May 18, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Course Descriptions


 

Technology

  
  • TECH 441 - Hazard Control in Industrial Operations


    Advanced study of controls for environmental, safety, and health issues. Concepts related to materials handling systems in relation to the design and use of guards and protective devices. Advanced concepts within the realm of safety analysis and applications within industrial settings. Emphasis on OSHA requirements and applications of these requirements to various industrial processes.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better, PHYS 150A, TECH 231 and TECH 245, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 442 - Work Simplification and Measurement


    Techniques for improving and standardizing methods; procedures for measuring work and developing time standards in production and service activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: TECH 265 and MATH 155 with a C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 443 - Engineering Economy


    Principles used in the systematic evaluation of the net worth of benefits resulting from proposed engineering and business ventures in relation to the expenditures associated with those undertakings.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 444 - Production Control Systems


    Implementation and operation of manufacturing systems including facility planning, quality improvement, labor measurement, production and inventory control systems. Forecasting methods; the design and organization of routings, schedules, and bills-of-material; computer-based materials control; quality and productivity techniques within process and job-lot environments.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better and TECH 265; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 470 - Fiber Optics Communications


    Fundamentals of fiber optics; fiber optics system components and applications in communication; cellular telephone technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: TECH 378.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 471 - Digital and Data Communication


    Coverage of modulation techniques, transmitters, and receivers in digital communication systems. Study of data communication codes, hardware, protocols, and error detection and correction techniques. Introduction to fiber optics communications.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: TECH 378.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 472 - Integrated Circuit Devices


    Application of linear integrated circuits in communications, instrumentation, control systems, and other related areas in electrical engineering technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: TECH 277 and TECH 376.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 473 - Advanced Digital Design


    Application-oriented perspective to flexible architecture digital design using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) and Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLD). Topics include principles of firmware-based digital design, circuit prototyping, testing simulation, and implementation using Intel’s (Hardware Description Language) modeling and synthesis platform.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: TECH 377 and TECH 377A.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 475 - Computer Simulation in Electronics


    Use of computer software in the design, troubleshooting and simulation of electronic circuitry. Emphasis is placed on the different analysis provided by the circuit simulator: AC Analysis, Fourier Analysis, Noise and Distortion Analysis, Parameter and Temperature sweeps analysis, Worst Case and Monte Carlo Analysis; also, the use of Multisim to create IC components that are not included in the simulator database.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: TECH 271 and TECH 276.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 476 - Industrial Control Electronics


    Basic hardware involved in servomechanism and process control systems. Topics include sensors, actuators, signal conditioners, data acquisition systems, power interfaces, and analog and digital controllers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: TECH 376 and TECH 379, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 477 - Engineering Technology Senior Design Project I


    Review and integration of all course work completed to define an individual or team project and conduct a preliminary design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Senior standing; ENGL 308 or MGMT 346; and either TECH 376 and TECH 377 and TECH 378 , or TECH 342 and TECH 369 and TECH 391.

    Credits: 1
  
  • TECH 478 - Engineering Technology Senior Design Project II


    Design of an electronic/mechanical project to demonstrate the student’s comprehension of electronic/mechanical fundamentals and design procedures. Individual or team design projects conducted under the direct supervision of the instructor.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: TECH 477.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 479 - Special Topics in Engineering Technology


    Current topics of interest. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours provided no repetition of topic occurs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 481 - Ergonomics


    Study of the basic human factors in engineering systems with emphasis on human-machine systems in relation to equipment designs and the work environment. Analyses of organization factors relevant to operators at work, including monotony, repetitive work, training, and selection.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better, TECH 434, PHYS 150A or PHYS 210, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 482 - Industrial Safety Engineering Analysis


    Practical theories and applications of safety engineering are studied in the industrial environment. Accident investigation and job safety analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better, PHYS 150A or PHYS 210, TECH 231, TECH 245, TECH 434, and TECH 441, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 483 - Applied Ergonomics


    Review of physiological, biomechanical, and psychological concepts related to workplace layout, machine tools, and work methods with emphasis on control of over-exertion injuries, control of work-related musculoskeletal disorders through the use of software, and analysis and evaluations of ergonomic problems. Solution of occupational ergonomic problems with presentation of results in class.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 311 and TECH 481, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 484 - Energy Management


