CLASSES

TH 130 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE
Study of theatre as an art form, including history, aesthetics, production, and dramatic literature.

TH 131 STAGECRAFT
Theoretical and applied aspects of set construction, painting,lighting, properties, and special effects for the stage.Laboratory assignments.

TH 132 ACTING I
Introduction to theoretical and applied aspects of acting. Applied on-stage exercises include solo and ensemble acting assignments.

TH 141 METHODS OF DESIGN PRESENTATION
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in TH 131, or permission of instructor. Introduction to methods used in the visual presentation of designs for the stage, including analysis, drafting, rendering and model making.

TH 232 STAGE COSTUME
A study of costume materials, design, and construction. Laboratory assignments supplement lectures.

TH 234 STAGE MAKEUP
Theory and application of theatrical makeup. An investigation of makeup design, materials, and supplies with laboratory assignments.

TH 241 SCENIC DESIGN
Prerequisite: TH 141 or permission of instructor. Theory, methods, and practical aspects of designing scenery.

TH 245 VOICE AND DICTION
Development of communication skills for all performance areas. Practical exercises cover vocal production, articulation, International Phonetic Alphabet, and selected stage dialects. Recommended for all CAPS majors.

TH 330 INTERMEDIATE ACTING
Prerequisite: TH 132. A performance-centered course with emphasis on the analysis, development, and portrayal of character in production.

TH 340 STAGE LIGHTING
Prerequisite: TH 131 or permission of instructor. History and function of lighting and control equipment. Color theory, modern lighting practice; methods of design and design presentation. Laboratory experience.

TH 341 STAGE PROPERTIES
Prerequisite: TH 131 or permission of instructor. Design and construction of properties for theatrical productions. Construction, painting, and finishing techniques. Laboratory experience.

TH 352 DIRECTING THEORY
Prerequisite: TH 132 or permission of instructor. Introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of stage direction.

TH 357 CREATIVE DRAMATICS
Comprehensive course in informal dramatics for children in classroom and recreation situations.

TH 358 DIRECTING PRACTICUM
Prerequisites: TH 352 and permission of theatre faculty. Laboratory production directing experience under faculty supervision

TH 360 HISTORY OF THEATRE
Prerequisite: Completion of the composition requirement and sophomore standing. Study of all major historic periods to indicate the physical development of the stage, the playwrights, their plays, dramatic criticism, and aesthetics.

TH 361 MODERN DRAMA
Modern playwrights and their plays, the physical stage, dramatic criticism, and aesthetics from 1850 to the present.

TH 404 AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATRE
Prerequisite: TH 130 or permission of instructor. A survey of the genre, covering history, theory and technique including the libretto, song purposes and types, and musical programming.

TH 423 CHILDREN'S THEATRE
Comprehensive course encompassing play selection, directing, acting, organization, management, and public relations.

TH 432 AUDITION
Prerequisites: TH 131 or TH 132 Preparation of both performance and non-performance students for nationwide theatre auditions and how to get a job in the theatre profession.

TH 435 ADVANCED ACTING
Prerequisites: TH 132 An advanced performance-centered course emphasizing period and experimental acting styles.

TH 445 ADVANCED DIRECTING PRACTICUM
Prerequisites: TH 358 and permission of theatre faculty. Studio production experience.

TH 454 ACTING SHAKESPEARE
Prerequisite: TH 132 Scene work in Elizabethan drama. Covers analysis and performance techniques.

TH 456 THEATRE MANAGEMENT
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Aims and objectives of theatre management, including: selection of a theatrical season, advertising and publicity, box office procedures, and development.

TH 457 THEATRE WORKSHOP
May be repeated for additional credit. Integrated course in theatre production for advanced undergraduates, graduates, and teachers.

TH 458 THEORY OF DRAMA
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Special problems in theatre such as contemporary and experimental drama, the absurdist movement, tragedy, comedy, and playwriting.