Theatre Arts (THEA)

THEA 1000:   Theatre & Film Forum  
Theatre and Film  
This course will facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and communication between disciplinary areas, establish common foundational knowledge, and supplement and enrich curricula through workshops, lectures, presentations, and performances.  
0 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
THEA 1100:   Intro to Acting  
Theatre and Film  
This is an introductory acting course with a focus on awareness, observation, impulse, and imagination.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 1110:   Acting Realism  
Theatre and Film  
This studio course focuses on acting using Stanislavski-based techniques for realism.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$50.00
  
THEA 1140:   Movement for the Actor I  
Theatre and Film  
This introductory studio course in theatrical movement focuses on awareness, flexibility, alignment, and impulse expression.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 1200:   Intro. to Thea, Film, & Dance  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introductory study of the roles of theatre, film, & dance in society and the artist's role in the production process. This class will explore collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 1210:   Creative Thinking  
Theatre and Film  
This studio course will introduce the theatre arts major to various concepts of creative and visual thinking through explorations of movement, creative writing, film, music, and the visual arts.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 1220:   Res. Methods in Thea & Film  
Theatre and Film  
This class is designed to give all theatre and film students a basic understanding of the ways to go about framing research questions and conducting research both in general but also with our university’s specific set of tools.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 1500:   Intro to Des. for Thea & Film  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to design for theatre and film that focuses on personnel, process, and collaboration.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 1630:   Intro to Musical Thea Perf.  
Theatre and Film  
Beginning studies in the styles and genres of British and American musical theater.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$50.00
  
THEA 1710:   Rendering for the Theatre I  
Theatre and Film  
This studio course is an introduction to and development of rendering skills and techniques used by designers in the theatre. Emphasis is placed on life drawing and linear perspective. The objective is to train the student to accurately render real environments to better enable them to draw the imagined.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$30.00
  
THEA 1720:   3D Design for the Thea  
Theatre and Film  
Introduction to skills and techniques used in the manipulation of form and space for theatre design.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 1710.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 1850:   Stage Management Practicum I  
Theatre and Film  
Work as assistant stage manager for a University Theatre production.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 1860:   Stage Management Practicum II  
Theatre and Film  
Work as assistant stage manager for a University Theatre production.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 1920:   Production Studies I  
Theatre and Film  
Supervised projects in fundamental aspects of technical production. Z grade  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory  
THEA 1930:   Film Practicum I  
Theatre and Film  
This course provides students with practical film production experience by participation in approved filmmaking projects.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 2010:   Appreciation of the Theatre  
Theatre and Film  
Appreciation of the theatre as a performance art; developing perceptive audience standards through demonstrations of the unique characteristics of theatre.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 2020:   Introduction to Cinema  
Theatre and Film  
This course introduces students to major methods of film analysis and important moments in cinema history, while offering a behind-the-scenes look at how films are made. An emphasis is placed on studio and independent filmmaking in the U.S. and on the methods and theories that have most influenced these filmmakers.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 2030:   Drama in Film  
Theatre and Film  
A study of film acting and production techniques in relation to various forms of drama considered through viewing and discussion of major dramatic films.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2040:   Comedy in Film  
Theatre and Film  
A study of film acting and production techniques in various forms of comedy considered through viewing and discussion of major comic films.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2050:   Film Survey I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a survey of the film industry from the late 1880s through the end of World War II, from the invention of the medium through the development of sound.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2060:   Film Survey II  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a survey of the film industry from the end of World War II through the beginning of the 21st century, from the development of sound into the digital era.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2070:   Intro to Acting for the Screen  
Theatre and Film  
This is an introductory course in acting realism for camera.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2090:   Theatre Topics on Location  
Theatre and Film  
Intensive study of a specific theatre topic including travel to a center of theatre activity. May be repeated once for credit.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
THEA 2100:   Acting for the Screen  
Theatre and Film  
This studio course covers acting for the screen with a focus on script analysis, role preparation techniques, listening and responding, and character development.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$50.00
  
THEA 2110:   Sophomore Performance St. II  
Theatre and Film  
Concentrated studio work involving voice and movement training, script analysis, role preparation techniques, and character development.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 1110.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2120:   Voice for the Actor I  
Theatre and Film  
This studio course in theatrical voice focuses on alignment, anatomy, deep breathing, and resonance.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 1110.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2150:   Improvisation  
Theatre and Film  
This course is designed as a basic improvisation course. The student will explore character analysis, space work, physicality, comedy, vocal qualities, storytelling, and acting techniques through the lens of short-form and long-form improvisation.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2160:   Voice-over Acting  
Theatre and Film  
Students will study the process of voice-over acting for radio, audiobooks, animation, and narration.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2210:   Auditioning for Film and TV  
Theatre and Film  
Students will study the process of auditioning for film, television, and commercials with a particular focus on online submissions, digital content, and video audition self-submissions.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2240:   Intro to the History of Dress  
Theatre and Film  
Survey of period styles in dress as relevant to theatre arts from ancient Egypt to the turn of the 20th century.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2250:   Intro to the History of Decor  
Theatre and Film  
Survey of period styles in architecture and decor as relevant to theatre arts from ancient Egypt to the present theatrical design from prehistory through the Renaissance.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2260:   Script Analysis  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a study of dramatic structure and methods of script analysis in preparation for performing, directing, designing, and criticizing plays.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2300:   Movement for the Actor I  
Theatre and Film  
Laban principles of effort as applied to stage movement, monologues, and mask work.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$15.00
  
