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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]
College of Visual and Performing Arts
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ARTS 333 - Intermediate Printmaking: Serigraphy Comprehensive study of the serigraphy (screenprinting) medium, printing in multiple colors. Various hand-created and photographic stencil techniques. Discussion and studio work in various phases of the process with emphasis on concept development.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 330.
Credits: 4
ARTS 338 - Anatomical Drawing Sketches and finished drawings executed from cadavers. Research through pictorial resources required regarding muscle origins and insertions, organs, and the internal skeletal structure.
Credits: 4
ARTS 339 - Beginning Scientific Illustration Introduction to basic scientific representational drawing with emphasis on the biological sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 200.
Credits: 4
ARTS 340 - Intermediate Scientific Illustration Continuation of ARTS 339 with introduction to painting techniques with emphasis on zoological science.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 339.
Credits: 4
ARTS 341 - Beginning Ceramics Introduction to ceramics using basic hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques for the exploration of form, texture, and glaze applications. Studio and lecture.
Credits: 4
ARTS 346A - Intermediate Hand-Building Ceramics Use of hand-building techniques for the exploration of form in individually assigned problems. Laboratory experience in clay and glaze testing, studio clay mixing, and kiln firing. Studio and lecture. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 341 or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 346B - Intermediate Wheel-Throwing Ceramics Exploration of form and texture through individually assigned problems using wheel-throwing techniques. Laboratory experience in clay and glaze testing, studio clay mixing, and kiln firing. Studio and lecture. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 341 or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 347 - Technical Study in Ceramics Theory and laboratory experience in clay testing and mixing, glaze testing and mixing, engobe and slip formulation, materials and studio safety, and electric and gas kiln firings.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 346A and ARTS 346B, or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 351 - Beginning Metalwork and Jewelry Introduction to jewelry with emphasis on basic fabrication techniques. Studio and lecture.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 100 and ART 103, or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 352 - Intermediate Metalwork and Jewelry Introduction to basic forging, and raising, casting, and electroforming and other techniques as they are applicable to the contemporary field of metalwork and jewelry.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 351 or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 361 - Beginning Sculpture I Exploration of theory, context, and methods of object making. Technique covered as appropriate to an assignment or a student’s work. Studio, lecture, and readings.
Credits: 4
ARTS 362 - Intermediate Sculpture Continuation of and progression from ARTS 361. Studio, lecture, and readings. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 361.
Credits: 4
ARTS 368 - Introduction to Fiber: Papermaking Exploration of papermaking technique including sheet forming (Western and Eastern traditions), embossing, embedding, lamination, watermarking, and casting. Discussion of various fibers suitable for making paper. Studio, lecture, readings, and discussion of the meaning/context of materials.
Credits: 4
ARTS 371 - 2-D/3-D Woven Construction Exploration of a range of techniques for making 2- and 3-D work. Technical information includes pattern and pictorial weaving, textile dyeing/printing/painting, and 3-D woven construction processes. Experimentation with traditional and experimental materials. Exploration of unique conceptual principles of textiles: sculptural potential of fabric construction, meaning and metaphors of material, narrative capacity of cloth.
Credits: 4
ARTS 372 - Introduction to Fiber: Print Dye Paint Stitch Exploration of techniques to alter, transform, and manipulate the two-dimensional surface of fabric. Emphasis on cloth as an expressive medium. Dyeing, resists, printing, surface embellishment, stitching, devore, and cloque. Studio, lecture, readings, and discussion of the meaning/context of cloth.
Credits: 4
ARTS 374 - Installation and Fiber Construction Exploration of materials and processes for creating installation work and three-dimensional forms in the fiber tradition. Wrapping, coiling, knotting, looping, and sculptural fabric techniques will be explored. The concept of installation includes relationships of objects and site-specific work, and will examine a range of spaces. Concepts are developed through research, readings, material investigations, and developments of three-dimensional studies. When taught in the spring semester, the class will focus on object construction; in fall semester, the focus is directed to installation concepts and working in a range of public and private spaces.
