Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Performing and Visual Arts

School of Theatre Arts and Dance

THEA 100 Individual Performance in Theatre

This course includes participation in design and production assignments for the School of Theatre Arts & Dance Productions. Participation assignments are available based on specific production needs each semester and assignments are scheduled accordingly at the beginning of each semester of enrollment.

2

Offered

Generally offered Fall, Spring and/or Summer Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts (and) Musical Theatre (and) Acting (and) Theatre Design/Technology Major(s)/Minor(s)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 110 Performance in a Theatrical Production

Practical experience as a performer, dramaturg, or assistant director in mainstage productions.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting (and) Theatre Arts Major(s)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 111 Performance in a Theatrical Production

Additional practice in theatrical performance. This course is based on each student’s participation as a cast member of the UNC mainstage or one-act festival productions.

0

Offered

Non Scheduled course with instructor permission only

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting (and) Theatre Arts Major(s)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with Advisor permission

THEA 130 Introduction to the Theatre

A survey of Theatre history and its effects upon modern Theatre. The roles of the actors, directors, choreographers, technicians, designers and critics will be explored through live presentations.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Exclude Acting (and) Theatre Design/Technology Major(s)

Course Attribute

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

THEA 135 Playscript Analysis

A survey of dramatic literature through script analysis.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting (and) Musical Theatre (and) Theatre Arts (and) Theatre Design/Technology Major(s)/Minor(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 149 Orientation to Technology

Orientation to Technology covers the practical application of scenic construction, scenic painting, lighting, costume construction, and/ or stage props. This course familiarizes the student with the equipment, hardware, safety, and techniques common in each area through lecture and practical experience.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 150 Actor's Lab

(3 laboratory) A one semester hour credit will be given for participation as an actor in a student directed scene.
1

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 155 Orientation to Design

This class is intended to serve the beginning design student by orienting them to the creative process and expression used in theatrical design.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 158 Acting I

This course provides burgeoning performers an opportunity to study, from the viewpoint of an actor, the basic elements of character building, character and script analysis, and various historical acting methods.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

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 159 The Art of Acting for All Majors

This course provides an opportunity to study major elements of dramatic material, the basics of character and script analysis, historical acting methods, and will introduce communication, collaboration, and leadership skills through the joy and art of acting. 

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Course Attribute

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

THEA 160 Acting Methods

(2 lecture, 3 laboratory) Must be taken for a total of 3 credits. The emphasis of the course is on the primary needs of acting: emotional recall and recreation, concentration, motivation, personality and character development, physical and vocal ingredients of character and believability.

3

Program Restrictions

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 170 Acting II

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

3

Prerequisites

(THEA 158 or THEA 159 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Spring - 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 190 Stage Speech

This course is designed to instruct the actor in voice and speech for the stage. Topics covered include: use and understanding of the vocal instrument, vocal anatomy, vocal projection and articulation.
2

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 191 Beginning Voice and Speech

This course is designed to instruct the actor in voice (vocal sound production) and speech (vocal communication) for the stage. Through lectures, assigned readings, class performances, and most importantly, through exercises and practice, students will be expected to demonstrate various aspects of voice and speech.
3

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting (and) Theatre Arts Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 193 Stage Speech and Dialects

This course deals with continued development of intelligent use and care of the speaking voice utilizing IPA and Linkater approaches and studies to the major stage dialects.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 194 Intermediate Voice and Speech

This course is designed to advance an actor's proficiency in voice, speech and dialects for the stage. Through lectures, assigned readings, and most importantly, through exercises and practice, students will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in various aspects of voice, speech and dialects.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 191 with a minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting (and) Theatre Arts Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 210 Drafting for the Theatre

This is a foundational course in theatrical drafting and will explore both hand drafting and computer aided drafting technology.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 149 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

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, research, conceptual development, sketching, basic model building, drafting, and presentation. Students will develop the skills necessary to communicate a visual interpretation of selected scripts clearly and effectively.

3

Prerequisites

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

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 220 Beginning Costume Design

This class is an introduction to designing stage costumes. This course includes script analysis for the costume designer, costume focused research, and an overview of the costume designers’ toolkit including: costume sketching and rendering, an introduction to fabrics, and the steps it takes to get a costume design from script to opening night.

3

Prerequisites

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

Offered

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 221 Costume History

This class explores the history of fashion as it relates to its cultural context from ancient through modern times. This timeline includes western world dress, central and south American dress, Asian dress, and African dress and explores how fashion history relates to world history.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 222 Costume Technology I

Costume Technology explores the practical application of the technical skills and crafts used in costuming. Hands on skills of stitching, cutting from patterns, fabric modification, garment fitting, and/ or alterations may be included.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 149 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Spring - Check with department/school for next offering

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

This class is an introduction to designing with light though both practical applications and theoretical theatrical use. The course concentrates on the process moving from script analysis to concept development and finally to the production of industry standard paperwork and lighting plots.

