Theatre Arts, Teacher Certification
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Program Description
The mission of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Theatre Program is to provide students with the tools needed for preparation as Theatre educators or professional practitioners, or for continuation of their studies on the graduate level.
The goal of the program is to provide students with meaningful experiences that promote an understanding of theatre as a medium of expression and collaboration. Students are given opportunities for creative and critical thinking, problem solving, and exploration in an environment that values artistic integrity, understands failure as well as success, and respects the viewpoints of others in the encouragement of artistic truth. The extensive season of the Theatre Program serves not only as a training lab for the students, but also enhances the cultural and aesthetic experience of the campus and is a major cultural resource for the residents of South Texas.
Student Learning Outcomes
BA in Theatre graduates with Teaching Certification will demonstrate the following:
Students will
- Communicate historical and cultural dimensions of Theatre during a required exit jury with the Theatre faculty.
- Communicate competencies in historical research and script analysis during a required exit jury with the Theatre faculty.
- Communicate visual and aural perceptions of Theatre performance during a required exit jury with the Theatre faculty. The student will use specific examples from their participation in University Theatre productions.
Teacher Certification in Theatre Arts (grades Early Childhood – 12)
All students seeking certification in Theatre Arts should select a Theatre faculty advisor to help them choose appropriate courses and co-curricular activities.
For information on required professional development courses and other teacher certification requirements, please see the complete and current information about teacher certification requirements.
To qualify to take the TExES (Texas Examinations of Educator Standards), in the field of Theatre, students must meet the following criteria:
- Make pre-specified acceptable scores on TExES practice tests, or departmental equivalent, and participate in practice test review and analysis session.
- Provide official permit with signature of Program Coordinator or designated person for each teaching field on the student’s certification plan.
Students must also qualify to take the Professional Development TExES.
Admissions Requirements
In order to ensure that all of our incoming students have the potential to be successful in the program, the Department of Theatre and Dance requires an audition (for acting majors) or portfolio review (for design/tech majors). Prospective students can schedule an audition or interview by emailing kevin.loeffler@tamucc.edu
Once you let us know your preferred date, we will contact you to establish a time and place for the audition/interview. Preference is given to students who complete the audition/interview process before March 15.
Theatre Auditions for the Acting/Directing or Teacher Certification focus consist of a resume and two contrasting monologues totaling no more than 2 minutes together. Students majoring in the Design/Technical/ or Teacher Certification are required to bring a portfolio and resume of their previous work in the Theatre to a scheduled interview prior to being admitted into Theatre Courses. We would prefer to audition/interview students in person.
Video Auditions for Acting/Directing Majors: We prefer that you audition in person. If you must send in a video acting audition, we should receive the link to your video before March 15. Sending a video might save you travel money, but most audition videos are of inferior quality and do not give you a chance to show us your skills. Digital Portfolio Review for
Video Auditions for Design/Tech Majors: Again, we prefer to see you and your portfolio together, but will accept digital portfolios that are received before March 15. Within a week of your audition, you will receive a letter or email notifying you of the faculty’s decision. Those admitted into the program as theatre majors will be allowed to register for all theatre classes in the matriculation guide for their focus area. Students who are not accepted as Theatre Majors are welcome to declare a Minor in Theatre, and may audition again the following year.
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General Requirements
| Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Curriculum Program | 42 |
| University Seminar (when applicable)1 | 0-2 |
| Theatre Major Requirements (Design/Tech or Acting/Directing) | 51 |
| Teacher Education Core Requirements | 27 |
| Foreign Language Requirements | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 126-128 |
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Full-time, first time in college students are required to take university seminar.