Credits: 4
ARTS 400 - Advanced Drawing I Intensive studio work in perceptual and conceptual problems using a variety of media. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 300 and successful completion of portfolio review in any area in the School of Art, or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 402 - Advanced 2-D Figure Study 2-D studio work emphasizing the expressive use of the figurative motif. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 321 or ARTS 323, and successful completion of portfolio review in any area in the School of Art; or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 403 - Drawing Workshop Advanced studio work in expressive drawing processes involving use of form, content, and technique. Emphasis on selected directions. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Successful completion of portfolio review in any area in the School of Art or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 406 - Senior Project Professional practice in the student’s area of study. Field experience, studio and/or lecture. S/U grading. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours only for students completing more than one Fine Arts emphasis in the School of Art.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Senior standing.
Credits: 4
ARTS 421 - Advanced Painting Individually selected studio problems in painting. May be taken concurrently with one other section of ARTS 421. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Successful completion of portfolio review in any area in painting.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 423 - Selected Problems in Studio Art Emphasis on specific concepts and/or processes within the drawing, painting, and printmaking curriculum. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 101 and consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 425 - Atelier Painting Directed study to expand knowledge of a specific style of painting with emphasis on current philosophies, instructional methods, practice, and experiences. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 323 or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 430 - Advanced Printmaking Workshop Emphasis on developing individual skills and a body of work utilizing the medium. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 331, or ARTS 332, or ARTS 333.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 436 - Selected Problems in Illustration Emphasis on contemporary problems of illustration theory, using current illustration materials, equipment, and techniques. Topics announced. May be repeated.
Credits: 4
ARTS 437 - Intermediate Illustration Introduction to traditional color materials and techniques and their application to the different major areas of illustration. Emphasis on developing creative problem-solving skills to effectively communicate ideas and concepts. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 327 and successful completion of portfolio review in Illustration.
Credits: 4
ARTS 438 - Advanced Illustration Intensive studio work with emphasis on contemporary problems of illustration using current illustration media and techniques. In conjunction with the instructor, students select an area of focus, i.e., advertising, editorial, or book. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 437.
Credits: 4
ARTS 439 - Advanced Scientific Illustration I Further exploration of the technical and aesthetic aspects of scientific illustration. Students work in laboratories of NIU scientists, illustrating research being performed.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 340.
Credits: 4
ARTS 440 - Advanced Scientific Illustration II Advanced study and application of contemporary techniques of scientific illustration. Students continue to work in laboratories of NIU scientists, illustrating research being performed. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 439.
Credits: 4
ARTS 446 - Advanced Ceramics Studio work with clay in various traditional and contemporary techniques with emphasis on problems selected for the individual student. Compounding of individual clay bodies and glazes, loading and firing, studio management. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 346A or ARTS 346B, or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 447 - Computer Raster Applications for Illustration Study of the role of computer painting programs in illustration and the development/rendition of illustration concepts in commercial, editorial, and publishing venues using pixel, resolution-dependent software. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 215 and ARTS 437.
Credits: 4
ARTS 448 - Computer Vector Applications for Illustration Study of the role of computer drawing programs in illustration and the development/rendition of illustration concepts in commercial, editorial, and publishing venues using object, resolution-independent software. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 215 and ARTS 437.
Credits: 4
ARTS 451 - Advanced Metalwork and Jewelry Intensive studio work in individually assigned techniques and processes. May be repeated.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 452 - Advanced Research in Metalwork and Jewelry Studio research on specific techniques or processes selected in conference with instructor. Written or oral report required. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 451 and pass portfolio review in Metalwork and Jewelry.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 456 - Sculpture Workshop Intensive study of sculpture concepts and process. Focus varies, using contemporary sculpture trends in concept and materials. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 316 and ARTS 362.
Credits: 4
ARTS 461 - Advanced Sculpture Development of a cohesive body of work for exhibition, slide documentation, and a written statement about the student’s work. Opportunity for intensive study and studio work. Studio, research, and lecture. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 362.
Credits: 4
ARTS 470 - Advanced Fiber Workshop Individual exploration in any area of fiber curriculum with emphasis on the development of personal themes. Exploration across fiber curriculum to create integrated body of work. Studio projects, development of artist’s statement and documentation of work in slides. Studio, lecture, readings, and discussion. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 471 - Special Topics in Fiber Emphasis on specific topics or processes within the fiber curriculum. Special topics include Artist Books, Japanese Papermaking, T-Shirt, Body Boundaries, Garment as Metaphor, and others. May be repeated to maximum of 36 semester hours.