THEA 2310:   Movement for the Actor II  
Theatre and Film  
Continued exploration of Laban principles; exposure to Restoration and Elizabethan movement and manners.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2300.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$15.00
  
THEA 2380:   Technology Lab I  
Theatre and Film  
Production practicum involving students in general crew assignments for productions. Z grade.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory  
THEA 2390:   Technology Lab II  
Theatre and Film  
Production practicum involving students in general crew assignments for productions. Z grade.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory  
THEA 2400:   Makeup for Stage & Screen  
Theatre and Film  
This course covers media and techniques in application of makeup for stage and film.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$40.00
  
THEA 2420:   Communication for Designers  
Theatre and Film  
Verbal and written communication of design concepts; conferencing and collaboration techniques both inside and outside the discipline.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2460:   Costume Crafts  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a study of costume craft techniques and products used to satisfy special costume needs, including mask-making, fabric painting and dyeing, and basic millinery skills.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$175.00
  
THEA 2500:   Film Production I  
Theatre and Film  
This course will introduce students to professional equipment, techniques, and set protocol for single-camera narrative film production while working in small groups to create a series of short films.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 2520:   Film Production II  
Theatre and Film  
This course will introduce students to the various aspects of digital film production through motion picture fieldwork, history, theory, and criticism. Students will work in groups to make short film projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2500.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 2530:   Cinematography I  
Theatre and Film  
This course will focus on the tools and fundamental techniques of motion picture photography. With a primary concentration on narrative filmmaking, students will learn how to control and maintain image quality while shooting scenes with proper coverage.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2500.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 2540:   The Soc. Camera: Personal Stor  
Theatre and Film  
This course examines the art of personal storytelling through the lens of historical on-camera performance and modern social media platforms.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2550:   The Prctl. Camera: Actor & Dir  
Theatre and Film  
This course emphasizes the dynamic relationship between the actor and the director, focusing on how collaboration shapes performance for the camera. Students will engage in both acting and directing roles, gaining a holistic understanding of how each contributes to the final performance.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2560:   Documentary Production I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a concentrated study in the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2600:   Fundamentals of Acting  
Theatre and Film  
Basic techniques of acting for the modern stage.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2620:   Fndmtls. of Film Production  
Theatre and Film  
This course teaches fundamental techniques of basic film production including development, production, and post-production.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2640:   Musical Theatre Voice St. I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to the basic elements of vocal production as it applies to musical theatre including, but not limited to, basic musicianship and vocabulary; elements of music theory and sight singing, healthy vocal technique, vocal anatomy, and script and score analysis. May be repeated once for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 1630.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fees:
$50.00
  
THEA 2650:   Mus. Fndmtls. for Mus.al Thea  
Theatre and Film  
This course covers fundamental concepts and principles of harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic structures with an emphasis on the application of these concepts for musical theatre.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2680:   Speech for the Actor  
Theatre and Film  
This studio course in theatrical speech focuses on the International Phonetic Alphabet, Standard American Speech, and the anatomy of the mouth and throat.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2690:   Acting with Dialects  
Theatre and Film  
Concentrated study and application of foreign accents and dialects of English often required in dramatic texts.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2700:   Basic Lighting & Sound Tech.  
Theatre and Film  
This course introduces students to the technology used to create lighting and sound design for live performance.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
THEA 2710:   Introduction to Stagecraft  
Theatre and Film  
This foundational course encompasses both classroom lecture and laboratory "hands-on" experiences designed to develop in the student an understanding of the theory and basic practices of stagecraft and production in the theatre as well as the development of problem-solving skills.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$30.00
  
THEA 2720:   Intro to Costumes for the Stge  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to various aspects of costume construction.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$50.00
  
THEA 2730:   Costume Construction  
Theatre and Film  
Practical experience in construction techniques, constructing garments for use on stage, covering a variety of clothing.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$60.00
  
THEA 2740:   Theatre Design Graphics  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to techniques of mechanical drawing, perspective, figure drawing, and use of color for the theatre arts.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2750:   Scene Painting I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to principles, techniques, and media for scene painting in the theatre.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$65.00
  