- USSE 1201 University Seminar (2 sch)
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time, First-Year Students | ||
| USSE 1201 | University Seminar | 2 |
| Core Curriculum Program | ||
| University Core Curriculum | 42 | |
| Students must take the following: | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Child Growth and Development | ||
| Teacher Certification in Theatre Arts Requirements | ||
| Select one of the following Concentrations: | 51 | |
| Acting/Directing Concentration | ||
| Theatre Practicum 1 | ||
| Theatre Practicum 2 | ||
| Theatre Stagecraft | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Acting II | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
| Theatre Practicum 3 | ||
| Theatre Practicum 4 | ||
| Voice for the Actor | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Theatre Practicum 5 | ||
| Stage Movement (highly recommended) | ||
| Theatre Practicum 6 | ||
| Creative Dramatics | ||
| Dance Choreography I | ||
| History of the Theatre I | ||
| History of the Theatre II | ||
| Principles of Design | ||
| Acting III: Period Styles | ||
| Collaborative Approaches to Design | ||
| Stage Direction I | ||
| Stage Direction II | ||
| Design/Technical Theatre Concentration | ||
| Theatre Practicum 1 | ||
| Theatre Practicum 2 | ||
| Theatre Stagecraft | ||
| Stage Makeup | ||
| Acting I | ||
| Costume Technology | ||
| Theatre Practicum 3 | ||
| Theatre Practicum 4 | ||
| Script Analysis | ||
| Theatre Practicum 5 | ||
| Theatre Practicum 6 | ||
| Creative Dramatics | ||
| Production Management | ||
| History of the Theatre I | ||
| History of the Theatre II | ||
| Principles of Design | ||
| Collaborative Approaches to Design | ||
| Stage Direction I | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Set Design | ||
| Lighting Design | ||
| Teacher Education Core Requirements | ||
| EDUC 2211 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
| SPED 3310 | Individual Differences in Schools and Communities | 3 |
| READ 3353 | Content Area Reading for Secondary Students | 3 |
| or READ 3352 | Content Area Reading for Elementary Students | |
| EDUC 3211 | Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching | 2 |
| BIEM 3357 | Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDUC 4305 | Seminar I | 3 |
| IDET 4210 | Design and Development of Technology-Integrated Learning Environments | 2 |
| EDUC 4694 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
| EDUC 4395 | Seminar II | 3 |
| Foreign Language Requirements | ||
| See the School of Arts, Media, and Communication for the college language requirement. | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
Course Sequencing
Acting/Directing Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| THEA 1120 or THEA 1121 | Theatre Practicum 1 or Theatre Practicum 2 | 1 |
| THEA 1371 or THEA 1330 | Costume Technology or Theatre Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 1351 | Acting I | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| USSE 1201 | University Seminar | 2 |
| EDUC 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 1121 or THEA 1120 | Theatre Practicum 2 or Theatre Practicum 1 | 1 |
| THEA 1330 or THEA 1371 | Theatre Stagecraft or Costume Technology | 3 |
| THEA 1352 | Acting II | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 or COMM 1311 | Writing and Rhetoric II or Foundation of Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1332 or PHIL 2303 | Contemporary Mathematics or Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 2120 | Theatre Practicum 3 | 1 |
| THEA 2336 | Voice for the Actor | 3 |
| THEA 2355 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| DANC 3306 | Dance Choreography I | 3 |
| EDUC 2211 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
| Foreign Language Requirement | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 2121 | Theatre Practicum 4 | 1 |
| THEA 3300 | Stage Movement (Highly recommended) | 3 |
| THEA 3302 | Creative Dramatics | 3 |
| SPED 3310 | Individual Differences in Schools and Communities | 3 |
| Foreign Language Requirement | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 3120 | Theatre Practicum 5 | 1 |
| THEA 3370 | History of the Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 3373 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| THEA 4360 | Stage Direction I | 3 |
| READ 3353 or READ 3352 | Content Area Reading for Secondary Students or Content Area Reading for Elementary Students | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 6 | |
| EDUC 3211 | Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching | 2 |
| Hours | 21 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 3121 | Theatre Practicum 6 | 1 |
| THEA 3371 | History of the Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 4314 | Collaborative Approaches to Design | 3 |
| THEA 4361 | Stage Direction II | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 3375 | Acting III: Period Styles | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| EDUC 4305 | Seminar I | 3 |
| IDET 4210 | Design and Development of Technology-Integrated Learning Environments | 2 |