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Music (MU–)
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MUED 150 - Introduction to Music Education/Field Experience in Public Schools Examination of current philosophies and practices in education and music education to provide students with early perspectives and direction. Directed, supervised observation in a variety of educational settings. Includes seminar and observation in public school classrooms to examine curriculum and methodology. Required of all students in the music education emphasis.
Credits: 1
MUED 170 - Instrumental Techniques and Materials: Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone Development of skills needed to play flute, clarinet, and saxophone. Organization and teaching of woodwind classes in the public schools.
Credits: 1
MUED 171 - Instrumental Techniques and Materials: Brass Development of skills needed to play trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba. Organization and teaching of brass classes in the public schools.
Credits: 1
MUED 172 - Instrumental Techniques and Materials: Percussion Development of skills needed to play percussion instruments. Organization and teaching of percussion classes in the public schools.
Credits: 1
MUED 173 - Instrumental Techniques and Materials: Double Reeds Development of skills needed to play oboe and bassoon. Organization and teaching of woodwind classes in the public schools.
Credits: 1
MUED 174 - Instrumental Techniques and Materials: Strings Development of skills needed to play violin, viola, cello, and contrabass. Organization and teaching of string classes in the public schools.
Credits: 1
MUED 250 - Elementary General Music Methods Music materials, learning experiences, and teaching techniques for the general music program in the elementary school.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 102 and MUTC 104 and MUED 150; minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; and successful completion of the ICTS Test of Academic Proficiency; or consent of school. CRQ: MUED 251.
Credits: 3
MUED 251 - Clinical Experience in Elementary General Music Directed observation and supervised participation in elementary school general music classes. 30 hours are required for completion of requirement. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 102 and MUTC 104 and MUED 150; minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; and successful completion of the ICTS Test of Academic Proficiency. CRQ: MUED 250 or consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
MUED 350 - Middle School/Junior High Music Methods Music materials, learning experiences, and teaching techniques for the general music and ensemble music program in the middle school and junior high school.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUED 250; minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; and admission to teacher certification program; or consent of school. CRQ: MUED 351.
Credits: 3
MUED 351 - Clinical Experience in Middle School/Junior High Music Directed observation and supervised participation in middle school and junior high general music classes, instrumental and/or vocal music performance classes. 30 hours are required for completion of requirement. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202 and MUTC 204 and MUED 250, minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; completion of MUED 251; and admission to teacher certification program. CRQ: MUED 350 or consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
MUED 352 - Secondary Music Methods Music materials, learning experiences, and teaching techniques for the ensemble music program in secondary schools. Also covers some study of the general music program at the high school level.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202 and a grade of C or better in MUTC 204 or MUSP 204 or MUSP 335 or MUED 350; minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; and admission to teacher certification program. For students in the instrumental music area of study, a grade of C or better in four of the following. MUED 170 or MUED 171 or MUED 172 or MUED 173 or MUED 174; or consent of school. CRQ: MUED 351.
Credits: 3
MUED 353 - Clinical Experience in Secondary Music Directed observation and supervised participation in middle school and junior high general music classes, instrumental, and/or vocal music performance classes. 30 hours are required for completion of requirement. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, MUTC 204, MUSP 335, and MUED 350; minimum NIU cumulative GPA of 2.50; completion of MUED 351; and admission to teacher certification program. For students in the instrumental music area of study, a grade of C or better in four of the following: MUED 170, MUED 171, MUED 172, MUED 173, MUED 174. CRQ: MUED 352 or consent of instructor.
Credits: 1
MUED 360 - Fundamentals, Principles, and Practices in Elementary Music Music methods and instructional materials for the elementary grades through activities in singing, listening, creating, playing, and moving to music. Includes the understanding of music fundamentals and the acquisition of functional facility in piano and/or recorder. Not open to students in the music education emphasis.
