THMU-2250 Contemporary Musicianship II–Fa 2 hours This course is designed to help students understand the structure of contemporary music. The class will also continue to develop written and aural musicianship studied in Contemporary Musicianship I. Prerequisite: THMU-1250 Contemporary Musicianship I. (Fee: $30) THMU-2260 Contemporary Musicianship III–Sp 2 hours This course is designed to help students understand the structure of contemporary music. The class will also continue to develop written and aural musicianship studied in Contemporary Musicianship II. Prerequisite: THMU-2250 Contemporary Musicianship II. (Fee: $30) THMU-2310 Aural Skills III–Fa 2 hours Intermediate aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing, melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both diatonic and chromatic major and minor systems by including syncopated and irregular rhythmic patterns as well as four-voice harmonic dictation, including more advanced chromatic language. Prerequisite: THMU-1320 Aural Skills II. Corequisite: THMU-2210 Music Theory III. THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV–Sp 2 hours Advanced aural musicianship techniques: at-sight singing, melodic pattern recognition, and chord dictation within both diatonic and chromatic major and minor systems. More advanced melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation, including all tonal language, as well as some extended chromatic possibilities and introduction to the non-tonal tendencies of the 20th century. Prerequisite: THMU-2310 Aural Skills III. Corequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. THMU-4100 Counterpoint–Sp 3 hours A survey of polyphonic music from the 18th to the 21st centuries including the analysis and composition of species counterpoint examples, canon, a fugal exposition, and a modern composition. Students will especially focus upon contrapuntal techniques utilized in contemporary choral and instrumental music. Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV or permission of instructor. (odd years) THMU-4110 Form and Analysis–Sp 3 hours The analysis of musical examples illustrating the primary structural concepts operative within compositions dating from 1600 to the present. Emphasis will be placed upon the relationship between musical form and performance. Using varied analytical techniques, students will particularly focus upon repertoire composed for their performance instrument. Prerequisites: THMU2220 Music Theory IV; THMU-2320 Aural Skills IV. (even years) THMU-4130 Orchestration–Fa 2 hours Designed to develop skills in scoring music for various instrumental groups. Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV. (Fee: $30) (odd years) THMU-4140 Choral Arranging–Fa 2 hours Study of arranging for the choral medium. Includes principles of arranging for children, youth, and adult choirs. Special attention given to arranging for large and small choral ensembles with a variety of forms of accompaniment. Prerequisite: THMU-2220 Music Theory IV or permission of instructor. (Fee: $30) (even years) THMU-4990 1–3 hours Independent Study in Theory/Composition Independent and intensive study in a particular area of music theory or composition for individual students who demonstrate special interests and ability. Repeatable up to three credits. Theatre (THTR) THTR-1330 3 hours Voice and Movement for Performance–Sp A practicum in integrated vocal technique and stage movement for performance through intensive studio sessions. This course includes a self-evaluation of the actor's voice and habitual movement to more believably portray characters in a variety of theatrical spaces. Proper care for the voice and body are studied as various techniques are applied to increase the actor's range and confidence. Appropriate for students in all areas of performing arts including singers, actors, directors, public speakers, and voice actors. THTR-1410 Introduction to Theatre–Fa 3 hours Study of the history and development of theatre. Dramatic literature is considered a reflection of man and culture during various periods, dealing with philosophy, religion, and sociopolitical thought. A brief look at acting skills is also offered. THTR-1460 Theatre Participation–Fa, Sp 0–1 hours Theatre majors and minors must participate in one mainstage production during each required semester. Theatre majors must enroll each semester the student is a major. Theatre minors must enroll two semesters. Participation may include acting, stage managing, crew heading, crewing, dramaturgy, etc. Credit/no credit. THTR-1550 3 hours Introduction to Theatrical Design and Technology–Sp This course is designed to provide the student with an introductory overview of theatrical design and technical theatre and the process in which designers and technicians design and create production elements seen on stage. (Fee: $50) THTR-2110 Mainstage Production–Fa, Sp 0–3 hours Students cast in the mainstage production and serving in the roles of Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, and Dramaturg will be enrolled in this course under the supervision of the mainstage director. Repeatable up to twelve credits. Credit/no credit. Prerequisite: By permission of instructor only. THTR-2200 Stage Management–Sp 2 hours The course presents the procedures and ethics established and practiced by professional stage managers. Students will put these skills into practice through multiple class projects and in the development of a prompt book. Prerequisites: THTR-1410 Introduction to Theatre; THTR-1550 Introduction to Theatrical Design and Technology. (odd years) THTR-2350 Directing I–Fa 3 hours Practical study of play directing methods, theories, and techniques applied through class projects. Students will direct scenes with complete artistic oversight, fulfilling every role and function of a director. This course is also helpful to education majors who will have to assist in educational theatre productions. (even years) THTR-2430 Acting I–Fa 3 hours Study in the principle theories of realistic acting is balanced with practice in experiencing character creation. Principles of physical and emotional character development are explored. THTR-2470 Stage Makeup–Sp 2 hours This class is designed to provide the student with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for proper execution of a makeup design for a theatrical production. Each student will develop this craft through individual projects and work on a mainstage production. (Fee: $150) (odd years) 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 309 Course Descriptions THMU-2250 – THTR-2470
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