<span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Courses in Theater (THEA).</strong></span><p>THEA 111 - The Dramatic Experience.&nbsp; Introductory course to give student understanding of how essential components of theater work together to produce dramatic experience.&nbsp; General Education course.&nbsp; Not intended for Theater and Dance majors.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 112A - Core: Acting I - Introduction to Acting.&nbsp; Fundamentals of acting combining improvisational exercises with method approach to developing a role emphasis on relaxation, imagination, concentration, and objectives.&nbsp; Open to non-majors.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 112B - Core: Acting II - Creating a Role.&nbsp; Beginning work in scene study and monologues; emphasizing serious; internal realistic acting techniques applicable to both stage and TV/film.&nbsp; Prerequisite: THEA 112A.&nbsp;&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 114A - Core: Forms of Dramatic Action.&nbsp; Principles of dramatic action as exemplified in selected plays.&nbsp; Relationships between theatrical process and dramatic form in tragedy and comedy.&nbsp; Requires major status or consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 114B - Core: Forms of Dramatic Action.&nbsp; Principles of dramatic action as exemplified in selected plays.&nbsp; Relationships between theatrical process and dramatic form in tragedy and comedy.&nbsp; Requires major status or consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 141 - Film Analysis.&nbsp; Fundamentals of film analysis studied as skill essential to understanding of narrative visual media.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 150 - Core: Scene Design and Construction.&nbsp; Designing and executing of scenery used in theater productions.&nbsp; Laboratory and production work are required.&nbsp; Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 160 - Core: Costume Design and Construction.&nbsp; Designing and executing of costumes used in theater productions.&nbsp; Laboratory and production work are required.&nbsp; Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 170 - Core: Lighting and Sound.&nbsp; Designing, executing, and running lights and sound used in theater productions. Laboratory and production work are required.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 199 - Theater Production.&nbsp; Practical work on university theater productions.&nbsp; Backstage work in scenery, lighting, costumes, props, sound, or makeup.&nbsp; Work to be arranged for individual needs and interests.&nbsp; Pass/Fail Grade.&nbsp; (0 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 201A - Core: History of the Theater.&nbsp; Drama, performance, architecture, design and cultural environment of primitive, Greek, Roman Medieval, and Renaissance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Prerequisite: THEA 114 A &amp; B.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 201B - Core: History of the Theater.&nbsp; Drama, performance, architecture, design and cultural environment of restoration, eighteenth century, romantic, and modern.&nbsp; Prerequisite: THEA 114 A &amp; B.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 205 - Theater Business Management Practicum.&nbsp; Principles of management systems organization. Practice as applied to performing arts units mission development, personnel selection, funding, budgeting, promotion, and operational continuity internship. (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 210A - Acting III: Comedy &amp; Characterization.&nbsp; Exercises and scene work introducing external techniques for physical/vocal characterization and comedy. Prerequisite: THEA 112 A &amp; B. (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 210B - Improvisation.&nbsp; Building the imagination and extending vocal and physical skills through use of improvisation exercises, scenes, and stories. Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 215A - Movement &amp; Voice for the Stage.&nbsp; Principles of stage movement and theatrical vocal techniques: vocal production, vocal and physical characterization, introduction to dialect study and stage combat. Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 215B - Stage Combat.&nbsp; Basic empty handed combat for the stage. Safety stressed and choreography explored. Weaponry may be introduced. Requires consent of instructor and good physical health.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 220 - Core: Directing for the Stage.&nbsp; Elements of director's craft: interpretation, composition and blocking, design and technical considerations, working with actors and directing a scene.&nbsp; Prerequisites: THEA 112a, THEA 150, THEA 160 or THEA 170.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 230 - Rehearsal and Performance.&nbsp; Acting practicum in stage productions developed for public performance.&nbsp; Role analysis, ensemble playing, rehearsal and performance discipline.&nbsp; May be repeated with consent of instructor.&nbsp; Prerequisite: must be cast in theater production.&nbsp; (2 TO 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 235 - Introduction to T'ai Chi Ch'uan.&nbsp; &quot;Slow motion&quot; exercise that promotes relaxation, circulation, balance, and flexibility. Includes principles and postures from short form of yang style T'ai Chi Ch'uan.&nbsp; (2 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 241 - Classic Film.&nbsp; Highlights of narrative film history with emphasis on periods and movements which have had enduring influence on contemporary film.&nbsp;&nbsp; Prerequisite: THEA 141 or consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 250 - Theater Graphics.&nbsp; Basic theatrical drawing-studio.&nbsp; Perspective rendering, drafting, water color techniques, and figure drawing.