May 18, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Undergraduate Course Descriptions


 

Theatre

  
  • THR 110 - Acting I


    Examination of the problems, demands, and disciplines of the actor’s art. Introduction to acting techniques: movement, voice, warm-up exercises for the actor. Improvisation exercises and introduction to the Stanislavski System. Fall

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 200 - Theatre Appreciation


    Development of the theatre as an institution of civilization and its relationship through the ages with other arts and the social environment. Emphasis on sampling contemporary tragedy, comedy, satire, musical, and mass media productions. Fall, Spring

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 210 - Acting II


    Continued exploration of acting techniques: voice, movement, warm-up exercises for the actor, building upon the topics introduced in THR 110 . Further study in improvisation exercises and stage movement. Application of the Stanislavski System in advanced scene study with emphasis on contemporary dramatic literature. Brief exploration of acting techniques for the camera. Spring

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 221 - Set Design and Technology


    Introduction to set design and technology includes script analysis, design theory, basic drafting, and set construction. Practical experience in supervised laboratory and production program.

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 222 - Costume Design and Technology


    Introduction to costume design and technology includes script analysis, design theory, costume construction, and pattern drafting. Includes brief introduction to properties design and construction. Practical experience in supervised laboratory and production program.

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 223 - Light Design and Technology


    Introduction to light design and technology. Includes script analysis, design theory, basic drafting, and electrical applications. Includes brief introduction to sound design and construction. Practical experience in supervised laboratory and production program.

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 225 - Applied Performance


    Prerequisite(s): THR 110 
    Practicum style course that evaluates student performance involvement in the Theatre program season. Includes dramaturgical research; script and character analyses; voice and movement scores; and live performance. (must be take twice for THR majors)

    Hours: 1
  
  • THR 260 - History of Theatre and Drama I


    Exploration of the development of Theatre and dramatic literature from the beginnings of the art form to the end of the Renaissance. Odd Fall

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 265 - History of Theatre and Drama II


    Exploration of Theatre and dramatic literature trends and conditions from the Restoration to the present. Even Spring

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 270 - Script Writing


    Examination of the demands of writing a script for the stage. Exercises will explore writing in multiple forms and genres with an emphasis on the script as a template for performance. Three credit.

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 280 - Production Lower Division


    Practicum style course typically for first and second year theatre students. The course evaluates student production involvement in the Theatre program season, from stage management responsibilities to technical and design assignments. (must be taken 3 times for THR majors)

    Hours: 1
  
  • THR 321 - Advanced Design and Techology


    Prerequisite(s): THR 221 , THR 222 , and THR 223 .
    Practical application of learned skills for lighting, scenic and/or costume design; advanced drafting and rendering; procedural approaches for theatrical design and production.

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 325 - Stage Management


    Introduction to basic principles of theatrical stage and production management. Emphasis on personnel and time management. Includes practical application of learned skills. On demand

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 381 - Special Topics


    Advanced work in theory, design, and/or performance. Can be repeated with different topics. On demand

    Hours: 1
  
  • THR 382 - Special Topics


    Advanced work in theory, design, and/or performance. Can be repeated with different topics. On demand

    Hours: 2
  
  • THR 383 - Special Topics


    Advanced work in theory, design, and/or performance. Can be repeated with different topics. On demand

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 384 - Special Topics


    Advanced work in theory, design, and/or performance. Can be repeated with different topics. On demand

    Hours: 4
  
  • THR 450 - Directing I


    Prerequisite(s): THR 110 .
    Fundamental principles of directing for the theatre, including staging, pacing and analysis. By invitation, Fall Even

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 452 - Directing II


    Prerequisite(s): THR 450 .
    A practicum focusing on advanced composition and actor coaching with emphasis on producing and directing the one-act play. The course will explore the production process from play selection, analysis, preliminary design, casting, scheduling, rehearsing, and performance. By invitation, Spring Odd

    Hours: 3
  
  • THR 480 - Production Upper Division


    Prerequisite(s): THR 280 .
    Practicum style course typically for third and fourth year theatre students. The course evaluates student production involvement in the Theatre program season, from stage management responsibilities to technical and design assignments.

    Hours: 1
  
  • THR 499 - Senior Honors Thesis or Project


    Intensive study of a particular theatrical area, culminating in an honors thesis or project. This theatrical area may be in a dramatic literature or historical field, or in a performance or skills field (acting, directing, oral interpretation, or design and technical theatre work). Requires an oral examination for the dramatic literature and historical fields, a public performance or display of technical theatre work or designs for the performance or skills field. By invitation only.

    Hours: 3

Women’s Studies

  
  • WMS 215 - Introduction to Women’s Studies


    This course introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of women. Students will examine a variety of theories and issues related to women and the gendered experiences that affect their lives.

    Hours: 3
  
  • WMS 391 - Independent Study in Women’s Studies


    An in-depth study course, under faculty direction, related to the student’s particular interest in the field of Women’s Studies. Permission of the instructor and the Women’s Study Board is required.

    Hours: 1
  
  • WMS 392 - Independent Study in Women’s Studies


    An in-depth study course, under faculty direction, related to the student’s particular interest in the field of Women’s Studies. Permission of the instructor and the Women’s Study Board is required.

    Hours: 2
  
  • WMS 393 - Independent Study in Women’s Studies


    An in-depth study course, under faculty direction, related to the student’s particular interest in the field of Women’s Studies. Permission of the instructor and the Women’s Study Board is required.

    Hours: 3
  
  • WMS 394 - Independent Study in Women’s Studies


    An in-depth study course, under faculty direction, related to the student’s particular interest in the field of Women’s Studies. Permission of the instructor and the Women’s Study Board is required.

    Hours: 4
  
  • WMS 450 - Senior Seminar in Women’s Studies


    Prerequisite(s): WMS 215  and junior/senior standing.
    Students will complete a senior research project, including a review of the literature on a topic relevant to Women’s Studies, and conduct field research. The course is designed to prepare students for personal and professional development.

    Hours: 3
  
  • WMS 461 - Internship in Women’s Studies


    Field work in some area of specialization related to Women’s Studies in an appropriate community setting. One class period dealing with professional and ethics concerns will also be required. Internships require daytime availability. Permission of the instructor and the Women’s Study Board is required.

    Hours: 1
  
  • WMS 462 - Internship in Women’s Studies


    Field work in some area of specialization related to Women’s Studies in an appropriate community setting. One class period dealing with professional and ethics concerns will also be required. Internships require daytime availability. Permission of the instructor and the Women’s Study Board is required.

    Hours: 2
  
  • WMS 463 - Internship in Women’s Studies


    Field work in some area of specialization related to Women’s Studies in an appropriate community setting. One class period dealing with professional and ethics concerns will also be required. Internships require daytime availability. Permission of the instructor and the Women’s Study Board is required.

    Hours: 3
  
  • WMS 464 - Internship in Women’s Studies


    Field work in some area of specialization related to Women’s Studies in an appropriate community setting. One class period dealing with professional and ethics concerns will also be required. Internships require daytime availability. Permission of the instructor and the Women’s Study Board is required.

    Hours: 4
 

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