School of Theatre and Dance
Center for the Performing Arts
Kent Campus
www.kent.edu/theatredance
Dance Division
D101 Center for the Performing Arts
330-672-2069
[email protected]
Theatre Division
B141 Center for the Performing Arts
330-672-2082
[email protected]
Undergraduate Programs
- Dance - B.F.A.
- Dance Studies - B.A.
- Musical Theatre - B.F.A.
- Theatre Design, Technology and Production - B.F.A.
- Theatre Studies - B.A.
Minors
- Costume Design and Technology
- Dance
- Lighting Design and Technology
- Scene Design
- Scenic Technology
- Theatre and Social Change
- Theatre Management
- Theatre Performance
- Theatre Sound
Graduate Programs
School of Theatre and Dance Faculty
- Black, Jennifer (2019), Assistant Professor, B.F.A., University of Akron, 1996
- Brown, Courtney (2014), Associate Professor, M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 2008
- Emory-Maier, Ambre G. (2022), Assistant Professor, M.F.A., Ohio State University , 2019
- Fritsche, Amy (2013), Associate Professor, M.F.A., San Diego State University, 2010
- Hardin, Albert A. (2022), Professor, M.F.A., University of Virginia, 1999
- Humes, Thomas W. (2019), Assistant Professor, B.A., Bowling Green State University, 2007
- Hurley, Paul (2018), Associate Professor, M.F.A., University of Delaware, 2007
- Huya, Natalie J. (2003), Senior Lecturer, M.A., Villanova University, 2001
- Kane, Caitlin (2022), Assistant Professor, Ph.D., Cornell University, 2022
- Keenan, Grace A. (2004), Associate Professor, M.F.A., Penn State University, 2012
- Kent, Therese J. (1991), Professor, M.F.A., Michigan State University, 1987
- Kildow, Eric S. (2015), Associate Professor, M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design, 2009
- Korecki, Jennifer S. (2012), Associate Professor, M.M., Kent State University, 1996
- Meredith, Catherine E. (2019), Assistant Professor, M.F.A., Hollins University, 2011
- Neuman Lambert, Gennie L. (2023), Assistant Professor, M.F.A., Rutgers University, 2023
- Pauna, Steven R. (2013), Professor, M.F.A., Kent State University, 2000
- Polanco, Fabio J. (2009), Professor, M.F.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1997
- Polunas, Jeffrey W. (2022), Assistant Professor, M.F.A., University of California-Irvine, 2012
- Rockland, Jeffrey M. (2015), Associate Professor, M.F.A., University of California-Irvine, 1992
- Seo, Jakyung (2009), Professor, M.F.A., University of Illinois-Urbana, Champaign, 2004
- Souza, Michelle H. (2019), Assistant Professor, M.F.A., University of San Diego, 2007
- Swoboda, Jonathan F. (2008), Associate Professor, M.M., University of Nebraska, Omaha, 1997
- Wenger, Baz (2009), Assistant Professor, M.F.A., Ohio University, 2022
Dance (DAN)
DAN 17001 MODERN 1 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Practice of basic modern dance technique. Open to all university students.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17002 MODERN DANCE 2 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Exploration of modern dance technique foundations and improvisation with emphasis on the movement and performing qualities of modern dance. Open to all university students.
Prerequisite: DAN 17001.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17004 JAZZ 1 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Practice of basic jazz techniques. Open to all university students.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17005 JAZZ 2 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Continuation of jazz dance technique foundations with emphasis on more advanced dance combinations. Open to all university students.
Prerequisite: DAN 17004.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17007 TAP 1 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Basic tap steps and combinations with varying sound intensities and rhythms. Open to all university students.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17008 TAP 2 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Continuation of tap dance technique foundations with emphasis on more advanced dance combinations.
Prerequisite: DAN 17007.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17009 TAP 3 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credit hours) Advanced tap dance techniques with emphasis on clarity, speed and performance skills.
Prerequisite: DAN 17008.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17010 BALLET 1 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Introduction to the foundations of ballet placement, vocabulary and movement for the beginner. Open to all university students.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17011 BALLET 2 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Continuation of ballet technique foundations with emphasis on more advanced dance combinations. Open to all university students.
Prerequisite: DAN 17010.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17012 BALLET 3 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) This course presents high intermediate ballet techniques for the serious non-major dance student. Students will apply the principles of body alignment to an ever expanding movement vocabulary. Intricate combinations in adagio, petite and grand allegro and turns will be offered. Focus will be on the strength, flexibility and endurance required to master movements at this more advanced level.
Prerequisite: DAN 17011.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17013 AFRICAN DANCE 1 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Designed to acquaint students with basic elements of African dance. Open to all university students.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17016 SWING DANCE 1 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Practice of basic swing dance movements with emphasis on social partnering skills. Open to all students.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17019 HIP HOP 1 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Introduction to Hip Hop dance including warm-up techniques, movement across the floor and dance combinations. Open to all university students. No previous experience is necessary.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17020 HIP HOP 2 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Hip Hop II is for students with previous experience in hip hop and will explore in greater depth fundamentals, history, technique and personal style.
Prerequisite: DAN 17019.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17049 FUNDAMENTALS OF DANCE AND MOVEMENT 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Introduction to an intensive exploration of dance and movement techniques for majors and non-majors with special emphasis on alignment, body awareness, and movement vocabulary.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17051 MODERN 3 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Course focuses on modern dance placement, vocabulary and movement for the intermediate dancer. Students wishing to advance to a higher level are encouraged to repeat the course.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17054 BALLET 3 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Course focuses on ballet placement, vocabulary and movement for the intermediate dancer. Students wishing to advance to a higher level are encouraged to repeat the course.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17055 MEN'S BALLET 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Men’s Ballet allows male- identifying students to receive training to enhance their ballet skills. Goals include improving overall placement and ballet technique while focusing on style and movements particular to the male danseur.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17080 MUSICAL THEATRE RUDIMENTS OF JAZZ AND TAP 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) This course lays the foundation of beginning musical theatre jazz and tap. The beginning student learns proper vocabulary and alignment for both mediums of dance.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17101 MODERN 1A 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) The practice of basic modern dance technique, vocabulary, and movement for the beginner. This course is geared toward the dance major or minor seeking to raise their level of ability, knowledge and understanding in order to progress in their professional development.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17102 MODERN 2A 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Further practice of modern dance vocabulary and movement. This course is geared toward the dance majors or minor seeking to raise their level of ability, knowledge, and understanding in order to progress in their professional development.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17104 JAZZ 1A 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Introduction to jazz dance vocabulary and movement. This course is geared toward the dance major or minor seeking to raise their level of ability, knowledge and understanding in order to progress in their professional development.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17105 JAZZ 2A 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Further studies in jazz dance vocabulary and movement. This course is geared toward the dance major or minor seeking to raise their level of ability, knowledge and understanding in order to progress in their chosen field of study and professional development.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17110 BALLET 1A 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Introduction to the foundations of ballet placement, vocabulary and movement for the beginner. This course is geared toward the dance major or minor seeking to raise their level of ability, knowledge and understanding in order to progress in their professional development.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17111 BALLET 2A 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Further practice with ballet placement, vocabulary, and movement. This course is geared toward the dance major or minor seeking to raise their level of ability, knowledge and understanding in order to progress in their professional development.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17151 MODERN 3B 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Continued exploration of basic modern dance technique and improvisation begun in DAN 17051. Continued study of dance innovators and their historical significance.
Prerequisite: DAN 17051; and dance major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 17154 BALLET 3B 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A continuation from Ballet 3A, students learn and perfect Beginning/Intermediate -Intermediate Ballet techniques: pre-barre; barre and center work.
Prerequisite: Dance major or minor or dance studies major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 27070 JAZZ STYLES I 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Development of basic jazz dance skills for dance majors and minors.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 27071 MODERN 4 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Course focuses on modern dance placement, vocabulary and movement for the advanced-intermediate dancer. Students wishing to advance to a higher level are encouraged to repeat the course.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 27073 BALLET 4 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Course focuses on ballet placement, vocabulary and movement for the advanced-intermediate dancer. Students wishing to advance to a higher level are encouraged to repeat the course.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 27074 DANCE COMPOSITION I 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours) Movement exploration and improvisation including developing the body as an instrument of expression.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Arts and Humanities
DAN 27076 DANCE AS AN ART FORM (DIVG) (KFA) 3 Credit Hours
Survey of the various types, styles and functions of dance with emphasis on understanding dance as an art form and an expression of culture.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Diversity Global, Kent Core Fine Arts, Transfer Module Fine Arts
DAN 27080 MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ AND TAP I 2 Credit Hours
This course serves the advanced beginner to intermediate level musical theatre dance student. Students will build on the foundation of Rudiments of Jazz and Tap. They will learn more difficult concepts and steps and work to apply those concepts and steps in their dancing.
