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TECH 437 - Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
Application of principles of industrial (or occupational) hygiene for the safety specialist, whose role has been greatly expanded by legislation and current industry practices. Emphasis on recognition and evaluation of stress-producing conditions in the workplace including chemical exposure, noise, ventilation, temperature, radiation, lighting, and their effect on human performance and productivity.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better, CHEM 110, CHEM 111, TECH 231; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TECH 438 - Safety in Transportation Systems
Status of, and rationale for, improvements in safety practices and legislation for the commercial carriers (rail, pipeline, highway, water, and air transportation). Each student investigates one system in depth.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 110 and CHEM 111 and MATH 155 with a C or better; TECH 231 and TECH 245; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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TECH 440 - Monitoring and Evaluating Exposures to Hazardous Materials
Theory and methodology of evaluating exposures to hazardous materials, risk assessment techniques, and exposure response. Detailed examination of human exposure to chemicals, biological and radioactive agents.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, PHYS 150, PHYS 151, and TECH 437, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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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 150, PHYS 151, TECH 231 and TECH 245, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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TECH 445 - Industrial Energy Utilization and Environmental Impacts
Organizational approaches to establish, implement, maintain and improve industrial energy and sustainability, including ISO 50001 energy management systems and lean principles. Approaches apply to all aspects of energy use and enable an organization to take a systematic approach to achieving continual improvement of energy and environmental sustainability performance. Implementation of lean practices prevents pollution, reduces waste and highlights opportunities to reuse. How to define, develop and manage sustainable solutions including core concepts associated with leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) and greenhouse gas inventory methods are covered. Topics will be discussed from an applied perspective of technology practices, management, responsibilities, and policies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better, and CHEM 110 or CHEM 210.
Credits: 3
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TECH 468 - Construction Safety Management
Identification, assessment, and control of construction-specific safety hazards. Management of safety on multiemployer construction worksites.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 155 with a C or better; PHYS 150 and PHYS 151 or PHYS 210; and TECH 231.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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: CSCI 240 and TECH 277 and TECH 277A.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. Can enroll in multiple sections in a single semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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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 150 and PHYS 151, or PHYS 210; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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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 150 and PHYS 151, or PHYS 210; TECH 231; TECH 245; TECH 434; and TECH 441; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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: MATH 155 with a C or better; TECH 265; and STAT 208 or STAT 301; or consent of the department.
Credits: 3
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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 429 or TECH 419; and TECH 415 or TECH 416; and senior status; or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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TH-D 330 - Musical Theatre Dance
History of dance in American Musical Theatre through practical dance applications. Includes dances from Broadway musicals starting with Show Boat and progressing through contemporary musicals. Emphasis is on learning as many different styles of dance as possible while examining technique, history, costuming, and music that influences American Musical Theatre Dance. Some styles of dance learned include the Charleston, basic ballroom dance, vaudeville numbers, etc. Technique, style, and musicality also included. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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TH-D 474 - Dance Philosophy and Aesthetics
Philosophy of dance including aesthetic principles and critical evaluations of varying dance forms and styles.
Credits: 3
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TH-D 475 - History of Dance 17th Century to Modern Times
Historical development of dance from the 17th century to modern times, considering cultural and artistic interdependencies.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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THEA 203 - Introduction to Theatre
Role of theatre as a fine art vehicle of meanings, and cultural values. Contributions of playwright, actor, director, designer, technician, and audience to the theatrical event. Practical exercises in theatrical production, especially as contrasted with mediated drama. Attendance at NIU School of Theatre and Dance productions is required.
Credits: 3
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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
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THEA 214A - Introduction to Physical Engagement in Performance
Fundamentals of preparation to act/perform introduced through movement, breath, and voice. Introduction to the basic techniques of physical engagement.
Credits: 1
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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
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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
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THEA 217 - BFA1 Studio Premier
Initial practicum experience for first-semester students majoring in acting.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Major in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 1
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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; and ENGL 203 or ENGL 2045.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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THEA 338 - Makeup Techniques
Principles and processes involved in advanced makeup techniques for the performing arts. Exploration in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional makeup application techniques including character development, 3-dimensional application, and custom latex prosthetics. Weekly 3-hour supervised and/or independent laboratory experience in makeup technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 235 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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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
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THEA 347 - Theatrical Props Design and Management I
Principles and processes involved in theatrical properties. Emphasis on research, procurement, organizational and technical skills used by the properties department. Weekly 3-hour supervised and/or independent laboratory experience in scene technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: THEA 255, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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.
Credits: 3
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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
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THEA 377 - Performance Practicum
Practicum experience in performance areas of theatre, acting, directing, dramaturgy. 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
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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
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THEA 382 - Shakespeare in Pixels
Examination and discussion of films based on Shakespeare’s life and plays. Comedies, tragedies, history plays and romances from Hollywood and around the world. Special qualities of theatre and film. How to make one into the other. Screenplay as final project.
Credits: 3
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THEA 395 - Production Practicum
Practicum experience in production areas of theatre design, and technology, and theatre management. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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THEA 416 - Acting Studio: On-Camera
Artistic projects requiring acting for film and/or video.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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