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Theatre (THEA)

THEA 001S First-Year Seminar: Theatre Production Practices (1) An orientation to the School of Theatre production practices, resources, faculty, and practicum.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: admission into Theatre Program  

THEA 080 (GA) Pit Orchestra (1-3 per semester/maximum of 3) Rehearsal and performance of contemporary and historical musical theatre styles, including operetta and light opera.
Effective: Summer 2008
Prerequisite: audition  

THEA 100 (GA;US;IL) The Art of the Theatre (3) An experiential survey of all aspects of the living theatre, as presented by a resident company of theatre artists.
Effective: Spring 2006
 

THEA 102 (GA) Fundamentals of Acting (3) Introduction to the art and craft of acting for non-theatre majors.
Effective: Fall 2003
 

THEA 102S (GA) Fundamentals of Acting (3) Introduction to the art and craft of acting for non-theatre majors.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 103 Fundamentals of Directing (3) Training and experience in basic skills of directing. Designed for non- theatre majors.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

THEA 104 Fundamentals of Theatre Production (3) Training and experience in basic skills of technical theatre. Designed for non-theatre majors.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

THEA 105 (GA) Introduction to Theatre (3) An introduction and overview of the history, craft, and art of the theatre to foster an informed appreciation of theatrical events. This course is an alternate to THEA 100.
Effective: Spring 2003
 

THEA 105S (GA) Introduction to Theatre (3) An introduction and overview of the history, craft, and art of the theatre to foster an informed appreciation of theatrical events. This course is an alternate to THEA 100.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 110 Playscript Analysis (3) Theory and method of playscript analysis for the general theatre student.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

THEA 112 Introduction to Music Theatre (3) A survey of music theatre as an art form.
Effective: Summer 1993
 

THEA 113 Musical Theatre Theory I (3) Studies in the fundamentals of music notation and sight-singing.
Effective: Summer 2000
Prerequisite: admission into Musical Theatre Option  

THEA 114 Music Theatre: Form and Analysis (3) A survey of music theatre as an art form.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: admission into Musical Theatre Option  

THEA 115 B.F.A. Acting Foundations (2) Fundamental aspects of training the actor's body, voice, mental focus, and imagination.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: admission to B.F.A. in Musical Theatre  

THEA 120 Acting I (3) Fundamental skills and training in acting. Emphasis on physical/vocal awareness and the nature of dramatic communication. Theatre majors only.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 130 Introduction to Theatre Scenic and Costume Technology (3) Introduction to the methods, materials, equipment, concepts and processes involved in the construction of scenery and costumes for the theatre.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

THEA 131 Introduction to Theatre Sound and Lighting Technology (3) Introduction to the methods, materials, equipment, facilities, concepts and processes used to create theatre lighting and sound.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

THEA 146 Basic Theatrical Makeup (2) Both straight and corrective makeup, with character and styling techniques for stage, film, and television.
Effective: Summer 1989
 

THEA 150 Fundamentals of Design for the Theatre (3) Exploration of the philosophy and technique of scenic, costume, and lighting design.
Effective: Spring 2008
 

THEA 160 Introduction to Costume Crafts (3) Process of costuming combined with laboratory projects. Crew experience on major productions.
Effective: Fall 1998
Prerequisite: THEA 150  

THEA 170 Introduction to Stage Lighting Production Techniques (3) Introduction to theatre lighting facilities, equipment, and practice. Practical experience with major productions.
Effective: Fall 1998
Prerequisite: THEA 150  

THEA 180 Introduction to Stagecraft (3) Introduction to methods, materials, equipment, facilities, and concepts used in scenery construction for the Theatre. Practical experience with departmental productions.
Effective: Fall 1998
Prerequisite: THEA 150  

THEA 189 (GA) Theatre Production Practicum (1 per semester/maximum of 6)* Supervised experience in theatre by crew participation in University theatre productions. For non-theatre students only.
Effective: Spring 2004
 

THEA 198 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1994
 

THEA 199 (IL) Foreign Studies--Theatre Arts (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: approval by department  