    Focus on energy sources, consumption, supply, trends, hazards, control systems, alternatives, conservation techniques, and measurements. Examples drawn from residential, commercial, and industrial systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 485 - Risk Management


    Study of systems management procedures relating to current issues faced by industrial and commercial sectors. Emphasis on the responsibility of various levels of management, facilities, procedural controls, and human factors in the planning, initiation, and direction of risk management programs.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better, PHYS 150A, TECH 231, TECH 245 and TECH 434, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 492 - Manufacturing Distribution Applications


    Applications of mass customization principles, flexible manufacturing, and the theory constraints in modern industrial distribution. Examination and assessment of manufacturing supply and distribution channels for increased value in world-class manufacturing environments and compliance with ISO 9000 standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: TECH 265 and TECH 391.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 496 - Industrial Project Management


    Concepts, principles, and skills of project management. Designed to cover a variety of types of project management. Emphasis on computer tools, project management techniques, and accomplishing projects through teams. Analysis of case studies. Culminating team project required.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ENGL 308 or MGMT 346; and TECH 265 and TECH 404 and TECH 429 and TECH 434 and senior status.

    Credits: 3
  
  • TECH 497 - Workshop in Technology


    Workshop designed for technologists, supervisors, engineers, managers, and administrators studying contemporary technological problems in the public and private sectors. Content varies providing the opportunity to study current problems and issues related to industry and technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. The 6 semester hours may be taken in the same semester if different topics.

    Credits: 1-6

Theatre Arts

  
  • THEA 110 - Fundamentals of Acting for the Non-Major


    Introduction to basic principles, theories, and techniques of acting: concentration, observation, relaxation, and objective. Basic character study with exploration of physical and vocal dynamics. May include the preparation of scene(s). Open only to non-majors and students in the dance performance and design and technology emphases.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 201 - The Aesthetics of Theatre


    Introduction to the theatrical arts for the major. Nature and parameters of theatre and dance with emphasis on the collaborative process involved in their creation. Exploration of the work of significant theatre artists, models of collaboration, styles of performance, and representative play texts. Study of the theatre arts and the artist in a social and philosophical context.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Major or minor in theatre arts.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 203 - Introduction to Theatre


    Role of theatre as a major fine art and a communicator of ideas, human understanding, and cultural values. Contributions of playwright, actor, director, designer, technician, and audience to the theatrical production. Assessment of the principles and functions of theatre arts in its diverse performance media. Theatre attendance required. Not open to theatre arts majors or minors.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 214 - Introduction to Performance


    Fundamentals of acting introduced through acting exercises and scene study. Introduction to the basic techniques of auditioning for a role.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Major or minor in theatre arts.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 215 - Fundamentals of Storytelling


    Study and performance of literature such as short stories, folk tales, fairy tales, myths, legends, poetry, and novels with emphasis on oral narrative and movement to interpret the works and communicate that interpretation to an audience.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 216 - Acting I: Performing Skills


    Development of fundamentals introduced in THEA 214 with an intensive approach to acting exercises, improvisations, and scene study.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 214.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 220 - Introduction to Design


    Fundamentals of design for the theatre including costume, lighting, and scenery. Review of the designer’s role in the production plan, design requirements, and aesthetics. Emphasis on the basic principles of two-dimensional art and graphic forms through various media and a study of color and color theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 214 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 235 - Stage Technology I: Costumes and Makeup


    Fundamentals of basic costume construction with emphasis on techniques, planning, and process. Theories and principles of makeup as related to dramatic production with practical laboratory experience.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: THEA 235A.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 235A - Stage Technology I Laboratory


    Laboratory requirements include weekly 4-hour supervised experience in production costume construction and additional assignments on costume construction and a production running crew.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: THEA 235.

    Credits: 1
  
  • THEA 249 - Technical Drawing for the Theatre


    Techniques in the preparation of design and technical drawings for theatrical production including ground plans, elevations, detail drawings, working drawings, and light plots. Concentration on drawing experiences following the conventions and practices of theatrical graphic standards.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 255 - Stage Technology II: Scenery and Lighting


    Fundamentals of scenery and lighting technology with emphasis on theatre tools and equipment. Training in basic principles and skills of stage carpentry, lighting, and rigging.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: THEA 255A.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 255A - Stage Technology II Laboratory


    Laboratory requirements include supervised experience in set construction, lighting, and rigging with assignments on school productions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: THEA 255.

