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) THTR-3110 KCACTF Festival–Sp 0–1 hours Students will work with theatre professors to prepare for participation in the regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). The course would require students to prep for and attend the festival. A post-festival debriefing session would allow students to discuss, discern, and apply the feedback received. The course would cover the cost of the student's festival registration fee. Repeatable up to four credits. Credit/no credit. Prerequisite: By permission of instructor only. (Fee: $200) THTR-3210 SETC Convention–Sp 0–1 hours Students will work with theatre professors to prepare for graduate school auditions, job interviews, theatre masterclasses, professional auditions, etc. held at the annual Southeastern Theatre Conference Convention. The course will require students to prepare, rehearse, and submit materials for the convention's preliminary screenings, attend the convention, and debrief postconvention to evaluate the experience and decide next steps. The course fee covers the convention's registration fee. Repeatable up to four credits. Credit/no credit. Prerequisite: By permission of instructor only. (Fee: $300) THTR-3250 Survey of Theatre History–Sp 3 hours This course will provide an overview of theatre history from the pre-Greek to the present. Focus will be on prevailing philosophical orientation, major dramatists, theatre architecture and staging practices, styles of performance, costume design, innovations, and development. (even years) THTR-3460 Acting II–Sp 3 hours An advanced course that builds upon and expands the actor’s repertoire. The course may cover theatre forms such as Western foundational styles, Early modern to Post-Modern as well as nonWestern traditions and contemporary performance. (even years) Prerequisite: THTR-2430 Acting I THTR-3465 Performing Shakespeare–Sp 3 hours This course will prepare students for performance of classical works with an emphasis on communicating Shakespearean text with clarity, understanding, and emotional honesty. Students’ skill will be challenged through performance of comic scenes, tragic scenes, and monologues after thorough investigation of Shakespeare’s rhetorical strategies and poetic form. (odd years) THTR-3475 Dramatic Literature and Dramaturgy–Fa 3 hours This course covers the study of the historical development of dramatic styles, theory, criticism, and construction, and provides specialized theatrical research. (odd years) THTR-3510 Directing II–Fa 3 hours An advanced course exploring the direction of period plays and stylistic genres other than realism. Student projects might include one-act or full-length plays. Students will become familiar with influential contemporary directors and directing theories. (odd years) Prerequisite: THTR-2350 Directing I. THTR-3530 Musical Theatre Techniques–Sp 3 hours This course offers technique instruction in dance, voice, and acting styles for musical theatre. As a performance course, students will learn core dance technique starting with ballet and moving through various applicable styles, as well as basic vocal skills and acting technique necessary for musical theatre styles. Students will mark their progress toward a mastery of each unit through multiple classroom performances. Enrollment open to any student interested in musical theatre performance. (even years) (Fee: $75) THTR-4230 Stage Combat–Sp 3 hours This course is an interactive study in theatrical stage combat with intensive studio training in unarmed (hand-to-hand) techniques. Emphasis is placed on safe, accurate, and convincing combat training with practical application in dramatic scene study. The course content will follow the policies/procedures dictated by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). The course begins by building a strong foundation in unarmed skills and may advance to include an introduction of various stage weapons as appropriate for the students’ skill-levels. (even years) (Fee: $75) THTR-4400 Professional Preparation Seminar–Fa 2 hours Prepares the senior theatre arts student for entry into the professional arts community and/or graduate study. Topics include audition/portfolio preparation and presentation, resumé writing, interviewing techniques, graduate study/assistantship options, professional union affiliation, etc. (Fee: $125) (odd years) THTR-4630 The Christian in Theatre–Sp 2 hours Students discuss issues they will face in the culture-shaping world of stage and screen. A biblical view of the arts sets the foundation for examining work ethic and professional practice. Service-learning projects integrate faith and art in the local community. (odd years) THTR-4640 Special Topics–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Topics of specialized theatrical interest are examined on an as- needed basis. Repeatable up to six credit hours. THTR-4750 Independent Study: Theatre–Fa, Sp 1–3 hours Independent study in a selected field for students with special interests and demonstrated ability. Repeatable up to eight credit hours. THTR-4810 Internship: Theatre–Fa, Sp, Su 0–6 hours Students are placed with professional organizations to gain experience in actual career situations. Internships depend upon availability. Repeatable up to 12 hours. 2025–26 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 301 Course Descriptions THTR-1550 – THTR-4810
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