| BIEM 3357 | Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4395 | Seminar II | 3 |
| EDUC 4694 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 131 | |
Design/Technical Theatre Concentration
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| THEA 1120 or THEA 1121 | Theatre Practicum 1 or Theatre Practicum 2 | 1 |
| THEA 1371 or THEA 1330 | Costume Technology or Theatre Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 1351 | Acting I | 3 |
| THEA 3373 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| EDUC 1354 | Child Growth and Development | 3 |
| USSE 1201 | University Seminar | 2 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 1121 or THEA 1120 | Theatre Practicum 2 or Theatre Practicum 1 | 1 |
| THEA 1330 or THEA 1371 | Theatre Stagecraft or Costume Technology | 3 |
| THEA 1341 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 or COMM 1311 | Writing and Rhetoric II or Foundation of Communication | 3 |
| MATH 1332 or PHIL 2303 | Contemporary Mathematics or Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 2120 | Theatre Practicum 3 | 1 |
| THEA 2355 | Script Analysis | 3 |
| Foreign Language Requirement | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| EDUC 2211 | Foundations of Education | 2 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 2121 | Theatre Practicum 4 | 1 |
| THEA 3350 | Production Management | 3 |
| THEA 4370 | Set Design | 3 |
| THEA 3302 | Creative Dramatics | 3 |
| Foreign Language Requirement | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| SPED 3310 | Individual Differences in Schools and Communities | 3 |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Summer | ||
| THEA 3335 | UIL Debate and Speech (highly recommended) | (3) |
| Hours | 0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 3120 | Theatre Practicum 5 | 1 |
| THEA 3370 | History of the Theatre I | 3 |
| THEA 4365 | Costume Design | 3 |
| READ 3353 or READ 3352 | Content Area Reading for Secondary Students or Content Area Reading for Elementary Students | 3 |
| THEA 4360 | Stage Direction I | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| EDUC 3211 | Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching | 2 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 3121 | Theatre Practicum 6 | 1 |
| THEA 3371 | History of the Theatre II | 3 |
| THEA 4314 | Collaborative Approaches to Design | 3 |
| THEA 4375 | Lighting Design | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| BIEM 3357 | Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| University Core Curriculum | 3 | |
| EDUC 4305 | Seminar I | 3 |
| IDET 4210 | Design and Development of Technology-Integrated Learning Environments | 2 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4694 | Clinical Teaching | 6 |
| EDUC 4395 | Seminar II | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
Courses
THEA 1120 Theatre Practicum 1
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)
Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. Linked with THEA 1342 - Costume Technology.
THEA 1121 Theatre Practicum 2
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)
Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. Linked with THEA 1330 - Theatre Stagecraft.
THEA 1310 Theatre Appreciation
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Survey of theatre including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production procedures, and relation to other art forms. Participation in productions may be required.
TCCNS: DRAM 1310
THEA 1330 Theatre Stagecraft
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lab Hours)
Study and application of the methods and components of theatrical production which may include one or more of the following: theater facilities, scenery construction and painting, properties, lighting, and sound.
THEA 1341 Stage Makeup
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
A practical exploration of basic stage makeup techniques. The student will also investigate the relationships of character to makeup and begin to understand the work needed to design makeup for a production.
Co-requisite: SMTE 0098.
TCCNS: DRAM 1341
THEA 1351 Acting I
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
The development of basic skills and techniques of acting, including sensory awareness, ensemble performing, character analysis, and script analysis. Emphasis on the mechanics of voice, body, emotion, and analysis as tools for the actor.
TCCNS: DRAM 1351
THEA 1352 Acting II
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
A continuation of Acting I with emphasis on characterization and working with extended realism. The student will study the theories of Constantin Stanislavski.
Prerequisite: THEA 1351.
TCCNS: DRAM 1352
THEA 1371 Costume Technology
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
A BEGINNING OVERVIEW OF THE VOCABULARY AND BASIC SEWING METHODS OF THEATRICAL COSTUMING.
TCCNS: DRAM 1342
THEA 2120 Theatre Practicum 3
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)
Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.
Co-requisite: SMTE 0098.
