103 Acting for the Non-major 3 Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to the art of acting. Focus
on acquainting non-acting majors with
the concepts and skills taught to acting
students. One lecture, four lab hours per
week.
 

105 Theatre Appreciation 3 Cr. Hrs.
Theatre as an art form presented from the
historical, literary and production points
of view. (Greeks to the present)

106 Stagecraft 3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of techniques for building and
handling theatrical scenery. Covers tools,
materials, and hardware used, and the
artistic and practical considerations of
scenery construction.
Prerequisite(s): THE 107 must be taken
concurrently
107 Lab for THE 106
Laboratory must be taken with THE 106.

108 Voice & Speech for the Actor
3 Cr. Hrs.
Basic training and practice in the actor’s
use of voice and speech. One lecture, four
lab hours per week.
109 Movement for the Actor 3 Cr. Hrs.
Basic training and practice in movement
for the stage. One lecture, four lab hours
per week.

110 Drafting for the Theatre 3 Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to basic drafting tools and
practices. Focus on drafting techniques
used in theatre technology
and design. One
lecture, four lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): THE 106

111 Acting I 3 Cr. Hrs.
Basic training and practice in vocal, physical,
and creative processes used by the actor.
One lecture, four lab hours per week.

112 Acting II 3 Cr. Hrs.
Continuation of Acting I, with emphasis
on scenework from 1850-1950.
One lecture, four lab hours
per week.
Prerequisite(s): THE 111

113 Acting III 3 Cr. Hrs.
Continuation of the study of acting
techniques examined in Acting II, with
additional emphasis on acting styles. One
lecture, four lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): THE 112

115 Stage Lighting Fundamentals
3 Cr. Hrs.
A study of theatrical lighting equipment,
materials, methods and techniques. Emphasis
on technical aspects of stage lighting,
with an introduction to the principles
of lighting design.
Prerequisite(s): THE 117 must be taken
concurrently

117 Lab for THE 115 1 Cr. Hr.
Laboratory must be taken with THE 115.

122 Theatre Sound Fundamentals
3 Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to the technical processes of
theatre sound production.
Prerequisite(s): THE 123 must be taken
concurrently
123 Lab for THE 122
Laboratory must be taken with THE 122.

125 Costume Fundamentals 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of the costume production process,
with emphasis on research
methodologies, costume construction
and sewing techniques.
Prerequisite(s): THE 128 must be taken
concurrently

126 Stage Make-Up 3 Cr. Hrs.
A basic approach in facial adaptation from
youth to old age, achieving a likeness of
fictional and non-realistic
characters, use of
beards and hair, three-dimensional builds
and prosthetics. Primarily for the stage;
however, there will be a brief excursion
into techniques for film and television. One
lecture, four lab hours per week.

127 Introduction to Stage Combat
3 Cr. Hrs.
An introduction to theatrical violence and
fighting styles with emphasis on integration
of technical skills and characterization.
One lecture, four lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): THE 109
129 Lab for THE 125
Laboratory must be taken with THE 125.

165 Children’s Theatre R 3 Cr. Hrs.
A course designed to cover dramatic
composition and practical production procedures
for child audiences. One lecture,
four lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Permission by the chairperson

198 Applied Theatre Technology
R 1 Cr. Hr.
Lab experience in theatre technology;
includes assistant stage management and
production crew positions for departmental
major productions. Assignments
are made through department faculty
and staff.

201 History of Theatre I 3 Cr. Hrs.
The world of theatre from its origins
through 1000 A.D. A close
look at the architecture,
costuming, acting and plays of
the Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Medieval
Periods.

202 History of Theatre II 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of the history and development of
theatrical production during the Renaissance
and Restoration periods.

203 History of Theatre III 3 Cr. Hrs.
Survey of the history and development of
theatrical production from the 18th century
to the present day.

206 Script Analysis R 3 Cr. Hrs.
Focus on discovering creative, in-depth
techniques of script analysis and realizing
different methods for researching the
script. Techniques can be
applied to understanding
the script as an actor, director,
designer, dramaturg, or playwright. One
lecture, four lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): THE 105

211 Advanced Acting I 3 Cr. Hrs.
An intensive study of the art of acting,
focusing on the integration of truth, technique
and style. One lecture, four lab hours
per week.
Prerequisite(s): THE 113

213 Auditions 3 Cr. Hrs.
An overview of skills needed for successful
auditioning and entry into the profession.
One lecture, four lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): THE 111
215 Acting Shakespeare 3 Cr. Hrs.
Script and character analysis and the
performance of selected Shakespearean
scenes, monologues, and soliloquies. One
lecture, four lab hours per week.

218 Musical Theatre Performance
R 3 Cr. Hrs.
To learn the historical background of this
American theatrical form and its continuing
development up to the present day,
identifying specific productions which
set new standards. One lecture, four lab
hours per week.

220 Theatre Portfolio 3 Cr. Hrs.
Process for creating a theatre resume and
portfolio; development of presentation
and interview skills.
Prerequisite(s): 15 hours from THE department
and approval of division counselor

240 Stage Management 3 Cr. Hrs.
An introduction to the creative and administrative
work of a stage manager.
Including hands-on activities in learning
the principles and practices of stage
management. One lecture, four lab hours
per week.
Prerequisite(s): THE 105

245 Directing 3 Cr. Hrs.
Introduction to the art and techniques of
directing for the stage, including visual
story telling, script analysis and working
with actors. One lecture, four
lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): THE 111

255 Theatre Workshop R 3 Cr. Hrs.
Focused on a specialized area in the theatre.
This laboratory course is designed to
bring together performance, direction, and
production. One lecture, four lab hours
per week.

298 Theatre Practicum: Technical
R 1 - 3 Cr. Hrs.
Practical experience in advanced stage management,
engineering, technical production,
and design positions for departmental major
productions. Assignments are made through
department faculty and staff.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor

299 Theatre Practicum: Performance
R 1 - 6 Cr. Hrs.
Theatre Practicum – Performance provides
the student who is interested in the performance
aspects of production the opportunity
to receive credit for practical experience. If
the experience takes place off campus, then
arrangements must be made through the
department chairperson.