THEA 2760:   Drafting I  
Theatre and Film  
This is an introductory course in drafting for the theatre that covers the basics of two-dimensional drafting.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2770:   Introduction to Patternmaking  
Theatre and Film  
An introduction to drafting patterns using both flat pattern and some draping techniques.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 2730.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 2780:   Rendering for the Theatre II  
Theatre and Film  
This course explores digital rendering methods for artistic visualization in theatre design. Students will synthesize and expand traditional drawing and painting methods with digital media-based applications and further develop their visual vocabulary through an intensive studio practice focusing on techniques, materials, and methods inherent to scenic, costume, and lighting design.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2790:   Costume Des. for Film & TV I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to the art of costume design in film and explores how costumes affect audiences and society.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2800:   Lighting Design I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to lighting design with emphasis on script analysis, the functions of light for the production and the development of the light plot.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2810:   Scenic Design I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introductory survey of the role and responsibilities of the scenic designer in the theatrical production process. There is also emphasis on critical thinking, analysis, and visual storytelling.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2820:   Costume Design I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to costume design with an emphasis on the various elements of the production process from the design process through the construction of the costumes.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2850:   Stage Management I  
Theatre and Film  
Familiarity with all aspects of technical theatre relevant to stage managing.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2860:   Stage Management II  
Theatre and Film  
Familiarity with all aspects of stage management work in audition, rehearsal, and performance situations.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2850.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2870:   The Bus. of Theatrical Design  
Theatre and Film  
This course presents and explores industry standards and expectations as well as the tools and materials an individual designer will need to establish and develop a career in designing for theatre.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 2910:   Production Studies II  
Theatre and Film  
Supervised projects in fundamental aspects of design and technical production. Formal critique of projects by design faculty.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2920:   Production Studies III  
Theatre and Film  
Supervised projects in fundamental aspects of design and technical production. Formal critique of projects by design faculty.  
2 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 2930:   Film Practicum II  
Theatre and Film  
This course provides students with practical film production experience by participation in approved filmmaking projects.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 1930.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 2940:   Film Practicum III  
Theatre and Film  
This course provides students with practical film production experience by participation in approved filmmaking projects.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 2930.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 2950:   Theatre Practicum I  
Theatre and Film  
Practical performance experience in theatre by participating in approved theatre productions. May be repeated once for credit.  
1 credit  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
THEA 2980:   Special Topics  
Theatre and Film  
Study of specialized topics in the discipline. May be repeated once for credit.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
THEA 3010:   Scene Studies I  
Theatre and Film  
Concentrated scene work drawn from contemporary dramatic plays.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(THEA 1100 or THEA 2600) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3020:   Scene Studies II  
Theatre and Film  
Concentrated scene work drawn from contemporary comic plays.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3030:   Indigenous Storytelling on Scr  
Theatre and Film  
In this course, students will study the history and traditions of filmmaking in indigenous communities from the early 20th century to the present. Students will explore the unique approaches to the medium arising from these cultures, including narrative structure, visual language, and oral storytelling traditions. The class will analyze work from indigenous communities around the world including (but not limited to) the Americas, Australia, the Pacific Islands, and Scandinavia.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3040:   Acting Shakespeare  
Theatre and Film  
This course is designed to expand the student actor’s knowledge and experience in the acting of Shakespearean prose and blank verse, specifically in the areas of self-use, movement, voice, speech, and character development.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 1110 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory  
THEA 3050:   Screenwriting I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of screenwriting with emphasis on character development and structure.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
THEA 3060:   Writing the Pilot  
Theatre and Film  
In this course, students will develop their screenwriting and storytelling abilities by learning more about the format of pilot scripts before writing an original pilot screenplay of their own. Students will learn a variety of techniques that will help them craft a screenplay that uses a solid narrative to help create interest in characters and ongoing storylines.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3050 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3070:   Advanced Acting for the Screen  
Theatre and Film  
This advanced course in acting for camera focuses on techniques for realism and on-set protocols.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(THEA 1100 or THEA 2070) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$50.00
  
THEA 3080:   Comedic Screen Acting  
Theatre and Film  
This advanced studio course in screen acting focuses on TV sitcoms and comedic film genres.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(THEA 1100 or THEA 2070) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$50.00
  
THEA 3090:   Commercial Acting Technique  
Theatre and Film  
This studio course presents skills and techniques for acting in and auditioning for television and online commercials.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3100:   Acting Styles  
Theatre and Film  
Students learn concentrated "acting styles" studio work involving verse or classical plays; analysis and scene work drawn from period plays.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
Min grade of C in THEA 2100 and 24 earned credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$25.00
  
THEA 3110:   Classic Comedy Styles  
Theatre and Film  
Students learn concentrated "acting styles" studio work involving verse or classical plays; analysis and scene work drawn from period plays.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 1110 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3120:   Voice for the Actor II  
Theatre and Film  
This is an advanced studio course in theatrical voice that focuses on vocal power, vocal freedom, and adapting to the demands of different theatrical spaces.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2120 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3130:   Advanced Voice I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a study and application of voice and speech for classical dramatic work, including dramatic, poetic, and Shakespearean texts.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$10.00
  
THEA 3140:   Movement for the Actor II  
Theatre and Film  
This advanced studio course in theatrical movement focuses on proprioception, physical characterization, expressionistic styles, and theoretical movement principles.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 1140 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$10.00
  
THEA 3150:   Movement for the Actor III  
Theatre and Film  
This course covers the four themes of Laban Movement Analysis and the usage of effort and phrasing in movement.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$10.00
  
THEA 3160:   Bus. of Acting and Auditioning  
Theatre and Film  
Students will learn techniques for audition preparation and presentation, interviewing, networking, how to utilize agents and managers, characteristics and advantages of unions in professional theatre.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 1110 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$75.00
  
