Department of Communication and Theatre

Chair and Professor: Loebs

Professors: Dienstfrey, DiSanza, Legge, Schroder

Associate Professor: Gribas

Assistant Professors: Gross, Harwood, Johnson, Partlow

Instructors: Broadhead, Clawson, Collins, Corrigan, Czerepinski, Dean, Hansen, Leek, Puglisi, Sowell, Zimmerly

The Department of Communication and Theatre administers a variety of Bachelor degrees, majors and minors in Dance, Speech Communication, and Theatre.  Listed first is the Minor in Dance. The Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees are offered in speech and in theatre, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered in theatre. Use the links below to reach these programs:

• Dance
• Speech Communication
• Theatre

Minor in Dance

The Dance minor may be taken by any university student. Courses are especially designed to meet needs of students in Physical Education, Elementary Education, Theatre, and other arts as well as private dance studio teachers.

Required Courses

DANC 201        Survey of Dance                       3 cr
DANC 260        Methods of Dance for Children         3 cr
DANC 401        Issues in Dance                       3 cr
DANC 460        Dance Teaching Methods 
                  and Curriculum Design               3 cr
DANC 470        Choreography and Improvisation        3 cr
P E 243         Anatomical Foundations 
                  of Human Activity                   3 cr
Approved electives                                    6 cr
                                              TOTAL: 24 cr

Student must also take three (3) credits of approved electives from Dance Technique courses and three (3) credits of approved electives from SSPED, Art, Music, or Theatre.

Dance Techniques Electives:

DANC 100        Beginning Ballet                      1 cr
DANC 101        Intermediate Ballet                   1 cr
DANC 110        Beginning Ballroom Dance              1 cr
DANC 111        Intermediate Ballroom Dance           1 cr
DANC 120        Beginning Jazz Dance                  1 cr
DANC 121        Intermediate Jazz Dance               1 cr
DANC 130        Beginning Modern Dance                1 cr
DANC 131        Intermediate Modern Dance             1 cr
DANC 140        Beginning Tap/Clog Dance              1 cr
DANC 141        Intermediate Tap/Clog Dance           1 cr
DANC 150        Beginning Folk/Square Dance           1 cr
DANC 151        Intermediate Folk/Square Dance        1 cr
DANC 160        Beginning Recreational Dance          1 cr
DANC 161        Intermediate Recreational Dance       1 cr
DANC 170        Introduction to Pilates Method        1 cr
DANC 175        Beginning Matwork—Pilates-Based       1 cr
DANC 176        Intermediate Matwork—Pilates-Based    1 cr

Dance Courses

DANC 100 Beginning Ballet 1 credit. Beginning techniques at the barre, center floor, and movement combinations. Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. F

DANC 101 Intermediate Ballet 1 credit. Intermediate techniques at the barre, center floor, and movement combinations. Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. PREREQ: DANC 100 or equivalent. S

DANC 110 Beginning Ballroom Dance 1 credit. Beginning techniques in twostep, Fox Trot, Waltz, Polka, Cha Cha Cha, Swing, and others. Taught at beginning skill level along with partnering, appropriate dress, proper etiquette. Informal performance opportunities available. F, S

DANC 111 Intermediate Ballroom Dance 1 credit. Intermediate techniques in twostep, Fox Trot, Waltz, Polka, Cha Cha Cha, Swing, and others. Taught at intermediate skill level along with partnering, appropriate dress, proper etiquette. Informal performance opportunities available. PREREQ: DANC 110 or equivalent. F, S

DANC 115 Beginning Ballroom Dance Performance 1 credit. Advanced ballroom dance students learn to choreograph and perform a "Couples'" dance routine; learn how to select music, costumes, and stage individual performances. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S

DANC 120 Beginning Jazz Dance 1 credit. Techniques taught at beginning skill level (combines ballet, modern dance, and tap). Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. F

DANC 121 Intermediate Jazz Dance 1 credit. Techniques taught at intermediate skill level (combines ballet, modern dance, and tap). Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. PREREQ: DANC 120 or equivalent. S

DANC 130 Beginning Modern Dance 1 credit. Techniques in warm ups, nonlocomotor/locomotor movements, and combinations taught at beginning level. Students create studies to express own thoughts, ideas, feelings; present to class and end of semester informal presentation. F

DANC 131 Intermediate Modern Dance 1 credit. Techniques in warm ups, nonlocomotor/locomotor movements, and combinations taught at intermediate level. Students create studies to express own thoughts, ideas, feelings; present to class and end of semester informal presentation. PREREQ: DANC 130 or equivalent. S

DANC 140 Beginning Tap and Clog Dance 1 credit. Techniques and combinations taught at beginning level. Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. F

DANC 141 Intermediate Tap and Clog Dance 1 credit. Techniques and combinations taught at intermediate level. Patterns taught by instructor and created by students are performed for class members and end of semester informal presentation. PREREQ: DANC 140 or equivalent. S