Prerequisite: DAN 17080; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 27150 KINESIOLOGY FOR DANCERS 3 Credit Hours
This course presents the basic anatomy and kinesiology of the key body joints of the spine, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle and foot. The fundamental bone structure, muscles and ligaments of these joints are discussed as they relate to movement capacity, mechanics and injury risk. This basic knowledge of these joints is combined with movement analysis to help students better understand alignment and selected dance vocabulary.
Prerequisite: NUTR 23511; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 27170 JAZZ STYLES II 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Continued development of basic jazz dance skills.
Prerequisite: DAN 27070; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 27171 MODERN 4B 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Continuation of intermediate level dance styles with emphasis on complex movement phrases.
Prerequisite: DAN 27071; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 27173 BALLET 4B 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Students learn and perfect intermediate to advanced-intermediate ballet techniques: pre-barre; barre and center work.
Prerequisite: Dance major or minor or dance studies major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 28010 DANCE ACCOMPANIMENT LABORATORY I 2 Credit Hours
(Course is repeatable for a maximum of 4 credit hours) Students will be introduced to the techniques and strategies of modern dance and ballet technique class accompaniment. Emphasis is placed on supervised student accompaniment and acquiring familiarity with dance class protocols, procedures, and the accompanist-instructor relationship. Course meets concurrently with one of the professional-level modern dance or ballet technique classes offered by the Dance Division.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37010 DANCE PEDAGOGY 3 Credit Hours
This course brings together the theory and practice of dance pedagogy as applied in various settings including preschools; elementary, middle and high schools; private studios; universities; and professional settings. Students learn to develop lesson, unit and yearly learning and assessment plans. Specific developmental attributes and age-appropriate approaches as well as best business practices for teachers and studio owners are also addressed.
Prerequisite: Dance or Education major or minor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37020 TEACHING DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR NONTRADITIONAL POPULATIONS 3 Credit Hours
This course focuses on the theories, content and pedagogical methods for teaching dance and movement for nontraditional populations. Nontraditional populations include individuals with physical, sensory and/or developmental/intellectual disabilities; persons living with chronic illness; and senior adults. Further, the course addresses best practices for integrated classes that are inclusive of individuals with and without disabilities. Finally, the course addresses related topics including aspects of civil rights, disability culture and aesthetics and professional applications beyond instruction.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37035 DANCE COMPOSITION II 2 Credit Hours
Basic principles of dance composition with attention to design, thematic material, structure, form and small groups.
Prerequisite: DAN 27074; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37068 MODERN 5 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Course focuses on modern dance placement, vocabulary and movement for the advanced dancer. Students wishing to advance to a higher level are encouraged to repeat the course.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37069 BALLET 5 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Course focuses on ballet placement, vocabulary and movement for the advanced dancer. Students wishing to advance to a higher level are encouraged to repeat the course.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37070 DANCE COMPOSITION III 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credit hours) Development of individual movement style through improvisational studies and movement manipulation exercises of structure and form resulting in a substantial solo modern dance work.
Prerequisite: DAN 37035; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37072 DANCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2 Credit Hours
This course introduces students to new technologies as resources for creative expression, performance and documentation of dance. Students will learn a brief history of screen dance, techniques for archiving dance, shooting and editing video with dance as the subject and approaches to interactive performance. Students will gain a basic understanding of how new media interacts with current practice in dance creation, production, education and research.
Prerequisite: Dance major or minor; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37080 MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ AND TAP II 2 Credit Hours
This class is a continuation of the building of jazz and tap skills, as the steps increase in difficulty. Course will incorporate sequencing of transition steps which smoothly connect one set of steps to another.
Prerequisite: DAN 27080; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37081 MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ AND TAP III 2 Credit Hours
Continuation of Jazz and Tap techniques building on skills suitable for and required in professional audition circumstances. Course will assist advanced student to fine tune jazz and tap skills for auditions.
Prerequisite: DAN 37080; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37092 KENT DANCE ENSEMBLE (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Participation in rehearsal, preparation and performance of public dance concerts in an established dance ensemble.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
DAN 37100 POINTE 1 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Allows intermediate to advanced ballet dancers with some previous experience dancing on pointe to continue their pointe studies. The class explores ballet vocabulary and repertory at the barre, center, and travelling across the space, specifically in pointe shoes. Dancers must demonstrate sufficient strength, alignment, flexibility and prior ballet training required to safely dance on pointe prior to receiving approval for participation in a university pointe class.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37150 POINTE 2 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Allows advanced ballet dancers with previous experience dancing on pointe to continue studies to include classical variations. The class explores ballet vocabulary and repertory at the barre, center and traveling across space, specifically in pointe shoes. Dancers are expected to have achieved the strength, alignment, flexibility and prior ballet training in order for a faculty member to approve participation in a university pointe class. Dancers taking Pointe 2 are expected to have reached an advanced level of ballet technique.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37168 MODERN 5B 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Continuation of advanced modern dance technique.
Prerequisite: DAN 37068; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37169 BALLET 5B 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A continuation from Ballet 5A, students learn advanced ballet techniques: pre-barre; barre and center work.
Prerequisite: Dance major or minor or dance studies major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37170 DANCE COMPOSITION IV 1 Credit Hour
Exploration of advanced composition skills in preparation for the B.F.A. senior choreography project and future choreographic endeavors.
Prerequisite: DAN 37070; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37192 DANCE PRACTICUM - PERFORMANCE (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) This course provides students practical experience related to the creation of a dance performance. Students complete work as assigned by a faculty member, contributing as directed, cast or assigned. The faculty mentor provides instruction, specifies expectations and assesses the student’s contribution to the related performance.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
DAN 37292 DANCE PRACTICUM - TEACHING (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) This course provides students practical experience related to teaching dance. Students complete work as assigned under the tutelage of a dance faculty member. While teaching theory is addressed, this course provides mentored practical experience observing, demonstrating and student teaching other dance students as assigned. Additional homework related to teacher preparation and planning completes student coursework.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
DAN 37310 MUSIC FOR DANCERS 3 Credit Hours
Students will build theoretical, analytical and performance skills in music specific to the needs of dancers, dance teachers and choreographers.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 37392 DANCE PRACTICUM - CHOREOGRAPHY (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) This course provides students practical experience creating dance under the mentorship of a faculty advisor for a specific performance, as assigned. Students receive specific instructions and feedback as they are guided to complete a work of choreography that is then presented for an audience. Faculty mentors for this course have extensive teaching and choreography experience.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
DAN 38001 APPLIED SKILLS FOR DANCE ACCOMPANIMENT 2 Credit Hours
(Course is repeatable for a maximum of 8 credit hours) Private applied music instruction in performance skills necessary to accompany a modern dance or ballet class. Emphasis is placed on hand drum and frame drum technique, keyboard repertoire, and keyboard improvisation skills.
Prerequisite: DAN 28010.
Schedule Type: Private Lesson
Contact Hours: 1.5 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47054 MODERN 6A 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Advanced technique integrating previously learned modern dance techniques and developing advanced movement phrasing.
Prerequisite: DAN 37168 and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47060 PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS IN DANCE 2 Credit Hours
Development of pragmatic skills for entrance into professional dance careers. Emphasis on resume writing, preparation for auditions and economic survival.
Prerequisite: DAN 27170; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47063 DANCE HISTORY I 3 Credit Hours
History of dance from antiquity to 1900.
Prerequisite: Dance major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Arts and Humanities
DAN 47069 BALLET 6A 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Pre-professional Ballet techniques: pre-barre; barre and center work.
Prerequisite: Dance major or minor or dance studies major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47070 JAZZ STYLES III 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Jazz style for students with advanced dance technique.
Prerequisite: DAN 27170; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47080 MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE STYLES I 2 Credit Hours
Advanced Jazz and Tap class for Musical Theatre students to develop the stylization skills of musical theatre dance and performance. Students will work on stylization of movement by learning three different production numbers. One of a vernacular style, one classic style, and one involving partnering.
Prerequisite: DAN 37081; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47081 MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE STYLES II 2 Credit Hours
Students will work to prepare a professional dance reel (a video record of their skills and accomplishments). The student’s skills will include various media (jazz, tap, ballet, gymnastics, partnering, etc.) and styles (Charleston, Swing, Waltz, dances of the 50s, 60s, 70s, etc.). Students will be ready to submit dance reels, which they will prepare in the course of the semester. Provisions will be made for those students who do not desire or require a dance reel.
Prerequisite: DAN 47080; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN DANCE 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a total of 24 hours) offered when resources permit a topic different from existing courses. Topic to be announced when scheduled.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47154 MODERN 6B 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Continuation of advanced technique integrating previously learned modern dance techniques and developing advanced movement phrasing with special emphasis on performing quality and movement range.
