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2022-2023 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Courses

The University Catalogue includes a listing of all active courses; course sections are not offered every term.

 

Course Renumbering

A complete list of all courses renumbered during this past academic year can be found below.

Courses Renumbered 2022-2023   

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  • THMD 133 Tap II



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Dance Technique training in tap. Attention to the specific needs of the Musical Theater
    performer. Introduction of Broadway dance style as well as hoofing. Tap vocabulary
    and terminology introduced.

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 144 Movement & Dance for Musical Theater II



    1.5 credits 33.75 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Dance technique training in Jazz dance and Tap oriented to the specific needs of the musical theater performer. Jazz classes build strength and awareness, while extending the student dancer’s physical and expressive range. Emphasis is placed on isolation of muscle groups and rhythm training. Tap classes introduce Broadway Tap style, hoofing, Tap vocabulary and terminology.

    Prerequisites THMD*143

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    Prereq. Override Available
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 160 Movement for Actors I



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    The course is designed to build the actor’s physical awareness and ability to more fully
    embody the process of acting. Students will learn about their own physicality and capacity
    for integration and will begin to understand and delineate the functional, expressive, and
    communicative components of movement. The theories, principles, and terminology of Yoga,
    Modern Dance Improvisation, Laban Analysis, (BESS) Anatomy, and Bartenieff Fundamentals
    provide the framework for investigation and discovery.

    Open to Acting majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 163 Neutral Mask



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    A sequence of instruction in mask/movement techniques designed to remove all pedestrian movement from the actor, thereby helping the student to begin to develop a movement vocabulary. Develops students’ awareness of their own personal movement habits and their ability to drop their habits in order to achieve neutral body movement. Exercises are designed to achieve neutral body by beginning with simple actions and progressing to object identification.

    Open to Majors in School of Theater Only
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 165 Movement for Actors II



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course is a continuation of THMD*160 and is designed to continue to build the actor’s
    physical awareness and ability to more fully embody the process of acting. Students broaden
    their own physicality and capacity for integration and will continue understanding to
    delineate the functional, expressive, and communicative components of movement. The
    theories, principles, and terminology of Yoga, Modern Dance Improvisation, Laban Analysis,
    (BESS) Anatomy, and Bartenieff Fundamentals provide the framework for investigation and
    discovery.

    Prerequisites THMD*160

    Open to Acting majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 171 Stage Combat I



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    The integration of aggressive acting intent and safe combat techniques using both the unarmed body and the knife.

    Open to majors in the School of Theater only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 172 Stage Combat II



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    The integration of aggressive acting intent and safe combat techniques using a saber or single rapier.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 210 Ballet III



    1.5 credits 33.75 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course is a continuation of the previous year’s dance training. There is greater emphasis on additional steps and increasing flow and speed. More center floor and combination work is demanded.

    Prerequisites THMD*116

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 215 Ballet IV



    1.5 credits 33.75 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This course is a continuation of the previous year’s dance training. There is greater emphasis on additional steps and increasing flow and speed. More center floor and combination work is demanded.

    Prerequisites THMD*115, THMD*116, or THMD*210

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 220 Jazz Dance III



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A continuation of the previous year’s dance training with focus on the jazz technique
    needs of the musical theater performer. More intricate combination work: turning, increase
    in speed, and strength.

    Prerequisites THMD*120 or THMD*123

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be repeated for credit.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 223 Jazz Dance IV



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A continuation of the previous year’s dance training with focus on the jazz technique
    needs of the musical theater performer. More intricate combination work: turning, increase
    in speed, and strength.

    Prerequisites THMD*220

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 230 Tap III



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A continuation of the previous year’s dance training with focus on the technical and
    stylistic needs of the musical theater performer. More difficult steps and more intricate patterns
    and rhythms are explored.

    Prerequisites THMD*130 or THMD*133

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 234 Tap IV



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    A continuation of the previous year’s dance training with focus on the technical and
    stylistic needs of the musical theater performer. More difficult steps and more intricate patterns
    and rhythms are explored.

    Prerequisites THMD*230

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 261 Movement for Actors III



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Utilizes intensive physical-emotional improvisation work, including exercises in Williamson technique, rhythmic movement, center floor work, stretches, and the use of physical impulse to expand emotional range.

    Prerequisites THMD*165, THST*102, and THVC*112

    Open to Acting majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 262 Movement for Actors IV



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Utilizes intensive physical-emotional improvisation work, including exercises in Williamson technique, rhythmic movement, center floor work, stretches, and the use of physical impulse to expand emotional range.