DANC 150 Beginning Folk and Square Dance 1 credit. Steps/combinations taught at various skill levels. Folk dances from around the world, square dances from America are included. Informal performance at end of semester. D

DANC 151 Intermediate Folk and Square Dance 1 credit. Steps/combinations taught at various skill levels. Folk dances from around the world, and square dances from America are included. Informal performance at end of semester. PREREQ: DANC 150 or equivalent. D

DANC 160 Beginning Recreational Dance 1 credit. Recreational dance forms such as line dance, country western, mixers, and round dances will be taught in a social setting. Partners not required. D

DANC 161 Intermediate Recreational Dance 1 credit. More recreational dances in line dance, country western, mixers, and round dances will be taught in a social setting. Partners not required. PREREQ: DANC 160 or equivalent. D

DANC 176 Intermediate Pilates Matwork 1 credit. A continuation of material presented in the beginning class with additional floor work activities. PREREQ: DANC 175 or equivalent. D

DANC 201 Survey of Dance 3 credits. Historical development of dance from primitive to modern times. A study of language, literature and forms of dance. Relationship of dance to the fine arts and other disciplines. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. PREREQ: At least Sophomore standing. F, S, Su

DANC 260 Methods of Dance for Children 3 credits. Study of a variety of dance activities suitable for early childhood through grade 6. Students plan and teach dance to children. Interdisciplinary approaches to incorporate dance into an educational setting are used. F

DANC 270 Danson - The ISU Theatre Dance Company 1-2 credits. A student performing group. Designed to assist students in developing skills necessary to create and produce lecture/demonstrations for schools and concerts. Various dance forms are used. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. F

DANC 280 Dance Production 12 credits. Students design and participate in producing a formal dance production. Opportunities to choreograph; perform; and assist in costuming, lighting, set decoration. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits. PREREQ: DANC 270. S

DANC 401 Issues in Dance 3 credits. A study of current issues and trends in dance. Typical topics include philosophical issues, costume, makeup, lighting for performance, injury prevention, and research. F

DANC 460 Dance Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design 3 credits. Study of curricular designs, methods, materials utilized in teaching dance in schools. Practical experience in teaching others. Develop basic skills in a variety of dance forms such as creative, folk, square. F

DANC 470 Choreography and Improvisation 3 credits. Explore various methods, techniques, and processes used to create movement studies and dance pieces. Students design and present choreography created for an individual and for a group. Modern (creative) dance is the main form used. S

DANC 485 Independent Study in Dance 1-3 credits. Individual work under the direction of a dance faculty member. Field and/or library study on specific dance related topics of interest to students who want further studies in dance. May be repeated up to 6 credits. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S, Su
 

Speech Communication

The primary objectives related to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs in Speech Communication are to help all students develop the following:

1. The ability to engage in critical thinking.
2. The ability to communicate effectively in writing.
3. The ability to communicate effectively through oral presentation.
4. The ability to construct and evaluate persuasive messages.
5. The ability to use effective information research strategies.
6. An understanding of the role of communication in interpersonal settings.
7. An understanding of the role of communication in group settings.
8. An understanding of the role of communication in organizational settings.
9. An understanding of the role of communication in historical/current events.
10. The program will facilitate the development of knowledge and skill applicable in graduates’ professional lives.
11. The program will facilitate the development of knowledge and skill applicable to graduates’ personal lives.

The speech curriculum is structured on the basic assumption that people's ability to communicate orally in an effective manner is vital to successful social interaction. Two areas of emphasis are offered in the Speech curriculum: Speech Communication and Organizational Communication. Speech Communication is the humanistic study of speech from its origins in ancient Greece to the role of rhetoric in shaping the modern world. Organizational Communication is the social scientific study of the role of communication in the creation of interpersonal, small group, and organizational structures. In both areas of emphasis, our program is designed to meet a fourfold purpose: to study the nature and process of oral communication; to develop the student's ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and rationally; to understand the critical role of rhetoric in shaping historical events; to understand the methods of the social sciences and analyze communication situations according to those methods. Students who study speech receive a broad liberal arts background which may lead to careers in law, business, public relations, management, teaching, the ministry, politics, broadcasting, personnel work, and public administration.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication

Select one of the following emphases:

Emphasis in Organizational Communication

Required Major Core Courses:

SPCH 201        Business and Professional Speaking    3 cr
SPCH 208        Group Communication                   3 cr
SPCH 305        Argumentation and Debate              3 cr
SPCH 308        Persuasion                            3 cr
SPCH g408       Communication Theory                  3 cr
SPCH g436       Rhetorical Criticism                  3 cr
SPCH g437       Rhetorical Theory                     3 cr
SPCH g441       Interpersonal Communication           3 cr

Required Organizational

Communication Emphasis Courses:

