2016-2017 Graduate

THED 530 Theatrical Production I

Prerequisites: THED 600 and THED 670. Students will gain a solid working overview in design, including but not limited to the following: costuming, stage make-up, scenery, sound, and lighting.

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THED 531 Theatrical Production II

Prerequisites: THED 600, THED 670, THED 530, THED 540, THED 560, THED 680; and THED 690 or THED 696. This course is a continuation of the ideals and concepts offered in THED 530 with emphasis placed upon those areas not addressed in Technical Production I.

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THED 540 Directing/Acting: Realism and Non-Realism/Period Styles

Prerequisites: THED 600 and THED 670. Masters only. This course will include advanced studies in the approaches and techniques of directing and acting in realism, as well as explore the styles and theatrical periods of non-realism.

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THED 541 Directing/Acting: Musical Theatre

Prerequisites: THED 600, THED 670THED 530, THED 540, THED 560, THED 680; and THED 690 or THED 696. This course will explore the tasks of acting in, directing, choreographing, and mounting a musical theatre production.

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THED 560 Innovative Strategies in Drama Education

Prerequisites: B.A. or B.S. degree, Teaching Certificate recommended not required. Students will research theatre education strategies practiced in the US and internationally. Focus will be paid to investigating methods which break the mold of traditional practices in most secondary school settings.

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THED 561 Voice and Movement

Prerequisites: B.A. or B.S. degree, Teaching Certificate recommended not required. This course is designed to provide an advanced working knowledge of the voice using fundamental through advanced exercises. The movement section of this course will provide working knowledge of the actor’s body and its connection to vocal work.

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