    Prerequisites THMD*261

    Open to Acting majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 263 Movement for Actors Lab



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This movement lab is a group physical warm-up. The student will participate in regimented, group exercises in preparation for studio work. As this course progresses, the student will lead physical exercises and eventually an entire warm-up sequence.

    Prerequisites THMD*165

    Corequisite Course(s): THMD*261 or THMD*262

    Priority enrollment for Acting majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • THMD 271 Stage Combat III



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This intermediate course teaches the integration of safety and acting with the techniques of broadsword and rapier-and-dagger.

    Prerequisites THMD*172

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 272 Stage Combat IV



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Intermediate course prepares the student for the National Stage Combat Proficiency Test, adjudicated the last day of class by a Fight Master from the Society of American Fight Directors. This test includes unarmed combat, rapier-and-dagger and broadsword, integrated into a character-specific scene of dramatic conflict.

    Prerequisites THMD*271

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 313 Ballet V



    1.5 credits 33.75 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course is a continuation of the Intermediate Fundamentals of Ballet training. Execution of all jumps, all dance steps in combination, in turns and in releve’. Styles and performance technique explored.

    Prerequisites THMD*215

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 323 Jazz Dance V



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course is a continuation of the Intermediate Fundamentals of Jazz training. More technically challenging steps, more intricate combination at more rapid instructional pace. Styles and performance technique emphasized.

    Prerequisites THMD*223

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 331 Tap V



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course is a continuation of the Intermediate Fundamentals of Tap dance training with focus on the technical and stylistic needs of the musical theater performer. More difficult steps and more intricate patterns and rhythms are explored.

    Prerequisites THMD*234

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 339 Partnering



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    For the more advanced student, this course explores the dynamics of partnering including Ballet and Jazz lifts, turns, tilts, balances, simple to advanced. Also includes, swing, mambo, cha cha, disco, strength, weights training, and conditioning.

    Prerequisites Complete 6 credits from THMD*115, THMD*116, THMD*210, THMD*215, THMD*313, or THMD*390

    Corequisite Course(s): THMD*351 or THMD*352

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 351 Musical Theater Dance Repertory I



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A two-semester sequence designed to introduce students representative musical theatre dance genres and styles and prepare them to perform successfully in them.

    Prerequisites THMD*133, THMD*215, or THMD*220

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 352 Musical Theater Dance Repertory II



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A two-semester sequence designed to introduce students representative musical theatre dance genres and styles and prepare them to perform successfully in them. Continuation of THMD 351. Incorporates material previously taught as part of THST 322: Musical Theater Repertory II.

    Prerequisites THMD*133, THMD*215, or THMD*220

    Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THMD 361 Movement for Actors V



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Develops clarity and precision of movement through increased awareness of action and character. The student develops greater kinesthetic sense and enhances his/her capability for expressive movement. First term focuses on Laban efforts and the second term on Viewpoints.

    Prerequisites THST*202

    Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 362 Movement for Actors VI



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Develops clarity and precision of movement through increased awareness of action and character. The student develops greater kinesthetic sense and enhances his/her capability for expressive movement. This term focuses on viewpoints.

    Prerequisites THST*202

    Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THMD 390 Mentored Dance Technique Training



    1 - 4 credits undefined hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course allows musical theater students advanced in jazz and ballet techniques to satisfy
    Musical Theater dance requirements through mentored placement in School of Dance classes.
    Students identified by School of Dance faculty as ready for advanced training will be placed into
    the appropriate level and weekly class schedule of Jazz and Ballet technique.

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THMD 452 Musical Theater Dance Auditioning



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    A capstone course in musical theater dance focusing on auditioning skills for professional employment after graduation.

    Corequisite Course(s): THMD*223, THMD*351 or THMD*352

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • THPD 113 Scenery and Prop Technology



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Introductory course in physical production support for theatrical scenery and properties, including the operation of the stage and house, the types and functions of backstage personnel, the interpretation of designer plans and drawings, and the methods for construction and painting and installation of scenery and properties.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 114 Costume Technology



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Introductory course in physical production support for theatrical costumes, including the operation of the costume shop and other costume facilities, the types and functions of backstage personnel, the interpretation of designer plans and drawings, and the methods for construction, modification, and maintenance of costumes and costume accessories.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 121 Crew



    1 credit 30.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This class encompasses the production assignments Brind School performance majors complete on Brind productions. These assignments continue the classroom instruction in technical theater skills. Each student will be assigned to a production and is expected to attend and work on all technical and dress rehearsals and performances. The experience of serving on the crew of a production allows students to experience the process of making theater from a different point of view and provides a window into the production and technical side of theater. Students may fulfill the responsibilities of wardrobe crew, deck crew, light board operator, sound board operator, or any other positions as assigned. In a few cases, students may be assigned to complete their crew hours in a shop for the course of a semester, rather than to a single production.