Credits: 3
MUED 375 - Keyboard Methods and Materials Methods and materials used in teaching keyboard in the public schools with emphasis on the method of teaching in classes.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Two years of keyboard study or consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUED 377 - Seminar in Suzuki Pedagogy Philosophy, psychology, repertoire, and pedagogy of the Suzuki Method including guided observation and supervised teaching. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUED 381 - Pedagogy of Singing Techniques and procedures of teaching vocal production and interpretation in individual and group lessons. Emphasis on current materials in the field.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: MUSP 314.
Credits: 2
MUED 398 - Selected Studies in Music: Music Education Independent or small group study. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-4
MUED 477 - Jazz Pedagogy Exploration of various approaches to teaching jazz including improvisation, style, articulation, and phrasing as well as the development of curriculum designs.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUED 480 - Wind Instrument Literature Wind instrument literature from ca. 1600 to the present, with emphasis on the 20-century American concert band. Includes literature covering all major stylistic periods that is suitable for public school and college instrumental ensembles. Analytical techniques applied to selected works.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUED 350 and MUED 352, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUED 482 - The Music Education Approaches of Dalcroze, Orff, and Kodaly Exploration of the approaches of Emile Jaques- Dalcroze, Carl Orff, and Zoltan Kodaly relating to vocal/choral, instrumental, and general music education. Evaluation of pedagogical materials and application to elementary, middle/junior high, and high school levels.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202 and grade of C or better in MUED 250 and grade of C or better in MUTC 204 or MUSP 204; or consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUED 483 - Computer Technology in the P-12 Music Program Integrating hardware devices and software for composition, sequencing, aural skills, and theory; the Internet for supplementary instruction; basic web page construction; designing technology-infused general music curricula; and creating spreadsheets for music program administration and assessment.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUED 350 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUED 485 - World Music Pedagogy Overview of teaching world music in various settings: K-12 general music classes and ensembles and music appreciation classes and world music ensembles in higher education. Specific focus on the rationale and approaches of integrating world music into such settings. Designed primarily for (but not limited to) music education students who have prior knowledge of world music and seek to apply their knowledge in educational settings and/or performance majors (of western classical music) who would like to expand their musical horizon and improve their pedagogical skills. Limited to music majors.
Credits: 3
MUED 489 - Seminar in Music Education Research and analysis in selected areas of music education. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 3
MUED 490 - Student Teaching K-8 Exit student teaching experience at the elementary or middle school level, including general music experience, for half of one semester. Placements arranged through the School of Music.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Successful completion of all courses and requirements specified for the emphasis in music education including a grade of C or better in MUED 250 and MUED 350 and MUED 352, and fulfillment of teacher certification requirements.
Credits: 6
MUED 495 - Student Teaching 6-12 Music Exit student teaching experience at the secondary level, including conducting instrumental or vocal (non-general) music ensemble, for half of one semester. Placements arranged through the School of Music.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Successful completion of all courses and requirements specified for the emphasis in music education including a grade of C or better in MUED 250 and MUED 350 and MUED 352, and fulfillment of teacher certification requirements.
Credits: 6
MUHL 220 - Introduction to Music To broaden the non-music major’s understanding of music as a subject related to other arts and sciences. Classwork is divided broadly into two activities: study of music fundamentals, rhythmic structure, and form; and listening lessons arranged to illustrate the evolution of music. Not open to music majors.
Credits: 3
MUHL 230 - Jazz Literature Aural analysis of jazz literature using the music of Count Basie, Gil Evans, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, and others.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 102 and MUTC 104.
Credits: 2
MUHL 321 - History and Literature of Music I Development of music in the Western world from its origins through the rococo period.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202.
Credits: 3
MUHL 322 - History and Literature of Music II Continuation of MUHL 321. Development of music in the Western world from the classical period through ca. 1950.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202.
Credits: 3
MUHL 323 - 20th Century Music Survey of European and American music from impressionism to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, and grade of C or better in either MUTC 204 or MUSP 204.
Credits: 3
MUHL 324 - Music History Review I Development of Western art music from its origins to 1750. Does not satisfy graduate music history requirements for any degree program. Credit earned does not count toward the M.M. degree or Performer’s Certificate. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in order to satisfy the deficiency for this course. Open only to M.M. students.
