTION DANCE
[1 - 3 hours] Student contributes significantly as a dancer or choreographic assistant on
department productions. Students schedule lab time with instructor. Prerequisite: At least one other Theatre, Film or Dance course.
THR - 4110 MODERN AMERICAN THEATRE
[3 hours] Developments and trends in the American Theatre since 1945.
THR - 4400 SEMINAR TOPICS IN DESIGN
[3 hours] Individual and group investigations of particular topics in all phases of
design and technology, i.e. scene painting, advanced design and rendering technique, new technology.
THR - 4620 ACTING: HISTORICAL STYLES
[3 hours] Advanced training in acting with emphasis on effective vocal and rhetorical
techniques and the use of poetic rhythm and imagery in creating a role psychologically as well as physically. Prerequisite: THR 2610,
2620, 2640 or permission of instructor
THR - 4640 DIALECTS FOR STAGE
[2 hours] Exercises and projects designed to help the student explore the major regional and
foreign stage dialects. An introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet. Prerequisite: THR 2640, 3640 or permission of
instructor
THR - 4700 MAJORS SEMINAR
[1 hour] Survey of the full range of professional opportunities and practices in Theatre, Film,
and Dance. Students in designated program tracks are instructed in resume, portfolio and interview processes. Prerequisite:
Permission of coordinating instructor.
THR - 4800 SENIOR PROJECT
[3 hours] The student conceives, creates and presents theoretical or executed theatrical
productions as part of the requirements for the B.F.A. Prerequisite: Senior standing, approval of adviser and prior approval of a
prospectus by faculty one semester in advance of registration.
THR - 4900 SPECIAL TOPICS: THEATRE AND DRAMA
[3 hours] Exploration of a special topic in the history and criticism of
theatre and drama � e.g., Modern Theories of Theatre Art or Stanislavski�s Heritage or Baroque Theatre Architecture and Its Scenic Conventions.
Recommended: THR 2100 OR ENGL 2720.
THR - 4940 INTERNSHIP
[3 hours] Internship with an approved program, company, or agency in theatre or film. Student
must submit project proposal for approval by advisor. (Repeatable for 6 hours credit.) Prerequisite: Approval of adviser
THR - 4950 HONORS THESIS
[3 hours] Research or a creative project on a topic in theatre or film. Required of all B.A.
and B.F.A. candidates seeking department honors. (Repeatable for 6 hours credit.) Prerequisite: Approval of Honors Adviser
THR - 4990 SPECIAL PROJECTS
[1 - 3 hours] Individual study provides a student an opportunity to work independently on a
problem of special interest in theatre, film or dance under the direction of the faculty. Prerequisite: Prior approval of a prospectus by
the faculty. (Seminar forms may be picked up at the department office.)
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