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This course is designed to provide the student with the basic theoretical framework and practical applications necessary for analyzing plays of
various periods and genres. The course introduces the student to the influences of various historical figures, such as Aristotle and Stanislavsky,
as well offers the student analytical views from the perspective of the actor, director, dramaturg and various types of theatre designers. In
addition to the text, students are expected to read and analyze several plays throughout the course.
Pre-requisite THEA 105

THEA 371 TECHNICAL PRODUCTION 3 CREDITS
This course explores, in-depth, the technical problems of mounting a production. Emphasis will be placed on the exploration and use of various
materials and methods of stagecraft and lighting. Productions currently being presented
at the University will serve as the sources for study. Lab hours, to be arranged, will be required in order to apply techniques and theories
discussed in class, as well as to provide additional experience in the areas of stagecraft and
lighting. Pre-requisite THEA 221 or permission of instructor

THEA 400 PRACTICUM IN DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY and PERF 3 CREDITS
This course is designed to give the student the opportunity to learn, rehearse, and perform dance works either choreographed by the company
director of by a student member. The student will be challenged to bring the choreographer's vision to life through his/ her dancing. Students
will learn dance technique, performance skills, and choreographic creativity. Students will also develop a critical awareness through viewing
professional dance company performances and through critiquing their own work throughout the course.
Pre-requisite THEA 420 or permission of instructor

THEA 401 PLAY PRODUCTION 2 CREDITS
In this lab course, majors are offered co-curricular hands-on experiences in developing departmental theatre productions. This will involve
participation in at least one of the many areas in play production including design, acting, dramaturgy, stage managing, stagecraft or other technical
crew areas. Students are required to work 20-30+ hours. An acting journal or reflective paper is required at the end of the experience.
Majors only or instructor’s permission

THEA 402 PLAY PRODUCTION 2 CREDITS In
this lab course, majors are offered co-curricular hands-on experiences in developing departmental theatre productions. This will involve
participation in at least one of the many areas in play production including design, acting, dramaturgy, stage managing, stagecraft or other technical
crew areas. Students are required to work 20-30+ hours. An acting journal or reflective paper is required at the end of the experience.
Majors only or instructor’s permission

THEA 405 SEMINAR IN ACTING 3 CREDITS
This course provides the student with a systematic examination of and practical experience in the principles and methods of scholarly research
and writing, as well as show production in theatre arts. The student is expected to select a well-defined topic with a specific research question
that culminates in a scholarly paper or to exercise their creativity in developing a theatre project that includes some research and culminates in a
type of theatrical production or experience. Majors only or instructor permission

THEA 406 MUSICAL THEATRE 3 CREDITS
Special Projects for senior level students may include development of an individual or group act or area of specialization.
Majors only or instructor permission

THEA 407 PLAY DIRECTING I 3 CREDITS
Seminar and laboratory in directing plays, analysis of skill and role of the director. Script analysis, casting, staging, space, composition,
movement, picturization ,rhythm and tempo of actors, and scripts. Special emphasis on directing the one
act play. Pre-requisite THEA 105 or instructor’s permission

THEA 408 PLAY DIRECTING II 3 CREDITS
An advanced directing course designed for period plays, musicals, full-length shows and elective works. A full hours directorial work must be staged
by each student. Pre-requisite THEA 407 or instructor’s permission

THEA 409 HIP HOP THEATRE 3 CREDITS
Prerequisite(s): NON-MAJORS: THEA 105, ENGL 102 THEATRE MAJORS: THEA 363
A interdisciplinary course that incorporates workshop, lecture and studio into the creation of plays that integrate the elements of Hip Hop (Mc-
ing, Dj-ing, Graffitti, and Hip Hop dance/movement with traditional theatre techniques (acting, playwriting, directing). Student’s will also learn
about the history of Hip Hop Theatre.

THEA 410 AFR AMER PERFORMANCE AND THEA 3 CREDITS
Based upon the question of race and gender intersections in performance theories and theatrical practices, this course historically and critically
examines African-American theatre within the context of American culture.

THEA 420 CHOREOGRAPHY II 3 CREDITS
This course is designed for the aspiring choreographer to continue his/her studies, learning about the theoretical and creative aspects of
choreography for small groups. PRINCIPLES of dance composition and the elements of choreography

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