Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023

THEA 210 Drafting for the Theatre

An introductory course to theatrical drafting rendering.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 149 with a minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts (and) Theatre Design/Technology Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 215 Beginning Scene Design

This is an introductory course designed to explore scenic design through script analysis, period research, and conceptual development. Students will develop the skills necessary to clearly and effectively communicate your visual interpretation of selected scripts as a designer through drawing, rendering, and mechanical drafting exercises.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 135 and THEA 149 and THEA 155 and THEA 210 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 220 Beginning Costume Design

Introduction to stage costume, approach to the play, survey of dress history, research, the designer's tools, rendering, sketching, fabrics, putting a show together.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 135 and THEA 149 and THEA 155 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 221 Costume History

Costume from ancient to modern times with attention for theatre design. Evolution of garments, cultural influence. Western world dress with Asian influence and world cultures noted.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 222 Costume Technology I

Introduction to technical skills and crafts used in costuming. Sewing, cutting from patterns, fabric modification, dyeing, painting, garment fitting and alterations are included.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 149 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 225 Theatre in Film

Students will have an opportunity to enrich their appreciation of society and culture through the media of theatre and film.
3

Course Attribute

LAA1-Arts&Hum-Arts&Expression and GT Arts

THEA 230 Beginning Lighting Design

An introduction to designing with light, practical applications and theatrical use. Course concentrates on the process from script analysis, concept and paperwork through actually hanging and lighting two projects.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 135 and THEA 149 and THEA 210 and THEA 232 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts (and) Theatre Design/Technology Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 232 Lighting Technology

This class will introduce you to the work of the Master Electrician and the technology used in the theatre lighting. The first half of the semester we will examine the equipment and procedures of the Master Electrician. The second half will go through the electronics and control structures used in modern lighting control systems.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 149 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 240 Beginning Stage Directing

(2 lecture, 3 laboratory) A basic course in the principles of directing a play. The major focus is on contemporary theories and practices of stage directing.
3

Prerequisites

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 241 Seminar in Theatre Arts Management

This course will enable the student to study, explore and participate in the management and administrative activities and issues faced by theatre arts administrators currently working in the field.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 245 Beginning Sound Design

Prepares the student to design, set-up, operate and repair sound reinforcement and recording equipment with emphasis on theatre specific practices. Digital audio and live performance mixing is also covered.
3

Prerequisites

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 246 Sound Technology

Fundamentals of audio technology in the theatre, concert and corporate Industries. Students will learn the practical applications and responsibilities of a sound engineer, as well as planning, paperwork, power distribution, rigging, basic maintenance, directing a crew, troubleshooting, creative problem solving, signal routing, and sound board operations.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 135 and THEA 149 and THEA 210 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 249 Scenic Technology

A hands-on survey of the work of the master carpenter and technical director with a focus on construction techniques and practices used in scenic construction, rigging, problem solving, budgeting and drafting working drawings.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 149 and THEA 210 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 250 Stage Make Up I

Combining lectures and demonstrations with laboratory practicum, students will learn basic principles of make-up application for primarily stage with some discussion of the necessary adaptations for screen.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting (and) Theatre Arts Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 255 Creative Drama

This class is designed for the pre-service teacher in order to increase their skill and knowledge in the area of creative drama.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 260 Scene Study

A step-by-step process approach to scene study. Units will be covered connecting the actor with the discovery of purpose/obstacle/relationships/given circumstances/ character/orchestration and text scoring.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 160 with a minimum grade of D-

Program Restrictions

Exclude Musical Theatre-BFA and Musical Theatre-BA and Acting-BFA and Theatre Arts (Acting)-BA

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 265 Theatre for Young Audiences Tour

This tour is designed to result in the production of a play for children that will tour to area schools. There will be evening rehearsals and crew in addition to class time.
3

Course Attribute

Community Engaged Learning

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 270 Acting III

Further study and application of scene and devising techniques.  Integration of all prior acting course work with substantive study in at least one other acting form, such as the Michael Chekhov Technique, Black Acting Methods, Viewpoints, Grotowski, or other psycho-physical assimilation.  

3

Prerequisites

(THEA 158 and THEA 170 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall, Spring, and/or Summer - Check with department/school for next offering

Program Restrictions

Include Musical Theatre-BFA and Musical Theatre-BA and Acting-BFA and Theatre Arts (Acting)-BA

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 275 Stage Movement I

(2 contact hours per week). Two-part series of courses in the preparation of actor's skills in movement. This course introduces physical training designed to improve alignment, increase body awareness, and heighten performer's focus, stamina, strength, flexibility, and ability to support psychological choices in three-dimensions.
2

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 276 Stage Movement II

Second in a two part series of courses in the preparation of actor's skills in movement. This course deepens students' engagement with physical training designed to improve alignment, increase body awareness, and heighten performer's focus, stamina, strength, flexibility, and ability to support psychological choice in three-dimensions.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 275 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 290 History of Style and Decor

This class is intended to serve the advanced design student by orienting them to the history of the manufactured world around them. The student will study a broad history of the architecture and decorative arts that will impact their design work in the future. Students will actively research, write and read various materials in the class and begin to see how they, as designers, impact the culture around them as an active artist.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 210 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 296 History of Theatre I

The development of Western theatre from its classical roots through the mid- 17th century, as well as African and Asian theatre from its roots to the present. Emphasis on research.
3

Course Attribute

LAA1-Arts&Hum-Arts&Expression and GT Arts

THEA 297 History of Theatre II

A continuation of THEA 296, focusing on American and European theatre. Emphasis on research.
3

Course Attribute

LAA1-Arts&Hum-Arts&Expression and GT Arts