Theatre Studies (TH) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
TH 130. World Theatre [Goal 6, Goal 8] (Diversity/MGM)
Cultural, historical, and aesthetic interpretation of drama throughout the world. 3 Cr. S.
TH 148. Acting for Everyone [Goal 6]
Expressiveness through the crafts of acting. Exploring self-awareness, body dynamics, vocal dynamics, inner states of being and outer states of expression. 3 Cr. F, S, SUM.
TH 198. Rhetorical and Analytical Writing for Theatre [Goal 1]
Analytical reading and writing using scripts. Significant research component. Meets core writing requirement. Prerequisite for theatre majors and minors. Permission of instructor. 4 Cr. F, S.
TH 230. Introduction to Theatre
Written and performance elements of theatre. Prerequisite for theatre majors and minors. Lab. 3 Cr. S.
TH 236. Introduction to Production
Design and construction of stage scenery. Prerequisite for theatre majors and minors. Lab. 3 Cr. F.
TH 239. Theatre Graphics
Rules and techniques of two and three dimensional drawing for the theatre. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
TH 240. Stage Make-up
Theory and practice of make-up techniques. Prereq.: 198 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr. Odd S.
TH 245. History of Costume and Scenic Design
Dress, decor and architecture and their relation to theatrical design from classical time to the present. 3 Cr. Even F.
TH 248. Acting I
Basic acting skills and inner resources through exercises, improvisations, and emphasis on scenes from plays. Prereq.: 250 or permission of instructor. 3 Cr. F.
TH 250. Voice Production for the Theatre
Training and development of the voice for theatrical performance. Breathing/vocal exercises and International Phonetic Alphabet; diction and performance evaluations. 3 Cr. F.
TH 260. Stage Movement
Application of major principles of body movement for stage. Even years. 3 Cr. S.
TH 270. American Musical Theatre [Goal 6]
The development of the American musical theatre in relation to American cultural history. 3 Cr. F.
TH 271. Theatre Practicum: Acting I
Acting in a theatre production. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 272. Theatre Practicum: Costumes I
Providing costumes for a theatre production. Sixty hours of crew work required. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 273. Theatre Practicum: Scenery I
Providing scenery for a theatre production. Sixty hours of crew work required. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 274. Theatre Practicum: Theatre Management I
Staffing a box office, selling tickets, and publicizing a theatre production. Sixty hours of crew work required. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 275. Theatre Practicum: Stage Management I
Stage managing a theatre production. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 276, 376. Theatre Practicum: Lighting I, II
Providing lighting for a theatre production. Sixty hours of crew work required. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 277, 377. Theatre Practicum: Sound I, II
Providing sound for a theatre production. Sixty hours of crew work required. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 278, 378. Theatre Practicum: Props I, II
Providing properties for a theatre production. Sixty hours of crew work required. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 279, 379. Theatre Practicum: Technical Performance I, II
Hands-on experience in performing as running crew for a theatre production, attendance at all technical rehearsals and all performances required. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 336. Costume Construction
Theory and application of theatrical costume construction techniques and procedures. Lab. 3 Cr. F.
TH 337. Stagecraft
Study and application of technical theatre productions. Lab. 3 Cr. S.
TH 342. Theatrical Design/Lighting I
Lighting for the stage. Lab. Prereq.: 198, 236. 3 Cr. Odd F.
TH 345. Theatrical Design/Costume
Researching, analyzing, and designing clothing for the characters created and portrayed by the actor. Prereq.: 198, 236, 244. 3 Cr. Odd S.
TH 346. Theatrical Design/Scenic
Theory and practice of designing stage scenery. Lab. Prereq.: 198, 236. 3 Cr. Even S.
TH 348. Acting II
Analyzing and creating a stage character. Prereq.: 248. Permission of instructor. 3 Cr. Even S.
TH 349. Directing I
Selecting, analyzing, casting and rehearsing plays for production. Permission of instructor. Even years. Prereq.: 198, 230, 236, 248. 3 Cr. F.
TH 351-359. Creative Projects
Projects in all areas of theatre. Permission of department. Theatre majors only. 1-9 Cr. per area. F, S.
TH 371. Theatre Practicum: Acting II
Acting in a theatre production. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 372. Theatre Practicum: Costumes II
Providing costumes for a theatre production. Sixty hours of crew work required. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 373. Theatre Practicum: Scenery II
Providing scenery for a theatre production. Sixty hours of crew work required. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 374. Theatre Practicum: Theatre Management II
Staffing a box office, selling tickets, and publicizing a theatre production. Sixty hours of crew work required. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 375. Theatre Practicum: Stage Management II
Stage managing a theatre production. 1 Cr. F, S.
TH 380. Theatrical Design/Sound
Design and implementation of reinforcement and motivational sounds for theatrical production. Prereq.: 198, 236. 3 Cr. Even F.
TH 390. Stage Management
Theories and practices to effectively manage a theatrical production effectively. 3 Cr. Odd S.
TH 436. Scene Painting
Analysis and application of scenic painting materials. Survey of color media, drawing techniques and technical painting. 3 Cr. Odd F.
TH 440. Advanced Stage Makeup
Advanced techniques in makeup for the stage using prosthetics and other devices. Prereq.: 240. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
TH 450. Advanced Voice and Movement
Advanced development of vocal and physical techniques in creating a character; including dialect and character voices. Odd years. Prereq.: 248, 250, 260. 3 Cr. S.
Theatre Studies (TH) Courses for Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Students
TH 444/544. Internship in Theatre
In-residence training with a cooperating professional theatre. A maximum of 6 credits may be used toward major; none toward minor. Permission of department. 3-6 Cr. F, S, SUM.
TH 448/548. Acting III
Specific styles of acting, such as period styles, Suzuki, outside-in, improvisation, etc. May be repeated up to 6 credits. Prereq.: 248 or permission. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
TH 449/549. Directing II
Advanced directing techniques. Prereq.: 349. Permission of instructor. 3 Cr. Even F.
TH 465/565. Topics in Theatre
Selected subjects in theatre such as technical processes, acting styles, playwrights, and dramaturgy. May be repeated without repetition of content to a maximum of 9 credits. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
TH 470/570. Theatrical Design/Lighting II
Thrust, arena, and quasi-theatrical lighting techniques. Lab. Prereq.: 342. 3 Cr. Even S.
TH 481/581. Theatre History I
Theatre from its origins to the mid-nineteenth century. Odd years. Prereq.: 198, 230, 236. 3 Cr. Odd F.
TH 482/582. Theatre History II
Theatre from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. Even years. Prereq.: 198, 230, 236. 3 Cr. Even S.
TH 489/589. Directing III
Culminating project directed for public viewing. Odd years. Prereq.: 349, 449. 3 Cr. S.
TH 493/593. Advanced Script Analysis
In-depth analysis of contemporary dramatic literature. Significant writing component. Prereq.: TH 198. 3 Cr. S.
TH 496/596. Summer Theatre
Theatre production for advanced students. Experience in acting, directing, costuming, construction, promotion, lighting and other disciplines during the summer season. Registration by application only. 1-6 Cr. SUM.