&nbsp; Prerequisite: one year of beginning art studio or consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 255 - Scene Painting for the Theater.&nbsp; Traditional and contemporary techniques include layout, cartooning, lining, textures, and color.&nbsp; Studio work.&nbsp; Prerequisite: THEA 150, THEA 160 recommended.&nbsp; (2 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 265 - Theater Makeup.&nbsp; Design and application techniques using pancake, grease paint, prosthetics, and crepe hair. Projects include character, old age, ethnic, and fantasy makeup.&nbsp; Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (2 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 275 - Sound for the Theater.&nbsp; Sound control, microphone amplification, acoustics sound effects. Practical operation with microphone turntables, tape decks, and loudspeakers.&nbsp; (2 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 276 - Projects in Stage Management.&nbsp; Practical experience serving as stage assistant director and/or stage manager for university or student experimental theater productions.&nbsp; May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.&nbsp; Prerequisites: THEA 150, THEA 160, approval of director of production, and consent of instructor.&nbsp; (1 TO 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 290 - Special Projects.&nbsp; Individual work in any area of theater.&nbsp; May be repeated to maximum of 6 hours. Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (1 TO 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 295 - Theater Practicum.&nbsp; Practical work on university theater productions.&nbsp; Backstage work in scenery, lighting, costumes, props, sound, or makeup.&nbsp; Work to be arranged for individual needs, interests.&nbsp; May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.&nbsp; Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (1 TO 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 298 - Introduction to Theater Education in Secondary Schools.&nbsp; Philosophies of arts education, focusing on teaching theater arts in secondary school.&nbsp; Planning and executing of lesson plans and productions in secondary school.&nbsp; Prerequisite: Must have passed the designated basic skills test (TAP).&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 309 - Musical Theater Workshop.&nbsp; Preparation and performance of musical comedy scenes in a variety of styles: acting, singing, dancing ensemble, and solo work.&nbsp; May be taken twice.&nbsp; Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses.&nbsp; This restriction does not apply to non-theater and Dance majors or minors.&nbsp; Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 310A - Acting IV: Period Styles.&nbsp; A variety of theater genres are explored through their language, physicalization, history, and dramatic literature.&nbsp; Scenes/monologues performed from each period/style.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 310B - Acting VI: International/Experimental Styles.&nbsp; Utilization of international and experimental performance techniques, designed to promote global and contemporary aesthetics and abilities.&nbsp; Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 312 - Multi-Cultural Theater in America.&nbsp; Facilitate understanding of multicultural theater in America through discussion, performance, and play readings centered around artists of different ethnic backgrounds.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 315A - Dialects for the Stage.&nbsp; Foreign and American dialects. Scenes and monologues performed in dialect. International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) introduced.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 315B - Advanced Movement.&nbsp; Character masks, neutral masks, and other movement techniques are used for characterization, awareness, body and stage presence.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 350 - Scene Design.&nbsp; Advanced study of rendering techniques.&nbsp; Design projects, critique sessions and research techniques. May be taken twice.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 360 - Costume Design.&nbsp; Theory, rendering techniques, history of dress and costume construction techniques, research period silhouettes and character presentation. Laboratory work on university theater productions required.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 370 - Advanced Lighting Design.&nbsp; Lighting concepts and sensitivity to lighting environments.&nbsp; Lighting plans, light plots, schedules and section drawings.&nbsp; Laboratory work on university theater productions required.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 394 - Playwriting.&nbsp; Provides a close acquaintance with a range of theatrical strategies explore by playwrights and a workshop forum for the development of students' own writing. Prerequisite: ENG 102, Sophomore standing. Cross-listed with ENG 394.&nbsp;&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 398 - Advanced Studies in Theater Education in Secondary School.&nbsp; Practical application and execution of teaching theater in the secondary school.&nbsp; Practical work in theater productions at the middle school or high school level.&nbsp; Prerequisites: must have completed all theater and dance core courses.&nbsp; This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors/minors.&nbsp; Prerequisite:&nbsp; Consent of instructor, must have passed the designated basic skills test (TAP).&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 399 - Special Topics in Theater.&nbsp; Varied content. Topics related to theater and/or dance.&nbsp; May be repeated up to 6 hours as long as no topic is repeated. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.&nbsp; (0 To 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 410 - Acting As A Career.&nbsp; Information and skills necessary to gain professional work as an actor or acting teacher. Auditions, photographs, interviews, cold-readings, commercials, voice tapes, and introduction to television acting.