THEA 2121 Theatre Practicum 4
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)
Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.
Co-requisite: SMTE 0098.
THEA 2336 Voice for the Actor
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Principles, practices, and exercises in awareness, relaxation, freedom, flexibility, and expressiveness in the actor's vocal instrument.
THEA 2355 Script Analysis
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Students will learn the principles, techniques, and processes of dramatic structure found in written scripts as seen through the perception of the stage director, actor, and designer. A written intensive analysis of each script studied during the semester will be required. Focus will be on the theories of Aristotle and Eugene Scribe's "Well Made Play Formula".
THEA 3120 Theatre Practicum 5
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)
Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.
Co-requisite: SMTE 0098.
THEA 3121 Theatre Practicum 6
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lab Hour)
Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.
Co-requisite: SMTE 0098.
THEA 3165 The Design and Technical Portfolio.
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lecture Hour)
A basic course in the development of the student portfolio for the areas of design and technology with emphasis in the theatrical job market or graduate school.
THEA 3300 Stage Movement
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Students will gain insights into the physical skills, practices, exercises, and staging techniques developed and used by actors and directors in theatrical performance, with an emphasis on relaxation, freedom, expressiveness, spatial relationships, and composition.
THEA 3302 Creative Dramatics
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Theories and practices incorporating the techniques of creative drama in the elementary, middle, and high school classroom. Especially recommended for elementary education, recreation, and the social sciences.
THEA 3303 Theatre in the Public Schools
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Theories and practices of incorporating theatre activities in the public schools. Especially recommended to students of elementary and secondary education, recreation and the social sciences.
THEA 3310 Contemporary Theatre
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
An overview of the nature and function of theatre in our contemporary society with discussion of representative plays and playwrights, theatrical styles, and avant-garde theatre. Students will explore multicultural, political, and experimental themes, attend theatrical productions, and meet with actors, designers, and directors to discuss contemporary practices.
THEA 3312 Stage Combat I
3 Semester Credit Hours (1 Lecture Hour, 2 Lab Hours)
Stage combat is a unique form of acting and movement; integral to the training of the professional actor and an extremely marketable skill. This course is an introduction to the stage fight discipline. It is important as actors that we develop a keen sense of duality in performance; a seemingly impromptu, theatrically engaging moment of violence built upon a foundation of safe, consistent physical dialogue. In this way, we can enhance the physical lives of all the characters we play; especially those engaged in acts of violence. This course explores many fundamental acting techniques in a new light including responsibility to a partner, listening and responding, projection, articulation, spatial awareness and above all intent. May be repeated for credit.
THEA 3335 UIL Debate and Speech
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
This course will prepare students to coach High School speech events as extra-curricular and co-curricular activities. The class will focus primarily on Texas University Interscholastic Leagues (UIL competitions) but will also cover events sponsored by the Texas Forensics Association (TFA) and the National Forensics League (NFL). Areas covered will include oral interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, and debate.
THEA 3340 Audition Preparation
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Provides the student with the information and skills needed for auditioning in both professional and educational theatre.
THEA 3350 Production Management
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
This course is a survey of stage management and theatre administration. Topics to be studied include stage management, production management, professional unions, publicity/marketing, box office and house management.
THEA 3370 History of the Theatre I
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Historical investigation of the nature and function of theatre from primitive rituals through the Renaissance periods with discussions of representative plays/playwrights, theatrical styles and stage design.
Prerequisite: THEA 2355.
THEA 3371 History of the Theatre II
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Historical investigation of theatre from the Restoration era to the present. Focus on the nature and function as well as the critical analysis of theatre and design, various movements, and influential people.
Prerequisite: THEA 2355.
THEA 3373 Principles of Design
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Builds upon the student's practical lab experience and understanding of theatrical design begun in costume construction and theatre stagecraft. Students will explore the creative process of theatre production as it pertains to lighting, set, sound, props, and costume design projects.
THEA 3375 Acting III: Period Styles
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Specific training for actors in period plays. Emphasis on training the actor for the Classical, Renaissance, Shakespearean, and Modern Periods.
