The Theatre emphasis is for students looking to boost their public speaking, event management, performance, and technical theatre skills. It covers a wide array of traditional theatre approaches, and students have the opportunity to learn and work with established career professionals in the performing arts industry from around the entire world.
THEA 104 – Basic Production
3 credit hours
Designed to familiarize a student with all production aspects of a working theatre. Along with class and workshop time, students will make practical application of theories and practices through work on university, community, and possibly, professional performances.
THEA 106 – Acting I
3 credit hours
Students will explore basic acting techniques as they relate to theatre productions, and a variety of postgraduate and/or occupational scenarios. Techniques covered include character analysis, script analysis, voice projection, movement, collaboration, communication, memorization, and creativity.
THEA 110 – Improvisation & Movement
3 credit hours
Students will explore basic performing techniques as they relate to theatrical productions, and a variety of postgraduate and/or occupational scenarios. Short-form improvisation techniques will be the primary focus of the course.
THEA 212 – Oral Interpretation
3 credit hours
This course will introduce students to a specific, systematic understanding of performed literature. An emphasis will be placed on connecting the analytical and presentational skills utilized in Oral Interpretation to skills needed in a variety of post-graduate and/or occupational scenarios.
THEA 216 – History of Theatre
3 credit hours
This course gives an overview of theatre history and aesthetic styles, explores the methods of theatre artists, and provides a literary perspective from ancient ceremonies to modern day.
Same as ENGL 216 Literary Genres: Drama
THEA 304 – Directing and Advanced Production
3 credit hours
This is a workshop course that will explore the directing and production of an entire one act play by coordinating and executing all aspects of the production.
Prerequisites: THEA 104, THEA 106, and THEA 306
Six hours from the following:
THEA 114 – Theatre Production
1 credit hour
This course will allow students to utilize their theatrical skills and knowledge on actual university productions. Students must participate in the production(s) being done in the semester the course is offered.
THEA 119 – Specialized Production Elements
3 credit hours
This course explores basic principles, designs, and implementation related to special technical areas of theatrical productions. These areas include special effects, makeup, and costuming. Students must make practical application of course content through participation in the university production(s) being done in the semester the course is offered.
THEA 130 – Scenic Design and Construction
3 credit hours
This course is designed to familiarize students with all production aspects of designing, building, and painting a set. Along with class and workshop time, students will make practical application of theories and practices through work on university, community, and professional performances.
THEA 306 – Acting II
Prerequisite: THEA 106
Students will explore advanced acting techniques building on concepts covered in Acting I. Techniques include Stanislavski’s Method, Strasberg’s Method, and other performing approaches to reinforce acting as a disciplined art.
Prerequisite: THEA 106
THEA 307 – Shakespeare
3 credit hours
This course will be an in-depth examination of Shakespeare’s plays and poetry. Opportunities include attending or participating in at least one Shakespeare performance or event.
Same as ENGL 307
Prerequisite: ENGL 220 or consent of instructor