THEA 200 Script Analysis (2) An introduction to script analysis for theatre majors, which focus on full text analysis as a foundation for area specific analysis. Two styles of analysis (contextual and structural) are studied.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 207 (GA;US) Gender and Theatre (3) A study of theatre and drama literature as formed by issues of gender, race, and ethnic background.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

THEA 208 (GA;US;IL) (AAA S 208) Workshop: Theatre in Diverse Cultures (3) A performance-oriented class which explores the historic and contemporary theatrical works of various culturally diverse peoples.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

THEA 208S (GA;US;IL) Workshop: Theatre in Diverse Cultures (3) A performance-oriented class, which explores the historic and contemporary theatrical works of various culturally diverse peoples.
Effective: Summer 2005
 

THEA 210 Introduction to Creative Dramatics (3) Introduction and direct experience in creative dramatics and survey of children's theatre.
Effective: Winter 1981
 

THEA 212 Musical Theatre Theory II (3) Intermediate studies in diatonic harmony, analysis, sight-singing and dictation.
Effective: Summer 2000
Prerequisite: THEA 113, THEA 114 and admission into Musical Theatre Option  

THEA 214 Musical Theatre Theory III (3) Advanced studies in the technique and practice of chromatic harmonic analysis and sight-singing.
Effective: Summer 2000
Prerequisite: THEA 113, THEA 114, THEA 212  

THEA 220 Acting II (3) Principles of acting through improvisation, exercises, and character analysis, with emphasis on basic skills of voice and movement. For theatre majors only.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite: THEA 120  

THEA 221 Acting III (3) A continuation of Thea. 220. For Theatre majors only.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 130 orTHEA 131 and School of Theatre approval  

THEA 222 (THEA 530) Acting Laboratory (2) Laboratory experience in student-directed scenes and/or one-act plays.
Effective: Summer 1994
Prerequisite: THEA 120  

THEA 223 Musicical Theatre Performance I (2) Studio training in the unique performance skills, repertoire and business of professional music theatre.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: THEA 114, THEA 115, THEA 116, THEA 212 admission into Musical Theatre option  

THEA 224 Musical Theatre Performance II (2) Studio training in the unique performance skills, repertoire and business of professional music theatre.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: THEA 223 admission into Musical Theatre Option  

THEA 225A B.F.A. Acting Studio I (2) Exercises to develop truthful listening and responding as a foundation for acting studio scene study.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 115 and admission to B.F.A. in Musical Theatre   Concurrent: THEA 225B and THEA 225C

THEA 225B B.F.A. Movement Studio I (2) Introduction to techniques to condition the actor and improve physical awareness and self-use.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 115   Concurrent: THEA 225A and THEA 225C

THEA 225C B.F.A. Voice/Speech Studio I (2) Introduction to actor voice and speech training.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 115   Concurrent: THEA 225A and THEA 225B

THEA 250 Introduction to Scene Design (3) Introduction to the history, processes, materials, and concepts involved in designing scenery for the theatre.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 130, THEA 131 prerequisite or concurrent:THEA 251  

THEA 251 Theatre Drafting Techniques (2) Introduction to drafting of floor plans, section drawings, construction graphics, and mechanical perspective for the theatre.
Effective: Spring 2001
 

THEA 252 Design Presentation Techniques (1) Media and materials exploration; sketching, rendering, and modeling methods.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

THEA 253 Scene Painting (1) Introduction to painting scenery for the theatre; methods and materials.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

THEA 260 Introduction to Costume Design (3) Introduction to costume design process through character analysis and the use of color, line, and texture.
Effective: Spring 2006
 

THEA 261 Introduction to Costume Construction Techniques (3) Intermediate study of the methods, materials, equipment, concepts and processes involved in the construction of costumes for the theatre.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 130  

THEA 270 Introduction to Lighting Design (3 per semester/maximum of 99) This course will focus on helping each student to develop a design process that takes them from script to stage.
Effective: Spring 2006
 

THEA 280 Introduction to Technical Direction for the Theatre (3) Introduction to the methods, materials, equipment, facilities, concepts and processes associated with Technical Direction for the Theatre.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 130, THEA 131  