Prerequisite: DAN 47054; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47156 DANCE PRODUCTION 3 Credit Hours
Study of elements involved in planning and implementing a concert. Experiential work in technical and management components.
Prerequisite: Dance major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47163 DANCE HISTORY II (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
History of the development of concert and theatrical dance forms from 1900 to present day.
Prerequisite: DAN 47063; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
DAN 47169 BALLET 6B 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A continuation from Ballet 6A, students learn pre-professional Ballet techniques: pre-barre; barre and center work.
Prerequisite: Dance major or minor or dance studies major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 9 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47170 JAZZ STYLES IV 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Continuation of DAN 47070.
Prerequisite: DAN 47070; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
DAN 47192 INTERNSHIP IN DANCE (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit)Supervised dance apprenticeship in an approved educational setting.
Prerequisite: Dance major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
DAN 47196 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN DANCE 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Individual projects for dance majors.
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
DAN 47199 BACHELOR OF ARTS CAPSTONE (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) The capstone project represents a culminating event for the Dance Studies student. Capstone projects can be taken in the junior or senior year and are identified in consultation with a faculty advisor. Honors students may combine the capstone project with an Honors thesis.
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
DAN 47299 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS CAPSTONE (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) The B.F.A. Capstone Project consists of choreography and/or performance with full production values in an approved setting, along with the written and/or digital record of the production and creative process. It should be of significant scope and substance that will demonstrate excellence in the conscious artistry acquired through formal training. The project is generally accomplished within the last semester of the student’s program. Students must present choreography in a Student Dance Festival prior to the presentation of their Senior Projects Concert (BFA Senior Dance Concert), i.e., during sophomore or junior year.
Prerequisite: DAN 37170; and sophomore standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 3-9 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
Kent Blossom Theatre (KBT)
KBT 22092 PRACTICUM I:DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours)Practical experience in theatre production under faculty supervision. Available for lower division students only.
Prerequisite: Freshman and sophomore standing only.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
KBT 22192 PRACTICUM I:PERFORMANCE (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a total of 12 hours) practical experience in theatre performance under faculty supervision. Available for lower division students only. Repeatable for a total of 12 hours.
Prerequisite: Freshman and sophomore standing only.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
KBT 41096 INDIVIDUAL STUDY:THEATRE 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a total of 12 hours) Selected research topics in theatre.
Prerequisite: Permission.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
KBT 41992 THEATRE PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP (ELR) 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours)Intensive advanced training in practical aspects of production. Periodic seminars, laboratory sessions and performance in Porthouse Theatre Company.
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
KBT 42092 PRACTICUM II: DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours) Advanced practical experience in theatre production under faculty supervision. Available for upper division students only.
Prerequisite: Junior and senior standing only.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
KBT 42192 PRACTICUM II:PERFORMANCE (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours) Advanced practical experience in theatre performance under faculty supervision. Available for upper division students only.
Prerequisite: Junior and senior standing.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
KBT 60199 M.F.A.. THESIS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Students must register for course during the semester of their MFA thesis project.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of adviser.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
KBT 60992 PROFESSIONAL THEATRE INTERNSHIP I 1,6 Credit Hour
(Cross-listed with THEA 60992) (Repeatable once for credit) Intensive advanced training in practical aspects of production. Periodic seminars, laboratory sessions and performance in the Porthouse Theatre Company.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
KBT 61096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION:THEATRE AND DRAMA 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours) Independent study of an area or problem approved by divisional graduate coordinator in consultation with project director.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
KBT 61992 PROFESSIONAL THEATRE INTERNSHIP II 1,6 Credit Hour
Intensive advanced training in practical aspects of production. Periodic seminars, laboratory sessions and performance in Porthouse Theatre Company.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
KBT 62092 PRACTICUM: DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Practical experience for the graduate student in theatre design and technology under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
KBT 62192 PRACTICUM:PERFORMANCE 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours) (Cross-listed with THEA 62192)Practical experience for the graduate student in theatre performance under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
KBT 62992 THEATRE PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours)Intensive advanced training in practical aspects of production. Periodic seminars, laboratory sessions and performance in Porthouse Theatre Company.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of adviser.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
KBT 72992 THEATRE PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours)Intensive advanced training in practical aspects of production. Periodic seminars, laboratory sessions and performance in Porthouse Theatre Company.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing; and special approval of adviser.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Theatre (THEA)
THEA 11000 THE ART OF THE THEATRE (DIVG) (KFA) 3 Credit Hours
Using the life-centered nature of theatre as a medium of analysis, this course is designed to develop critically engaged audience members who are aware of the impact, significance and historical relevance of the interconnection between culture and theatre performance.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Diversity Global, Kent Core Fine Arts, Transfer Module Fine Arts
THEA 11100 MAKING THEATRE: CULTURE AND PRACTICE 2 Credit Hours
Overview of theatre practices through creative experiential learning. The focus and course content combines practical and cultural experiences and culminates with a performance event that provides a solid foundation in the artistic process and an identity for the first-year theatre student.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 11303 THE ART OF ACTING 3 Credit Hours
General introduction to acting: the actor's instrument, sensory awareness, personal and group response, objectives and tactics. Basic scene work.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Arts and Humanities
THEA 11521 GRAPHICS FOR THE THEATRE 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to computer software currently used by professional theatre designers and technicians. These applications include image processing software, computer-aided design software and 3D visualization software.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 11722 FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION I: SCENERY, STAGECRAFT AND SOUND 2 Credit Hours
An introduction to professional theatre production principles and practices in the areas of scenery, stagecraft and sound.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Performing Arts, TAG Arts and Humanities
THEA 11723 FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY I: SCENERY 1 Credit Hour
Practice in theatre production techniques in the area of scenery.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Corequisite: THEA 11722.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Arts and Humanities
THEA 11724 FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY II: PROPS AND SCENIC ART 1 Credit Hour
Practice in theatre production techniques in the area of properties and scenic art.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Corequisite: THEA 11722.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Performing Arts, TAG Arts and Humanities
THEA 11732 FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION II: COSTUMES, LIGHTING AND PROJECTIONS 2 Credit Hours
An introduction to professional theatre production principles and practices in the areas of costumes, lighting and projections.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: CTAG Performing Arts
THEA 11733 FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY III: COSTUMES 1 Credit Hour
Practice in theatre production techniques in the area of costumes.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Corequisite: THEA 11732.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 11734 FUNDAMENTALS OF PRODUCTION LABORATORY IV: LIGHTING, SOUND AND PROJECTIONS 1 Credit Hour
Practice in theatre production techniques in the area of lighting, sound and projections.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Corequisite: THEA 11732.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 13092 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS FRESHMAN PRACTICUM: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Practical experience at the freshman level in theatre and dance production.
Prerequisite: Theatre design, technology and production major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 20202 MUSIC THEORY FOR MUSICAL THEATRE I 3 Credit Hours
Study the basic principles and applications of music theory as it may apply to the work of a professional singing actor. It will begin by gaining a thorough understanding of the rudiments of music and progress to studying the objective and subjective aspects of music and its structure, principally pertaining to the world of musical theatre. The course is intended to establish fundamental concepts to be further explored in THEA 20202.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 20203 MUSIC THEORY FOR MUSICAL THEATRE II 3 Credit Hours
Study the basic principles and applications of music theory as it may apply to the work of a professional singing actor. Course focuses on the interpretation of music for musical theater and serves as a continuation of the material presented in THEA 20202.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21016 MAKEUP FOR STAGE AND SCREEN 3 Credit Hours
Study of stage, TV and photographic makeup techniques and materials. Four lecture demonstration laboratory hours per week; special projects as assigned.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRE 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Offered irregularly when unusual resources permit a topic different from existing courses. Topic will be announced when scheduled.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21111 SCRIPT ANALYSIS 3 Credit Hours
Principles, theories and techniques of play script analysis for theatrical production.
Prerequisite: THEA 11100; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: TAG Arts and Humanities
THEA 21303 ACTING PROCESS 3 Credit Hours
Fundamentals of naturalistic acting and interaction; development of spontaneity, believability and a sense of truth; game playing and basic stage technique.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 1 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21306 MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE I 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours) Performance-oriented class that will focus on techniques and styles of performance in musical theatre and cabaret from Gilbert and Sullivan to present.
Prerequisite: Musical theatre major.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21501 SOPHOMORE PORTFOLIO REVIEW 1 Credit Hour
Preparation and review of a portfolio of work, judged by the design technology faculty at the beginning of the spring semester. Student must pass to remain in the BFA design technology program.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
THEA 21521 THEATRICAL DRAFTING 3 Credit Hours
Drafting techniques for all design and technology students. Includes plans, elevations, sections, detailed drawings light plots.