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • THPD 122 Introduction to Production Practicum



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An introductory, practical application of training to experiences in a wide range of production areas: dramaturgy, assistant directing, stage managing, design, technology, theater management, etc. May include realized studio, workshop or production assignments. This course will prepare you for THPD*320, Production Practicum.

    Prerequisites THEA*161

    Priority enrollment for DPP majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • THPD 127 Makeup



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Focuses on cosmetic application combined with thorough exploration of the relationship of appearance to character. The course emphasizes the total visual impact of the character on the audience, discussing in-depth the contribution of props and costume to the overall effect. The student is given clear directions on the basic techniques including methods and materials for all types of stage makeup, period makeup, fantasy and the use of three-dimensional makeup and prosthetic make-up.

    $100 Course Fee
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 130 Stagecraft



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Building on existing experience, this course will give students a practical working knowledge of technical theater and production in a collaborative environment, with a focus on applications in live performance. Students will work hands-on with various theater technology and develop a working vocabulary of the theater. Students will also be introduced to theater organization as it pertains to the production process and to the various roles required within production. Material covered will include introductions to scenery, lighting, sound, costume and projection equipment.

    $50 course supplies fee.

    Priority enrollment for Theater Design and DPP majors.
    $50 materials fee
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 261 Stage Management I



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    An examination of the role of the stage manager in theatrical production. Practice in the techniques of pre-production activity, coordinating and maintaining rehearsal discipline, developing a prompt script and calling a show.

    Open to Majors in School of Theatre Arts Only
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 262 Theater Management



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    An introduction for the Applied Theater Arts student to the important role that theater managers and their administrative staffs play in the day-to-day operations of theater companies. A close-up look at all the facets of running a successful theater: fundraising and audience development, marketing and public relations, fiscal organization and board relations, box office and house management, and educational outreach.

    Prerequisites THPD*261

    Open to Majors in School of Theatre Arts Only Priority enrollment to Theater Management and Production majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 264 Technical Direction



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This is a studio course which focuses on projects investigating the role of the technical director in theatrical production, including production scheduling, coordinating, planning, budgeting, familiarity with materials, equipment and purchasing procedures. Students build skills in drafting and construction and are introduced to rigging and engineering basics.

    Priority enrollment for Film Design and Theater Design majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    This course is equated with the following courses: THPD*264, THPD*264
  

  • THPD 320 Production Practicum



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Practical application of training to experiences in a wide range of production areas: dramaturgy, design, technology, theater management, etc. May include realized studio, workshop or project assignments.

    Prerequisites Complete two semesters of THPD*122

    Open to Applied Theater Arts and Theater Design and Technology majors only.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • THPD 350 I Am My Own Company



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course explores self-producing theater on a sophisticated level. Students will learn how to produce solo-shows, create their own small theater company, tour their work, apply to Fringe festivals, write grants and obtain all necessary permits. The course explores traditional and non-traditional models of producing.

    Prerequisites THPD*262

    Priority enrollment for DPP majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • THPD 361 Stage Management II



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Advanced study of the stage manager’s function in theatrical production. Coordination of production personnel and the management responsibilities in the pre-rehearsal, rehearsal, and production periods.

    Prerequisites THPD*261

    Priority enrollment to Theater Management and Production majors. Open to Majors in School of Theatre Arts Only
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 364 Advanced Technical Direction



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This class will delve into the specifics of technical direction for live performance and the planning for construction of theatrical scenery. The class will focus special attention on scheduling, coordinating, planning, budgeting, materials, equipment and purchasing procedures. Additionally, students will be instructed in methods for technical drawings, advanced building techniques, and use of specialized shop tools. The format will be project and critique based, and students will work on several large, diverse projects throughout the semester.

    Prerequisites THPD*264

    Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 461 Senior Project



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Faculty-approved and supervised capstone experience in a student’s area of concentration. May be a School of Theater Arts-sponsored project or one with a reputable outside company recognized by the faculty and area professionals.