THEA 282 (GA) Production Practicum (3--may repeat once for a total of 6) Introduction to all aspects of theatre production--analysis, design, construction, production, performance--for non-theatre majors.
Effective: Spring 2000
 

THEA 282H (GA) Production Practicum (3--may repeat once for a total of 6) Introduction to all aspects of theatre production--analysis, design, construction, production, performance--for non-theatre majors.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 282S (GA) Production Practicum (3--may repeat once for a total of 6) Introduction to all aspects of theatre production--analysis, design, construction, production, performance--for non-theatre majors.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 285 Introduction to Sound Design (3) An introduction to sound design for the theatre.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: INART 258 orTHEA 150  

THEA 289 Theatre Production Practicum (1 per semester/maximum of 3) Supervised experience in production techniques.
Effective: Summer 2000
 

THEA 296 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

THEA 296A Stage Management (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 296A Stage Management (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 296D Theatre Production: Acting (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 296D Theatre Production: Acting (1-6) Creative projects, including research and design, supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 297 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

THEA 297A Acting the Scene (3) Students will learn script analysis and practice Method Acting techniques to approach scene work on contemporary and Modern plays.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 297A Playing Shakespeare (3) Physical and vocal preparation for performing Shakespearean roles, employing a range of of techniques. Coordinates with production of "Macbeth".
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 297B Film Acting Lab (2) Film acting experience in conjunction with the College of Communications.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 297B Musical Theater Studio (3) Rehearsal and studio presentation of musical production, employing range of acting techniques, with focus on characterization and ensemble work.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 297C Theatreical Observation, Analysis, and Implementation (3) Observe, analyze and implement the structure of a "Well Made Play". Using seven components of the well made play, students will learn how to communicate their observations about a play's structure.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 297C Design for the Stage (3) Introduction to scenic design and scenic painting, sketching, rendering, scale modeling methods, materials and practical work for theatre.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 297D Comedic Improvisation/Comedy Improvisation (3) This class will focus on the fundamentals of Short Form Improvisation.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 297D Comedic Improvisation (3) This class will focus on the fundamentals of comedic improvisation.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 297E Stand-Up Comedy (3) This class will focus on the fundamentals of stand-up comedy.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 297F Comedic Improvisation Level II (3) This class is a continuation of beginning comedy improvisation.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 297G Theatrical Observation, Analysis, and Implementation (3) Through a sound description of each of the seven components of the well made play students will obtain base level knowledge that is required to effectively communication their observations about a play's structure. Observe, analyze and implement the structure of a "Well Made Play".
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 298 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1994
 

THEA 320 Scene Study I (3) Advanced monologue and scene study techniques. Principal focus on realism.
Effective: Fall 1995
Prerequisite: THEA 221 AND APPROVAL BY THE DEPARTMENT  

THEA 321 Scene Study II (3) A continuation of THEA 320.
Effective: Fall 1995
Prerequisite: THEA 320 and approval by department  

THEA 322 Voice and Speech I (2) Vocal techniques for the actor: articulation, voice control, support, and projection.
Effective: Spring 1990
Prerequisite: THEA 120  

THEA 323 Voice and Speech II (2) A continuation of THEA 322.
Effective: Spring 1990
Prerequisite: THEA 322  

THEA 324 Movement for Actors I (2) Techniques and skills in physical expression, awareness, control, and stage movement.
Effective: Spring 1990
Prerequisite: THEA 120  

THEA 325 Movement for Actors II (2) Continuation of THEA 324.
Effective: Spring 1990
Prerequisite: THEA 324  

THEA 326 Music Theatre Performance Workshop (1 per semester/maximum of 3) Performance studies in cabaret, revue, and club environments.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: DANCE 234, THEA 224 audition enrollment in Musical Theatre Option  

THEA 327 Musical Theatre Auditions (2) Research and preparation of auditions for work in professional musical theatre venues.
Effective: Summer 2004
Prerequisite: THEA 224  

THEA 350 Scene Design I (3) Demonstrations, lectures, and practical work in the design of scenery for the theatre.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite: THEA 150, THEA 251, THEA 252  

