THTR-137 ELEM MODERN DANCE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	2.00
Elementary Modern Dance (2) Introduction to the technique of modern dance. Em Emphasis on basic elements forms of modern dance and elementary improvisational techniques.

THTR-138 INTERMED MODERN DANCE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	2.00
Intermediate Modern Dance (2) Instruction at the intermediate level in the technique of modern dance. Emphasis upon building the basic movement forms as taught in Elementary Modern Dance into patterns, repetitions, and variations used in the structuring of dance pieces. Review of the choreography work of the founders of modern dance. Prerequisite: THTR/PEHD 137 or permission of instructor.

THTR-176 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Introduction to Theatre (3) Introduction to the history, literature, principles, and techniques of the theatre.

THTR-180 STAGE MAKEUP
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	1.00
Theatre Makeup (3) Instruction in the principles of the art and techniques of makeup so that the actor may use them creatively in the design and execution of makeup which will assist in the development and projection of the character. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

THTR-185 BEGINNING BALLET
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	2.00
Elementary Ballet (2) Introduction to technique and terminology of classical ballet. Emphasis on practical application, including barre and center floor work.

THTR-186 INTERMEDIATE BALLET
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	2.00
Intermediate Ballet (2) Instruction at the intermediate level in the technique of classical ballet. Intermediate barre, center floor work, and combinations. Prerequisite: THTR/PEHD 185 or permission of the instructor.

THTR-200 GENERAL PRACTICUM
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	1.00

THTR-201 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	1.00

THTR-202 THEATRE PERFORMANCE PRACTICUM
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	1.00

THTR-207 GRAPHICS FOR THTR ARTIST
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Graphics for the Theatre (3) A studio course in the graphic techniques used by the theatrical designer. Topics covered include freehand drawing, painting, mechanical drafting, and perspective techniques. Students will use traditional media and computer graphics software on Macintosh computers.

THTR-209 STAGECRAFT I
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Stagecraft I (3) An introduction to basic principles and practices of stagecraft. The course will emphasize scenic construction, fly systems, backstage organization, and drafting techniques. Lecture and laboratory.

THTR-212 HISTORY OF AMERICAN THEATRE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
History of the American Theatre (3) The American theatre from the colonial period to the present. The course will survey those theatrical elements that are uniquely American and will include a discussion of the historical and intellectual context of the theatre experience in the United States.

THTR-214 MODERN AMER & EURP DRAMA
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Modern American and European Drama (3) Plays will be studied with an emphasis on the production requirements of the texts. The plays will be read in the context of the original production as well as significant revival stagings of them. There will be an introduction to the primary study of post-1880 drama and theatrical performance.

THTR-221 CREATIVE DRAMATICS
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Creative Dramatics (3) An introduction to the educational philosophy and basic techniques of creative dramatics and its applications for theatre rehearsal and production, as well as actor training. Emphasis upon creative dramatics as a tool for instruction of groups of all ages in theatre, recreational and classroom situations.

THTR-240 COSTUME: INTRODUCTORY STUDY
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Costume: Introductory Studies (3) Practical and theoretical projects will emphasize special problems related to the design, history, and construction of garments for the stage. Projects will include basic construction techniques, research into historical styles, and a synthesis of these into design projects. Lecture and laboratory.

THTR-276 SCRIPT ANALYSIS
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Script Analysis (3) A study of the standard systems of classification used to examine the text of a play. Emphasis on script analysis from the perspective of a theatre practitioner.

THTR-277 ACTING I: BASIC APPROACH
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Acting I: A Basic Approach (3) An introduction to the art and craft of acting. The course encourages self-exploration of the voice, body, and imagination to develop expressiveness and the ability to play simple performance actions.

THTR-280 SCENE PAINTING
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Scene Painting (3) A studio class in painting techniques for theatre. The student will investigate the techniques and methods the scenic artist uses in creating the illusions of traditional scenography.

THTR-289 SPECIAL TOPICS
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	1.00 TO 3.00
Seminar: Selected Topics in Theatre (3) Basic investigation of specific problems or topics in theatre, as announced when offered. May be repeated for credit with different course topics.

THTR-310 THTR HIST & LITERATURE TO 1750
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00

THTR-311 THTR HISTORY & LITR AFTER 1750
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00

THTR-316 AFRICAN AMERICAN THEATRE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
African American Theatre (3) The study of the role, scope, and significance of black American drama in modern society through the reading of representative plays and examination of individuals and organizations that have fostered the development and growth in the field.

THTR-321 CHILDREN'S THEATRE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Children's Theatre (3) This course has two primary components. The first is a survey of children's theatre, including its history and philosophy as well as the literature of the genre. The second is a practical study of how the younger audience affects the production aspects of playwriting, acting, directing, and design of the children's play.

THTR-331 HISTORY OF DANCE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
History of Dance (3) A comprehensive historical study of the development of the dance from primitive times to the present. Review of significant dancers, choreographers, works, and companies. Overview of accompanying developments in music/opera, theatre, and fine arts in each period. Includes movement practicum.

THTR-332 DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Dance Choreography (3) Instruction in the principles of dance choreography. Emphasis upon the creative processes involved in choreographing for dance through practical studio work. Review of standard choreographic works. Prerequisite: THTR/PEHD 186 or 138 or permission of instructor.

THTR-338 DANCE ENSEMBLE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	2.00
Dance Ensemble (2) Practical studio work in the choreography and rehearsal of dance pieces in preparation for performance. Repeatable to six credits. Prerequisites: THTR/PEHD 137-138 or THTR/PEHD 185-186 or permission of instructor.