    Credits: 1
  
  • THEA 300 - Script Analysis


    Study of how plays are structured. Development of an analytical approach to drama in production. Careful examination of representative plays drawn from the canon of dramatic literature.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 201.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 308 - Acting Technique


    Improvisation and scene work emphasizing development of the actor’s behavioral resources and spontaneity. Preliminary work on textual analysis, relaxation, and reduction of self-awareness. Introduction to and exploration of productive rehearsal techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 214 or consent of school. CRQ: THEA 309 and THEA 311.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 309 - Voice for the Stage


    Development of vocal techniques for the actor. Emphasis on the fundamentals of good stage speech, including a study of the International Phonetic Alphabet, textual analysis, and vocal expression and projection. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 214 or consent of school.CRQ: THEA 308 and THEA 311.

    Credits: 2
  
  • THEA 310 - Acting Technique: Emotional Preparation


    Refinement of the actor’s inner resources, and further development of the actor’s technique and skills at textual analysis. Exploration of relationship, point of view, circumstance, truthful involvement, and the reality of doing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 308.CRQ: THEA 309 and THEA 311.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 311 - Movement for the Stage


    Development of movement techniques for the actor. Concentration on relaxation as a method of selfawareness. Further development of stage combat techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 214 or consent of school. CRQ: THEA 309 and THEA 308 or THEA 310.

    Credits: 2
  
  • THEA 312 - Directing I


    Principles of blocking, timing, control of focus, and other elements of directing. Planning the interpretive concept of a production and reporting such plans in prompt-book form. Problems of training and directing amateur actors. Procedures of supervising the production from casting to performance. Laboratory experience in directing scenes and one-act plays.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 214 or THEA 308, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 313 - Stage Management


    Examination of the role of the stage manager in theatrical production. Practice in the techniques of preparing a prompt script and other supportive material.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 316 - Acting II: Technique Development


    Continuation of the study of performance; increasing the student’s awareness of and mastering of space, shape, tempo, architecture, topography, emotion, theme, and narrative. Exercises and practice in script analysis applied to various texts. Study of the commonly held central elements of realistic acting: objective, obstacle, motivation, and action playing. Further study of the relationship between sound, language, and movement. Students generate and perform original material as well as prepare and perform scenes of different genres.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 216.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 320 - Theatre Design II: Costumes


    Discussions and projects investigating aesthetic, technical, and practical problems of designing costumes for the stage.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 220 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 321 - Theatre Design III: Scenery


    Discussions and projects investigating aesthetic, technical, and practical problems of designing scenery for the stage.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 220 and THEA 249, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 322 - Theatre Design IV: Lighting


    Discussions and projects investigating aesthetic, technical, and practical problems of designing lighting for the stage.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 220 and THEA 249, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 335 - Costume Technology


    The procedure of planning costumes for dramatic production with emphasis on pattern development, accessories, and alternative approaches to creative construction. Weekly 3-hour supervised and/or independent laboratory experience in costume technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 235 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 341 - Lighting Technology


    Development and application of advanced technical skills. Emphasis on planning and rigging of lights for a variety of theatrical spaces and touring productions. Laboratory requirements include supervised practicum projects and rigging experience. Weekly 3-hour supervised and/or independent laboratory experience in lighting technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 255 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 355 - Scene Technology


    Principles and processes involved in scene technology. Advanced study of the planning, construction, mounting, and shifting of scenery and properties including tools, materials, and techniques. Weekly 3-hour supervised and/or independent laboratory experience in scene technology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 249 and THEA 255, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 366 - House Management and Publicity


    Practicum in house management. Principles and procedures of house management as practiced in performing arts venues. Students will be assigned complete responsibilities of house management for one school event and/or production.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: School of Theatre and Dance major or minor or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • THEA 370 - History of Theatre and Drama I


    Study of the development of theatre as an artistic form from classical Greece and Rome through the Elizabethan period. Reading and analysis of significant play texts in the context of their original performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 300 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 371 - History of Theatre and Drama II


    Study of the theory and practice of theatre art during the European renaissance. Reading and analysis of significant play scripts in the context of their original performance from the Restoration through contemporary times.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 300 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 381 - Theatrical Theory and Criticism


    Readings in contemporary and classical criticism of theatrical performance. Writing of critical papers and reviews of plays, films and other theatrical performances.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 395 - Performance and Production


    A. Acting Directing/Dramaturgy
    C. Design/Technology/Stage Management
    Practicum experience in production areas of theatre: acting, directing, dramaturgy, design, and technology. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. S/U grading may be used.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: School of Theatre and Dance major or minor or consent of school.

