TH 150 THEATRE PRACTICUM. (1-3) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Entry level practical work in Theatre at the discretion of the Director of Theatre. May be repeated, but no more than three (3) hours of credit total may be earned.

TH 175 THEATRE APPRECIATION. (3)
An overview of the elements of theatre and kinds of drama, with hands on experience possible in different aspects of theatre. Fulfills Fine Arts core requirement.

TH 176 PLAYSCRIPT ANALYSIS. (3) Prerequisite: TH 175.
A study of the script as the necessary foundation for the three-dimensional theatre experience, and techniques for deriving from the script information for a performance which realizes as fully as possible and with minimal distortion, the playwright's expressive intentions.

TH 200 PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF STAGE MAKEUP. (1)
This course is designed to acquaint the student of theatre with the vital and functional relationship between make-up and art, and to demonstrate various types and styles of theatrical make-up.

TH 205 FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERPRETATION. (3)
A study of the fundamentals of vocal production and movement principles used by actors. Individual attention is given to the improvement of diction and voice quality.

TH 207 CREATIVE DRAMATICS. (3)
Training in creative drama for and with children. Includes creative activities in role playing, creative games, and activities designed for preparing teachers in the use of theatre in elementary education.

TH 209 SEMINAR FOR PLAYWRIGHTS. (3)
A group discussion format for idea development toward the creation of scripts for performance.

TH 217 STAGE CRAFTS. (3) 6 hr. per wk.
This course will include design, construction, painting of stage scenery, operation of stage and shop machinery.

TH 219 BEGINNING ACTING. (3)
Principles of character interpretation in acting. Classroom projects involve the presentation of scenes from plays for the purpose of developing fundamental techniques of acting through the working out of dramatic exercises.

TH 250 THEATRE PRACTICUM. (1-3) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Intermediate level practical work in Theatre at the discretion of the Director of Theatre. May be repeated, but no more than six (6) hours of credit total may be earned.

TH 275 INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN FOR THE THEATRE. (3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisite: TH 217.
The student will learn the fundamentals of design as they apply to a theatrical production (costumes and scenery) and will be introduced to the graphic techniques necessary to communicate their ideas.

TH 301 THEATRE AS A PROFESSION. (1) This course is designed to help Theatre majors begin preparation for their lives after graduation whether this involves entering graduate school, or seeking employment in the professional theatre or entertainment industry.

TH 317 STAGE CRAFTS II. (3) 6 hrs. per wk.
Course will include design, construction, painting of stage scenery, operation of stage and shop machinery.

TH 318 STAGE LIGHTING. (3) Prerequisite: TH 217
Lighting equipment and its application to the theatre to include instrumentation, control, color and design.

TH 319 INTERMEDIATE ACTING. (3) Prerequisite: TH 219
This course expands on the basic acting skills acquired in TH 219 (Beginning Acting) by requiring students to perform scenes from selected dramatic literature.

TH 320 DIRECTING. (3) Prerequisites: TH 219, TH 317, TH 319 or permission of instructor.
Introduces the fundamentals and practical application of the principles of play direction together with supervised laboratory hours in directing projects.

TH 321 THEATRE MANAGEMENT. (3)
A study of theatre organization and management including such areas as arts leadership and development, publicity and promotion, box office operations, and budgeting.

TH 360 INTERNSHIP. (3) Prerequisite: Admission to major. Student-planned work experience related to their major area of study.

TH 400 SEMINAR: SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN THEATRE PRACTICE. (Variable, 1-3)
May be repeated for up to a total of 9 hrs.
Theatre production master class, focusing on technical and/or artistic demands of a play in production.

TH 419 ADVANCED ACTING. (3) Prerequisite: TH 319
An intense continuation of 319 with interest in period styles and some avant-garde materials.

TH 457 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I. (3)
A survey of historical developments in the theatre from classical era to 18th Century neo-classicism.

TH 458 HISTORY OF THEATRE II. (3)
A survey of historical developments in the theatre from the 18th century to the present.

TH 464 COSTUME FOR THE STAGE. (3)
A study of the historical development and practical aspects of costumes for the theatre.

TH 475 ADVANCED DESIGN FOR THEATRE. (3) 6 hrs. per wk. Prerequisites: TH 275 and TH 318.
Advanced design problems in set, lights, costumes, sound, and props. The theoretical and practical aspects of the areas are emphasized.

TH 476 DRAMATIC THEORY AND CRITICISM. (3)
A survey of the theoretical literature involved in play analysis as it developed from classical times to the present, as well as the skills needed to undertake critical evaluation of a play. Requires research activity.

TH 490, 491, 492 RESEARCH IN THEATRE. (3, 3, 3) Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Supervised independent study, the content of which will address advanced work in the areas of design, directing, or production. Sample projects may include design of sets, lights, or costumes for a mainstage production; direction of a mainstage production; execution of specific production problems, such as scene painting, fabric dyeing, welding, and draping.