    Prerequisites THEA*221 and THPD*262

    Open to Applied Theater Arts and Theater Design and Technology majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 462 Senior Project



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Faculty-approved and supervised capstone experience in a student’s area of concentration. May be a School of Theater Arts-sponsored project or one with a reputable outside company recognized by the faculty and area professionals.

    Prerequisites THPD*461

    Open to Applied Theater Arts and Theater Design and Technology majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 475 Advanced Management



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This course is for the stage manager or producer who wants to expand her/his capabilities by learning production management, venue management, general management, facilities management, and company management.

    Prerequisites THPD*361

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 476 Contracts and Law



    2 credits 30.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This course explores theater from a legal perspective, and examines the contracts used between a producing organization and the following: actor, director, choreographer, designer, playwright (both rights and commissions), composer, technical employee, seasonal employee, etc. The course explores the rules and regulations of various theatrical unions, and how these rules and regulations have an impact on a producing organization. Issues of intellectual property in regard to directing, playwriting, design and choreography will be explored and discussed.

    Prerequisites THPD*262

    Priority enrollment for DPP majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THPD 480 Senior Capstone Project



    3 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Faculty-approved and supervised capstone experience in a student’s area of concentration. Projects may be a Brind school production-related assignment or an independent research-based project.

    Open to Theater Design Technology majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THST 101 Acting Studio I



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An introductory studio focusing on the fundamentals of acting including basic skills for stage communication, voice, and movement; involves centering and exercises designed to increase physical and emotional stamina, identify and strengthen technique, develop focus and concentration, and introduce the student to the demands of the theater. In the process of demystifying the craft, the student discovers the energy, power, and vulnerability of self.

    Open to Acting, Applied Theater Arts and Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THST 102 Acting Studio II



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An introductory studio focusing on the fundamentals of acting including basic skills for stage communication, voice, and movement; involves centering and exercises designed to increase physical and emotional stamina, identify and strengthen technique, develop focus and concentration, and introduce the student to the demands of the theater. In the process of demystifying the craft, the student discovers the energy, power, and vulnerability of self.

    Prerequisites THST*101

    Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THST 113 Music Skills Lab



    0.5 credits 15.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Supports Music Skills I and II.

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THST 114 Music Skills for Musical Theater I



    1.5 credits 33.75 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Skill training in sight reading, ear training, keyboard, and music theory, oriented to the needs of the musical theater performer. First year focuses on rudiments of notation, pitches, intervals, rhythms, and simple chords. Students learn to read from “lead sheet” notation. Examples are drawn from the musical theater repertoire. In-class exercises and drills are supplemented with computer-based instruction and keyboard lab.

    Corequisite Course(s): THST*113

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 115 Music Skills for Musical Theater II



    1.5 credits 33.75 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Skill training in sight reading, ear training, keyboard, and music theory, oriented to the needs of the musical theater performer. First year focuses on rudiments of notation, pitches, intervals, rhythms, and simple chords. Students learn to read from “lead sheet” notation. Examples are drawn from the musical theater repertoire. In-class exercises and drills are supplemented with computer-based instruction and keyboard lab.

    Prerequisites THST*108 or THST*114

    Corequisite Course(s): THST*113

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 120 Approaches to Acting: Practice and Technique



    2 credits 45 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    The Directing, Playwriting and Production student will be exposed to acting theories and techniques in order to inform and support her/his work in Directing, Playwriting and Production. All students will learn about and explore acting techniques and engage this practice through scene work. Pedagogy includes that of Stanislavski, Hagen and Donnellan. Improvisation, Voice & Speech and movement will also be explored. Through this exploration, the director, playwright and producer will gain a rich understanding and respect for the artistry of acting, as well as discover deep and useful techniques for collaborating with actors in her/his future art making.

    Prerequisites THEA*161

    Open to Theater Management and Production majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 121 Approaches to Movement: Practice and Technique



    2 credits 45 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course improves communication skills through effective movement training. The concepts of Body, Effort, Shape, Space, and Relationship will be explored. The work in this class will both strengthen the individual work of the theater artist and give the student a movement vocabulary that will strengthen and deepen future collaborations.

    Prerequisites THST*120

    Open only to DPP majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 122 Musical Theater Performance Studio 1



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Introduction to the fundamentals of vocal technique, vocal anatomy, and vocal performance for the musical stage. Examination of various styles used in the musical theater, past and present.