THEA 3377 Acting Shakespeare
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Advance study in the analysis and performance of heightened text as written by William Shakespeare. Coursework includes in-depth application of Elizabeth theatre practices and how these practices may be adapted for 21st century actors, directors, and audiences.
THEA 3380 History of Theatrical Styles
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
A survey and research-oriented course which studies the major impact of the visual, artistic, historical, and social period movements. The course will focus on the approach that the actor, designer, director, and playwright take in developing the understanding of the environment of a play's location and time period.
THEA 3381 Drawing and Rendering for the Stage
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Examination of the uses of the various materials used and the development of the techniques employed in the creation and presentation of theatrical renderings and models.
Co-requisite: SMTE 0098.
THEA 3382 Drafting and Computer-Aided Design for the Stage
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Practical examination and practice in theatrical drafting conventions with an emphasis on the development of hand drafting techniques and CAD (computer-aided design).
Prerequisite: THEA 1330.
THEA 3385 Musical Theatre
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
The focus of the course is on musical theatre history, exploring trends in the genre, audition techniques, characterization, staging and choreography.
THEA 3386 Playwriting
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
is a fundamentals course in writing for the stage. The course will cover playwriting for monologues, 10 Minute Plays, and One Act Plays. Completion of Script Analysis is strongly suggested but not required. May be repeated for credit.
THEA 3387 Dramaturgy
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
This class will provide a brief overview of many of the skills and tools that dramaturgs possess. We will study the history of the field and learn about currently working dramaturgs, while also covering the foundational skills of historical research, structural analysis, and theoretical application. Completion of Script Analysis is strongly suggested but not required. May be repeated for credit.
THEA 4100 Senior Seminar
1 Semester Credit Hour (1 Lecture Hour)
A seminar class for the graduating senior. The student will be given the opportunity to address individual weaknesses and strengths in preparation for graduate school or entering the job market.
THEA 4200 Senior Capstone
2 Semester Credit Hours (2 Lab Hours)
The course is designed to provide the graduating senior an opportunity to complete a final project in the acting/directing or design/tech focus areas. The student's project will be juried by the entire faculty and include a research and production component.
THEA 4312 Stage Combat II
3 Semester Credit Hours (1 Lecture Hour, 2 Lab Hours)
Stage combat is a continuation of the skills of acting and movement; integral to the training of the professional actor and an extremely marketable skill. This course is an advanced weaponary course in the stage fight discipline. It is important as actors that we develop a keen sense of duality in performance; a seemingly impromptu, theatrically engaging moment of violence built upon a foundation of safe, consistent physical dialogue. In this way, we can enhance the physical lives of all the characters we play; especially those engaged in acts of violence. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: THEA 3312.
THEA 4313 Theatre Technologies
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Designed to provide a forum for intensive study of a particular aspect of modern theatrical technologies. Various topics may be selected based on current industry trends, student needs and available resources.
Co-requisite: SMTE 0098.
THEA 4314 Collaborative Approaches to Design
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
An advanced design course where the student will examine the process of design from the standpoint of the relationship created within the design team. Through class projects, the student will participate in a design process which fosters communication of ideas, written analysis and collaboration in pursuit of a unified design in all aspects of production.
Prerequisite: THEA 3373.
Co-requisite: SMTE 0098.
THEA 4323 Oral Interpretation of Children's Literature
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
A study, primarily through the medium of performance, of various types and forms of literature for children. Strongly oriented toward teaching literature in the elementary school classroom. (Credit may not be given for both this course and COMM 4323 or ENGL 4370.)
THEA 4333 Technical Direction
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
An advanced technical class geared for the student who wishes to receive training and employment as a technical director.
THEA 4360 Stage Direction I
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
The study and practical application of directing principals for the beginning director. Elements of script analysis, blocking, movement, character development, tempo, and design will be investigated as part of the directing process. The student will direct a ten-minute play for public performance.
THEA 4361 Stage Direction II
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
An advanced study in directing with actual experience in organization, interpretation, casting, and producing the one-act play. The student will direct a one-act play for public performance.