3

Prerequisites

(THEA 135 and THEA 149 and THEA 155 and THEA 210 and THEA 232 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

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

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 is an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the Master Electrician for the theatre with an emphasis on industry standards and sate practice. Students will learn to operate and maintain a theatrical lighting system as well as electrical safety, managing a crew, troubleshooting, paperwork, Vectorworks drafting, and basic networking.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 149 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 234 Media Technology for Stage and Performance

The study and exploration of the technology necessary to create projection designs. Additionally, the course explores the creation and execution of digital media for theatrical projection and multimedia/performance integration.

3

Prerequisites

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

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Program Restrictions

Include Theatre Design/Technology-BFA

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 235 Beginning Projections Design

The purpose of this class is to develop a basic understanding of digital media integration with live performance, including process, paperwork, content, and execution. This course will include applications of theatrical projection design practice, principles and aesthetic.

3

Prerequisites

(THEA 149 and THEA 155 and THEA 234 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually - Check with department/school for next offering

Program Restrictions

Include Theatre Design/Technology-BFA (and) Theatre Design and Tech-Cert

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman

Course Fee

Differential Tuition 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

This class focuses on the preparation of students to design, set-up, and operate sound reinforcement and recording equipment with emphasis on theatre specific practices. Students will analyze sound for emotional impact, determine qualities of sound that impart these effects, and discover how these ideas can be transferred to the stage. Projects center on the creation of digital and analog sound effects and environments and their incorporation into live performance.

3

Prerequisites

(THEA 135 and THEA 149 and THEA 155 and THEA 246 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 246 Sound Technology

The student will explore the fundamentals of audio technology in the theatre and live-concert industries. Students will learn the practical applications and responsibilities of a sound engineer, as well as the planning, paperwork, and other related items of standard practice in the industry.

3

Prerequisites

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

Offered

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 249 Scenic Technology

This course provides a hands-on survey of the work of the master carpenter and technical director. Focus will be placed on construction techniques and practices used in scenic construction, rigging, and drafting working drawings with attention to problem solving and budgeting within the discipline.

3

Prerequisites

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

Offered

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 250 Stage Make Up

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

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

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 course is a survey of architectural elements, furnishings, and decorative motifs useful to theatre designers from prehistoric through contemporary cultures across the globe.  It will assist theatre design students in developing an understanding of visual history. It will also establish a common historic framework from which to build a visual knowledge base and provide a means to accurately articulate visual ideas, needs, and inspirations using correct historic references and terminologies.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 210 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Fall - Check with department/school for next offering

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman

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

THEA 300 Advanced Individual Performance in Theatre

Participation in advanced level design and production assignments of School of Theatre productions.
2

Prerequisites

(THEA 100 and THEA 155 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 3 times

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 308 Theatre Workshop

Receive information about current important ideas in many fields of knowledge from authorities nationally known in their fields of specialization.
1- 4

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 311 Beginning Scene Painting

This is a foundational course in the basic techniques of theatrical scene painting. The emphasis of this course is placed on equipment, procedure, and practical application as well as the responsibilities of the scenic charge.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 149 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

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

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 2 times

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 312 Advanced Scene Painting

This course is a study of the basic techniques of the scenic artist. Emphasis is placed on equipment, procedure and practical application. In this class we will explore methods of traditional one-dimensional scene painting as well as the fundamentals of drawing. Projects will include lettering, translucency, stamps and stencils and use those of pneumatic sprayers.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 149 and THEA 311 with a minimum grade of D-)

Repeatable Status

Course may be repeated 1 time

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 315 Advanced Scene Design

This course focuses on advanced work in scenic design and will include expanded work in script analysis, research, sketching, model-building, rendering, drafting, and presentation. Completion of this course or area instructor consent is required for a student to be considered for a STAD main stage realized design.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 215 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

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

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 317 Properties for Stage

This course is a study of the organization, management, and construction of properties for the theatre. It is a beginning exploration of the skills and techniques needed to become a successful props master and/or props fabricator and will include hands-on projects and theoretical prop management projects.

3

Prerequisites

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

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 320 Advanced Costume Design

This class is the continuation of the topics introduced in Beginning Costume Design. The focus of this class is on the completion of complete theoretical costume designs using the process introduced in Beginning Costume Design. Introduction to designing costumes for the stage. Designing as a collaborative art will also be the focus of these designs. Completion of this course or area instructor consent is required for a student to be considered for a STAD mainstage realized design.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 220 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

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

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 321 Digital Rendering for Theatre Design

This course will explore the key points of creating completed theatre design renderings through the use of a variety of digital platforms including, but not limited to, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Painter, Procreate, and SketchUp. The focus of the design projects will be tailored to the specific theatre design interest area of the student enrolled.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 155 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

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

Class Restriction

Exclude Freshman

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 324 Masterpieces in Theatrical Production

A survey of important plays that have had major impact on the evolution of the modern theatre through thematic concerns, social reflection, revolutionary genre, and production styles.
2

Prerequisites

THEA 135 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 332 Advanced Lighting Design

This class provides the opportunity for advanced work in stage lighting design with an emphasis on the artistic applications of lighting in plays, operas, musicals and dance. Completion of this course or area instructor consent is required for a student to be considered for a STAD main stage realized design. Required laboratory arranged.