Prerequisite: THEA 11521 and THEA 11722 and THEA 11723; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21522 LIGHTING DESIGN 3 Credit Hours
Exploration of the tools of the lighting designer applied to design choices; frequent paper design projects.
Prerequisite: THEA 11732 and THEA 11734; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21523 COSTUME TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Study of the basics of costume construction, pattern drafting, tailoring and millinery for costumes in the performing arts. A variety of historical periods and styles are covered. Students create portfolio-quality projects.
Prerequisite: THEA 11732; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21524 COSTUME DESIGN 3 Credit Hours
Theory and practice of costume design. Emphasis on play text analysis, formation of concepts, use of design elements and principles, period styles.
Prerequisite: THEA 11732; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21526 BASIC COSTUME CONSTRUCTION 3 Credit Hours
Course is designed to provide the student with a more advanced set of sewing skills in preparation for stitcher positions in the entertainment field. Prepares students for more advanced costume technology courses.
Prerequisite: THEA 11732; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21528 SOUND AND PROJECTION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Studies in sound design and projection design with emphasis on practical application and specific processes related to designing for theatre and dance.
Prerequisite: THEA 11521; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21621 SCENE PAINTING 3 Credit Hours
Techniques of scene painting; emphasis on a variety of techniques through practical projects.
Prerequisite: THEA 11722 and THEA 11724; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21622 SCENE DESIGN 3 Credit Hours
Theory and practice of scene design; emphasis on script analysis, formation of concepts, use of design elements and principles in period styles and genres.
Prerequisite: THEA 11722 and THEA 11723; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21700 MOVEMENT I 3 Credit Hours
Beginning exploration of technical skills emphasizing the physical components of expressive action through integration of breath, text and body conditioning.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21736 STAGE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the skills and techniques necessary to stage manage a theatrical production. Focus on the production process, preparing for and running rehearsals and performances, paperwork and communication skills.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 21800 VOICE I 3 Credit Hours
Breathing, physical alignment, sound and text explorations designed to develop relaxed, free and fully connected voice production for the actor. Proper use and care of the voice.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 22092 PRACTICUM: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practical experience in theatre production under faculty supervision. Available for lower-division students only. Required of all theatre majors.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement, TAG Arts and Humanities
THEA 22192 PRACTICUM I: PERFORMANCE (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practical experience in theatre performance under faculty supervision. Available for lower-division students only.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement, TAG Arts and Humanities
THEA 22292 PRACTICUM I:THEATRE MANAGEMENT (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours) Practical experience in theatre management under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Freshmen or sophomore only; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 23092 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS SOPHOMORE PRACTICUM: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (ELR) 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Practical experience at the sophomore level in theatre and dance production.
Prerequisite: Theatre design, technology and production major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 31110 HISTORY OF THEATRE AND DRAMA I 3 Credit Hours
Theatre history and drama in Europe from antiquity through the renaissance.
Prerequisite: THEA 21111; and junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 31111 HISTORY OF THEATRE AND DRAMA II 3 Credit Hours
Theatre history and drama in Europe and the United States from 1700 to the present.
Prerequisite: THEA 21111; and junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 31200 APPLIED VOICE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) A comprehensive study of performance, technique and repertoire appropriate to music majors or musical theatre majors. Individual study. An audition is required. This course is not part of the ODHE Transfer Assurance Guides.
Prerequisite: Musical Theatre major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Private Lesson
Contact Hours: 1.5 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 31303 CHARACTER AND SCENE STUDY I 3 Credit Hours
The development of character in the realistic scene.
Prerequisite: THEA 21303; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 31304 CHARACTER AND SCENE STUDY II 3 Credit Hours
Further character and scene exploration; spontaneity and creative choice making.
Prerequisite: THEA 31303; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 31401 DIRECTING 3 Credit Hours
Theoretical and practical work in the process of play direction; the director's mission; play analysis and design collaboration; the rehearsal process.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 31501 JUNIOR PORTFOLIO REVIEW 1 Credit Hour
Review of a portfolio of theatre and related work, and a review of the student's academic progress and coursework judged by the design/technology faculty at the beginning of the spring semester. Student must pass to remain in the BFA program.
Prerequisite: Theatre design, production and technology major; and junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
THEA 31526 FLAT PATTERNING FOR THEATRE 3 Credit Hours
The course is designed to provide the student with a basic set of skills in flat patterning techniques, using the sloper (a basic fitted pattern from which patterns for different styles can be developed) and individualizing patterns to meet the actors costume needs. This class is also preparatory for more advanced costume technology courses.
Prerequisite: THEA 21526.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 31701 MOVEMENT II 3 Credit Hours
Development of movement exploration and improvisation skills which focus on physical relationships in performance and utilize the components of energy, space and time.
Prerequisite: THEA 11303 or THEA 21306; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 31801 VOICE II 3 Credit Hours
Continuation of THEA 21800. Explorations involve various texts and incorporation of voice principles at a more detailed level.
Prerequisite: THEA 21800; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 33092 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS JUNIOR PRACTICUM: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (ELR) 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practical experience at the junior level in theatre and dance production.
Prerequisite: Theatre design, technology and production major; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 40091 VARIABLE TOPICS SEMINAR: DEVISING THEATRE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 50091) A devised theatre event is work that has emerged and been generated by a group of people working in collaboration. Devising Theatre explores the processes of creating original performances defined and determined by its makers. Process and product originate from stimuli other than traditional play scripts. Students learn specialist techniques by developing solo and group performance pieces. Alternative modes of making theatre performances are considered.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41010 THEATRE AND SOCIAL CHANGE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51010) This course interweaves the history, theory, practice and play text development in the field of theatre and social change.
Prerequisite: THEA 11000 or THEA 11100.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41026 PLAYWRITING (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours)(Slashed with THEA 51026) Principles underlying playwriting for the contemporary theatre; analysis of short play form.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
THEA 41027 ADVANCED PLAYWRITING 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours)(Slashed with THEA 51026) Application of principles of playwriting to the longer play and to variations from traditional realism; play analysis and composition.
Prerequisite: THEA 41026; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41089 INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: THEATRE AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN CZECHIA (DIVG) (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51089)(Repeatable for credit) Using a combination of in-depth research and direct learning experiences, this course explores the intersection between theatre and socio-political change through the example of Czechoslovakia’s history from the 1968 Prague Spring to the Velvet Revolution of 1989/90 and on through today’s concerns of Western late-stage capitalism. Students study both historical and contemporary texts, as well as view productions while on a study abroad program.
Prerequisite: ENG 21011.
Schedule Type: International Experience, Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Diversity Global, Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 41095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRE 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with THEA 51095) Course offered irregularly when unusual resources permit a topic different from existing courses. Topic will be announced when scheduled.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41096 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THEATRE 1-3 Credit Hours
(repeatable for a total of 6 hours) selected research topics in theatre; to be elected only after all coursework in study area completed.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
THEA 41113 THEATRE IN A MULTICULTURAL AMERICA (DIVD) 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51113) A study of theatre and drama in the Native American, Hispanic-American, African-American and Asian-American communities in the United States from 1980 to the present.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Diversity Domestic
THEA 41115 LGBTQ THEATRE (DIVD) 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51115) Studies of various theatrical representations of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people as seen through the frameworks of history, gender theory, identity, politics, psychology, law and justice.
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Diversity Domestic
THEA 41130 THEATRE AND DRAMA IN AMERICA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51130) The history of theatre and drama in America from their beginnings to the present.
Prerequisite: THEA 21111; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41140 AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE HISTORY (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Comprehensively examines the history of American musical theater and incorporates the exploration of musical literature in production and performance.
Prerequisite: Theatre major; and junior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
THEA 41191 VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR: THEATRE HISTORY, LITERATURE AND THEORY 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)(Slashed with THEA 51191) Seminar in theatre history and literature providing an in-depth focus on selected topics such as: African-American theatre, women in theatre, politics and theatre, theatre in a multicultural society, costume history on stage and screen.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41301 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51301) Introduction to the specific techniques used in film acting. The course provides students with the necessary tools to make the transition from stage acting to camera acting.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41302 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51302) Further development on the specific techniques used in film acting. The course continues to assist students in making the transition from stage acting to camera acting.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41304 ACTING II-SCENE STUDY-MODERN AMERICAN REALISM 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51304) The application of the Stanislavski and Michael Chekhov Techniques to in-depth scene study using the plays of Odets, Miller, Williams, Shanley and others.
Prerequisite: None.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41305 PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS: PERFORMANCE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51305) A study of the practical demands and requirements of a professional acting career with particular emphasis on audition skills. Also covered: pictures and resumes, making rounds, professional unions, casting directors, agents and managers, the job market and career prospects.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41306 PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
A study of the practical demands and requirements of a professional career in design and technology, including portfolio development, resumes, unions, job market, financial matters and career prospects. Use of computers as a resource and tool emphasized.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41307 MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE II 3 Credit Hours
Repeatable for credit. Advanced work in musical theatre performance techniques for junior- and senior-level students. Course content includes selecting appropriate musical theatre audition material and developing contrasting selections from the musical theatre repertory. Preparation for musical theatre auditions is included.
