Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

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.

1

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