Prerequisite: THEA 4360.
THEA 4364 Costume Crafts
3 Semester Credit Hours (4 Lecture Hours)
Students will learn to identify, comprehend, and demonstrate practical knowledge of tools, machines, and techniques practiced in a costume crafts studio. They will learn to recognize the different materials, chemicals, and tools used in costume crafts. They will know what the above items are best suited for and what type of project they should be applied to. The student will gain basic crafting skills. These skills are gained by extensive hands-on experience by working on projects in the costume studio. They will gain the ability to purchase, layout, cut, and construct any specialty project in the costuming area.
Prerequisite: THEA 1371 and 2370.
Co-requisite: SMTE 0098.
THEA 4365 Costume Design
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
A study of the theory and practice of costume design utilizing the human form as a design element for the stage. Encompasses theatre form, style, and drafting and drawing techniques. Students are required to work on University Theatre productions as part of this course.
THEA 4366 Scene Painting
3 Semester Credit Hours
The examination and practice of the various materials and techniques of professional scenic painting, including material mixing, faux techniques, and textural applications.
THEA 4370 Set Design
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
A study of the theory and practice of set design. Students will learn the fundamentals of theatre design and will apply this knowledge to projects. Projects will encompass theatre form, style, and concept utilization. Students are required to work on University Theatre productions as a part of this course.
Co-requisite: SMTE 0098.
THEA 4371 Acting for the Camera
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Emphasizes the practice of various acting styles for television, video, and film. The student will receive practical experience in commercial styles, public service announcements, television and video style acting, and film scene study. (Credit may not be given for both this course and COMM 4371.)
THEA 4372 Theatre Practicum
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
Advanced practice and participation in set construction, lighting implementation, and stagecraft. Students will build upon skills in the areas of theatre production and design for production in the University Theatre. Class meets twice weekly with additional crew/lab work requirements as well. Students are required to work on University Theatre productions as a part of this course. May be repeated twice for credit.
THEA 4373 Improvisation Skills Level I
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
is a fundamentals of improvisation course that teaches the guidelines for successful improvisation skills. The course emphasizes the basics of successful improvisation as it pertains to Theatre, Communication, and the student who wants to improve their communication skills. May be repeated for credit.
THEA 4374 Improvisation Skills Level II
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
is a continuation of Improvisation course level I that instructs the student in the guidelines for advanced improvisation skills. The course teaches the skills necessary for advanced individual and group improvisation. Emphasis is on ensemble performance. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: THEA 4373.
THEA 4375 Lighting Design
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
A study of the theory and practice of lighting design. Practical experiences in University Theatre are included to provide exposure to the total design and implementation of lighting design. Students will become familiar with the techniques and aesthetics of lighting theatrical performances and will apply skills to create designs for projects and actual plays. Students are required to work on University Theatre productions as a part of this course.
THEA 4380 Advanced Stage Makeup
3 Semester Credit Hours (3 Lecture Hours)
A study of the theory and practice of designing makeup for the stage. Students will learn about aesthetics, application, and techniques of stage makeup. Students will do makeup designs as projects in the class. Students are required to work on University Theatre productions as part of this course.
THEA 4384 Theatre Production
1-3 Semester Credit Hours (1-3 Lecture Hours)
An applied production experience in which students perform in a play, work back stage or on a stage crew, or learn to design a play or musical from conception to final production. Students enrolling in the course but not cast in the shows will work backstage (technical production) or in another production capacity. Enrollment is by application only, and must be approved by the instructor in advance of registration. As part of the application process the number of credit hours will be determined by the instructor. May be repeated for credit.
THEA 4390 Topics in Theatre
1-3 Semester Credit Hours (1-3 Lecture Hours)
Study of specialized topics and themes in the areas of acting, directing, and theatre history. May be repeated when topics vary.
THEA 4396 Directed Individual Study
1-3 Semester Credit Hours (1-3 Lecture Hours)
See College description. By application.
THEA 4398 Applied Experience
3 Semester Credit Hours
See College description. By application.