Prerequisite: THEA 21306; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41308 MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credit hours)(Slashed with THEA 51308) Explore the various genres and styles of American musical theatre songs with specific emphasis on finding practical audition repertoire for each student. Performance and research will be the primary activities in the class.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41401 ADVANCED DIRECTING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51401) Advanced work in directing for the theatre. Topics include the director as creative/interpretative artist and the director and the actor; students direct individual projects.
Prerequisite: THEA 11303 and THEA 31401; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41420 THEATRICAL DRAFTING II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51420) Advanced 2D and 3D drafting techniques for technical directors and theatre designers. Representation of scenery through drafting using current AutoCAD software.
Prerequisite: THEA 21521.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41430 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION THEORY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51430) The theory and practice of structural and mechanical design for theatre production. Related issues in resource management for the professional shop, including reliably predicting the performance of untraditional, unusual or unfamiliar structures and use of mathematical models, formulas, and representative diagrams.
Prerequisite: THEA 11722 and THEA 41560; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41440 SHOP MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51440) Study of resource management, both human and non-human, for professional and academic shops. Topics include scheduling, budgeting, health and safety, interactions with other theatre workers and leadership development.
Prerequisite: THEA 11722; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41499 MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE (ELR) 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with THEA 51499) Development, promotion, and presentation of a Musical Theatre showcase for industry casting personnel in New York City. Audition required prior to registration for this course.
Prerequisite: Senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Senior Project/Honors Thesis
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 41501 SENIOR PORTFOLIO REVIEW 1 Credit Hour
Review of a portfolio of theatre and related work, and a review of the student's academic progress coursework and professional potential judged by the design technology faculty at the end of the fall semester. Student must pass to remain eligible for the bfa design technology degree.
Prerequisite: Theatre design, production and technology major; senior standing and; special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
THEA 41521 ADVANCED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51521) Advanced study of the technologies used in lighting design; conventional and intelligent fixtures, electricity, projection techniques and special effects.
Prerequisite: THEA 11732 and THEA 11734; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41522 DESIGN STUDIO: LIGHTING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51522) Advanced study of lighting design, emphasizing artistic style and concept through a variety of design problems.
Prerequisite: THEA 21522; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41523 SOUND DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51523) Sound design for the theatre, sound production and sound reinforcement techniques. Introduction to electronic equipment mixing consoles amplifiers speakers.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41524 DESIGN STUDIO: COSTUME 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51524) Advanced study in costume design. Genres styles in the context of performance spaces with an emphasis on research, practical considerations of costume production and communication between designer shop/personnel and designer director.
Prerequisite: THEA 21524; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41525 PROPS AND CRAFTS 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51525) Examination of the processes related to the creation and procurement of scenic and costume props.
Prerequisite: THEA 11722 and THEA 11732; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41526 ADVANCED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51526) Course focuses on the practice of intelligent lighting programming and the technology of intelligent lighting fixtures.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41527 SOUND DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51527) Studies in sound design, sound production and reinforcement for live performance. Advanced software applications will be explored.
Prerequisite: THEA 41523; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41528 THEATRE SOUND REINFORCEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51528) Studies in the theories and practice of audio mixing in support of live vocal and musical performance. Topics include wired and wireless microphones and real time digital processing of audio.
Prerequisite: THEA 41523; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41529 ADVANCED WIG AND MAKEUP TECHNIQUES-STAGE AND SCREEN 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51529) Advanced study of the process of designing and executing wigs and makeup with an emphasis on standards in the profession. Some prosthetic work required.
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41531 THEATRICAL RIGGING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51531) Course is designed to teach students the principles of stage rigging, knot tying and counterweight rigging systems used in theatrical and other live entertainment situations. Students examine the process involved in overhead applications for the theatre industry. Students learn the proper method to design and rig in theatrical environments through the explanation of tools, equipment, hardware and safety practices.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41540 DRAPING FOR THE THEATRE I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51540) The course is designed to provide an introduction to the basics of draping and building flat patterning techniques from this knowledge as they apply to theatre.
Prerequisite: THEA 31526; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41541 DRAPING FOR THE THEATRE II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51541) Course is designed to build upon skills developed in Draping for the Theatre I. Emphasis is placed on learning to drape over period undergarments such as corsetry, panniers, bustles, etc.
Prerequisite: THEA 31526; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41560 THEATRE FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51560) History of technical production practice, materials theory and application in scenic construction technology.
Prerequisite: THEA 21521; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41562 ADVANCED PROJECTION DESIGN 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51562) Studies in projection design, digital media, and related technologies. Advanced software applications will be explored.
Prerequisite: THEA 11521; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41620 HISTORY OF PERIOD STYLES FOR THEATRE DESIGNERS (WIC) 3 Credit Hours
Students explore the way in which theatre designers approach period style in their own creative work.
Prerequisite: Theatre design, technology and production major; and junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Attributes: Writing Intensive Course
THEA 41621 PRESENTATION MEDIA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51621) Advanced process techniques in rendering, model building and design presentation for the scenic costume and lighting designer in traditional and new media.
Prerequisite: THEA 11722 and THEA 11732 and THEA 21521; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41622 DESIGN STUDIO: SCENERY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51622) Advanced study in scenic design. Explores genres styles performance spaces, including practical considerations.
Prerequisite: THEA 21622; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41625 HISTORY OF COSTUME AND TEXTILES FOR THEATRE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51625) This class is designed to give a global overview of the history of period costume and textiles from 1500 to 1990, a span of time that is most often used in theatrical production and broken down into commonly regarded “time periods” in the history of costume as well as looking at clothing history across various continents and regions. Emphasis is placed on how, as theatre practitioners, we can recreate the silhouettes of these periods and regions in ways that make sense to our audience using the textiles available today. We will also look at the social and cultural influences of clothing, recognition of historic silhouette, and focus how to utilize various tools needed to accurately research any given period or region.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41702 MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR ACTORS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours)(Slashed with THEA 51702) Designed to acquaint actors with theatre dance techniques and choreographic styles by concentrating on vernacular dances used throughout musical theatre. Course combines basic ballet, jazz and tap terminology.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41703 STAGE COMBAT 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours)(Slashed with THEA 51703) Introductory course focuses on creating the illusion of violence for the stage and screen. Basic instruction is given in unarmed and armed stage combat. Emphasis is on the development of technique; the process of the work; and the performance, with a focus on safety, accuracy and the fundamental techniques recognized by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). Basic techniques are incorporated into short scenes to provide experience performing fights in production.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41726 THEATRE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Principles and practices of managing theatrical-producing organizations. Problems of finance, personnel, policy, program building and public relations. Production participation as assigned.
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41734 COSTUME PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51734) The course is designed to provide an introduction to managerial processes as they apply to costume production; the role of a shop manager, the roles of a wardrobe supervisor and wardrobe crew, and the running of a smooth technical rehearsal and production.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41736 PRODUCTION AND STAGE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51736) Advanced investigation of the methodology used in stage managing professional theatrical productions and production management processes. Focus on production processes for various theatre, dance, opera and entertainment genres.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41808 ACTING STYLES I: SHAKESPEARE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 51808) The application of acting, movement, and voice and speech techniques to sonnets, monologues, soliloquies and scenes from Shakespeare.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 41992 THEATRE PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP (ELR) 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours) Intensive advanced training in practical aspects of production. Periodic seminars, laboratory sessions and performance in a theatre company.
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-6 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 41999 CAPSTONE PROJECT (ELR) 1-3 Credit Hours
The capstone project represents a culminating event for the student. Capstone projects can be undertaken in the junior or senior year and are identified in consultation with a faculty advisor. Honor students may combine the capstone project with an Honors thesis.
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 42092 PRACTICUM II: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Advanced practical experience in theatre production under faculty supervision. Available for upper division students only. Required of all theatre majors.
Prerequisite: Juniors or senior only; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 42101 DYE TECHNIQUES AND FABRIC MODIFICATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 52101) This course is designed to enable the artisan to identify fiber content and determine appropriate mediums for fabric dyeing. The course explores various techniques such as shabori, stamping, rubbing, and surface lifting in order to create special effects on fabrics. A collection of dye fabric samples and information will be created so student may use as a reference book.
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 42150 3D CHARACTERS: FOAM FABRICATION AND FIGURE FINISHING TECHNIQUES 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 52150) This course provides knowledge and application of the different types of plastics/foams used for 3D character building. This course is designed to enable the artisan to work with a range of materials when building atypical pieces for costumes or props.