    Open to Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 123 Musical Theater Performance Studio 2



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    Introduction to the fundamentals of vocal technique, vocal anatomy, and vocal performance for the musical stage. Examination of various styles used in the musical theater, past and present.

    Prerequisites THST*122

    Open to Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 125 Playreading



    1 credit 15.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This discussion-based class will build on students’ existing knowledge of plays and musicals through the introduction of a variety of contemporary and classic works. Each week a different play, musical or opera will be discussed with an eye towards theatrical design and production.

    Prerequisites THEA*152

    Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THST 131 Introduction to Design



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    The fundamentals of design for the theater including costume, lighting, and scenery. Review of the designer’s role in the production process, design requirements, and aesthetics. Emphasis on the basic principles of two-dimensional art and graphic forms through various media and study of color and color theory.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course is equated with the following courses: THST*131, THST*131
  

  • THST 132 Set Design



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    An exploration of and instruction in techniques for theatrical scenic design. This class includes lectures, individual guidance, discussions and projects investigating the aesthetic, technical, and practical problems of designing scenery for the stage. Repeatable for elective credit, with advanced projects for repeating students.

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THST 133 Introduction to Design II



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This class will expand on the material covered in Introduction to Design. More in depth exploration of the fundamentals of design for the theater including special emphasis on lighting, sound, and projection design Students will explore how the physical requirements of a play, musical libretto or score influence design choices. There will be a focus on the role that choice and style play in the creation of a design concept and the execution of design in production.

    Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 181 Acting for Non-Majors I



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    100 level undergraduate course

    This course introduces the non-actor to improvisation, character development, and the basic idea of action and objective in performance. The first four weeks acclimate the new actor to being expressive in a group using body and voice through improvisation, theater games, and movement; breathing and relaxation techniques are also taught. The student is introduced to script analysis and asked to write and develop monologues to create dramatic characters for performance. Grading is based on class participation and progress with the work on monologues.

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 201 Acting Studio: Technique I



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This begins a focused exploration of techniques focused in a psycho-physical acting approach, in which the students expand their imaginations, explore their impulses, and creatively integrate their bodies and voices. An emphasis on ensemble building techniques is present to strengthen cooperative skills. There is a continuous focus on text analysis used to identify given circumstances and objectives, ultimately leading to options and choices for the actor to apply in scenes from diverse 20th & 21st century playwrights.

    Prerequisites THST*102

    Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THST 202 Acting Studio: Technique II



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This work builds upon and deepens the exploration and application of psycho-physical techniques in Acting Studio: Technique I. Through continued focus on expanding imaginative impulses students develop a more acute integration of the voice and body for more transformative characterization. Ongoing exploration of ensemble building techniques will be used to strengthen cooperative and listening skills. Text analysis progresses with scene work that approaches heightened text.

    Prerequisites THST*201

    Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only.
    Prereq. Override Available
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THST 213 Advanced Music Skills Lab



    0.5 credits 15.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Supports Music Skills III and IV.

    Prerequisites THST*113

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THST 214 Music Skills for Musical Theater III



    1.5 credits 33.75 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Continued skill training in sight reading, ear training, keyboard and music theory, oriented to the needs of the musical theater performer. Examples are drawn from a wide range of musical repertoire. In-class exercises and drills are supplemented with computer-based instruction.

    Prerequisites THST*115

    Corequisite Course(s): THST*213

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 215 Music Skills for Musical Theater IV



    1.5 credits 33.75 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Continued skill training in sight reading, ear training, keyboard and music theory, oriented to the needs of the musical theater performer. Examples are drawn from a wide range of musical repertoire. In-class exercises and drills are supplemented with computer-based instruction.

    Prerequisites THST*214

    Corequisite Course(s): THST*213

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 221 Musical Theater Performance Studio 3



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    An exploration of the fundamental principles of singing acting. Students learn to practice making expressive behavioral choices in face, body and voice while singing. Technique is developed through exercises and repertoire study. Song analysis is taught as a tool to identify the most productive opportunities for behavioral choice-making.

    Prerequisites THST*123

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 222 Musical Theater Performance Studio 4



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Continued exploration of procedures for making expressive behavioral choices in face, body and voice while singing. Application in scene work (duets) as well as solo singing. Specificity, authenticity, variety and intensity of behavioral choice-making are pursued through exercises and repertoire study.

    Prerequisites THST*221

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 231 Lighting Design



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Procedures for lighting, with emphasis on the functions of theatrical stage lighting. Discussions and projects investigating the problems of lighting design, including electrical principles, instrumentation, color, media, equipment control, planning, and rigging. This course and its projects are studio-based in approach. Repeatable for elective credit, with advanced projects for repeating students.

