Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Theatre

  
  • THEA 2000 - American Theatre

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: History of American theatre with emphasis on changing systems of value as reflected by the drama.
  
  • THEA 2200 - Script Analysis

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: Introduction to dramatic and visual storytelling techniques.  Course includes critical study of various plays with emphasis on the production values by analyzing structure, genre, theme, style, character, and language.
  
  • THEA 2300 - Acting II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1300 ;
    Description: This course is a continuation of the acting process designed to further one’s acting technique through in-depth scene study, improvisation and an deeper exploration of an actor’s instrument.
  
  • THEA 2350 - Stage Movement

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: This course introduces principles and techniques of theatrical stage movement. It is designed to help actors and dancers make their bodies more flexible and efficient instruments of expression.
  
  • THEA 2800 - Theatre Production

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: Hands-on experience with the technical aspects of theatre.  Assignments may include scene shop crew, costume shop crew, box office crew, light and sound operations, show run crews, front of house, stage crew or props.
  
  • THEA 2880 - Theatre Performance Practicum

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent
    Description: Practical experience rehearsing and performing a play or musical from auditions to rehearsals through performance.
  
  • THEA 3000 - Makeup I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted for those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: An overview and practical application of makeup materials and techniques for the performer.
  
  • THEA 3010 - Theatre History I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: Examines history and theory of theatrical art of the Classical Era, Middle Ages, and Renaissance in Western Europe. Emphasizes theatrical space, production, and performance.
  
  • THEA 3020 - Theatre History II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3010 ;
    Description: Examines history and theory of theatrical art in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries in Western Europe. Emphasizes theatrical space, production, and performance.
  
  • THEA 3080 - International Studies in Theatre I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor
    Description: Exposes students to the history, development, social relevance, and artistry of theatre abroad. Students will actively examine current trends in theatre within the confines of an international component. This area of study will culminate with an international experience. Students are expected to enroll in THEA 3090 , International Studies in Theatre II, the following semester.
  
  • THEA 3090 - International Studies in Theatre II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Junior standing, THEA 3080  or permission of instructor
    Description: This course is the culmination of THEA 3080 . The students will experience international theatre first hand within the confines of a studies abroad program.
  
  • THEA 3100 - Non-Western Theatre

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: A study of the history and theory of traditional and contemporary theatrical forms of non-western theatre as they reflect the concerns of the societies that produce them. Course will cover various theatrical traditions from Asia and Africa, among others.
  
  • THEA 3200 - Voice for the Actor

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1300  or permission of instructor
    Description: Practical work on the fundamentals of vocal production for the stage. Topics include body alignment, breath support, articulation, and Standard American Stage Speech using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
  
  • THEA 3300 - Classical Text and Performance

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1300  or permission of instructor;
    Description: This course is designed to study the acting skills involved in performing various classical styles and texts which may include; but is not limited to, Classical Greek Theatre, the French Neoclassical and English Restoration Theatre, and the Elizabethan and Jacobian playwrights, including Shakespeare.
     
  
  • THEA 3330 - Musical Theatre History

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: A survey course of the history of musical theatre from operetta to present day with an emphasis on select shows and significant contributors to the genre.
  
  • THEA 3340 - Musical Theatre Voice

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: One hour voice instruction.  Singing techniques including tone production, anatomy, physiology, and diction utilizing musical theatre repertoire.  Required an additional 5x (must complete 6 semesters).
  
  • THEA 3341 - Private Half-hour Voice Elective

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: One half hour private voice instruction focusing on Musical Theatre styles.  Singing techniques including tone production, anatomy, physiology and diction utilizing theatre repertoire.  May be repeated an additional 2X.
  
  • THEA 3350 - Musical Theatre Workshop I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: A performance-oriented study of musical theatre, composers, and styles to improve students’ audition and performance skills.
  
  • THEA 3360 - Musical Theatre Workshop II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3350  
    Description: Continuation of THEA 3350 .  Practical acting and vocal techniques of the solo musical theatre performer.  Audition and performance techniques.
  
  • THEA 3400 - Directing I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1300 , 1600 , 2200   and course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description:  The theories and techniques of stage direction. Each student is required to complete a focused directing project.
  
  • THEA 3500 - Stage Dialects

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3200  or permission of instructor
    Description: Training in the use of region-specific dialects common in theatrical performance. Topics include IPA transcription, sound substitutions, and resonant focus.
  
  • THEA 3550 - Stage Management II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1500 ;
    Description: Continued study and application of the functions and responsibilities of professional stage managers.
  