Prerequisite: Junior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 42192 PRACTICUM II: PERFORMANCE (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Advanced practical experience in theatre performance under faculty supervision. Available for upper division students only.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 42292 PRACTICUM II: THEATRE MANAGEMENT (ELR) 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours) Advanced practical experience in theatre management under faculty/staff supervision. Available for upper division students only.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 43092 BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS SENIOR PRACTICUM: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (ELR) 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practical experience at the senior level in theatre and dance production.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Attributes: Experiential Learning Requirement
THEA 50091 VARIABLE TOPIC SEMINAR: DEVISING THEATRE 3 Credit Hours
A devised theatre event is work that has emerged and been generated by a group of people working in collaboration. Devising Theatre explores the processes of creating original performances defined and determined by its makers. Process and product originate from stimuli other than traditional play scripts. Students learn specialist techniques by developing solo and group performance pieces. Alternative modes of making theatre performances are considered.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51010 THEATRE AND SOCIAL CHANGE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41010) This course interweaves the history, theory, practice and play text development in the field of theatre and social change.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51026 PLAYWRITING 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable once for credit) Principles underlying playwriting for the contemporary theatre; analysis of short play form.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51027 ADVANCED PLAYWRITING 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable once for credit)(Slashed with THEA 41027) Application of principles of playwriting to the longer play and to variations from traditional realism;play analysis and composition.
Prerequisite: THEA 51026; and graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51089 INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: THEATRE AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN CZECHIA 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41089)(Repeatable for credit) Using a combination of in-depth research and direct learning experiences, this course explores the intersection between theatre and socio-political change through the example of Czechoslovakia’s history from the 1968 Prague Spring to the Velvet Revolution of 1989/90 and on through today’s concerns of Western late-stage capitalism. Students study both historical and contemporary texts, as well as view productions while on a study abroad program.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: International Experience, Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51095 SPECIAL TOPICS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Offered irregularly when unusual resources permit a topic.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51113 THEATRE IN A MULTICULTURAL AMERICA 3 Credit Hours
A study of theatre and drama in the Native American, Hispanic American, African-American, and Asian American communities in the United States from 1980 to the present.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51115 LGBTQ THEATRE 3 Credit Hours
Studies of various theatrical representations of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer people as seen through the frameworks of history, gender theory, identity, politics, psychology, law, and justice.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51130 THEATRE AND DRAMA IN AMERICA 3 Credit Hours
The history of theatre and drama in America from their beginnings to the present.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51191 VARIABLE CONTENT SEMINAR: THEATRE HISTORY, LITERATURE AND THEORY 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Seminar focuses on selected topics in these areas, for example performance art, performance theory or theatre in a multicultural society.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51301 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA I 3 Credit Hours
An introduction to the specific techniques used in film acting. The course provides students with the necessary tools to make the transition from stage acting to camera acting.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51302 ACTING FOR THE CAMERA II 3 Credit Hours
Further development on the specific techniques used in film acting as applied to the Graduate Actor. The course continues to assist in making the transition from stage acting to camera acting.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51303 ACTING I FOUNDATIONS/STANISLAVSKI AND MICHAEL CHEKHOV 3 Credit Hours
The Stanislavski and Michael Chekhov Techniques: A thorough exploration of Stanislavski's Method of Psycho-Physical Action, and the Michael Chekhov technique including atmosphere, psychological gesture, and qualities of movement.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51304 ACTING II: SCENE STUDY-MODERN AMERICAN REALISM 3 Credit Hours
The application of the Stanislavski and Michael Chekhov Techniques to in-depth scene study using the plays of Odets, Miller, Williams, Shanley and others.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51305 PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS: PERFORMANCE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41305) A study of the practical demands and requirements of a professional acting career with particular emphasis on audition skills. Also covered pictures and resumes, making rounds, professional unions, casting directors, agents and managers, the job market and career prospects.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51308 MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 4 credit hours) Explore the various genres and styles of American musical theatre songs with specific emphasis on finding practical audition repertoire for each student. Performance and research will be the primary activities in the class.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51401 ADVANCED DIRECTING 3 Credit Hours
Advanced work in directing for the theatre. Topics include director as creative interpretative artist, the director and the actor. Students direct individual projects.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51420 THEATRICAL DRAFTING II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41420) Advanced 2D and 3D drafting techniques for technical directors and theatre designers. Representation of scenery through drafting using current AutoCAD software.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51430 ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION THEORY 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41430) The theory and practice of structural and mechanical design for theatre production. Related issues in resource management for the professional shop, including reliably predicting the performance of untraditional, unusual or unfamiliar structures and use of mathematical models, formulas, and representative diagrams. Graduate Students will cover steel construction, and cables.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51440 SHOP MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41440) Study of resource management, both human and non-human, for professional and academic shops. Topics include scheduling, budgeting, health and safety, interactions with other theatre workers and leadership development.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51499 MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE 2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Slashed with THEA 41499) Development, promotion and presentation of a Musical Theatre showcase for industry casting personnel in New York City. Audition required prior to registration for this course.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Project or Capstone
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51521 ADVANCED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY I 3 Credit Hours
Advanced study of the technologies used in lighting design; conventional and intelligent fixtures, electricity, projection techniques and special effects.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51522 DESIGN STUDIO: LIGHTING 3 Credit Hours
Advanced study of lighting design, emphasizing artistic style and concept through a variety of design problems.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51523 SOUND DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY I 3 Credit Hours
Sound design for the theatre, sound production and sound reinforcement techniques. Introduction to electronic equipment, mixing consoles, amplifiers, speakers.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51524 DESIGN STUDIO: COSTUME 3 Credit Hours
Advanced study in costume design. Genres, styles, in the context of performance spaces with an emphasis on research, practical considerations of costume production and communication between designer/shop personnel and designer/ director.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51525 PROPS AND CRAFTS 3 Credit Hours
Examination of the processes related to the creation and procurement of scenic and costume props.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51526 ADVANCED LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41526) Course focuses both on the practice of intelligent lighting programming and the technology of intelligent lighting fixtures.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51527 SOUND AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41527) Studies in sound design, sound production and reinforcement for live performance. Advanced software applications will be explored.
Prerequisite: THEA 51523; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51528 THEATRE SOUND REINFORCEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Studies in the theories and practice of audio mixing in support of live vocal and musical performance. Topics include wired and wireless microphones and real time digital processing of audio. rerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51529 ADVANCED WIG AND MAKEUP TECHNIQUES-STAGE AND SCREEN 3 Credit Hours
Advanced study of the process of designing and executing wigs and makeup with an emphasis on standards in the profession. Some prosthetic work required.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51531 THEATRICAL RIGGING 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41531) Course is designed to teach students the principles of stage rigging, knot tying and counterweight rigging systems used in theatrical and other live entertainment situations. Students examine the process involved in overhead applications for the theatre industry. Students learn the proper method to design and rig in theatrical environments through the explanation of tools, equipment, hardware and safety practices.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51540 DRAPING FOR THE THEATRE I 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41540) The course is designed to provide an introduction to the basics of draping and building flat patterning techniques from this knowledge as they apply to theatre. More in-depth content for this graduate level course.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51541 DRAPING FOR THE THEATRE II 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41541) Course is designed to build upon skills developed in Draping for the Theatre I. Emphasis is placed on learning to drape over period undergarments such as corsetry, panniers, bustles, etc.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51560 THEATRE FABRICATION TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
History of technical production practice, materials theory and application in scenic construction technology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51562 ADVANCED PROJECTION DESIGN 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41562) Studies in projection design, digital media, and related technologies. Advanced software applications will be explored.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51621 PRESENTATION MEDIA 3 Credit Hours
Advanced process techniques in rendering, model building and design presentation for the scenic costume and lighting designer in traditional and new media.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51622 DESIGN STUDIO:SCENERY 3 Credit Hours
Advanced study in scenic design. Explores genres, styles, performance spaces, including practical considerations.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51625 HISTORY OF COSTUME AND TEXTILES FOR THEATRE 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41625) This class is designed to give a global overview of the history of period costume and textiles from 1500 to 1990, a span of time that is most often used in theatrical production and broken down into commonly regarded “time periods” in the history of costume as well as looking at clothing history across various continents and regions. Emphasis is placed on how, as theatre practitioners, we can recreate the silhouettes of these periods and regions in ways that make sense to our audience using the textiles available today. We will also look at the social and cultural influences of clothing, recognition of historic silhouette, and focus how to utilize various tools needed to accurately research any given period or region.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51701 MOVEMENT, FORM AND SPACE I-THE ACTOR'S PHYSICAL INSTRUMENT 3 Credit Hours
Development of technical skills emphasizing the physical components of expressive action through integration of breath, voice and body conditioning.