Credits: 2
MUHL 325 - Music History Review II Development of Western art music from 1750 to 1900. Development of music in the Western world in the Classic and Romantic periods. We will study individual composers and their styles and lives as well as consider social, political, and cultural developments to see how music relates and contributes to its historical context. Does not satisfy graduate music history requirements for any degree program. Credit earned does not count toward the M.M. degree or Performer’s Certificate. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in order to satisfy the deficiency for this course. Open only to M.M. students.
Credits: 2
MUHL 326 - Survey of World Music Crosslisted as ANTH 326X. Survey of traditional music (both folk and classical/court) in world cultures. Examination of the relationship of music to selected aspects of the people and culture of East, South, Central and Southeast Asia, Australia, Polynesia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Credits: 3
MUHL 337 - Chamber Music Literature Chamber music from the baroque to the present day.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 398 - Selected Studies in Music: Music History and Literature Independent or small group study of selected topics of interest or need in music. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-4
MUHL 421 - Topic Studies in Ethnomusicology Studies and reports on special topics in world music: bibliography, discography, and instruments. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUHL 326, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 422 - Jazz History Significant changes and developments in jazz. Analysis of the styles of a number of jazz performers.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUHL 230.
Credits: 3
MUHL 426 - American Music Development of solo, chamber, symphonic, and choral music, and opera from the Moravians of Colonial America to the American experimental composers of the 20th century.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUHL 321.
Credits: 3
MUHL 430 - Seminar in Music History and Literature Research and analysis in selected areas of music history and literature. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 3
MUHL 431 - Music of Southeast Asia Study of the music of Southeast Asia with emphasis on the music of Indonesian gamelan.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 432 - Music of China Study of the music of China with emphasis on existing genres.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUHL 433 - Choral Literature I Survey of choral literature from 1400 to 1750.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 434 - Choral Literature II Survey of choral literature from 1750 to present.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 435 - Organ Literature I Survey of organ literature from 1300 to 1750, including the works of J. S. Bach.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least junior standing in keyboard area of study.
Credits: 2
MUHL 436 - Organ Literature II Survey of organ works after J. S. Bach including classical, romantic, and contemporary literature.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least junior standing in keyboard area of study.
Credits: 2
MUHL 437 - Piano Literature I Survey of clavier and piano literature to the mid-19th century.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: MUSP 310 or consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 438 - Piano Literature II Survey of romantic and contemporary piano literature.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: MUSP 310 or consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUHL 439 - Guitar Literature Survey of lute, vihuela, and guitar literature from the Renaissance to the present.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Grade of C or better in MUTC 202, and grade of C or better in either MUTC 204 or MUSP 204.
Credits: 2
MUSC 99 - Recital Attendance Student recitals and concerts. Required of all undergraduate music majors each semester of enrollment for up to 7 semesters. Not required of students in the music education emphasis during their semester of student teaching. S/U grading.
Credits: 0
MUSC 390 - Internship in Music A. Composition and Arranging
B. Recording Techniques
Cooperatively supervised, full- or part-time professional field experience with approved organizations/individuals, to provide a learning experience complementary to the student’s anticipated career goals. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours, not applicable towards requirements in a major in music. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2-8
MUSC 399A - Senior Recital Preparation and performance of a full or half recital in accordance with current School of Music guidelines. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 0
MUSC 399B - Senior Research Project or Composition Preparation and submission of a research project or composition in accordance with current School of Music guidelines. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 0
MUSE 315 - String Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 316 - Woodwind Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 317 - Brass Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 318 - Percussion Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 319 - Guitar Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 320 - Keyboard Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 321 - Mixed Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated. Students can enroll in more than one section in a term.
Credits: 1
MUSE 322 - New Music Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 323 - Early Music Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 324 - Jazz Combo Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 325 - Latin Jazz Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 330 - Wind Symphony Open to all university students proficient in the playing of wind and percussion instruments. Participation in both MUSE 330 and MUSE 331 during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 331 - Wind Ensemble Open to all university students proficient in the playing of wind and percussion instruments. Participation in both MUSE 330 and MUSE 331 during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 332 - All-University Band Open to all university students proficient in the playing of wind and percussion instruments. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 335 - Marching Band Open to all university students. Participation in both MUSE 335 and MUSE 336 during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 336 - Pep Band Open to all university students. Participation in both MUSE 335 and MUSE 336 during the same semester permitted. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 340 - Women’s Chorus A non-auditioned treble voice choral ensemble performing repertoire of music composed for treble voices from Western and Non-Western choral music traditions, specially commissioned new music, and music of women composers. This course is for non-voice majors. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 341 - Chamber Choir Study of vocal repertoire as developed through ensemble participation. May be repeated. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Students registered for MUSP 214 may not concurrently register for MUSE 341 without the permission of the MUSP 214 instructor.
