Theatre
TH 4XXX: THEATRE TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for theatre upper division elective.
TH 3XXX: THEATRE TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for theatre upper division elective.
TH 2XXX: THEATRE TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for theatre lower division elective.
TH 1XXX: THEATRE TRANSFER ELECTIVE
Credit transfered from another institution and articulated for theatre lower division elective.
TH 2273: Introduction to Theatre
ACTS Common Course - DRAM 1003
Prerequisite: ENGL 1013 or equivalent.
A study of theatre as an art form with particular attention to scenic, dramatic, literary
and historic elements.
Note: TH 2273 may be used to fulfill the fine arts general education requirement.
TH 2511: Practicum in Set Construction and Lighting
Credit will be given for forty hours of participation in these elements of stagecraft.
TH 2521: Practicum in Set Construction and Lighting
Credit will be given for forty hours of participation in these elements of stagecraft.
TH 2611: Practicum in Costume and Makeup
Credit will be given for forty hours of participation in these elements of stagecraft.
TH 2621: Practicum in Costume and Makeup
Credit will be given for forty hours of participation in these elements of stagecraft.
TH 2703: Acting Theories and Techniques
An introduction to standard acting techniques, including method acting.
TH 2711: Acting Practicum
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Credit will be given for a large part in a major production or for a small part preceded
by a series of smaller parts in previous productions.
TH 2721: Acting Practicum
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Credit will be given for a large part in a major production or for a small part preceded
by a series of smaller parts in previous productions.
TH 3263: Narrative Film Production
A course studying the fundamental skills in film-making, including narrative structure, shot planning, camera work, and editing.
TH 3513: Stagecraft Techniques
An introductory course for both majors and non-majors who want to learn the technical
aspects of dramatic productions. A study of construction fundamentals and skills involved
in scenic art. This course also introduces the student to the production process,
theatre job descriptions, professional hierarchy, and technical specialist collaboration.
This course requires a weekly lab in addition to the class for supervised practice
of class skills.
TH 3523: Principles of Theatrical Lighting
Prerequisite: TH 3513, or consent of instructor.
An introduction to lighting design, including the history of theatrical lighting,
electrical theory and practice, lighting control systems, color theory and creative
process. This course requires a weekly lab in addition to the class for supervised
practice of class skills and familiarization with the production process.
TH 3711: Practicum in Stage Management
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Student will be given credit for stage-managing a full-length production or a slate
of one-acts.
Note: Each number may be taken for credit one time with a maximum of 7 practicum credits
counted toward the major.
TH 3721: Practicum in Stage Management
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Student will be given credit for stage-managing a full-length production or a slate
of one-acts.
Note: Each number may be taken for credit one time with a maximum of 7 practicum credits
counted toward the major.
TH 3731: Practicum in Acting
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Credit will be given for a large part in a major production or for a small part preceded
by a series of smaller parts in previous productions.
TH 3741: Practicum in Acting
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Credit will be given for a large part in a major production or for a small part preceded
by a series of smaller parts in previous productions.
TH 3803: Directing Theories and Techniques
An introduction to standard directing techniques.
TH 3811: Directing Practicum
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Credit will be given for directing a one act play.
TH 3821: Directing Practicum
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Credit will be given for directing a one act play.
TH 3833: Advanced Directing
Prerequisites: TH 3811, and consent of instructor.
Credit will be given for directing a full length play.
TH 4091: Internship
Credit for work in professional theatre settings. Credit hours will be based on hours
on the job.
Note: May be taken for a total of four hours.
TH 4092: Internship
Credit for work in professional theatre settings. Credit hours will be based on hours
on the job.
Note: May be taken for a total of four hours.
TH 4093: Internship
Credit for work in professional theatre settings. Credit hours will be based on hours
on the job.
Note: May be taken for a total of four hours.
TH 4094: Internship
Credit for work in professional theatre settings. Credit hours will be based on hours
on the job.
Note: May be taken for a total of four hours.
TH 4243: Senior Project in Theatre History
Research project approved by the department to facilitate graduate school application.