THEA 3170:   Topics in Acting Styles  
Theatre and Film  
This advanced studio course focuses on acting styles. May be repeated for credit.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 1110 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3180:   Acting Horror and Sci-Fi  
Theatre and Film  
This is an advanced studio course in screen acting with a concentration on horror and science fiction genres.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 1100 or THEA 1110 or THEA 2100.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3200:   Hist. of Acting Thry & Tech.  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a survey of the craft of acting throughout Western history, with special attention to different approaches and styles across epochs.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3210:   Theatre History I  
Theatre and Film  
Examination of the major developments in theatre from the classical Greek period through the Elizabethan period with specific emphasis on the relationship between theatre and the broader culture of each historical period.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3220:   Theater History II  
Theatre and Film  
Examination of the major developments in theatre from the 17th century to the present with specific emphasis on the relationship between theatre and the broader culture of each historical period.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3230:   Film and Aristotle  
Theatre and Film  
This course examines how human emotions are expressed in the films and explores their effects on the audience.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3240:   Commedia dell'Arte  
Theatre and Film  
This hybrid lab-seminar focuses on the history, technique, and theory of Commedia dell’Arte from its Renaissance origins to contemporary performance.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
THEA 3250:   Playwriting  
Theatre and Film  
This course introduces students to the skills and techniques necessary to compose dramatic works. May be repeated once for credit.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3260:   Dramatic Literature I  
Theatre and Film  
The study and analysis of dramatic literature from the Greeks to the Romantics.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
THEA 3270:   Dramatic Literature II  
Theatre and Film  
The study and analysis of dramatic literature from the Romantics to the present.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
THEA 3280:   Diverse Voices in Amer Dramati  
Theatre and Film  
This course explores questions of social identity as they apply to the history, theory, and practice of American theatre. The course may be repeated with a change in topic.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3290:   Queer Playwriting & Amer Cult.  
Theatre and Film  
An exploration of LGBTQ-related plays and their influence on American culture.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3300:   Stage Combat I  
Theatre and Film  
Principles of unarmed stage combat including introduction to martial arts. May be repeated once for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
(6 Credits in CINE or DANC or THEA) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3310:   Stage Combat II  
Theatre and Film  
Principles of weapons combat for the stage, including broadsword, rapier and dagger, quarterstaff. May be repeated once for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3320:   Period Movement and Manners  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to various period movements, and period manners, and social dances. We will begin with the Elizabethian period and move all the way through to present day. The social dances presented will range from an Elizabethian Pazane to the Argentian Tango.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
(DANC 1510 or DANC 1520 or DANC 1530 or DANC 1540 or DANC 2510 or DANC 2520 or DANC 2530 or DANC 2540 or DANC 2550 or DANC 3510 or DANC 3520 or DANC 3530 or DANC 3540 or DANC 3550 or DANC 4510 or DANC 4520 or DANC 4530 or DANC 4540) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$30.00
  
THEA 3330:   Devised Theatre  
Theatre and Film  
This course is designed to provide students with a theoretical and an experiential understanding of devised theatre. Students will explore devising techniques used to create original pieces of theatre.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(6 Credits in CINE or DANC or THEA) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory  
THEA 3340:   The Practice of Clown  
Theatre and Film  
This course explores the history and practice of Clown as developed by Jacques Copeau, Jacques Lecoq, Phillipe Gaullier, and their "descendants.”  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3350:   The Alexander Technique  
Theatre and Film  
Application of the Alexander movement technique to the performance process.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 1110 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$40.00
  
THEA 3370:   Physical Theatre Styles  
Theatre and Film  
The course is an introduction to basic mask work and various physical theatre styles.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 1140 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$15.00
  