Credits: 1
MUSE 342 - University Chorus Open to all students proficient in singing and interested in choral activities. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 343 - Opera Theatre Study of vocal repertoire as developed through ensemble participation. May be repeated. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Students registered for MUSP 214 may not concurrently register for MUSE 343 without the permission of the MUSP 214 instructor.
Credits: 1
MUSE 344 - Jazzvox Study of vocal repertoire as developed through ensemble participation. May be repeated. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Students registered for MUSP 214 may not concurrently register for MUSE 344 without the permission of the MUSP 214 instructor.
Credits: 1
MUSE 345 - Concert Choir Study and performance of musical masterworks from the 16th through the 20th century. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 350 - Jazz Ensemble Study and performance of the various styles of jazz and popular music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 360 - NIU Philharmonic Open to all qualified students. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 365 - Campus String Orchestra Open to all qualified students. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 370 - Gamelan Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 371 - African Ensemble Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 372 - Steel Band Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 373 - All University Steel Band Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 374 - Tabla Ensemble performance. Participation for credit in more than one ensemble during the same semester permitted. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSE 375 - Chinese Music Ensemble Introduction to Chinese music through various repertoires: the traditional Silk and Bamboo Ensemble of the South Bank of Yang Zi River (Jiang Nan Si Zhu), narrative singing genres, such as Peking opera, Nan-guan, and Mountain and Lyric songs, and the modern Chinese orchestral and instrumental compositions. Traditional philosophical perspectives of and western influences on Chinese music through various performance opportunities. Open to non-majors by special consent of the School of Music.
Credits: 1
MUSP 101 - Beginning Group Piano Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. May be repeated with consent of school.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 102 - Intermediate Group Piano Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. May be repeated with consent of school.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 103 - Advanced Group Piano Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. May be repeated with consent of school.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 105 - Level 1 Group Jazz Piano Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. May be repeated with consent of school.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 106 - Level 2 Group Jazz Piano Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. May be repeated with consent of school.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 107 - Guitar Skills I Development of guitar skills through the study of various musical styles. Emphasis on chordal guitar playing. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSP 108 - Guitar Improvisation I Development of guitar skills through the study of single-note improvisation. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSP 110 - Piano Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements at each level. May be repeated with consent of school.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 111 - Organ: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSP 112 - Harpsichord: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSP 113 - Harp: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: MUSE 342 and MUSE 345.
Credits: 1
MUSP 114 - Voice: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: MUSE 342 or MUSE 345.
Credits: 1
MUSP 115 - Violin: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSP 116 - Viola: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSP 117 - Violoncello: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSP 118 - Contrabass: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
Credits: 1
MUSP 119 - Guitar: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated.
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Theatre and Dance (THEA, TH-D)
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TH-D 205 - Dance Techniques I Basic performance techniques in contemporary dance including fundamentals of ballet and modern dance. 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 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
TH-D 207 - Dance Techniques II Techniques for performance in contemporary dance including ballet and modern. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections or topics is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. Proficiency requirement. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 credit hours.
Credits: 1
TH-D 222 - Dance and the Fine Arts Aesthetic considerations of dance as a fine art. The study of the theory and philosophy of dance as related to music, theatre and the visual arts. Not open to theatre arts majors or minors.
Credits: 3
TH-D 286 - Rhythmic Analysis, Improvisation, and Composition Introduction to the principles of dance composition and the process of constructing simple compositional forms. Improvisation involves originating and performing dance movement without preplanning and is the primary tool in dance composition. Basic rhythmic skills, lessons in counting and count subdivision, and basic rhythmic dance forms.
Credits: 3
TH-D 287 - Composition I Introduction to principles of dance composition and the process of constructing simple compositional forms. Includes movement exploration through improvisation.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: TH-D 286.