TH 4293: Social Media Influencing
A course for majors and non-majors. This course addresses the basics of online influencing, including building and maintaining an online community, marketing and monetizing digital content, and leveraging viral triggers.
TH 4313: Theatre History I: Antiquity to Romanticism
A historical survey of the development of drama and theatre from classical Greece
to the age of romanticism.
Note: May not be repeated for credit as TH 5313.
TH 4323: Theatre History II: Late 18th Century to the Present
The development of theatre from the late 1700s through the twenty-first century, including
melodrama, realism, experimental theatre, feminism, political theatre, multiculturalism,
and collective creation.
Note: May not be repeated for credit as TH 5323.
TH 4503: Scene Design
Prerequisite: TH 3513, or permission of instructor.
A study of the elements of design for the stage, from conception to finished production
models, focusing on line, form, mass, and color.
Note: May not be repeated for credit as TH 5503 or equivalent.
TH 4511: Practicum in Set Construction and Lighting
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Student will be given credit for 40 hours of set construction participation.
TH 4521: Practicum in Set Construction and Lighting
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Student will be given credit for 40 hours of set construction participation.
TH 4543: Senior Project in Design
Portfolio creation project approved by the department to facilitate graduate school application process or professional placement.
TH 4563: Sound Design for Moving Image
Theory and practical application of sound design techniques for film, theatre, games,
commercials, and vocal production with special focus on the narrative, aesthetic,
and emotional impact of sounds and music for visual media.
$45 course fee.
TH 4611: Practicum in Costume and Makeup
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Student will be given credit for 40 hours in costume or makeup participation.
Note: Each course number may only be taken for credit 1 time with a maximum of 7 practicum
hours counting toward the major.
TH 4613: Introduction to Costuming
An examination of the history, theory and practice of costume design. It makes use of lecture, practical experience and personal exploration through a variety of artistic media to help each student understand both the art and technology of costume design.
TH 4621: Practicum in Costume and Makeup
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Student will be given credit for 40 hours in costume or makeup participation.
Note: Each course number may only be taken for credit 1 time with a maximum of 7 practicum
hours counting toward the major.
TH 4711: Practicum in Stage Management
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Student will be given credit for stage-managing a full-length production or a slate
of one-acts.
Note: Each number may be taken for credit one time with a maximum of 7 practicum credits
counted toward the major.
TH 4721: Practicum in Stage Management
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Student will be given credit for stage-managing a full-length production or a slate
of one-acts.
Note: Each number may be taken for credit one time with a maximum of 7 practicum credits
counted toward the major.
TH 4731: Practicum in Acting
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Credit will be given for a large part in a major production or for a small part preceded
by a series of smaller parts in previous productions.
TH 4741: Practicum in Acting
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Credit will be given for a large part in a major production or for a small part preceded
by a series of smaller parts in previous productions.
TH 4821: Practicum in Directing
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Student will be given credit for the assistance in the directing of a full-length
production or for the independent directing of a one-act.
TH 4831: Practicum in Directing
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Student will be given credit for the assistance in the directing of a full-length
production or for the independent directing of a one-act.
TH 4843: Senior Project in Theatrical Performance
Portfolio creation project approved by the department to facilitate graduate school application or professional placement.
TH 4951: Undergraduate Research in Theatre
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
TH 4952: Undergraduate Research in Theatre
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
TH 4953: Undergraduate Research in Theatre
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
TH 4954: Undergraduate Research in Theatre
Offered: On demand
Prerequisite: Departmental approval
Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant
problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and
presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort
made.
TH 4983: Theatre Seminar:
Prerequisites: Twelve credits in theatre and junior standing.
A directed seminar dealing with a selected topic in theatre studies. May be repeated
for credit for different topics.
Note: May not be repeated for credit as TH 5983 unless topic is different.
TH 4991: Special Problems in Theatre
For majors only. Students are accepted by invitation of the instructor.
TH 4992: Special Problems in Theatre
For majors only. Students are accepted by invitation of the instructor.
TH 4993: Special Problems in Theatre
For majors only. Students are accepted by invitation of the instructor.
TH 4994: Special Problems in Theatre
For majors only. Students are accepted by invitation of the instructor.