THEA 3380:   Technology Lab III  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an advanced study in specialized areas of technical theatre or design. Z grade.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory  
THEA 3390:   Technology Lab IV  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an advanced study in specialized areas of technical theatre or design.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
(THEA 2700 or THEA 2710 or THEA 2720) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory  
THEA 3400:   Color Theory for Designers  
Theatre and Film  
Study of color as it applies to conceptualization and affects theatrical design.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3410:   Prop. Design and Construction  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a survey and study of property design and construction techniques typically used by working artisans.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3420:   Unarmed Stage Combat  
Theatre and Film  
This is a performance course in the principles of safe and dramatically effective unarmed stage combat.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3430:   Single Sword Stage Combat  
Theatre and Film  
This is a performance course in the principles of safe and dramatically effective single sword stage combat based on the swashbuckling style of 20th-century cinema.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3440:   Broadsword Stage Combat  
Theatre and Film  
This is a performance course in the principles of safe and dramatically effective broadsword stage combat based on theatrical and historical longsword techniques.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3450:   Rapier and Dagger Stage Combat  
Theatre and Film  
This is a performance course in the principles of safe and dramatically effective rapier and dagger stage combat based on theatrical and historical double-fence techniques.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3460:   Knife Stage Combat  
Theatre and Film  
This is a performance course in the principles of safe and dramatically effective knife stage combat based on Eastern martial arts and tactical close combat knife-fighting techniques.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3470:   Quarterstaff Stage Combat  
Theatre and Film  
This is a performance course in the principles of safe and dramatically effective quarterstaff stage combat based on both Eastern and Western martial arts techniques.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3480:   Sword and Shield Stage Combat  
Theatre and Film  
This is a performance course in the principles of safe and dramatically effective sword and shield stage combat based on theatrical and historical double-fence techniques for offense and defense.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3490:   Smallsword Stage Combat  
Theatre and Film  
This is a performance course in the principles of safe and dramatically effective smallsword stage combat based on the refined pointwork techniques of 18th/19th-century "court sword" duels.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
(THEA 3430 or THEA 3440 or THEA 3450 or THEA 3480) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3500:   Editing I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to nonlinear editing for narrative motion pictures and the editor's role within the overall cinema production process.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3510:   Writing from Stage to Screen  
Theatre and Film  
This course provides students with a working knowledge of the fundamentals of playwriting and screenwriting within the overall theatre and filmmaking processes with emphasis on character development and structure.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3520:   Producing I  
Theatre and Film  
The course provides students with a working knowledge of the fundamentals of film producing within the overall filmmaking process.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3530:   Devised Filmmaking  
Theatre and Film  
In this course, filmmakers and performers will collaborate on unique, improvisational-based devised film projects. The course will center the relationship between director, performer, and camera to foster an environment conducive to the creation of contained, performance-driven narratives. While not adhering to any one movement’s specific codes, inspiration will be drawn from similar film practices such as the Dogme 95 and Mumblecore movements.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3540:   Directing for the Screen I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to the theory and practice of directing for the screen through readings, screenings, discussion, and motion picture production.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2500 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3550:   Advanced Film Production I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is the first half of the two-semester film production sequence. The entire class will collaborate on one large narrative project, with the first semester focused on writing, preproduction, and production.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3560:   Advanced Film Production II  
Theatre and Film  
This course is the second half of the two-semester film production sequence. The entire class will collaborate on one large narrative project, with the second semester focused on production, postproduction, and distribution.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3570:   The Black Lens: Circa 1619  
Theatre and Film  
This course explores the art of personal storytelling through the works of African American filmmakers, writers, photographers, and multimedia artists. Students will examine how African American creators use performance, editing, and filmmaking to craft deeply personal narratives, represent culture, and confront social issues.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3580:   The Writer's Room I  
Theatre and Film  
In this course, students will develop their screenwriting and storytelling abilities by participating in the collaborative environment of a simulated writers’ room. This course will break down the process of pitching, workshopping, and ultimately generating stories for long-form media projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3590:   The Writer's Room II  
Theatre and Film  
In this course, students will develop their screenwriting and storytelling abilities by participating in the collaborative environment of a simulated writers’ room. This course will break down the process of pitching, workshopping, and ultimately writing stories for scripts that must be able to be taken together to tell at least part of a larger narrative. This course will give students a better understanding of collaborative storytelling, multi-script spanning narrative, and the format and conventions of contemporary long-form media projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3580 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3610:   Sound Design for Film I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to sound editing and sound design. The course examines the place of sound in cinema, both artistic and technological. The course will cover the basics of sound, microphones, and analog-to-digital conversion. Students will learn to edit sound assignments with current sound design software and technologies.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3620:   Motion Picture Lighting  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a professionally focused introduction to lighting for motion picture photography. The primary concentration is lighting for narrative filmmaking, but it will also cover a variety of non-narrative applications, including special effects, interview, and documentary  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2500 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3640:   Musical Theatre Voice St. II  
Theatre and Film  
Students continue their studies of the basic elements of vocal production as it applies to musical theatre including, but not limited to, basic musicianship and vocabulary, elements of music theory and sight singing, healthy vocal technique, vocal anatomy, and script and score analysis. May be repeated once for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2640 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$50.00
  
THEA 3650:   Experimental Apch.es to Filmma  
Theatre and Film  
This production-based course invites students to explore different modes of experimental filmmaking. There will be an emphasis on nontraditional filmmaking by challenging students to investigate non-narrative elements using innovative camera movements, sound textures, visual effects, and postproduction techniques.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3670:   Animation I  
Theatre and Film  
This course introduces foundational animation principles to students with little to no prior experience.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3680:   Dialects for Stage & Screen  
Theatre and Film  
This advanced studio course in speech for stage and screen focuses on English-speaking dialects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2680 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3690:   Sound Design I  
Theatre and Film  
This course surveys the nature of sound design at an intermediate level with an emphasis upon the tools and skills necessary to create and execute a sound design for theatre.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3700:   Scenic Design II  
Theatre and Film  
This studio course focuses on the scenic design process through visual research, conceptual drawings, technical drawings, and three-dimensional color models to create complete theoretical scenic designs.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$30.00
  
THEA 3710:   Period Patternmaking  
Theatre and Film  
Making patterns for period garments using flat pattern and draping techniques.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(min grade of C in THEA 2730 and THEA 2700) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3720:   Lighting Design II  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a continuation into the study of lighting design with emphasis on learning to effectively communicate ideas through paperwork, such as light plots, instrument schedules, cue sheets, and magic sheets.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3730:   Adv. Makeup Tech. for the Stag  
Theatre and Film  
This course will explore and execute the process of creating prosthetic makeup pieces for the stage. The class will also cover in detail the process of ventilation used to produce facial hair and lace front wigs. In addition, students will learn the techniques used to style both human and synthetic hair.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 2400 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fees:
$175.00
  
THEA 3750:   Costume Design II  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an exploration of costume design for the theatre with emphasis on understanding the design process as an art form, a scholarly craft, and a profession.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$20.00
  
THEA 3760:   Basic Draping  
Theatre and Film  
Study of building basic sloper and more intricate garment patterns using draping techniques of pattern making.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 2730 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3780:   Fabric Dyeing and Modification  
Theatre and Film  
This course will cover specialty fabric dyeing and modification techniques using union and fiber reactive dyes.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fees:
$175.00
  
