A study of theatre as an art form with particular attention to scenic, dramatic, literary and historic elements.

An introduction to the field of technical theatre.

Credit will be given for forty hours of participation in these elements of stagecraft.

Credit will be given for forty hours of participation in these elements of stagecraft.

An introduction to standard acting techniques, including method acting.

A course studying the fundamental skills in film-making, including narrative structure, shot planning, camera work, and editing.

An introductory course for both majors and non-majors who want to learn the technical aspects of dramatic productions. A study of construction fundamentals and skills involved in scenic art. This course also introduces the student to the production process, theatre job descriptions, professional hierarchy, and technical specialist collaboration. This course requires a weekly lab in addition to the class for supervised practice of class skills.

An introduction to lighting design, including the history of theatrical lighting, electrical theory and practice, lighting control systems, color theory and creative process. This course requires a weekly lab in addition to the class for supervised practice of class skills and familiarization with the production process.

Student will be given credit for stage-managing a full-length production or a slate of one-acts.

Student will be given credit for stage-managing a full-length production or a slate of one-acts.

An introduction to standard directing techniques.

Credit will be given for directing a full length play.

Credit for work in professional theatre settings. Credit hours will be based on hours on the job.

Credit for work in professional theatre settings. Credit hours will be based on hours on the job.

Credit for work in professional theatre settings. Credit hours will be based on hours on the job.

Credit for work in professional theatre settings. Credit hours will be based on hours on the job.

Research project approved by the department to facilitate graduate school application.

A course for majors and non-majors. This course addresses the basics of online influencing, including building and maintaining an online community, marketing and monetizing digital content, and leveraging viral triggers.

A historical survey of the development of drama and theatre from classical Greece to the age of romanticism.

The development of theatre from the late 1700s through the twenty-first century, including melodrama, realism, experimental theatre, feminism, political theatre, multiculturalism, and collective creation.

A study of the elements of design for the stage, from conception to finished production models, focusing on line, form, mass, and color.

Portfolio creation project approved by the department to facilitate graduate school application process or professional placement.

Theory and practical application of sound design techniques for film, theatre, games, commercials, and vocal production with special focus on the narrative, aesthetic, and emotional impact of sounds and music for visual media.

An examination of the history, theory and practice of costume design. It makes use of lecture, practical experience and personal exploration through a variety of artistic media to help each student understand both the art and technology of costume design.

Student will be given credit for stage-managing a full-length production or a slate of one-acts.

Student will be given credit for stage-managing a full-length production or a slate of one-acts.

Portfolio creation project approved by the department to facilitate graduate school application or professional placement.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

A directed seminar dealing with a selected topic in theatre studies. May be repeated for credit for different topics.

For majors only. Students are accepted by invitation of the instructor.

For majors only. Students are accepted by invitation of the instructor.

For majors only. Students are accepted by invitation of the instructor.

For majors only. Students are accepted by invitation of the instructor.

A historical survey of the development of drama and theatre from classical Greece to the age of romanticism.

The development of theatre from the late 1700s through the twenty-first century, including melodrama, realism, experimental theatre, feminism, political theatre, multiculturalism, and collective creation.

A directed seminar dealing with a selected topic in theatre studies.

Open to graduate students who wish to pursue individual study or investigation of some facet of knowledge which complements the purpose of the University's graduate program. Students will be required to plan their studies and prepare formal written reports of their findings.