Undergraduate 2020-2021

THEA 401 Practicum in Theatre

Supervised and specialized field work involving theory and methodology in practice. Two copies of evaluation paper required, filed with instructor/department.
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Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

THEA 415 Collaborative Design Seminar

This course is developed to explore, discuss, develop, and implement all elements of theatrical design in conjunction with a director's vision as a mutual agreement with the design team. The ideals and practice of collaboration as both a verbal and visual communication is emphasized through in class collaboration.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 135 and THEA 149 and THEA 160 and THEA 240 with a minimum grade of D-)

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 times

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

THEA 422 Directed Research in Theatre

The student must submit a written proposal prior to approval of the study. Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
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Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

THEA 433 Dramaturgy

This course teaches the basic principles of both production and new play dramaturgy. These include: read and analyze a play, accomplish and organize research for production, and communication with director and/or playwright and the public.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 135 and THEA 240 with a minimum grade of D-)

THEA 440 Directing the One-Act Play

Produce a one act play under instructor's supervision. Extensive prompt book and well-written self-analysis required.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 340 with a minimum grade of C-

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

THEA 449 Theatre Technical Seminar

Advanced technical theatre class covering a variety of topics regarding professional development and employment. Topics covered include portfolios, resumes, professional and graduate school interviews, work environments, job searches, theatrical job markets, and personal growth in the field of theatrical design and technology.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

THEA 450 Design and Technology Practicum

Practicum focused on mainstage production work in the student's emphasis area: design, technical direction or stage management. Typically done in the senior year. This project is assigned by advisor.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 149 and THEA 300 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts Major(s)

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

THEA 454 Theatre Studies Senior Seminar

In this course we will cover a myriad of topics surrounding employment and/or following a life in the theatre. Students will actively engage in development of their professional theatrical resumes, cover letters and portfolios.
1

THEA 464 Audition Techniques

Covers various aspects of audition techniques. Units include: selection of material, preparing and presenting auditions, resume, and picture preparations and guest instructor information.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 160 with a minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts Major(s)

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

THEA 465 LA Showcase Class

This course includes selection, staging, choreographing, rehearsing and performing the materials selected for the LA Showcase at the end of Spring Term at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, CA.
3

THEA 475 Advanced Stage Management

Duties and responsibilities of stage managers in practice. Communication, rehearsal, performance techniques. Conceptual and realized approaches to theatre management.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 375 with a minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts Major(s)

THEA 485 Clinical Experiences II: Secondary Theatre

Gain practical experience in teaching and learning in the theatre classroom with a variety of materials and concepts. Requires observation in secondary theatre classrooms, as well as preparing, teaching and assessing a theatre arts instructional work sample unit. Reflection on teaching experiences in weekly seminar.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 365 with a minimum grade of D- or EDFE 125 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts (and) Theatre Education Major(s)

THEA 490 Theatre Arts Student Teaching Seminar

This seminar provides persons actively involved in the student teaching program in Theatre Arts with a support system and pertinent information to assist them during their field experience.
1

Prerequisites

(EDFE 130 with a minimum grade of S or (Passed Required Praxis with a minimum score of 9 and Application for Student Tching with a minimum score of 9))

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts (and) Theatre Education Major(s)