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2024-2025


Theatre Arts

The study of sound technology and its affect on sound design.

Prerequisites:
THEA 100
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Design/Technology

Fundamental concepts of sound design and production for the Dance.

Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

A survey of literature, artists and performances with specific regard to the theatre of diversity including, but not restricted to: Feminist Theatre, Gay and Lesbian Theatre, African-American Theatre, Asian American Theatre, Hispanic Theatre, etc.

Graduation Requirements:
Goal Area 6 - Humanities and the Arts | Goal Area 7 - Human Diversity | Diverse Cultures - Purple | Writing Intensive
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Ethnic Studies (BS) Business/Corporate | Ethnic Studies (BS) International Community and Human Services | Ethnic Studies (BS) Local Community and Human Services | Ethnic Studies (BS) Public/Government | Theatre Arts (BFA) Acting | Theatre Arts (BFA) Design/Technology | Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre

Work on the actual mounting and performance of a touring theatrical production.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Technical work and/or acting in summer theatre productions. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Acting | Theatre Arts (BFA) Design/Technology | Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre

A considerable production responsibility which utilizes skills in script analysis, actor coaching, design coordination and general production management; or assistant directing for a mainstage production. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Dance (BFA)

A considerable production responsibility dealing with the preparation and performance of a major acting role. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Dance (BFA) | Theatre Arts (BFA) Acting | Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre

Special assignments in stage management, house, and/or concessions management, public relations or related areas. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Dance (BFA)

Preparation and execution of a major scene design assignment. Requires a design and construction schedule, preliminary and final design concepts, and necessary drafting details. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Dance (BFA)

A considerable production responsibility dealing with some technical aspects including technical drawings, budget management, or construction techniques. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Dance (BFA)

Full and assistant costume design assignments for theatre productions. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Dance (BFA)

The construction of costumes for theatre productions. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Dance (BFA)

Preparation and execution of a major lighting design assignment. Requires a design with appropriate schedules, supervision of hanging, focusing and cues. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Dance (BFA)

Preparation and execution of a major sound design assignment including all sound effects, reinforcement and amplification. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Dance (BFA)

Continuation of THEA 111. May be repeated.

Prerequisites:
THEA 111
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre

Introduction to the various career opportunities directly in or appertaining to theatrical arts performance.

Prerequisites:
THEA 100
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Acting | Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre

Intermediate Directing focuses on the semiotics of staging and casting, composition, and artist leadership. Students learn how to lead rehearsals, cast shows, and create powerful and meaningful stage pictures. Actor coaching is developed.

Prerequisites:
THEA 235
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Students will build a strong ensemble and work together to create a new production about a specific event or theme relevant to them.

Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

The study and application of various analytical approaches to play texts in preparation for production.

Prerequisites:
THEA 100
Graduation Requirements:
Writing Intensive
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Acting | Theatre Arts (BFA) Design/Technology | Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre

Exploring the techniques of building a working design/technology portfolio and resume.

Prerequisites:
Consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Design/Technology

Introduction to musical theatre performance techniques for the American Musical Theatre actor.

Prerequisites:
THEA 210 or consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Acting | Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre

Scene studies from the American Musical Theatre, as well as performance techniques for the singing actor.

Prerequisites:
THEA 210 and consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre

Study and exercises in vocal development emphasizing the demands of stage speech.

Prerequisites:
THEA 210 or consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Acting | Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre

A study and practice of vocal dialects most often used in performance.

Prerequisites:
THEA 413
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Acting | Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre

Advanced scene studies with a focus on analysis and the varied approaches to developing motivations.

Prerequisites:
THEA 210 or consent
Areas of Interest:
Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications
Programs:
Theatre Arts (BFA) Acting | Theatre Arts (BFA) Musical Theatre