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TE 298 Directed Study and Research 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: Department permission.
Selection of problem in area of emphasis, specialized instruction and experiences to reinforce technical skill and knowledge. Written reports of work are required.
TE 350 Methods and Materials in Industrial Technology Education 3 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Admission to the methods phase of teacher education.

Techniques of teaching applied to individual, group and class instruction in industrial education. Includes organization of the school shop with special application to its function in the total school program.

Notes: May not be applied toward any non-teaching major or minor.
TE 351 Humanity and Technology 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter Summer
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better and sophomore standing.

This course investigates the positive and negative impacts of technology on society, including society’s response to new technology. Compelling ethical issues are examined, in engineering, public safety and health, athletic performance enhancement, weapons technology, privacy and surveillance, the Internet, and forensic technology.

TE 483 Studies in Business and Industry 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing and instructor's permission.
    Cross listed as IT 483.
Cooperative work experience to provide up-to-date technical skills in the area of specialization; includes work experience with business and industrial operations, services and materials, processes and techniques.
TE 498 Directed Study and Research 1-4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing and department permission.
Independent research of a special technical topic. Written reports of work are required.
TH 120 Music Theory for Theatre and Dance Students 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall

This course will strengthen your ability to sing a melody at sight using movable do. This skill is considered to be one of the most important to your overall musicianship because it enables you to understand aurally what you read in a musical score. The course will also reinforce your ability to hear and notate melody, rhythm, and two-part harmonic structures through dictation.

TH 131 Stagecraft 2 cr.  (1-0-2)
  • Offered: Fall

This course provides a basic knowledge of construction practices and techniques as they relate to theatre. Topics such as building materials, hardware, flat construction, weight bearing scenic units, and shop safety will be discussed.

Notes: This is an eight week course.
TH 132 Acting 1 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Twice during each fall semester

Introduction to theoretical and applied aspects of acting. Applied onstage exercises include solo and ensemble acting assignments.

Notes: This is an eight week course.
TH 134 Acting for BFA 2 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: Acceptance into the BFA Musical Theatre program, or instructor permission.

This class is a 100 level acting class designed for cohorts in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Focus in the class is placed on the students identifying their process as actors, expanding their range of dramatic expression, refining performance skills, and gaining a greater understanding of the actor’s contribution to production.             

Notes: This is an eight week course.
TH 135 Movement I 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall

This class is a 100 level movement class designed for students in the Acting programs. The class will focus on student actors' physical awareness and conditioning.  Students will be exposed to movement exercises designed to open up their physical range of expression and flexibility, thereby allowing them freedom of physical expression into character exploration.

TH 136 Stage Voice I 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter

This class is a 100 level voice for the stage class designed for students in the Acting programs. The class will focus on student actors' vocal awareness and speech dexterity. Students will be exposed to vocal exercises designed to strengthen their speaking/breathing instrument, gaining flexibility, thereby allowing them freedom of physical expression into character exploration.

TH 140 Stage Electrics 2 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall

An introduction to the skills and techniques of a specialized master electrician for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to basic lighting equipment, maintenance and cleaning of equipment, proper hanging and focusing procedures, as well as basic stage electrics practices.

Notes: This is an eight week course.
TH 141 Fundamentals of Design 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Every Other Fall Semester
  • Prerequisites: TH 131.

Introduction to methods used in the development and visual presentation of theatrical and entertainment design, including script analysis, dramatic and production styles and designer-director collaboration.

Notes: This is an eight week course.
TH 142 Sound and Media Engineering 2 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall, even years

An introduction to the skills, software and techniques of a sound and media specialist for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to cabling, speaker and PA systems as well as basic programming and sound and media technology.

Notes: This is an eight week course.
TH 143 Costume Construction 2 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall, even years

An introduction to the skills and techniques of a specialized stitcher or costume craftsperson for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to basic sewing, garment construction, garment maintenance, as well as basic costume repair.

TH 233 Digital Drafting and Rendering 2 cr.
  • Offered: Fall, odd years
  • Prerequisites: TH 131.

An introduction to the skills, software and techniques of a specialized digital draftsperson and renderer for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to drafting technique, digital CAD based software, Digital rendering and modeling skills and an introduction scenic previsualization software and methods for theatre.

Notes: This is an eight week course.
TH 234 Makeup Studio 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Every Other Winter Semester

Theory and application of theatrical two-dimensional makeup. An investigation of character analysis, makeup design and materials with laboratory assignments.

Notes: This is an eight week course.
TH 235 Movement II 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: TH 135, or instructor approval.

This class is a 200 level movement class designed for students in the Acting programs. The class will focus on exploring different movement pedagogy. Students will be exposed to the teachings of several master movement practitioners in the hopes of opening up their physical range of expression and flexibility, thereby allowing them freedom of physical expression into character exploration.

TH 236 Stage Voice II 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Prerequisites: TH 136, or instructor approval.

This class is a 200 level voice for the stage class designed for students in the Acting programs. The class will focus on student actors' vocal awareness and speech dexterity. Students will be exposed to vocal exercises designed to strengthen their speaking/breathing instrument, gaining flexibility, thereby allowing them freedom of physical expression into character exploration.

TH 237 Stage Combat I 2 cr.  (2-0-0)

This class is a 200 level performance class designed for students in the Acting programs. The class will focus on teaching beginning skills in stage combat/fighting. Students will be exposed to exercises designed to teach proper combat skills (hand to hand and weapons), with specific emphasis on safety protocols.