THTR-340 COSTUME DESIGN
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Costume Design (3) An advanced course emphasizing the design and execution of both theoretical and practical costume projects. Included will be a survey of a history of period costumes and manners with a focus on the elements of design. Prerequisites: THTR 207 and 240.

THTR-350 SELECTED TOPICS IN COMM PROD
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Selected Topics in Communication Production (3) Special studies in film, radio, and television production with topics to be announced when offered. May be repeated for credit with different topics.

THTR-355 PLAYWRITING I
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00

THTR-360 VOICE FOR THE THEATRE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Voice for the Actor (3) A study and practice of vocal techniques to develop alignment, breathing, resonance, and articulation appropriate to stage performance. Prerequisite: THTR 376.

THTR-370 STAGE MANAGEMENT
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Stage Management (3) An introduction to the basic practice of stage management. The course will emphasize organizational and supervisory skills needed in the production of a play. Course requirements will include work on a prompt script as well as other practical projects. Prerequisites: THTR 209, 276, 277, and 240 or permission of the instructor.

THTR-375 MOVEMENT FOR ACTOR
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Movement for the Actor (3) A study of movement techniques focusing on physical exercises that explore basic concepts of space, time, energy and characterization. Actors will develop a personal awareness via centered and off-centered explorations of body commitment to physical action. Prerequisite: THTR 376.

THTR-376 ACTING II: CHARACTERIZATION
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Acting II: Characterization (3) An intermediate course in the study of acting with particular emphasis on approaches to characterization. Work will include vocal and physical exercises, improvisations, and scene study presentations. Prerequisite: THTR 276, 277 or permission of instructor.

THTR-377 ACTING III: STYLE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Acting III: Style (3) Research and performance of scenes from period plays, using skills developed in the preceding courses. The work will draw from a wide variety of period plays in order to develop an understanding and awareness of acting in different theatrical styles. Prerequisite: THTR 375, 376 or permission of the instructor.

THTR-378 PRINC OF DIRECT THEATRE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Principles of Directing for the Theatre (3) Basic concepts of the directing process, including script analysis, staging practices, director/designer communications, and rehearsal techniques. The semester will culminate in a program of student-directed scenes. Prerequisites: THTR 209, 210, 240, 276 and 277.

THTR-380 SEMINAR: SOUND FOR THE THEATRE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Seminar in Electronic Music and Sound (3) Instruction in basic sound manipulation using a variety of electronic equipment. The student will gain practical experience in editing, mixing, and recording. Prerequisite: THTR 209 or permission of the instructor.

THTR-381 STAGECRAFT II
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Stagecraft II (3) An examination of advanced stage mechanics, scenic construction, and drafting techniques. Lectures and laboratories. Prerequisites: THTR 207 and 209.

THTR-382 STAGE LIGHTING
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Stage Lighting (3) An intensive study of the technical and design elements of stage lighting. The class surveys equipment and techniques with practical exercises oriented around the theatrical productions scheduled that semester. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: THTR 209.

THTR-383 SCENIC DESIGN
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Scenic Design (3) An exploration of the principles of scenic design with emphasis given to drawing, painting, drafting, and model making. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: THTR 207 and 209.

THTR-387 CONTEMPORARY THEATRE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
The Contemporary Theatre (3) An in-depth study of the major movements of the modern European and American theatre, including naturalism, absurdism, the epic theatre, and symbolism. The course will focus on the works of Chekov, Ibsen, Strindberg, Brecht, Pirandello, Beckett, Sartre, Shaw, O'Casey, O'Neill, Miller, and contemporary dramatists.

THTR-388 DRAMATIC THEORY & CRITICISM
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Dramatic Theory and Criticism (3) A study of theories of drama ranging from classical Greece to the modern theatre. The course will examine meanings of the elements of drama (plot, character, thought, diction, music, and spectacle). Writers to be studied will include: Aristotle, Horace, Castelvetro, Sidney, Boileau, Dryden, Goldoni, Diderot, Neitzsche, Eliot, and Artaud.

THTR-399 TUTORIAL
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	1.00 TO 3.00
Tutorial (3, repeatable up to 12) Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually once a week). Prerequisites: Junior standing plus permission of the tutor and the department chair.

THTR-440 COSTUME DESIGN RESEARCH
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00
Costume Design Research (3) An examination of costume design with an emphasis on research, design preparation, articulation of concept, scenographic analysis, and advanced rendering techniques. Prerequisite: THTR 340.

THTR-450 INTERNSHIP IN THEATRE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00 TO 6.00
Internship in Theatre (3-6) Designed to provide the advanced student with the opportunity to pursue a research topic in the context of an experiential learning situation. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing

THTR-455 PLAYWRITING II
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00

THTR-489 SPECIAL TOPICS
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	1.00 TO 6.00
Seminar: Selected Topics in Theatre II (1-3) Concentrated investigation of specific problems in theatre, as announced when offered. May be repeated for credit with different research topics. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

THTR-490 INDEPENDENT STUDY: THEATRE
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	1.00 TO 3.00
Independent Study in Theatre (1-3) The student who has taken an appropriate sequence of preparatory courses in one area or problem of theatre determines a project in consultation with a department member qualified to guide and judge the work. Prerequisites: Open to juniors and seniors with overall GPAs of a least 2.75 and theatre GPAs of at least 3.3, with the permission of the department.

THTR-499 BACHELOR'S ESSAY
College:	School of the Arts
Department:	THEATRE
Credits:	3.00 TO 6.00
Bachelor's Essay (6) A year-long research and writing project done during the senior year under the close supervision of a tutor from the department. The student must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the department prior to registration for the course.