  • THEA 3601 - Special Topics in Theatre

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent;
    Description: Occasional course offering to further prepare students for a professional career in theatre,  Focus may include a specialized course taught by a guest artist in residence or other.  Topics to be announced.  Repeatable two times.
  
  • THEA 3700 - Scenic Design I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1600 ;
    Description: Exposes the student to theatre design in the area of Scenery. Emphasis placed on script analysis and the implementation of various design elements.
  
  • THEA 3710 - Sound Design

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: A theoretical and practical introduction to the art, craft and technology of contemporary sound design for the theatre.
  
  • THEA 3750 - Scene Painting I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1600  or permission of instructor
    Description: Course covers traditional theatre painting techniques, including tools and techniques, trompe l’oeil, color theory, paint chemistry and the history of scene painting.
  
  • THEA 3760 - Scene Design II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3700  
    Description: Intermediate design for theatrical productions.  Topics will include multiple-set productions, repertory productions, and alternative theatre spaces.
     
  
  • THEA 3800 - Theatre Production

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Description: This course is designed for students to have a hands-on experience with the technical aspects of theatre.  Assignments may include scene shop crew, costume shop crew, box office crew, lighting and/or sound operations, show running crews, front of house, stage crew or property.  This course may be repeated up to four (4) hours of credit.
  
  • THEA 3850 - Costume Construction

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: Introduction to costume shop procedures.  Through assigned projects, students learn basic machine and hand-sewing techniques.  Specific emphasis on flat patterning and draping.
  
  • THEA 3880 - Theatre Performance Practicum

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent
    Description: Practical experience rehearsing and performing a play or musical from auditions to rehearsals through performance.
  
  • THEA 3890 - Costume Design I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 2200 ;
    Description: This course will explore all aspects of Theatrical Costuming from character analysis through design concept to realization.
  
  • THEA 3900 - Drafting II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1900  
    Description: Continuation of the theories and practices of THEA 1900 .  Computer-aided drafting and design and its application for theatre.  Topics will include 2D layouts, 3D virtual models and plotting.
  
  • THEA 4001 - Makeup II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3000 ;
    Description: Continuation of the theories and practices of THEA 3000.  Course will include character analysis, prosthetic work, facial manipulations, scar building and bruising, and creating designs with non-traditional media.
  
  • THEA 4100 - Period Styles of Architecture

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3010  or permission of instructor;
    Description: Survey of architectural styles from pre-Greek to the modern period as it relates to theatrical application.
  
  • THEA 4150 - Period Styles of Costumes

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3010  or permission of instructor;
    Description: Survey of costumes from antiquity to the modern period, with emphasis on the influence of social, cultural, and religious or traditions on dress.
  
  • THEA 4200 - Independent Research

    Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent
    Description: Opportunity for directed scholarly research in an area of special interest to the student.  Enrollment accepted only after professor has approved a written project proposal from the student.  Variable 1-3 credits.
  
  • THEA 4300 - Lighting Design I

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1600  or permission of instructor;
    Description: The study and application of the function and principles of lighting design.  Topics will include design theory, paperwork, and practical application.
     
  
  • THEA 4350 - Acting Workshop

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 1300  or permission of instructor;
    Description: This course is designed for the advanced acting student to explore alternative approaches to creating a role through scene study and in-depth performance techniques.  the course may include; but is not limited to, research into contemporary trends of performance, studying a particular playwright’s canon or acting theorists’ work.  The course may be repeated up to a total of six credit hours.
  
  • THEA 4401 - Directing II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3400 ;
    Description: Advanced study of directing principles and techniques for the theatrical stage.  Topics will include directorial analysis, composition, blocking, and alternative modern approaches.  Each student is required to complete a focused directing project.
  
  • THEA 4520 - Careers

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted to those pursuing theatre and dance major, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description:  Course addresses the skills needed to secure employment in performance or related fields.  Topics will include resumes, headshots, portfolios, unions, self-marketing, interviews, audition techniques and preparation, managers, and regional markets.
  
  • THEA 4550 - Roy Acuff Chair Seminar

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department approval;
    Description: Offered once every four years, a research based course to prepare students to experience visiting artists of national/international reputation.  Repeatable one time.  Repeatable one time.
  
  • THEA 4650 - Direction and Performance for the Camera

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted for those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations or permission of instructor;
    Description: Students will be introduced to the special skills necessary for performing in the film, television and commercial industries.
  