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    This course is equated with the following courses: TH*339, TH*431, THST*231, THST*231
  

  • THST 232 Costume Design



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Investigation of materials and principles, tools, supplies and techniques of costume design and construction, with emphasis on projects and discussions involving aesthetic, technical, and practical elements. Repeatable for elective credit, with advanced projects for repeating students.

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THST 235 Projection Design



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This course will explore the usefulness and application of projection design in contemporary theatre, dance, and opera. Students will develop a vocabulary to discuss projections with directors, fellow designers, and producers. Students will have hands on opportunities to discuss, develop, and design for multiple projects in class. This course requires students to complete assignments on design ideas, research, pre-visualization, system design, and content creation. The goal of the course is to have a fundamental knowledge of projection design and the ability to discuss and determine its value in the design palette.

    Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors.
    Requires completion of 12 credits.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THST 250 Director/Design Collaboration



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    An exploration of the designer - director relationship in theater or film work. The course develops skills in collaboration and communication and provides models for effective director - designer production practices. Collaboration skills will be enhanced through practical work on a series of individual and group projects.

    Prerequisites THEA*220 or THST*131

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 251 Musical Theater Making



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Possibly the best way to understand how musicals work is to create one. This course is a creative and collaborative studio in which students explore musicals through songwriting, playwriting, listening, and critical engagement with musical forms past and present. Much of the course focuses on songwriting, analysis of lyrics, collaboration, and song forms and musical gestures as storytelling tools. The class is open to any type of theater maker and requires weekly creative output.

    Prerequisites WRIT*102 or WRIT*102H

    Priority enrollment for Musical Theater and DPP majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 275 Lab Hours



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    The student will be brought into the classroom to perform in exercises, improvisations, scenes, etc. in support of curriculum. Performances in courses include, but are not limited to, Directing/Playwriting/Production and School of Film courses.

    Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • THST 278 Production Hours



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    Students will be involved in the rehearsal and performance of a production within the Brind School in their sophomore year. Involvement includes, but is not limited to, performance in the main Brind School production season, student produced work, or departmentally supported workshop productions.

    Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • THST 281 Acting for Non-Majors II



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    200 level undergraduate course

    This second course in the sequence is designed specifically for those students who have completed Acting for Non-Majors I and is primarily devoted to technical training. Students will gain a sense of conversational reality in which they will strengthen their imaginations, responsiveness, spontaneity, and range of emotions.

    Prerequisites THST*120 or THST*181 with a grade of B or better

    Not open to Musical Theater majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 302 Acting Studio: Poetic Realism



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Exploration of scene study methods as they apply to dramatic works by such playwrights as Williams, O’Neill, Isben, Strindberg, Wilde, Checkhov, Synge, O’Casey, and further development of actor’s attention to and application of behavioral specificity.

    Prerequisites THST*202

    Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THST 323 Musical Theater Performance Studio 5



    2 credits 45 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A two-semester sequence designed to introduce students representative musical theatre genres and styles and prepare them to perform successfully in them. Fall semester genres include: Comic opera and operetta; vaudeville and early musical comedy; ‘Standards’ of the 20’s and 30’s; Rodgers and Hammerstein ‘Musical Play.’ Incorporates components of THST 321: Musical Theater Repertory and THVC 321: MT Performances: Styles I

    Prerequisites THST*222

    Open to Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THST 324 Musical Theater Performance Studio 6



    2 credits 45 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A two-semester sequence designed to introduce students representative musical theatre genres and styles and prepare them to perform successfully in them. Second semester of course includes: Brechtian musical theater; Broadway opera and the Euromusical; rock musicals; and contemporary experimental music theater. Incorporates components of THST 322: Musical Theater Repertory II and THVC 322: MT Performances-Styles II.

    Prerequisites THST*323

    Open to Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THST 326 Advanced Costume Design



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This class will delve into the specifics of costume design for performance. The format will be project and critique based. Students will work on several large, diverse projects throughout the semester, completing each phase of the costume design process. The class will focus special attention on script analysis and generating ideas at the outset of a creative collaboration. Additionally, students will be instructed in methods for costume rendering, detail drawings, swatching, sourcing, and patterning.