THEA 3790:   Thea Production Techniques III  
Theatre and Film  
Production practicum for theatre performances using traditional and advanced methods and technology.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory  
THEA 3800:   Collaboration Practicum  
Theatre and Film  
Practical experience in the collaborative development of production concepts. May be repeated for credit. Z grade  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion  
THEA 3810:   Adv. Rendering for the Thea  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a continuation of Thea 171 and will further develop the students’ visual vocabulary through an intensive studio focusing on life drawing while introducing materials and methods inherent to scenic, costume, and lighting design.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 1710 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3820:   History of Animation  
Theatre and Film  
This course explores the history of animation from early techniques to digital practices, highlighting key artistic and cultural developments. Students examine major figures, studios, and evolving methods like cell animation, stop-motion, and CGI. Through screenings and discussions, animation is analyzed as a visual language and cultural force.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3830:   Production Design I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an introduction to the art, practices, and processes of production design for film and television. Students will learn the basic elements of design, industry standards of drafting, and an introduction to considerations of digital effects in production design.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3840:   Experimental Animation  
Theatre and Film  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(Art 2010 or ART 3670) and (THEA 3670 or ART 3840) and 24 Earned Hours.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3850:   Intro. to Theatre Management  
Theatre and Film  
Analysis and promotion, finance, and organization of educational, professional, and community theatre.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3860:   Stage Management Practicum III  
Theatre and Film  
Work as production manager for an Ole Miss Theatre production.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3870:   Stage Management Practicum IV  
Theatre and Film  
Work as production manager for an Ole Miss Theatre production.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3890:   Production Management I  
Theatre and Film  
This course surveys the nature of production management at an intermediate level with an emphasis upon the tools and skills necessary to serve in a production management office for theatre.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 3910:   Production Studies IV  
Theatre and Film  
Supervised projects in fundamental aspects of design and technical production. Formal critique of projects by design faculty.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3920:   Production Studies V  
Theatre and Film  
Supervised projects in fundamental aspects of design and technical production. Formal critique of projects by design faculty.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 3930:   Film Practicum IV  
Theatre and Film  
This course provides students with practical film production experience by participation in approved filmmaking projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 2940 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3940:   Film Practicum V  
Theatre and Film  
This course provides students with practical film production experience by participation in approved filmmaking projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 3930 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 3950:   Theatre Practicum II  
Theatre and Film  
Practical performance experience in theatre by participating in approved theatre productions. May be repeated once for credit.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
THEA 2950 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
THEA 3970:   Internship in Theatre & Film  
Theatre and Film  
Internship with a significant theatre or film component. Students will produce an analysis of the internship experience. They will also produce a significant academic work, with an option for a written paper or to produce a work in another appropriate medium. Z grade.  
1 - 3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
THEA 4010:   Dir. Stdy in Cmnty. Engagement  
Theatre and Film  
This project-based directed study course involves designing and implementing a project that engages the community (locally, regionally, nationally, or globally) through the utilization of aspects of theatre, film, and/or dance.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
THEA 4030:   Directed Performance Studies  
Theatre and Film  
Individualized, directed study of performance and/or stage directing techniques and their applications. May be repeated once for credit.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(min grade of C in THEA 2100 and THEA 3100 and THEA 4820) and (THEA 3010 or THEA 3080 or THEA 3100 or THEA 4820) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
THEA 4050:   Directed Design Studies  
Theatre and Film  
Individualized directed study of design and/or theatre technology topics and their applications. May be repeated once for credit.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study  
THEA 4060:   Screenwriting II  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an advanced study of screenwriting with emphasis on character development and three-act structure. May be repeated once for credit.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3050 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
THEA 4070:   Writing the Feature I  
Theatre and Film  
In this course, students will study the fundamentals of feature-length screenwriting with an emphasis on character development and three-act structure. Through the practice of screenwriting, students will learn how to represent in words not only story, but also sound design, editing, visual design, and other parameters of media making.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3050 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4080:   Writing the Feature II  
Theatre and Film  
In this course, students will develop advanced skills in feature-length screenwriting with an emphasis on character development and three-act structure. Through the practice of screenwriting, students will learn how to represent in words not only story, but also sound design, editing, visual design, and other parameters of media making.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 4070 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4100:   Acting Process and Integration  
Theatre and Film  
This course focuses on concentrated studio work involving character analysis and scene work drawn from contemporary Realist plays.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 3100 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4110:   Classic Dramatic Styles  
Theatre and Film  
This course focuses on concentrated "acting styles" studio work involving verse or classic plays; analysis and scene work drawn from period plays.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 1100 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4120:   Voice for the Actor III  
Theatre and Film  
This advanced studio course in theatrical voice focuses on character voices, vocal safety, deep vocal support, and phrasing.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3120 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4130:   Advanced Voice II  
Theatre and Film  
This course focuses on the study and application of voice and speech for comedy and dialects, with emphasis on using the fundamentals of voice and speech to create character voices and comedy.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4140:   Movement Studies III  
Theatre and Film  
In-depth explorations in Authentic Movement, Developmental Movement, and Bartenieff Movement Principles and Basic 6.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$10.00
  