    Credits: 1
  
  • THEA 396 - Performing Arts Practicum


    Directed specific performance laboratories in acting, directing, and interpretation as well as plenary session seminars in material preparation and techniques in performing arts. Individual supervision, guidance, critiques, and clinical evaluations by the faculty. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours.

    Credits: 1
  
  • THEA 404 - Stage Combat


    Introduction to the fundamental skills of effective stage violence. Exploration of hand-to-hand, rapier, and dagger usage on stage. Teaches a fundamental understanding of violence on stage which provides a basis for advanced application to the technique.

    Credits: 2
  
  • THEA 407 - Period Style for Actors


    A. Text Analysis (3)
    B. Physicality (2)

    Covers a variety of historical eras.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to acting emphasis or consent of school.

    Credits: 2-3

  
  • THEA 408 - Verse Drama


    Integrated voice and performance work on scenes and monologues from Greek to Elizabethan drama.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to acting emphasis or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 409 - Advanced Vocal Technique


    A. Voice Characterization and Dialects
    B. Musical Theatre Performance
    C. Stage Speech

    Advanced voice work for the actor. Detailed work in voice characterization and dialects, musical theatre performance, and stage speech. Supports technique work in THEA 410. Two semester hours each of A, B, and C required in the acting emphasis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to acting emphasis or consent of school.

    Credits: 2

  
  • THEA 410 - Acting Styles: Clarity and Character


    Subject matter from a variety of performance techniques, including those of Sanford Meisner, Jerzy Grotowski, Joseph Chaiken, and many others. Emphasis on character interpretation, exploration of speech and movement, and scene analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to acting emphasis or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 411 - Advanced Movement for the Stage


    Focus on advanced postural analysis and mastery of physical character acting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Admission to the acting emphasis or consent of school. CRQ: THEA 409 and THEA 407 or THEA 410.

    Credits: 2
  
  • THEA 412 - Directing II


    Advanced theory of stage direction with emphasis on problems in classical styles, experimental and special contemporary modes. A heavily research-oriented course with additional practice in directing projects.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 312 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 416 - Acting Studio: On-Camera


    Artistic projects requiring acting for film and/or video.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 419 - Performance


    In-depth research and performance preparation in one significant area of the performing arts. Open to students who are prepared for advanced and specialized study. Topics to be announced in advance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THEA 420 - Theatre Design V


    Investigation of design applications to the various theatrical forms including dance, opera, ballet, and musical theatre. Work in the collaborative process with costume, lighting, scenic design, and technical students in arriving at conceptual treatment and visualization. Emphasis on problem solving and independent growth in rendering and presentational work.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 320, THEA 321, THEA 322, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 421 - Theatre Design VI


    Continuation of THEA 420 culminating in a final project of major breadth and scope covering all three areas of theatre design.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 420.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 435 - Pattern Development


    Overview of patternmaking techniques for the theatre. Exploration of different patternmaking techniques including flat patterning, drafting systems, draping and primitive ethnic patterning (based on geometry and simple shapes).

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 335 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 436 - Millinery and Accessories


    Exploration of millinery techniques including blocked felt, constructed buckram, straw and soft hats. Projects will have emphasis on both historical and theatrical interpretations of the techniques.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 235.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 437 - Dyeing and Fabric Modification for the Theatre


    Introduction to a variety of dyeing, painting and surface design techniques applicable to use on the stage. Considers techniques as well as products and the implications of both for costume design and construction.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 335 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 449 - Design and Technology


    Seminar in special problems and topics in design and technology. Open to students who are prepared for advanced and specialized study. Topics to be announced in advance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THEA 450 - Advanced Drafting


    Advanced study of drafting techniques for the theatre emphasizing designing with Autocad with focus on the creation of virtual models and the derivation of typical design documentation from Autocad models. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 249 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 451 - Electronic Visualization


    Advanced study of modeling, rendering, and animation technique for the theatre emphasizing design with Autocad and Autovision or 3-D Studio. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 450 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 452 - Drawing for the Theatre


    Development of drawing and painting skills and exploration of graphic media paying particular attention to the needs of theatrical designers. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 2
  
