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TH 360 Theatre History 1 4 cr.
  • Offered: Fall
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better or HON 101 and HON 111 and sophomore standing.

 Study of major historic periods from theatre's beginnings until 1700. Topics include the evolution and social context of theatre in the various periods; playwrights, plays and dramatic conventions of each period; and production styles and methods.

TH 361 Theatre History 2 4 cr.
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: TH 360 with grade of “C” or better.

Study of theatre history from 1700 to the present. Topics include the evolution and social context of theatre in the various periods; playwrights, plays and dramatic conventions of each period; and production styles and methods.

TH 362 World Theatre 4 cr.
  • Offered: Infrequently
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 and sophomore standing.

Advanced course in theoretical and textual analysis of the performance traditions of a particular region. Cultural and historical ideologies will be examined as they relate to the creation of the work. Students will produce scholarly research and writing. Topic varies including Theatre of the Middle East, Theatre of the African Diaspora, and Theatre of Asia.

Notes: May be repeated when topic varies.
TH 364 Musical Theatre Studio III 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Every other Winter
  • Prerequisites: TH 263 or instructor permission.

This is the third level studio course in the BFA Musical Theatre performance track. Students will work on musical theatre scene/song technique exercises in order to polish their skills for performance in production.

Notes: This is an eight week course.
TH 365 Musical Theatre Studio IV 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: TH 364 or instructor permission.

This is the fourth level studio course in the BFA Musical Theatre performance track. This course is designed to help students structurally create, rehearse, and perform a group senior showcase to be presented as capstone performance project in their final semester in the program.

Notes: This is an eight week course.
TH 385 Theatre in Perspective: The Stratford Festival Stage 3 cr.
  • Offered: Infrequently
  • Prerequisites: EN 211 with a grade of "C" or better and sophomore standing.

An interdisciplinary, interactive approach to four or five plays that will be performed at the Stratford, Ontario, Theatre Festival. Students simultaneously enroll in TH 493 Field Studies, will also be able to view these same plays in performance at Stratford.

Notes: Cross listed with EN 385.
TH 404 American Musical Theatre 4 cr.  (3-3-0)
  • Offered: Infrequently
  • Prerequisites: TH 130 and junior standing.
A survey of the genre, covering history, theory and technique including the libretto, song purposes and types and musical programming.
TH 432 Theatre and Entertainment Careers 1 cr.  (1-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter
  • Prerequisites: Theatre or Dance Majors/Minors or instructor permission.

Preparation of both performance and design/technology students for nation wide theatre auditions and interviews and how to find work in the theatre profession.

TH 435 Advanced Acting 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Prerequisites: TH 330, or instructor approval.

This is an upper division acting class designed for cohorts in the Acting programs. The class will build upon skills learned in TH 330. Focus in the class is placed on the students developing acting in styles skills. Students will work in the acting styles of Classical drama (Greek), Restoration (Sheridan, Wycherley), and absurdism (Beckett, Pinter).

TH 440 Advanced Lighting Design 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: TH 240.

A study in advanced techniques and skills of a lighting designer for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students will create designs for extensive theatrical productions as well as designing for other industries to a professional standard.

TH 441 Advanced Scenic Design 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: TH 241

A study in advanced techniques and skills of a scenic designer for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students will create designs for extensive theatrical productions as well as designing for other industries to a professional standard.

TH 442 Advanced Sound and Media Design 4 cr.  (4-0-4)
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: TH 242.

Advanced skills, software and techniques of a sound and media designer for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are diving deeply into sound and media design for theatre and other relevant industries.

TH 443 Advanced Costume Design 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: On demand
  • Prerequisites: TH 243.

A study in advanced techniques and skills of a costume designer for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students will create designs for extensive theatrical productions as well as designing for other industries to a professional standard.

TH 453 Advanced Stage Management 4 cr.  (4-0-0)
  • Offered: Winter even years
  • Prerequisites: TH 253.

Expands on the topic of stage management and looks more in depth at the craft. Students expand on their communication skills to be effective stage managers covering topics such as non verbal communication, body language, and personality types. Students will also leave this course CPR certified.

TH 454 Advanced Shakespeare 2 cr.  (2-0-0)
  • Prerequisites: TH 132 or TH 134.

This is an upper division acting class designed for students in the Acting programs. Focus in the class is placed on the students developing acting skills in Shakespearean plays. 

TH 456 Entertainment Arts Management 4 cr.
  • Offered: Contact department for information
  • Prerequisites: Junior standing and instructor permission.
Aims and objectives of theatre management including selection of a theatrical season, advertising and publicity, box office procedures and audience development. Stage management and production organization. Production management and the scheduling and coordination of the production process. Individual offerings will emphasize either facility/season management or production/stage management.
TH 480 Theatre and Entertainment Arts Capstone 1 cr.
  • Offered: Fall Winter On demand
  • Prerequisites: Completion of at least 36 credits in the Theatre major, and instructor approval.

An individually-designed project to be approved in advance by the theatre faculty, TH 480 will concentrate upon the preparation of a professional portfolio/employment presentation appropriate to the student’s area or areas of expertise. Project may culminate in a performance.

TH 491 Practicum in Theatre and Entertainment Arts 1 cr.  (1-0-0)
  • Offered: Fall Winter
  • Prerequisites: Instructor's permission.

Projects in production under the supervision of a faculty member.

Notes: May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. For theatre and entertainment arts majors/minors this course must be taken four times for a total of four credits.
TH 493 Field Studies 1 cr.
  • Offered: Winter Summer
  • Prerequisites: Theatre or Dance Majors/Minors or instructor permission

Projects in production under the supervision of faculty member.

Notes:

May be repeated for a maximum of eight credits. For theatre and entertainment art majors/minors this course must e taken four times for a total of four credits.

UN 050 Undergraduate Professional Development Studies 0-4 cr.
  • Offered: On Demand
  • Graded: S/U
This course focuses on areas of study not available in the current curricula. Course content will explore topical and timely areas of interest (e.g., global warming). University and community professionals will serve as instructors in the course. Class participation will be strongly encouraged. Notes: This course does not apply to any degree program.