THEA 361 Costume Construction I (3) Costume production techniques through flat patterning and draping methods; adaptation of methods to period costume.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite: THEA 160  

THEA 370 Creative Lighting Techniques for Media Production (3) An exploration of lighting design techniques for electronic and film media.
Effective: Summer 2004
Prerequisite: COMM 150, THEA 270  

THEA 380 Technical Production I (3) Comprehensive survey of scenic construction and theatrical rigging. Special attention given to contemporary professional stagecraft techniques.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite: THEA 180  

THEA 381 Technical Production II (3) Comprehensive survey of scenic construction and theatrical rigging. Continuation of THEA 380.
Effective: Summer 1992
Prerequisite: THEA 380  

THEA 398 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1994
 

THEA 400 Advanced Theatre Projects (1-6 per semester) Individual and group-directed study of in-depth projects involving reading, discussion, performance, and critical analysis by faculty.
Effective: Spring 1991
Prerequisite: seventh-semester standing or 12 credits in theatre or related areas  

THEA 401Y (IL) Theatre History I: Ancient to 1700 (3) Survey of drama and theatre from primitive rites through the Renaissance.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 402W Theatre History II: From 1700 to Present (3) Survey of European drama and theatre from the eighteenth century through the modern period.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 405 (US) Theatre History: American Theatre (3) Survey of American drama and theatre from the colonial period to the present.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 406 (IL) Theatre in Asia (3) A survey of major theatre forms and traditions in Asia.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 407 (US) (WMNST 407) Women and Theatre (3) A study of theatre practice and dramatic literature as informed by issues of gender, race, and ethnic background.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 408 (US) History of American Musical Theatre (3) A survey of the history of American musical theatre presented in a social, cultural, and aesthetic prospective.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 410 Play Analysis (3) Advanced skills in textual analysis of plays and screenplays.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 412 (US;IL) (AAA S 412) African American Theatre (3) Exploration of the development of African American theatre from its roots in Africa through the diaspora, to the present time.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 423 Musical Theatre Performance III (2) Studio training in the unique performance skills, repertoire and business of professional musical theatre.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: THEA 224 seventh-semester standing in the Musical Theatre Option  

THEA 424 Musical Theatre Performance IV (2) Studio training in the unique performance skills, repertoire and business of professional musical theatre.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: THEA 423  

THEA 425A B.F.A. Acting Studio II (2) Scene Study
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 115, THEA 225A   Concurrent: THEA 425C

THEA 425C B.F.A. Voice/Speech Studio II (2) Advanced voice and speech training for BFA Musical Theatre students.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 225C   Concurrent: THEA 425A

THEA 426 Children's Theatre (3) Theories and practice of theatre for children.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite: THEA 150, THEA 220  

THEA 427A B.F.A. Acting Studio III (2) Continuation of THEA 425A
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 425A   Concurrent: THEA 427C

THEA 427C B.F.A. Voice/Speech Studio III (2) Stage Dialect Studies
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 425C   Concurrent: THEA 427A

THEA 428 Creative Drama (3) Exercises and techniques for creative growth of children and adults, creative interaction for classroom, recreational, social, or therapeutic environments.
Effective: Spring 1991
Prerequisite: fifth-semester standing  

THEA 429 Theatre Performance Practicum (1-3 per semester) Supervised experience in rehearsal and performance of significant roles.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite: admission by audition only  

THEA 434 Introduction to Directing (3) Introduction to principles and procedures of play direction.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite: THEA 114 orTHEA 410;THEA 160, THEA 170 orTHEA 180  

THEA 436 Directorial Processes (3) Preparing a play for production including the scoring of thescript, developing ground plan, casting, and staging projects in American realism.
Effective: Spring 1991
Prerequisite: THEA 434 and approval of instructor prior to registration  

THEA 437 Artistic Staff for Production (1-6) To provide students with experience in choreography, dramaturgy, combat, staging, voice/speech, musical direction, assisting in direction, for major productions.
Effective: Summer 1989
Prerequisite: approval of the proposed assignment by the instructor prior to registration  

THEA 439 Projects in Directing (1) Projects in directing for analysis and critique.
Effective: Spring 1991
Prerequisite: THEA 436 and approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration  