THEA 4150:   Movement Studies IV  
Theatre and Film  
Space and shape, Laban Movement Analysis for actors.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$15.00
  
THEA 4180:   Screen Acting Capstone I  
Theatre and Film  
This studio practicum course in acting for film production focuses on character preparation, on-screen performance techniques, and film industry protocols. Satisfactory completion of a juried recital required.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 4100 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4190:   Screen Acting Capstone II  
Theatre and Film  
This course, a continuation of Thea 418: Screen Acting Capstone I, will culminate in fully produced on-camera projects. Satisfactory completion of a juried recital required.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 4180 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4200:   Dramatic Theory and Criticism  
Theatre and Film  
This course will investigate theoretical developments in theatre and their connections with theatre history and dramatic literature from 1900 to the present.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar  
THEA 4210:   Musical Thea Hist. and Lit. I  
Theatre and Film  
Studies in American musical theatre history and literature from 1850 to 1960.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4220:   Musical Thea Hist. & Lit. II  
Theatre and Film  
Studies in American musical theatre history and literature from 1960 to the present.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4230:   Arts Ldrshp. in the Community  
Theatre and Film  
This course introduces students to the skills, strategies, and creative vision necessary to lead nonprofit performing arts organizations. Students will gain an overview of the careers available in arts management, the types of work necessary to succeed in those careers, and the avenues by which they might pursue those careers in today’s environment. In addition to a practical focus on organizational administration, there will also be a significant focus on the habits of artistic leadership: crafting and communicating a strong vision, creating or selecting artistic work, and assembling a creative team.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4240:   Women and Avant-garde Perf.  
Theatre and Film  
This course examines the history and practice of avant-garde and experimental theatre and performance by centering the women artists who were central to its development. Cross-listed with Gender Studies 424.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4250:   Writing Comedy  
Theatre and Film  
This course will fuse together a survey of comic techniques across multiple performance genres with a "laboratory" that allows students to create and refine their own comic voices.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(THEA 3050 or THEA 3250) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4260:   Masculinity in American Drama  
Theatre and Film  
This course examines the representation of masculinity within American dramas of the 20th and 21st centuries, primarily by writers native to or working in the United States.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4270:   Sports in Theatre  
Theatre and Film  
This course introduces students to a the genre of theater called “sports plays,” inviting students to think about theatre outside of the theatrical space and inside of sports venues.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Hours.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4310:   Film Capstone I  
Theatre and Film  
This course is the first in a sequence of two courses in which seniors create their final short narrative film projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4320:   Film Capstone II  
Theatre and Film  
This course is the second in a sequence of two courses in which seniors create their final short narrative film projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4410:   Costume Shop Management  
Theatre and Film  
Introduction to functions of a professional costume shop, including budgets, fittings, working with designers, rentals, supervision of staff.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$30.00
  
THEA 4420:   Millinery  
Theatre and Film  
This course will cover a variety of hat-making construction techniques, and materials, as well as historical and cultural aspects of millinery. Students interested in taking the class must have machine sewing experience.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4440:   Afri Amers in Film and TV  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a survey of African Americans in film and television during the early 20th century through the 21st century. It will examine how the images of African Americans in film and television have significantly changed and how those images have often remained the same.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4500:   Editing II  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an advanced study of nonlinear editing for narrative motion pictures with emphasis on audio processing, motion graphics, color grading, and color correction.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3500 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 4510:   Dance/Movement  
Theatre and Film  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4520:   Dance/Movement  
Theatre and Film  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4530:   Postproduction Specialties  
Theatre and Film  
This course focuses on advanced postproduction techniques such as color grading and animation as they relate to the broader purpose of narrative filmmaking.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(THEA 2500 and THEA 3500) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4540:   Directing for the Screen II  
Theatre and Film  
Advanced study of the theory and practice of directing for the screen through readings, screenings, discussion, and motion picture production.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3540 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 4550:   Cinematic Storytelling  
Theatre and Film  
Students develop the language of film by creating experimental projects that make use of a specific cinematic technique.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(THEA 2500 and THEA 3500) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 4560:   Documentary Production II  
Theatre and Film  
In this course, students will develop short documentaries through the perspective of a director. The course will break down the process of finding a topic, developing a treatment, gathering the elements of the story, and assembling the story.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2560 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4570:   Producing II  
Theatre and Film  
In this course, students will develop an advanced understanding of producing through practical application of the skills in the creation of student films.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3520 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4580:   Editing Short-Form Content  
Theatre and Film  
This advanced course equips students with the techniques, strategies, and evaluative tools to excel in editing a wide variety of short-form content. Emphasis will be placed on advanced editing workflows, audience engagement, and tailoring content to specific formats and styles.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4600:   Cinematography II  
Theatre and Film  
This course will continue to develop the student’s ability to master control over image production and scene coverage for motion picture photography. With a focus on narrative filmmaking and professional workflow, students will explore cinematic language through group and individual projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2530 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 4610:   Sound Design for Film II  
Theatre and Film  
This course provides an advanced understanding of sound design for motion picture, deepening and refining the knowledge and techniques learned in Sound Design for Film I.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3610 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 4620:   Color Grading  
Theatre and Film  
This course will explore core artistic and technical elements of color grading as part of the overall filmmaking process, including color theory, analog color processes, node-based versus layer-based digital compositing, round-trip NLE workflows, shot matching, LUT creation, and aesthetic cohesion.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4640:   Musical Theatre Voice St. III  
Theatre and Film  
Students continue studies of the basic elements of vocal production as it applies to musical theatre including, but not limited to, basic musicianship and vocabulary, elements of music theory and sight singing, healthy vocal technique, vocal anatomy, and script and score analysis. May be repeated once for credit.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3640 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4650:   Musical Theatre Performance I  
Theatre and Film  
Basic techniques of performing in musical comedy. May be repeated once for credit.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$30.00
  