  • THEA 4751 - Directed Studies in Theatre

    Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent
    Description: Directed, concentrated study in a specific area of theatre.  Designed as a substitute for a required course that is needed but not offered in a specific semester.  Permission granted only to allow student a timely graduation.  Variable 1-3 credits.
  
  • THEA 4760 - Scene Design III

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3760  
    Description: Advanced design for theatrical productions.  Topics will include design visualization, professional standards and practices and practical application.
  
  • THEA 4790 - Lighting Design II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 4300  
    Description: Project lighting design with an emphasis on visualization of design concepts, professional graphics, and paperwork standards, and practices.
  
  • THEA 4801 - Theatre Production

    Credit Hours: 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Course restricted for those pursuing theatre and dance majors, minors or concentrations; or permission of instructor.
    Description: Hands-on experience with the technical aspects of theatre.  Assignments may include scene shop crew, costume shop crew, box office crew, light and sound operations, show run crews, front of house, stage crew or props.
  
  • THEA 4850 - Scene Painting II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3750  
    Description: Advanced painting techniques for theatrical productions.  Topics will include alternate scene painting tools, stencils, large scale works, and cut drops and scrims.
     
  
  • THEA 4890 - Costume Design II

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 3890 ;
    Description: Advanced study of theatrical costuming from character analysis through design concept to realization.  Unconventional rendering techniques will be explored.
  
  • THEA 4900 - Playwriting

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Cross Listed ENGL 4900 ;
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor;
    Description: Composing and revising scenes and one or two one-act plays for stage performance.
  
  • THEA 4950 - Advanced Playwriting

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: THEA 4900  or ENGL 4900 ;
    Description: Designed to give the student playwright opportunity for in-depth exploration and development of one’s creative voice for stage and performance.
  
  • THEA 4995 - Senior Capstone

    Credit Hours: 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Department consent, senior status;
    Description: Summative evaluation in which the student is given an opportunity in their final year of study to demonstrate integrated knowledge and growth in the major.  Each individual senior theatre or dance student will create a substantial work.  Application must be approved.

Women’s and Gender Studies

  
  • WGS 300A,B,C - Selected Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies

    Credit Hours: 3 ea Credit Hours
    Description: Examination of a selected topic relevant to issues of women or gender, offered on a one-time basis.
  
  • WGS 2050 - Women and Culture: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1020  
    Description: An introduction to fundamental principles of women’s and gender studies; the cultural construction of gender, the cultural roles, depictions and experience of women, past and present; and the impact of feminist movements nationally and internationally.  Service Learning Project included.
  
  • WGS 2060 - Introduction to LGBTQ Studies

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1020  
    Description: This course explores constructions of gender, sexuality and sexual orientation and critically assesses traditions and their effects on social policy, popular culture, law and government, science and politics.  Readings and research include history, social studies, activist publications, and memoir and film.  Service Learning Project included.
  
  • WGS 3050 - Women in the Arts

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Description: An interdisciplinary, cross-cultural survey of women in the arts. Major emphasis on the visual arts and literature, with attention also to the performing arts. Topics include both the contributions and depictions of women in the arts.
  
  • WGS 3060 - Vagina Monologues

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1020  
    Description: An intensive study of Eve Ensler’s script.   The course examines women’s sexuality, spirituality, interpersonal violence, media representations, and LGBTQ issues in national and international contexts.  Students produce the play as a Service Learning Project.
  
  • WGS 3070 - Women and Film

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: WGS 2050  or WGS 2060  or ENGL 2070  or COMM 3950  or SOC 1010  
    Description: This course examines women as subjects and objects in film, and women film-makers. Emphasis will be placed on analyzing films for constructions of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and class.
  
  • WGS 3080 - Women’s and Gender Studies Practicum

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: WGS 2050  or 2060  and six (6) hours of WGS courses; and junior standing.
    Description: A supervised professional and/or social justice work experience that synthesizes the student’s program of study. The student is responsible for negotiating with the director of women’s and gender studies for placement. The student, faculty supervisor and professional or community supervisor will develop a contract of academic and placement responsibilities.
  
  • WGS 4030 - Independent Study

    Credit Hours: 1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Women’s and Gender Studies Minor  
    Description: Students will work with instructor to design a plan of study and projects.

Women’s Studies

  
  • WS 4010 - Capstone Seminar in Women’s Studies

    Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: WGS 2050  and three hours of WS courses
    Description: Students will examine upper-division readings in feminist theory, culminating in a research project and presentation.
 

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