THEA 440 Principles of Playwriting (3) Structure, dramatic effect, characterization, and dialogue; the writing, reading, and criticism of original one-act plays.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 441 The Theatre Capstone Experience (3) The culminating course for majors concentrating on reflective analyses and a practical laboratory experience in the mounting of a production.
Effective: Summer 2005 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: enrollment in the theatre B.A. program  

THEA 447 Make-Up Design for Production (1-6) Materials, research, preparation, design, execution of make-up for major University Theatre productions.
Effective: Summer 1989
Prerequisite: approval of proposed assignment by the instructor prior to registration  

THEA 450 Advanced Topics in Scene Design (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Design emphasis on a variety of production techniques, genre, and styles.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: THEA 250 or portfolio review  

THEA 451 Drafting, Drawing, and Painting for the Theatre (1) Drafting, freehand drawing including perspective methods and property development, rendering techniques, and painters' elevations.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: THEA 251, THEA 252 and prior approval of instructor; first-year MFA theatre candidacy  

THEA 452 Advanced Presentation Techniques (1) Advanced drafting, freehand drawing, rendering techniques, model building, and reproduction techniques.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: THEA 451  

THEA 453 Advanced Scene Painting (1 per semester, maximum of 12) Practicum study in painting techniques currently in professional use. Exploration of tools, available paints, and texturing materials.
Effective: Spring 1991
Prerequisite: THEA 253  

THEA 454 Period Research for the Theatre (3) History of decor, styles, and movements in art and architecture.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: BFA theatre arts candidacy or permission of instructor  

THEA 455 Twentieth Century Design (3) Seminar study of movements, practices, methods, and designers in the modern theatre.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: BFA theatre arts candidacy and prior approval of faculty  

THEA 456 Scenic Projects for Production (1 per semester, maximum of 6) Special projects for production; painting, properties, design assistance.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: approval of proposed projects by instructor prior to registration  

THEA 457 Scene Design for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Design and execution of production projects.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite: approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration  

THEA 458 Digital Imaging for the Theatre (1) Introduction to imaging software and its application in theatrical design and production.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: Design or Visual Arts major or permission of program  

THEA 459 Theatre Portfolio & Business Practices (2) Life as a professional theatre designer. Contracts, taxes, record-keeping, resumes, portfolios, interviewing, job hunting, and legal considerations.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: B.F.A. Theatre candidacy  

THEA 460 Advanced Topics in Costume Design (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Developing and executing a design concept in a variety of the performing arts.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: THEA 260, THEA 464  

THEA 461 Advanced Topics in Costume Construction and Technology (3 per semester/maximum of 6) A specialized course in advanced costume construction techniques and theatrical costume technologies.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: THEA 261  

THEA 464 History of Fashion (3) Survey of dress from Egyptian period to contemporary fashion.
Effective: Spring 2008
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 465 History of Fashion II (3) Survey of dress from 1800 to contemporary fashion.
Effective: Summer 2004
Prerequisite: THEA 100 orTHEA 105  

THEA 466 Costume Construction for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Execution of production projects in construction and shop management.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite: approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration  

THEA 467 Costume Design for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Design and execution of production design projects.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite: approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration  

THEA 470 Advanced Topics in Lighting Design (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Advanced Topics in Lighting Design will rotate through opera, dance, non-traditional spaces, architecture, advanced technology, and color theory.
Effective: Spring 2006
Prerequisite: THEA 270  

THEA 471 Stagelighting Design II (3) Advanced training through lectures and laboratory experience with color, shape, and form as it relates to the specifics of illumination.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: THEA 470  

THEA 472 Lighting Technology (3) An introduction to the basics of electricity, dimmer protocols, lightboard programming, lighting paperwork, and master electrician & assistant lighting design practices.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 270 or equivalent  

THEA 473 The History of Stage Lighting Technology (3) An exploration of the history of stage lighting from the development of electric light to the present.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: THEA 270  

THEA 475 Creative Lighting in the Entertainment Arts (3) Survey/analysis of the growth of creative lighting in venues other than theatre; advances in design for the entertainment world.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: THEA 270 and consent of instructor  