THEA 4660:   Musical Theatre Performance II  
Theatre and Film  
Practical experience in performance and production of musical comedy scenes. May be repeated for credit.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$50.00
  
THEA 4670:   Animation II  
Theatre and Film  
This course focuses on frame-by-frame movement and advanced animation methods. Students will tackle challenging projects emphasizing technical precision, creative storytelling, and industry-standard tools, culminating in a polished, professional-quality short animation.  
3 credits  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4690:   Sound Design II  
Theatre and Film  
This course surveys the nature of sound design at an advanced level with a focus on the tools and skills necessary to create and execute a sound design for theatre at a professional level. Advanced sound design theories and techniques will be the focus.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4700:   Scenic Design III  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an in-depth exploration of the basic principles and techniques of scenic design with emphasis on conceptualization, composition, and craft.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3700 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4710:   Lighting Design III  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a continuation into the study of lighting design with emphasis on collaboration and how to effectively communicate with other artists.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 3720 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4730:   Basic Tailoring  
Theatre and Film  
Introduction to basic tailoring techniques, including practical alteration and construction experience.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
(min grade of C in THEA 2730 and THEA 2770) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 4740:   Costume Design III  
Theatre and Film  
In this course, students learn more advanced skills for approaching costume design in a variety of live performance styles as well as digital rendering techniques.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3750 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
Course Fees:
$20.00
  
THEA 4750:   CAD Pattern Drafting  
Theatre and Film  
Introduction to the use of AutoCAD in drafting period costumes.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 3760 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
Course Fees:
$150.00
  
THEA 4760:   Scene Painting II  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an advanced exploration of the use of standard scenic painting media and techniques in traditional and modern scene painting.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 2750 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4780:   Drafting II  
Theatre and Film  
This is an advanced course in drafting for the theatre that covers two- dimensional and three-dimensional drafting.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2760 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4790:   Costume Des. for Film & TV II  
Theatre and Film  
This course is an advanced exploration of the design of costumes for film through discussion, projects, and in-class assignments.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 2790 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4810:   Directing  
Theatre and Film  
Role and responsibilities in organizing and coordinating elements of play production.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4820:   Directing Techniques  
Theatre and Film  
Supervised studio projects to develop competency in rehearsal techniques.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 4810 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4830:   Production Design II  
Theatre and Film  
This course is a continuation of the art, practices, and processes of production design for film and television. Students will learn the basics of set dressing and painting, creation of digital assets and scenic set extensions, and an introduction to compositing digital assets into filmed sequences.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3830 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4840:   Directing Practicum  
Theatre and Film  
Supervised studio projects designed to demonstrate proficiency in directing.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
(THEA 4810 and THEA 4820) and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4870:   Stage Management Practicum V  
Theatre and Film  
Work as production manager for a University Theatre production.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4880:   Stage Management Practicum VI  
Theatre and Film  
Work as production manager for a University Theatre production.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4890:   Production Management II  
Theatre and Film  
This course surveys production management at an advanced level. Students will focus on the tools and skills necessary to serve in a production management office and will engage with the specifics of conducting design and production meetings, preparing and conducting technical rehearsals, complex scheduling, and production budgeting.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3890 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture  
THEA 4910:   Production Studies VI  
Theatre and Film  
Supervised projects in fundamental aspects of design and technical production. Formal critique of projects by design faculty.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4920:   Production Studies VII  
Theatre and Film  
Supervised projects in fundamental aspects of design and technical production. Formal critique of projects by design faculty.  
2 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4930:   Film Practicum VI  
Theatre and Film  
This course provides students with practical film production experience by participation in approved filmmaking projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
THEA 3940 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 4940:   Film Practicum VII  
Theatre and Film  
This course provides students with practical film production experience by participation in approved filmmaking projects.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
min grade of C in THEA 4930 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
Course Fees:
$100.00
  
THEA 4950:   Theatre Practicum III  
Theatre and Film  
Practical performance experience in theatre by participating in approved theatre productions. May be repeated once for credit.  
1 credit  
Prerequisites
THEA 3950 and 24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Internship  
THEA 4970:   Spec. Topics in Film Prod.  
Theatre and Film  
This course is the study of specialized topics within film production. May be repeated for credit with differing course topics.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Studio  
THEA 4980:   Special Topics  
Theatre and Film  
Study of specialized topics in the discipline. May be repeated once for credit.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture, Lecture/Lab  
THEA 4990:   Senior Seminar  
Theatre and Film  
This capstone course focuses on discussion of current topics and challenges in the practices of theatre, film, and dance.  
3 credits  
Prerequisites
24 Earned Credits.  
Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study