  • THEA 453 - Rendering Techniques


    Practical exploration of graphic media and techniques for the theatrical designer. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 220 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 455 - Scene Painting


    Hands-on investigation of concepts, tools, and techniques of scenic painting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 456 - Rigging for the Performing Arts


    Advanced study of overhead lifting equipment and techniques commonly used in theatres, arenas, and other performance venues.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 249 and THEA 355, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 457 - Automation and Stage Machinery


    Advanced study of mechanical devices used to create motion in theatrical productions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 249 and THEA 355, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 458 - Structural Design for the Stage


    Advanced study of strengths and weaknesses of material and joining methods used to construct scenery.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 249 and THEA 355, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 465 - Managing the Performing Arts


    Managing and working within performing arts organizations with special attention to areas of marketing, public relations, grants acquisition, audience development, box office procedures, budgeting, union relations, organizational structure, and board recruitment and participation. Study of the role of government in the funding of arts groups.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 466 - The Business of Theatre


    Study and practice of audition and interviewing techniques, contracts, taxes, unions, agencies, and other subjects for the professional.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THEA 475 - Contemporary Theatre


    Study of theatrical art throughout the world since 1968, and the changing role of theatre in society. Considerations of contemporary movements in acting, directing, design, and playwriting. Reading and analysis of significant and contemporary plays.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 300, or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 476 - Theatre History


    Seminar in special periods of theatre history. Open to students who are prepared for advanced and specialized study. Topics to be announced in advance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible to a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THEA 477 - African-American Theatre


    Exploration of the history of African-American theatre artists in the United States. Survey of the contribution to theatre history by African-Americans from the minstrel era to the present. Emphasis on the development and evolution of playwrights, actors, and audiences emphasized.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 478 - Period Style for the Theatre I


    Intensive investigation of period style from pre-Egyptian through the Renaissance as it relates to theatrical production. Exploration of period clothing, manners, decor, and architecture with projects from dramatic literature.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 479 - Period Style for the Theatre II


    Intensive investigation of period style from Egyptian through contemporary as it relates to theatrical production. Exploration of period clothing and manners.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 480 - Studies in American Theatre History


    A historical-critical study of theatre in the United States from its inception to the present day. Emphasis on the application of historical and critical method to the theatre; exploration of theatre in this country as a developing art form and as a manifestation of popular culture.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 481 - Playwriting I


    Conventions and techniques that playwrights use to communicate in the theatre. Analysis of selected plays. Lectures and discussion combined with exercises in the planning and writing of scenes and short plays.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 300 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 482 - Playwriting Studio


    Advanced work on new scripts generated by student playwrights. Involves interaction and collaboration in a three-dimensional setting with directors and performers.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: THEA 481 or consent of school.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 490 - Summer Repertory Practicum


    Extensive and concentrated production experience in the preparation and performance of summer theatre repertory. Emphasis on the unique problems of repertory companies: performance, technology, and management. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible to a maximum of 3 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THEA 491 - Topics in Theatrical Performance


    Intensive investigation of a single dramatic form or theatrical phenomenon with emphasis on performance. Topics announced. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible to a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-6
  
  • THEA 492 - Senior Research Project


    Presentation of a senior research project or a performance project to the Comprehensive Theatre Studies Review Board. Collaboration within the College of Visual and Performing Arts encouraged.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Senior standing in the B.A. program.

    Credits: 3
  
  • THEA 495 - Internship in Theatre Arts


    Off-campus experience opportunities with selected organizations in theatre or related areas. Limited to qualified students. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 9 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. S/U grading may be used.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-9
  
  • THEA 497 - Tutorial in Theatre


    Directed study and research in special areas of theatre arts. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • THEA 498H - Honors Tutorial in Theatre


    Directed study and research in special areas of theatre arts. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of school.

    Credits: 1-3

Women’s Studies

  
  • WOMS 240 - Issues in Women’s Studies


    Interdisciplinary introduction to selected problems and issues in women’s studies. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic changes.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WOMS 424 - Topics in Gender and STEM


    Selected issues and topics pertaining to gender and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; how gender and sexuality are defined by and define these fields; contributions of women to scientific developments.

    Credits: 3
  
  • WOMS 436 - Current Debates Seminar: Women and Gender


    Examination of issues in contemporary politics, culture, and society related to women and gender from an interdisciplinary perspective.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Junior or senior standing or consent of director.

    Credits: 3
 

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