    Prerequisites THST*232

    Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 329 Advanced Set Design



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This class will delve into the specifics of set design for live performance and build upon the material from THST*132: Set Design. Students will work on several large, diverse projects throughout the semester, completing each phase of the set design process. The class will focus special attention on script analysis and generating ideas at the outset of a creative collaboration. Continued development of communication ideas through research and models will be emphasized. Additionally, students will be instructed in the standards and details of generating complete scenic drafting packages either by hand or using Vectorworks drafting techniques.

    Prerequisites THST*132

    Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 331 Sound Design



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Fundamental procedures for sound creation and reproduction, with emphasis on the function and practice of theatrical sound design. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and projects investigating the problems of sound design for the stage, including sound production, modification, amplification, balance, instrumentation, character of sound, media, equipment control, planning and rigging in stage space, and working with stage management to set cues for the live performances.

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THST 332 Design-Technology Workshop



    2 credits 45 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This junior-level studio class provides an opportunity to further develop design, communication, and presentation skills introduced in earlier design studios. Students build personal portfolios, websites and resumes and explore tools for discussing their own artistic practice. Collaborative conceptual projects further develop their training towards professional-level productions.

    Prerequisites Complete 3 courses from THPD*264, THST*132, THST*231, THST*232, THST*235, or THST*331

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THST 333 Design Technology Master Class



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    A senior level studio design course providing advanced instruction in scenic, costume, lighting, sound, and technical design. Students will complete in-depth investigations of plays, musicals, dance, or film projects through comprehensive paper projects that will be critiqued by design faculty. This course offers the opportunity to build upon the foundations of the introductory design courses while investigating specialized production problems and challenges. This class is meant to serve as the final design studio in the major. It may be taken after or concurrently with the other design studio classes.

    Prerequisites THST*332

    Open to Theater Design Technology majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 335 Advanced Projection Design



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This class will delve into the specifics of theatrical projection design for live performance. The format will be project and critique based. Students will work on several large, diverse projects throughout the semester, completing each phase of the projection design process. The class will focus special attention on script analysis and generating ideas at the outset of a creative collaboration. Students will explore methods for content creation and manipulation, system design and technology, and cueing structures, and will be instructed in the standard of projection paperwork and drafting.

    Prerequisites THST*235

    Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 341 Acting on Camera



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    Designed for acting students who want to gain knowledge and experience in acting for film and television, the primary market in the entertainment industry. Sessions give each participant a hands-on experience in acting for the camera. The actors are able to see and evaluate each other’s film work during a special screening session at the end of the course.

    Prerequisites THST*202

    Acting & Musical Theater majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 344 Audition Techniques



    2 credits 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This course focuses on the skills necessary to audition successfully for theater, film, and television. Topics include cold readings, monologues, television commercials, and dealing with agents and casting directors.

    Prerequisites THST*302 or THST*361

    Open to Acting and Applied Theater Arts majors only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 351 Advanced Musical Theater Making



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This class will challenge each student to generate a full length musical, song cycle or play with music over the course of the semester. Through weekly creative output and critique students will hone their songwriting and dramaturgical skills. The course will focus on musical and dramatic form and explore advanced musical and textual concepts such as odd meter, structured improvisation, rhyme analysis, advanced chord relationships, counterpoint, and orchestration. The class culminates in a public presentation of individual projects.

    Prerequisites THST*251

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THST 355 Advanced Lighting Design



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This class will delve into the specifics of lighting design for performance. The format will be project and critique based. Students will work on several large, diverse projects throughout the semester, completing each phase of the lighting process. The class will focus special attention on script analysis and generating ideas at the outset of a creative collaboration. Additionally, students will be instructed in the standards and details of generating lighting paperwork, as well as Vectorworks drafting techniques.

    Prerequisites THST*231

    Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 361 Directing I



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    An introduction to the art directing. Through hands-on work, directors will develop their unique artistic imaginations and collaborative leadership styles. Students will begin to learn: the relationship between form and content, the process of interpretation, the larger social impact of their work as storytellers, and the ability to clearly communicate their vision. This class is a studio that will explore production preparation, scene work, text analysis, exercises and provide critical feedback.

    Prerequisites THEA*161 or THST*202

    Open to Majors in School of Theatre Arts Only
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 375 Production Hours



    1 credit 67.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    The student will be involved in the rehearsal and performance of a production within the Brind School in their junior year. Involvement includes, but is not limited to, performance in the main Brind School production season, student produced work, or departmentally supported workshop productions.

    Acting & Musical Theater majors only.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
    Pass/fail grading only.
  