&nbsp; NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp; Prerequisite: Senior performance major or consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 412 - Acting for the Camera.&nbsp; Acting principles and techniques. Exercises, commercials, and scenes from television and movie scripts will be video-taped and critiqued for on-camera effectiveness.&nbsp; NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp; Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 420 - Projects in Directing.&nbsp; Direction of plays staged for performance. Analysis of script, development of director's prompt book, rehearsal procedure, and collaborative work with designers.&nbsp; Done under faculty supervision.&nbsp; May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp; Prerequisite: THEA 220 and consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 430 - Rehearsal and Performance.&nbsp; Acting practicum in stage productions developed for public performance. Role analysis, ensemble playing, rehearsal, and performance discipline.&nbsp; May be repeated with consent of instructor.&nbsp; NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp; Prerequisite: must be cast in theater production.&nbsp; (2 TO 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 450 - Advanced Scene Design Projects.&nbsp; Advanced practical work on studio or university theater productions.&nbsp; May be repeated to max of 9 hours.&nbsp;&nbsp; NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp;&nbsp; Prerequisite: THEA 350 and consent of instructor.&nbsp; (1 To 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 460 - Advanced Costume Design Project.&nbsp; Advanced practical work on studio or University Theater productions.&nbsp; May be repeated to max of 9 hours.&nbsp; NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp; Prerequisites: THEA 360 and consent of instructor.&nbsp;&nbsp; (1 To 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 470 - Advanced Lighting Design Projects.&nbsp; Advanced practical work on studio or University Theater productions.&nbsp; Normally limited to work as lighting designer, assistant lighting designer or master electrician.&nbsp; May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp;&nbsp; Prerequisites: THEA 370 and consent of instructor.&nbsp;&nbsp; (1 To 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 475 - Advanced Stagecraft Project.&nbsp; Advanced practical work on studio or university theater productions in area of technical theater. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours.&nbsp; NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp;&nbsp; Must have completed all Theater and Dance core courses. This restriction does not apply to non-Theater and Dance majors or minors. Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (1 To 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 480 - Computers for Theater: Multi-Image Presentations.&nbsp; Computer image-making techniques related to theater and dance. Class/lab work includes computer graphics, &quot;paint box&quot;, three-dimensional imagery, ray tracing, video digitizers, computer enhancing, and multi-slide presentations. Prerequisites: Advanced undergraduate or graduate standing and consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 485 - Special Projects in Computers.&nbsp; Individual or small group project work in computers as related to performing arts. Computer graphics, computer animation, video enhancing, multi-image slide productions. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Prerequisites: Advanced undergraduate or graduate standing and consent of instructor. (1 To 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 490 - Special Projects.&nbsp; Individual work for advanced students in any area of theater. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp;&nbsp; Prerequisite: consent of instructor.&nbsp; (1 To 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 495 - Theater Practicum.&nbsp; Practical work in university theater productions.&nbsp; Backstage work in scenery, lighting, costumes, props, sound, or makeup.&nbsp; Work to be arranged for individual needs, interests.&nbsp; May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.&nbsp; NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp;&nbsp; Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (1 To 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 498 - Independent Study.&nbsp; Individual or small group readings under supervision of faculty member. NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp;&nbsp; May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours.&nbsp; (1 To 3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 499A - Performance Senior Assessment. Individual/group projects demonstrating proficiency in theater applications and general education skills and knowledge. NOT GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Requires Senior standing and consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 499B - Design/Technical Senior Assessment. Individual/group projects demonstrating proficiency in theater applications and general education skills and knowledge. NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp;&nbsp; Requires Senior standing and consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 499C - Theater History/Literature/Criticism Senior Assessment.&nbsp; Individual/group projects demonstrating proficiency in theater applications and general education skills and knowledge. NOT FOR GRADUATE CREDIT.&nbsp;&nbsp; Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of instructor.&nbsp; (3 Credit hours)</p><p>THEA 590 - Independent Projects.&nbsp; Completion of a creative or scholarly project under the direction of a graduate faculty member.&nbsp; May be repeated for a total of 6 hours.&nbsp; Requires consent of instructor.&nbsp; (1 TO 6 Credit hours)</p>