3

Prerequisites

(THEA 210 and THEA 230 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 336 Advanced Voice Speech

Advanced study of the natural resources of the human voice and body as artistic resources for the performer. Continued focus on effective and healthful use of the vocal instrument and stage dialects.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 191 and THEA 194 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting (and) Theatre Arts Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 340 Workshop in Directing I

(2 lecture; 2 laboratory) Basic directing techniques as applied to period styles. Focus on research for the director and application of period styles in scene work.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 240 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 345 Advanced Sound Design

This course will continue the student's exploration of the art of Sound Design. Students will analyze sound for emotional impact, determine qualities of sound that impart these effects, and discover how these ideas can be transferred to the stage. Completion of this course or area instructor consent is required for a student to be considered for a STAD main stage realized design.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 210 and THEA 245 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

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

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 360 Acting Styles I

Focus on modern drama from early realism through contemporary eclectic styles in this advanced acting laboratory.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 270 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting (and) Theatre Arts (and) Musical Theatre Major(s)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 361 Acting Styles II

Concentration on period styles including Greek, Elizabethan, Commedia dell'Arte, English Restoration and French Neoclassic in this advanced acting laboratory.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 270 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting (and) Theatre Arts (and) Musical Theatre Major(s)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 362 Acting for the Camera

In this course students will experience the craft of acting for the camera. Topics will include: the difference between stage and film acting, technical demands of film acting, script analysis, and on-set behavior.

3

Prerequisites

(THEA 170 and THEA 270 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting (and) Musical Theatre (and) Theatre Arts Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 365 Clinical Experiences I: Elementary Theatre

Gain practical experience in the theatre classroom with a variety of materials and concepts. This course requires observation in elementary and/or middle school theatre classrooms, as well as preparing, teaching and assessing progress. Reflection on teaching experiences in a weekly seminar.

3

Prerequisites

(THEA 135 and THEA 149 and THEA 160 and THEA 240 and THEA 255 and THEA 260 and EDF 290 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 373 Playwriting

This course will guide and assist the student playwright through the creative process of writing a one act play or screen play. Course work will include lecture, exercises, and completion of several writing assignments. Final project will be completion of a one act play or film treatment and 30 pages of dialogue.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 375 Stage Management for the Theatre

A class to teach the student how to work as a stage manager in the theatre and what to expect from the position. Focus is on problem solving.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 149 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 376 Stage Movement III

In this course students will learn to use their three-dimensional selves to create character from the ground up. Students will also continue physical training designed to interrupt habits and increase their strength, stamina, focus and physical clarity as performers.
3

Prerequisites

(THEA 275 and THEA 276 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts (and) Acting Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 380 Design fundamentals for Secondary Education

This course will include the basics of drafting; scenic, lighting and costume design; and scenic painting with a focus on research and creative exercises.
3

Prerequisites

THEA 149 with a minimum grade of D-

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Theatre Arts Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 385 Methods of Teaching Drama

Learn teaching techniques, curriculum and classroom organization, testing and evaluation, procedures and materials and relationship of the subject area to the total program.

3

Prerequisites

Completion of Applic for Full Adm to PTEP

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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.
1- 4

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 8 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition 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.)
1- 4

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 449 Design and Technology Senior Seminar

This class addresses a myriad of topics surrounding employment and/or following a life in the theatre. This is the culmination of the assessments that Design and Technology students have completed to date with final focus on resumes, cover letters, portfolios and/or websites. Additionally this class discusses: professional and graduate school interviews, work environments, job searches, theatrical job markets, and personal growth in the field of theatrical design and technology.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and 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

Differential Tuition Required and 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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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 (and) Acting Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

THEA 465 Acting Showcase

This course includes selection, staging, choreographing, rehearsing and performing the materials selected for the Acting Showcase at the end of Spring Term.

3

Offered

Generally offered Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Acting Major(s)Major(s)/Minor(s)

Class Restriction

Include Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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 135 and THEA 149 and THEA 160 and THEA 240 and THEA 255 and THEA 260 and EDF 290 with a minimum grade of D-)

Offered

Generally offered Fall Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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.

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Prerequisites

(Passed Required Praxis and Completion of Application for Student Tching)

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Major/Minor Restriction

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

THEA 492 Theatre Management Internship

In this course, the student will be serving an internship with a professional theatre company focusing on current practices in theatre business and management. S/U graded.

3

Prerequisites

THEA 241 with a minimum grade of D-

Special Notes

Consent of instructor required.

Offered

Generally offered Summer Annually

Program Restrictions

Include Theatre Arts:Thea Studies-BA

Class Restriction

Include Junior and Senior

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required