Prerequisite: Special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51702 MOVEMENT AND DANCE FOR ACTORS 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours) Designed to acquaint actors with theatre dance techniques and choreographic styles by concentrating on vernacular dances used throughout musical theatre. Course combines basic ballet, jazz, and tap terminology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51703 STAGE COMBAT 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours) (Slashed with THEA 41703) Introductory course focuses on creating the illusion of violence for the stage and screen. Basic instruction is given in unarmed and armed stage combat. Emphasis is on the development of technique; the process of the work; and the performance, with a focus on safety, accuracy and the fundamental techniques recognized by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). Basic techniques are incorporated into short scenes to provide experience performing fights in production.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51734 COSTUME PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 41734) The course is designed to provide an introduction to managerial processes as they apply to costumes, the role of a shop manager, the role of a wardrobe supervisor and the wardrobe crew, the running of a smooth technical rehearsal and production.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51736 PRODUCTION AND STAGE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
Advanced investigation of the methodology used in stage managing professional theatrical productions and production management processes. Focus on production processes for various theatre, dance, opera and entertainment genres.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51803 VOICE AND SPEECH I 3 Credit Hours
Practical study and application of voice and speech production for the actor into various styles of verse and prose, including heightened language and text.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 51808 ACTING STYLES I: SHAKESPEARE 3 Credit Hours
The application of acting, movement, and voice and speech techniques to sonnets, monologues, soliloquies, and scenes from Shakespeare.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 52101 DYE TECHNIQUES AND FABRIC MODIFICATION 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 42101) This course is designed to enable the artisan to identify fiber content and determine appropriate mediums for fabric dyeing. The course explores various techniques such as shabori, stamping, rubbing, and surface lifting in order to create special effects on fabrics. A collection of dye fabric samples and information will be created so student may use as a reference book.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 52150 THREE-DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERS: FOAM FABRICATION AND FIGURE FINISHING TECHNIQUES 3 Credit Hours
(Slashed with THEA 42150) This course provides knowledge and application of the different types of plastics/foams used for 3D character building. This course is designed to enable the artisan to work with a range of materials when building atypical pieces for costumes or props.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 4 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 60196 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION: HISTORIC TEXTILES 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Identification and analysis of textile fabric as the reflection of culture.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 60199 M.F.A. THESIS PROJECT 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Students must register for course during the semester of their M.F.A. thesis project.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Masters Thesis
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 60992 PROFESSIONAL THEATRE INTERNSHIP I 3,6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable once) Intensive advanced training in practical aspects of production. Periodic seminars, laboratory sessions and performance in the Porthouse Theatre Company.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3-6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 61000 INTRODUCTION TO GRADUATE STUDY IN THEATRE 3 Credit Hours
Orientation to bibliography and research in the field of theatre with emphasis on application of research to performance.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61094 COLLEGE TEACHING IN THEATRE 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Strategies for teaching, issues on implications of pedagogical practice and responsibilities of academic leadership.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61095 SPECIAL TOPICS 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Offered irregularly when unusual resources permit a topic different from existing courses. Topic are announced when scheduled.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION: THEATRE AND DRAMA 1-4 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours) Independent study of an area or problem approved by divisional graduate coordinator in consultation with project director.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter-IP
THEA 61098 RESEARCH 1-15 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Research or individual investigation for master's-level graduate students. Credits may be applied toward meeting degree requirements with school approval.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Research
Contact Hours: 1-15 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 61303 ACTING III SCENE STUDY: NATURALISM AND ABSURD 3 Credit Hours
In-depth scene study in the genres of Naturalism and Absurd theatre. Exploration of the works of Chekhov, Strindberg, Beckett and others.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61305 ACTING STYLES II: GREEK AND COMEDY OF MANNERS 3 Credit Hours
Application of acting, movement and speech techniques to these specific genres. Focus on style and physicalization using Greek and English Restoration playwrights as well as Molière, Wilde and others.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61306 PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS: DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
A study of the practical demands and requirements of a professional career in design and technology, including portfolio development, resumes, unions, job market, financial matters and career prospects. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and materials for finding employment and the use of marketing communication techniques.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61309 MASTER OF FINE ARTS COMPREHENSIVE PROJECT IN ACTING 1-3 Credit Hours
Intensive work in the development of the practical aspects of production; includes performance or exhibition of work, documentation of that work in a format appropriate for area and project, and an exit interview.
Prerequisite: THEA 61000; and graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Laboratory
Contact Hours: 3-9 lab
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 61310 MASTER OF FINE ARTS DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY CULMINATING PROJECT 3 Credit Hours
An intensive experience in the development of design and/or technical aspects of a theatrical production; the scope of work may include but not necessarily be limited to research, drawings and drafting, renderings and associated digital image, video or audio files. Documentation (appropriate for the area and project) is presented at an exit interview.
Prerequisite: THEA 61000; and graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation, Masters Thesis, Studio
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 61420 COLLABORATION IN PRODUCTION STUDIO 1 Credit Hour
Knowledge acquisition and the development of skills to create resolve and present well-reasoned theatrical design. Students will employ the design and production process, observation of deadlines, and collaboration with other designers and technical directors, as a structure to elevate production.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61525 MILLINERY AND 3-D CHARACTERS 3 Credit Hours
Advanced studies of techniques of millinery construction and 3D character construction with an emphasis on current practice in the industry.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61528 DESIGN PROCESS AND COLLABORATION 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the design process and collaboration in a theatrical production. Students have the opportunity to analyze best practices, strategies and the strengths and challenges of designers.
Prerequisite: THEA 61000; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61531 PERIOD STYLE FOR THEATRE DESIGNERS 3 Credit Hours
An exploration of the relationship of period style, historical context and the designer’s artistic choices in contemporary interpretations of period plays.
Prerequisite: Theatre studies major; and concentration in design/technology-costume design, design/technology-lighting design, design/technology-scene design or design/technology-technical direction; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61623 DIGITAL RENDERING THEATRE DESIGN 3 Credit Hours
Explores a variety of digital rendering methods for artistic 2D and 3D graphics visualization of theatrical design concepts.
Prerequisite: Theatre studies major; and concentration in design/technology-costume design, design/technology-lighting design, design/technology-scene design or design/technology-technical direction; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61701 MOVEMENT, FORM AND SPACE II-NEUTRAL AND CHARACTER MASK 3 Credit Hours
Advanced skills and conditioning focusing on the physical and vocal qualities of characterization achieved through performance in masks.
Prerequisite: THEA 51701; and graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61703 MOVEMENT, FORM AND SPACE III 3 Credit Hours
Advanced skills and conditioning focusing on the physical and vocal qualities of characterization achieved through period movement. This course allows actors to effectively perform movement and styles from specific historical periods and genres.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar, Studio
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61803 VOICE AND SPEECH II 3 Credit Hours
Ongoing study and application of voice and speech technique into various styles of text, and the analysis and development of accents for performance and presentation.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61804 VOICE AND SPEECH III 3 Credit Hours
Advanced study and application of voice and speech techniques, focusing on the extremes of vocal demands.
Prerequisite: THEA 51803; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 2 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61806 SINGING FOR THE ACTOR 1 Credit Hour
A comprehensive study of performance techniques and repertoire appropriate to the singing actor.
