THEA 1112 Musical Theatre Performance (0-2). Theatrical instruction in the preparation and performance music of the musical theatre idiom. Performances may be staged or sung in a concert setting, depending on the repertoire for the given semester.
THEA 1120 (DRAM 1120) Theatre Practicum I (0-3). Practical course designed for freshman students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department.
THEA 1121 (DRAM 1121) Theatre Practicum II (0-3). Practical course designed for freshman students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department.
THEA 1305 (DANC 1305) Ballet I (2-2). This course is an introduction to classical ballet techniques and terminology including barre exercise, center floor work, and across-the-floor combinations.
THEA 1310 (DRAM 1310) Introduction to the Theatre (3-0). A survey of the elements of theatre and how they were formed. What makes theatre? Where has it come from and what is the future?
THEA 1322 (DRAM 1322) Stage Movement (1-2). Examination and practical application of the styles of movement for the performing artist. Activities and exercises for the performing artist. Activities and exercises to improve posture, agility, vision, endurance and personal awareness.
THEA 1351 (DRAM 1351) Acting I (2-2). A practical laboratory of the principles and technique of acting for the stage.
THEA 1352 Acting II (2-2). Study and practice of intermediate and advanced techniques used by actors in the development of good stage habits character development. Prerequisite: THEA 1351 or instructor permission
THEA 1372 Costume Construction (2-2). A beginning overview of the vocabulary and basic sewing methods of theatrical costuming. TCCNS Equivalent: DRAM 1342
THEA 2112 Musical Theatre Performance (0-2). Theatrical instruction in the preparation and performance music of the musical theatre idiom. Performances may be staged or sung in a concert setting, depending on the repertoire for the given semester. Prerequisite: Students must be able to accurately match pitch and sign confidently alone or with a group. Placement auditions may be held at the beginning of the semester.
THEA 2120 (DRAM 2120) Theatre Practicum III (0-3). Practical course designed for sophomore students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department.
THEA 2121 (DRAM 2121) Theatre Practicum IV (0-3). Practical course designed for sophomore students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department.
THEA 2304 Oral Interpretation (3-0). A course in the development and use of oral communication performance skills in theatre or communication secondary education, with emphasis on script development for prose, poetry and one-act play UIL competition. Additional emphasis on projection, articulation, breath control, resonance, variety, interpretation and body movement.
THEA 2305 Topics in Theatre (3-0). A course dealing with topics in the study of theatre, such as “Women in Theatre,” “Introduction to Design,” and “Stage Management,” etc. May be repeated when the topics vary.
THEA 2307 Stage Combat (1-2). The practical application of the techniques used in the choreography of stage combat, including unarmed combat techniques and various style of weaponry.
THEA 2310 Introduction to Theatrical Design (2-2). A fundamental course in the basic aspects of all theatrical design: including scenic, costume, lighting, sound and property design. Course projects may include fabrication, modeling, computer-aided design, rendering, and construction.
THEA 2311 Stage Management (2-1). A course encompassing the basic theatrical stage management skills and procedures, such as budgeting scheduling and personnel management, for the pre-rehearsal, rehearsal and performance periods of a production.
THEA 2331 (DRAM 2331) Stagecraft (2-2). A lecture-laboratory course designed to give the student a fundamental knowledge of the theory and techniques of scenic construction and lighting.
THEA 2336 (DRAM 2336) Voice for the Theatre (3-0). Vocal techniques, including diction and dialect, for performing on the stage.
THEA 3101 Theatre Workshop (0-3). Practical course designed for junior students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. May be repeated for credit, but not more than once for theatre majors and minors.
THEA 3102 Theatre Workshop (0-3). Practical course designed for junior students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. May be repeated for credit, but not more than once for theatre majors and minors.
THEA 3112 Musical Theatre Performance (0-2). Theatrical instruction in the preparation and performance music of the musical theatre idiom. Performances may be staged or sung in a concert setting, depending on the repertoire for the given semester. Prerequisite: Students must be able to accurately match pitch and sing confidently alone or with a group. Placement auditions may be held at the beginning of the semester.
THEA 3302 The History of Theatre I: Greek Theatre through Renaissance Theatre (3-0). A survey of the important people, works, and developments in theatre history from the ancient Greeks through the European Renaissance.
THEA 3303 Repertory Theatre. (0-5). Practice and theory in the problems of management, production, and acting in repertory theatre. May be repeated for credit, but not more than once for theatre majors or minors.
THEA 3304 Special Topics (3-0). A course dealing with topics in the study of theatre, such as theatrical design, mask characterizations, specialized acting methods or regional theatre history, etc. May be repeated when topic varies.
THEA 3305 Theatrical Design Research (0-3). Individual research on selected subjects to meet student needs and interests in theatre. May be repeated when topic varies.
THEA 3306 The History of Musical Theatre (3-0). The history of the musical theatre from operetta to contemporary musicals. Exposure and study of major and minor works of the musical stage.
THEA 3307 Musical Comedy Workshop. (0-5) Practical training in the technique and style of performing scenes and songs from musical theatre. May be repeated for credit, but not more than once for theatre majors or minors.