  • THST 385 Advanced Sound Design



    3 credits 22.5 hours
    300 level undergraduate course

    This class will delve into the specifics of theatrical sound design for live performance. The format will be project and critique based. Students will work on several large, diverse projects throughout the semester, completing each phase of the sound design process. The class will focus special attention on script analysis and generating ideas at the outset of a creative collaboration. Students will explore methods for content creation and manipulation, system design and technology, and cueing structures, and will be instructed in the standard of sound paperwork and drafting.

    Prerequisites THST*331

    Priority enrollment for Theater Design and Technology majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 401 Acting Studio: Verse Drama I



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    Integrated voice and performance work on period scenes and monologues. Material to be covered includes Greek and Restoration.

    Prerequisites THST*302

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
  

  • THST 440 New Play Workshop



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This course hosts professional playwrights who have new plays currently in development in order to establish and advance the new script development skills of directors, playwrights, and managers. Students, along with their professor, develop a plan to optimally develop and workshop the visiting professional’s scripts and then act upon their plan. Students then give the professional playwright(s) feedback about both their work and the process of their workshop/development. In this course, students learn how to workshop as a director, playwright/dramaturg, and manager. Students interface with mid-career professional playwrights. It is a studio class that cultivates and explores the collaborative relationships among playwrights, directors, actors, managers, and dramaturgs. New scripts are developed through innovative workshops, exercises, and staging. Important questions are asked about what each new script needs in order for it to reach its full artistic potential.

    Prerequisites THEA*152

    Priority enrollment to Theater Management and Production majors. Open to Majors in School of Theatre Arts Only
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 442 Acting on Camera II



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This course moves from the classroom to the film set with practical application of the skills acquired in Acting on Camera I. Using all of their subsequent training, students will arrive to set fully prepared to shoot a scene and fulfill their responsibilities in front of the camera. While classmates shoot their scenes students also learn responsibilities of work behind the camera, such as crewing, script supervising, and assistant directing. When shooting wraps students will then assist in the post production process of editing the footage and creating the final project. The final edited scene will then be given a screening.

    Prerequisites THST*341

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
  

  • THST 450 Contemporary Scene Study



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This is an advanced scene study studio for actors focusing on the contemporary American playwrights and theatre makers shaping 21st century drama. The course is designed to familiarize actors with their work while further honing rehearsal and performance technique under the tutelage of a professional director. The plays will be read and researched; appropriate scenes will be selected, rehearsed and presented within the studio structure. The crucial building block of the process will be the notion of ‘action’ through which the actor makes strong imaginative and specific choices appropriate to the world of the play.

    Prerequisites THST*302

    Open to majors in the School of Theater only.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 451 Voice Acting



    2 credits 45 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    A detailed program of vocal production work designed to introduce the student to the voice-over business: the audition procedures and techniques required to gain and maintain employment in the field of commercial, industrial and animation voice overs. The curriculum includes an in depth study of voice preparation and characterization, text analysis, cold readings and microphone technique. The course will also include discussion of independent contacting, representation, and Union requirements.

    Prerequisites THVC*212

    Priority enrollment for Acting majors.
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering department.
  

  • THST 461 Directing II



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This course continues the work of Directing I. An in-depth studio that further develops the student artist’s directorial interpretation, leadership style and personal artistic point of view. Through work on scenes that both instructors and students select, student directors will work with actors to develop the skills necessary to work collaboratively in pursuit of their vision.

    Prerequisites THST*361

    Priority enrollment to Theater Management and Production majors. Open to Majors in School of Theatre Arts Only
    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 462 Directing III



    3 credits 67.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This course continues the work of Directing II. An in-depth studio that further develops the student artist’s interpretation, leadership style and personal artistic point of view. Student directors work on challenging scenes that push them to new discoveries and a deeper articulation of their point of view.

    Prerequisites THST*461

    This course is not repeatable for credit.
  

  • THST 463 Director’s Workshop



    2 credits 45.0 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    This course is an advanced studio in directing and deeply explores the interpreting different kinds of theater each semester.

    Prerequisites THST*462

    This course may be completed 2 times for credit
  

  • THST 475 Production Hours



    1 credit 22.5 hours
    400 level undergraduate course

    The student will be involved in the rehearsal and performance of a production within the Brind School in their senior year. Involvement includes, but is not limited to, performance in the main Brind School production season, student produced work, or departmentally supported workshop productions.

    Acting & Musical Theater majors only.
    This course may be completed 2 times for credit.
    This course requires permission by the offering program office.
    Pass/fail grading only.
 

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