Prerequisite: THEA 51801; and graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Studio
Contact Hours: 1 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 61992 PROFESSIONAL THEATRE INTERNSHIP II 3,6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit)Intensive advanced training in practical aspects of production. Periodic seminars, laboratory sessions and performance in a professional theatre company.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 62092 PRACTICUM: DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practical experience for the graduate student in theatre design and technology under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 62192 PRACTICUM: PERFORMANCE 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) (Cross-listed with KBT 62192) Practical experience for the graduate student in theatre performance under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 62292 PRACTICUM:THEATRE MANAGEMENT 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours) Practical experience for the graduate student in theatre management under faculty/staff supervision.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 62392 PRACTICUM: PERORMANCE PEDAGOGY 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable for credit) Advanced practical experience in theatre performance pedagogy under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 62892 THEATRE PRACTICUM 1 Credit Hour
(Repeatable twice for credit) Practical experience for the graduate student in cocurricular theatre activities, under faculty supervision.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 62992 THEATRE PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credit hours)(Slashed with THEA 72992) Intensive advanced training in practical aspects of production. Periodic seminars, laboratory sessions and performance in a theatre company or touring with Kent Theatre Ensemble.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of advisor.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-6 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 63001 SCENIC DESIGN I: FOUNDATIONS IN SINGLE SET SCENIC DESIGN 2 Credit Hours
Introduction to the methodology and practice of professional scene design. Application of knowledge made through a series of design projects. Script Analysis, perspective rendering and model-making techniques will be emphasized for single set productions.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 63002 SCENIC DESIGN II: ADVANCED SINGLE SET SCENIC DESIGN 2 Credit Hours
Inquiry to the methodology and practice of professional scene design. Application of knowledge will be through a series of complex design projects. Script analysis, drafting, perspective rendering and more advanced model-making techniques will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 63003 SCENIC DESIGN III: DESIGNING BEYOND DRAMA 2 Credit Hours
An advanced approach to professional scene design as it applies to opera, musical theatre, and the entertainment industry. Advanced design communication techniques will be applied through a series of design projects. Textual analysis, conceptual unit/multi-set productions, storyboarding, and advanced visual communication/presentation techniques will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special permission.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 63004 SCENIC DESIGN IV: ADVANCED MULTI-SETTING DESIGN 2 Credit Hours
An advanced approach to professional scene design as it applies to opera, musical theatre, and the entertainment industry in non-traditional spaces. Advanced design communication techniques will be applied through a series of design projects. Analysis, conceptual unit/multi-set productions, storyboarding, and advanced visual communication/presentation techniques will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special permission.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 63005 SCENIC DESIGN V: ENTERTAINMENT AND PRODUCTION DESIGN 2 Credit Hours
An advanced approach to professional scene design as it applies to industrials,showrooms and the entertainment industry. Knowledge of techniques will be applied through a series of design projects, analysis, conceptual approaches, storyboarding, and advanced visual communication/presentation techniques. This course will focus on refinement of the theoretical and practical skills of the professional scenic designer.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 63006 SCENIC DESIGN VI: NON-TRADITIONAL AND SITE-SPECIFIC PERFORMANCES 2 Credit Hours
An advanced approach to professional scene design as it applies to industrials and the entertainment industry. Site specific design communication techniques will be applied through a series of design projects. Analysis, conceptual approaches, storyboarding, and advanced visual communication/presentation techniques will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 63092 PRODUCTION COLLABORATION: SCENIC DESIGN 1-2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practical preparation, design and production work as applied to Scenic design within the School of Theatre and Dance. This course will serve as both a time to cultivate management of resources and synthesize information in developing solutions to production-related issues in scene design. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 63192 MENTORSHIP IN PERFORMANCE 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours) Development of advanced skills and abilities to mentor student performers in aspects of the profession, including professional behavior, understanding of the business and the actor’s creative process. Major work done while participating in rehearsal and performance of main stage productions or assisting in THEA 41305/THEA 51305. Students may take the course alongside THEA 62192.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 64001 THEATRE TECHNICAL DIRECTION I: FOUNDATIONS I 2 Credit Hours
Investigation of publications in the field of technical theatre and their relevance to examining the technical manager as planner, artist, creative thinker positive leader and colleague.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 64002 THEATRE TECHNICAL DIRECTION II: FOUNDATIONS II 2 Credit Hours
Continued Investigation of publications in the field of technical theatre and their relevance to examining the technical manager as planner, artist, creative thinker positive leader and colleague.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 64003 THEATRE TECHNICAL DIRECTION III: TOURING PRODUCTIONS 2 Credit Hours
Course covers the logistics of transporting a theatrical production, the concepts and needs of touring productions, and different construction techniques needed for disassembly and quick reassembly.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 64004 THEATRE TECHNICAL DIRECTION IV: EDUCATIONAL THEATRE 2 Credit Hours
Examination of the roles of the technical director in academia, including the evolution of and current state of technical theatre education. Course will explore the work and presentations of the USITT Education Commission.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 64005 THEATRE TECHNICAL DIRECTION V: MECHANICS AND AUTOMATION 2 Credit Hours
Examination of the techniques and applications of automated scenery and stage mechanics.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing in the School of Theatre & Dance and special permission.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 64006 THEATRE TECHNICAL DIRECTION VI: HEALTH AND SAFETY 2 Credit Hours
Focus on the health & safety concerns of live performance, including the organizations OSHA, NFPS, ANSI, Red Cross, their protocols and their relation to theatre.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 64092 PRODUCTION COLLABORATION: TECHNICAL DIRECTION 1-2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practical preparation, design and production work as applied to technical direction within the School of Theatre and Dance. This course will serve as both a time to cultivate management of resources and synthesize information in developing solutions to production-related issues in technical direction. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 64192 MENTORSHIP AT PORTHOUSE 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours) Development of advanced skills and abilities to mentor student performers in aspects of the profession, including professional behavior, understanding of the business and the actor’s creative process. Major work done while participating in rehearsal of Porthouse Theatre productions. Students may take the course alongside THEA 62192.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing; and special approval of instructor.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP
THEA 65000 HISTORY, HISTORICISM, THEORY AND PRACTICE IN THEATRE AND DRAMA 3 Credit Hours
Course covers the breadth of theatre history and historicism and application of theatre theory to practice by focusing on the six major stylistic periods: Greek and Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Romanticism, Realism and Non Realism (symbolism, expressionism, surrealism, absurdism) and contemporary period (postmodernism, feminism and interculturalism, multiculturalism). Using lecture, scholarly articles, video viewing and practical writing projects, students learn about and practice each style, as well appl the style to students’ respective areas of graduate study (i.e. actor, director, designer).
Prerequisite: THEA 61000; and graduate standing; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 65001 LIGHTING DESIGN I: DRAMA 2 Credit Hours
Advanced exploration and development of artistic processes and method for lighting design in drama.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 65002 LIGHTING DESIGN II: MUSICAL THEATRE 2 Credit Hours
Advanced exploration and development of artistic processes and methods for lighting design in musical theatre.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 65003 LIGHTING DESIGN III: DANCE AND OPERA 2 Credit Hours
Advanced exploration and development of artistic processes and methods for lighting design in classical and contemporary dance and opera.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 65004 LIGHTING DESIGN IV: NON-TRADITIONAL PRODUCTIONS 2 Credit Hours
Exploration and development of artistic processes and methods in lighting design for non- traditional works, including multidisciplinary and devised productions.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 65005 LIGHTING DESIGN V: ARCHITECTURAL AND INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 Credit Hours
Exploration and development of artistic processes and methods in lighting design for architectural and commercial interiors.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 65006 LIGHTING DESIGN VI: NEW TECHNOLOGY 2 Credit Hours
Exploration of innovative technology and technological tools and their application to lighting design. The course includes exploration of non-conventional, automated, projection and LED technologies.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 65092 PRODUCTION COLLABORATION: LIGHTING DESIGN 1-2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practical preparation, design and production work as applied to lighting design within the School of Theatre and Dance. This course will serve as both a time to cultivate management of resources and synthesize information in developing solutions to production-related issues in lighting. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 65192 TEACHING PRACTICUM 3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a total of 6 credit hours) Application of strategies for teaching at the college level. Development of advanced skills in course preparation, classroom management and pedagogical practice. Major work done teaching or assisting with undergraduate classes.
Prerequisite: THEA 61094; and graduate standing.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 6 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
THEA 66001 COSTUME DESIGN I: SCRIPT ANALYSIS 2 Credit Hours
Exploration and development of different methods and artistic processes for costume design. By focusing on textual analysis, the costume student will be able to explore a wide variety of performance types.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 66002 COSTUME DESIGN II: PERFORMANCE GENRES 2 Credit Hours
Exploration and development of different methods and artistic processes for costume design in diverse genres, including dance, opera, and circus.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 66003 COSTUME DESIGN III: THEATRICAL STYLES 2 Credit Hours
Advanced exploration of costume designs which incorporate both historical and thematic stylized conventions.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 66004 COSTUME DESIGN IV: ADVANCED RENDERING 2 Credit Hours
Development of advanced figure drawing study and rendering techniques in order to strengthen the student's skill and facility in producing costume renderings.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 66005 COSTUME DESIGN V: RESEARCH METHODS 2 Credit Hours
Intensive focus on the variety of research methodologies and their application to both contemporary and period costume designs.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 66006 COSTUME DESIGN VI: TEXTILES 2 Credit Hours
An understanding of the appropriate application of many common and specialty fabrics used in costume design.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Contact Hours: 2 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 66092 PRODUCTION COLLABORATION: COSTUME DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY 1-2 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Practical preparation, design and production work as applied to Costuming within the School of Theatre and Dance.This course will serve as both a time to cultivate management of resources and synthesize information in developing solutions to production-related issues in costumes. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the School of Theatre and Dance; and special approval.
Schedule Type: Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 3-6 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
THEA 72992 THEATRE PRODUCTION INTERNSHIP 1-6 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a total of 12 credit hours)(Slashed with THEA 62992) Intensive advanced training in practical aspects of production. Periodic seminars, laboratory sessions and performance in a theatre company or touring with Kent Theatre Ensemble.
Prerequisite: Doctoral standing and special approval of advisor.
Schedule Type: Lecture, Practical Experience
Contact Hours: 1-6 lecture
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory-IP