THEA 3308 Acting III: Styles (2-2). An advanced study of acting styles and periods for the stage. Prerequisite: THEA 1352
THEA 3309 Stage Make-up (1-2). QEP MAPPED COURSE A practical laboratory of the principles and techniques of stage and film make-up.
THEA 3310 Creative Dramatics and Children’s Theatre (2-1). The study of the effects and techniques of creative dramatics in the classroom and the study and understanding of children’s theatre.
THEA 3311 Playwriting (1-2). The study and practice of the techniques of playwriting from scene work to the completion of a long one-act play.
THEA 3312 Script Analysis (3-0). A study of the principles of various styles and periods of dramatic literature, involving a history of criticism from Aristotle to the present. Representative plays will be analyzed for theme, structure, characterization and dialogue with a view to their influences on contemporary theatre. Emphasis is placed on written student criticism and evaluation of plays. Writing enhanced course. Prerequisite: English 1302
THEA 3313 Scenic Design (2-1). QEP MAPPED COURSE The theory and practical application of the scenic designer’s process from conception to presentation of design and an understanding of the scenic designer’s responsibilities and duties as a member of the production team and as the head of the scenic design team. Prerequisite: Theatre 2310
THEA 3314 Costume Design (2-1). The theory and practical application of the costume designer’s process from conception to presentation of design and construction and an understanding of the costume designer’s responsibilities and duties as a member of the production team and as the head of the costume design team. Prerequisite: Theatre 2310
THEA 3315 Lighting and Sound Design (2-1). The theory and practical application of the lighting and sound designer’s process from conception to presentation of design and an understanding of the designer’s responsibilities and duties as a member of the production team and as the head of the lighting or sound design team.
THEA 3316 The History of Theatre II: The Theatre of the English Restoration through Contemporary Theatre (3-0). A survey of the important people, works, and developments in theatre history from the English Restoration through contemporary theatre.
THEA 3317 Acting IV: Improvisation (0-6). In this lab, students develop improvisational skills including plot, character, and dialogue. Students will learn approaches to assist with listening and spontaneity. Prerequisite: THEA 1352
THEA 3318 Directing I (2-1). The technology and application of directing for the stage. Prerequisite: THEA 3312.
THEA 3319 Producing (2-2). A comprehensive study of the theory and practice of film/video production.
THEA 3321 Screenwriting (3-0). An introduction to screenwriting format, craft, & technique, with an emphasis on the fundamentals of storytelling. Prerequisite: ENG 1302
THEA 3322 Screenwriting II (3-0). Screenwriting II is the continuation of Screenwriting I. Over the semester, students will build upon the foundational skills in Screenwriting I to complete a feature screenplay, one-hour television pilot, two episodes of half0hour comedy, or a web series. Screenwriting I or instructor permission required to enroll.
THEA 4101 Theatre Workshop (0-3). Practical course designed for junior students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. May be repeated for credit, but not more than once for theatre majors and minors.
THEA 4102 Theatre Workshop (0-3). Practical course designed for junior students who do acceptable work in the dramatic productions of the department. May be repeated for credit, but not more than once for theatre majors and minors.
THEA 4112 Musical Theatre Performance (0-2). Theatrical instruction in the preparation and performance music of the musical theatre idiom. Performances may be staged or sung in a concert setting, depending on the repertoire for the given semester. Prerequisite: Students must be able to accurately match pitch and sing confidently alone or with a group. Placement auditions may be held at the beginning of the semester.
THEA 4304 Directing II (2-1). QEP MAPPED COURSE Continued study of the theory and application of directing for the stage from the directorial vision to the production of a one-act play. Prerequisite: THEA 3318
THEA 4305 Studies in Drama (0-3). Directed individual study and practice in a selected area of drama. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
THEA 4306 Acting V: Acting for the Camera (2-2). A study of acting styles specific to film and television. Emphasis on sense memory, scene work, audition techniques, and preparation to enter the industry. Prerequisite: THEA 1352
THEA 4307 Senior Project (0-4). An intensive, independent study of a selected area of theatre, such as directing, writing, or designing of a full-length play or acting in a one-person show, by those seeking a theatre degree or theatre certification. An oral comprehensive examination and exit survey are additional requirements.
THEA 4308 Acting VI: Advanced Acting for the Camera (0-6). This lab explores acting techniques affiliated with mixed media: film, video, and game design development. Prerequisite: THEA 3308.
THEA 5112 Musical Theatre Performance (0-2). Advanced instruction in the preparation and performance music of the musical theatre idiom. Performances may be staged or sung in a concert setting, depending on the repertoire for the given semester. Prerequisite: Students must be able to accurately match pitch and sing confidently alone or with a group. Placement auditions may be held at the beginning of the semester.
THEA 5303 Seminar in Theatre (2-2). An advanced study of problems of analysis, design, rehearsal and performance in theatre. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
THEA 5304 Theatre Workshop (1-4). An advanced study of problems of analysis, design, rehearsal and performance in modern theatre and classic revivals. May be repeated for credit.
THEA 5305 Individual Research (0-4). Directed individual research in selected areas of theatre and dramatic arts. May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