Credits: 2
TH-D 305 - Ballet III Study of the performance techniques in ballet at the intermediate level. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 semester hours. Proficiency requirement.
Credits: 1
TH-D 306 - Modern Dance III Study of the performance techniques in modern dance at the intermediate level. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 credit hours. Proficiency requirement.
Credits: 1
TH-D 308 - Pointe I Elementary pointe techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: TH-D 305 or TH-D 405.
Credits: 1
TH-D 320 - Male Ballet Techniques Specialized exercises and extended ballet vocabulary. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: TH-D 305 or TH-D 405.
Credits: 1
TH-D 330 - Theatre Dance A. Ballroom
B. Preclassic
C. Musical Comedy I
D. Musical Comedy II
Analysis of theatrical dance forms and period styles of movement. Practice in the execution of the particular dance forms studied. Subject and materials change from term to term. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections and topics is permissible with a maximum of 4 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Credits: 2
TH-D 353X - Analysis and Pedagogy of Dance Crosslisted as KNDN 353. Application of pedagogical knowledge and skills for teaching dance in a school and/or community setting. Analysis of movement utilizing principles of movement and applied kinesiology.
Credits: 3
TH-D 361 - Jazz Technique Development of the techniques of jazz dance. A stimulating, rhythmic and spatial experience with creative combinations that move, communicate, and challenge. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Credits: 2
TH-D 377 - Dance Performance Practicum experience in dance performance. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: School of Theatre and Dance major or minor or consent of school.
Credits: 1
TH-D 388 - Choreography I Analysis of the elements of choreographic form, styles, and trends with experience in the development of dance studies; theory and technique of solo and small group work.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: TH-D 286 or consent of school.
Credits: 2
TH-D 405 - Ballet IV Concentration on complex ballet techniques for performance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 credit hours. Proficiency requirement.
Credits: 1
TH-D 406 - Modern Dance IV Concentration on complex modern dance techniques for performance. Emphasis on movement quality and interpretative performance elements. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible with a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 credit hours. Proficiency requirement.
Credits: 1
TH-D 408 - Pointe II Advanced pointe techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. Proficiency requirement.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: TH-D 405.
Credits: 1
TH-D 409 - Pas de Deux Partnering techniques and principles in classical ballet. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes CRQ: TH-D 305 or TH-D 405.
Credits: 2
TH-D 420 - The Business of Dance Practical application of studies to business, artistic, and academic development in the profession.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: At least junior standing.
Credits: 3
TH-D 464X - Workshop in Movement and Performing Awareness Crosslisted as MUSC 464. Lectures, demonstrations, and related activities regarding the work of Moshe Feldenkrais as it applies to the training of performing artists. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Junior standing and consent of School of Music.
Credits: 3
TH-D 467 - Dance Notation I A theoretical and practical introduction to notation. Analysis and recording of movement through the systems of Labanotation or Benesh Movement Notation. Equal emphasis on the reading and writing of dance scores. Recommended: Knowledge of intermediate-level ballet vocabulary.
Credits: 3
TH-D 468 - Dance Notation II Continuation of Dance Notation I, including floor work and group scoring. Emphasis on reading of dance scores and recording movement in Labanotation or Benesh Movement Notation.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: TH-D 467.
Credits: 3
TH-D 474 - Dance Philosophy and Aesthetics Philosophy of dance including aesthetic principles and critical evaluations of varying dance forms and styles.
Credits: 3
TH-D 477 - Special Studies in Dance A. Spanish
B. Mid-Eastern
C. Advanced Theatrical Jazz
D. Character
E. Female Classical Variations
J. Male Classical Variations
M. Theatrical Tap
N. Repertory
Q. Others
Studies in dance forms. Open to students who qualify for specialized study. 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 24 semester hours.
Credits: 1
TH-D 488 - Choreography II Continued analysis of the elements of choreographic forms, styles, and trends with the development of dance studies of extended length; consideration of the theory and technique of advanced group work. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: TH-D 388.
Credits: 2
TH-D 496 - Tutorial in Dance Directed individual study in special areas of dance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible with a maximum of 5 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
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 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. Students must take this course for a minimum of 3 semester hours. 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
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