THEA 477 Lighting Design for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Design and execution of design projects.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite: approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration  

THEA 480 Advanced Topics in Technical Direction for the Theatre (3 per semester/maximum of 6) Advanced study of the methods, materials, equipment, facilities, concepts and processes associated with Technical Direction for the Theatre.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: THEA 280  

THEA 480A Technical Production III (3) Technical draftings; focus on the creation of packages of drawings based on designer elevations from actual productions; drafting intensive.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite: THEA 150, THEA 251, THEA 381  

THEA 480B Technical Production IV (3) Discussion of problems of the technical director: personnel management, time management, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and the technical drawing of production.
Effective: Spring 1995
Prerequisite: THEA 381  

THEA 481 Stage and Production Management (3) Production planning, scheduling, assignment of personnel, rehearsal procedures, and budgeting.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite: THEA 170, THEA 180  

THEA 483A Technical Production V (3) Calculation for, and specification of advanced wood structures and rigging for theatrical production.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: THEA 480A  

THEA 483B Technical Production VI (3) Tool maintenance necessary in the scene shop and the procedures, tracking, and repair information necessary for the technical director.
Effective: Summer 1993
Prerequisite: THEA 480B  

THEA 484 Sound Recording Techniques (3) Multi-track audio recording and post production techniques.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: INART 258 orTHEA 285  

THEA 485 Sound for Theatre Production (3) Aesthetics of live and recorded sound; recording and editing techniques for the stage.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite: THEA 100, THEA 150  

THEA 486 Stage Management for Production (1-9) Stage manager for University Theatre production.
Effective: Summer 1996
Prerequisite: approval of proposed assignment by instructor prior to registration  

THEA 487 Technical Projects for Production (1 per semester/maximum of 6) Execution of practical production projects.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite: approval of proposed project by instructor prior to registration  

THEA 489 Theatre Production Practicum (1 per semester) Supervised experience in production techniques. For theatre majors only.
Effective: Spring 2001
Prerequisite: THEA 160, THEA 170 orTHEA 180  

THEA 495 Internship Practicum (1-6 per semester/maximum of 12) Professional field experience in theatre performance, production, and management assignments.
Effective: Fall 1983
Prerequisite: approval of internship by instructor prior to registration  

THEA 495F Theatre Internship (1) Professional and guided work experience in Theatre.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
Prerequisite: approval of internship by instructor prior to registration  

THEA 495F Internship (1) Professional and guided work experience in Theatre.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: permission of program  

THEA 496 Independent Studies (1-18) Creative projects, including research and design, supervised on an individual basis and which fall outside the scope of formal courses.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

THEA 497 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Fall 1983
 

THEA 497A Professional Preparation (3) Preparation of the acting profession including resumes, auditions, and unions.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 497A Musical Theatre Audition Techniques for BA Theatre Majors/Minors (3) Musical Theatre audition techniques for students who are receiving a BA in Theatre.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing  

THEA 497B Musical Theatre Studio V (2) Dance, singing, and actor training for a career in musical theatre.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 497B Workshop for Comedy Writing (3) Practical experience in comedy writing.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 497C Camera Acting (3) Acting techniques for the camera.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 497C The Writers' Room (3) Practical experience in writing for situation comedy.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 497D August Wilson Seminar (3) Seminar on the plays of August Wilson.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 497E The Writers' Room (3) Script writing for film and television.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 497F Property Design and Construction (3) Fundamentals of the design and construction of theatrical properties.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 497G Comedy Writing (3) Techniques of screen writing for a comedy.
Effective: Fall 2009 Ending: Fall 2009
 

THEA 497H Honors London Theatre Study (3) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Spring 2010 Ending: Spring 2010 Future: Spring 2010
 

THEA 498 Special Topics (1-9) Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject that may be topical or of special interest.
Effective: Summer 1994
 

THEA 499 (IL) Foreign Studies--Theatre Arts (1-12) Courses offered in foreign countries by individual or group instruction.
Effective: Summer 2005
Prerequisite: approval by department  

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