SPCH 254        Organizational Communication          3 cr
SPCH g452       Conflict Management                   3 cr
SPCH g454       Management Communication              3 cr

Organizational Communication Emphasis Electives:

(Must take 12 credits from the following:)

SPCH 313/314    Academic Internship                 1-6 cr
SPCH 355        Nonverbal Communication               3 cr
SPCH g440       Gender and Communication              3 cr
SPCH g442       American Rhetoric and Public Address  3 cr
SPCH g447       Rhetoric of Hitler and Churchill      3 cr
SPCH g451       Recent Rhetorical Issues              3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 45 cr

Emphasis in Speech Communication

Required Major Core Courses:

SPCH 201        Business and Professional Speaking    3 cr
SPCH 208        Group Communication                   3 cr
SPCH 305        Argumentation and Debate              3 cr
SPCH 308        Persuasion                            3 cr
SPCH g408       Communication Theory                  3 cr
SPCH g436       Rhetorical Criticism                  3 cr
SPCH g437       Rhetorical Theory                     3 cr
SPCH g441       Interpersonal Communication           3 cr

Required Speech Communication Emphasis Courses:

SPCH g442       American Rhetoric and Public Address  3 cr
SPCH g447       Rhetoric of Hitler and Churchill      3 cr
SPCH g451       Recent Rhetorical Issues              3 cr

Speech Communication Emphasis Electives (Must take 12 credits from the following:)

SPCH 254        Organizational Communication          3 cr
SPCH 313/314    Academic Internship                 1-6 cr
SPCH 355        Nonverbal Communication               3 cr
SPCH g440       Gender and Communication              3 cr
SPCH g452       Conflict Management                   3 cr
SPCH g454       Management Communication              3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 45 cr

Associate of Arts in Speech Communication

Students seeking an Associate of Arts degree in Speech Communication must complete the following:

All of the General Education Goals (10A and 10B) 37-53* cr
 
COMM 101        Principles of Speech                  3 cr 
SPCH 111-112    Speech Practicum                      4 cr 
SPCH 117        Oral Interpretation: Textual Analysis 3 cr 
SPCH 132        Voice and Diction                     2 cr 
SPCH 201        Business and Professional Speaking    3 cr 
SPCH 208       Group Communication                    3 cr 
Additional SPCH elective                              3 cr 
Electives to bring total to 64 cr                 variable 
                                              TOTAL: 64 cr 
                                                                                          
* The number of credits required for the General Education requirements 
  varies depending on the student's performance on proficiency or 
  placement tests in English, foreign languages, and mathematics.

Minor in Organizational Communication

Required Minor Core Courses:

SPCH 305        Argumentation and Debate              3 cr
SPCH 308        Persuasion                            3 cr
SPCH g441       Interpersonal Communication           3 cr

Required Organizational Communication Minor Courses:

SPCH 254        Organizational Communication          3 cr
SPCH g454       Management Communication              3 cr

Organizational Communication Minor Electives:

(Must take 6 credits from the following):
SPCH 201        Business and Professional Speaking    3 cr
SPCH 208        Group Communication                   3 cr
SPCH 313/314    Academic Internship                 1-3 cr
SPCH 355        Nonverbal Communication               3 cr
SPCH g408       Communication Theory                  3 cr
SPCH g452       Conflict Management                   3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 21 cr

Minor in Speech Communication

Required Minor Core Courses:

SPCH 305        Argumentation and Debate              3 cr
SPCH 308        Persuasion                            3 cr
SPCH g441       Interpersonal Communication           3 cr

Required Speech Communication Minor Courses:

SPCH g436       Rhetorical Criticism                  3 cr
SPCH g437       Rhetorical Theory                     3 cr

Speech Communication Minor Electives:

(Must take 6 credits from the following):
SPCH 201        Business and Professional Speaking    3 cr
SPCH 313/314    Academic Internship                 1-3 cr
SPCH g408       Communication Theory                  3 cr
SPCH g442       American Rhetoric and Public Address  3 cr
SPCH g447       Rhetoric of Hitler and Churchill      3 cr
SPCH g451       Recent Rhetorical Issues              3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 21 cr

Speech Communication Courses

COMM 101 Principles of Speech 3 credits. Basic course in oral communication that emphasizes the theory and practice of informative speaking, logical argumentation, persuasion, small group discussion, and interpersonal communication. Designed to explain the humanistic nature of human communication and to improve a student's ability to express ideas orally. Satisfies Goal 2 of the General Education Requirements. F, S

SPCH 111 Speech Practicum 1-2 credits. Students speak on timely topics to community organizations in the symposium program. F

SPCH 112 Speech Practicum 1-2 credits. Students speak on timely topics to community organizations in the symposium program.  S

SPCH 115 Intercollegiate Debate 1-3 credits. Students prepare for regional- and national-level intercollegiate debate tournament competition. Students may receive up to eight credits in speech and drama activities. PREREQ: Debate team member. F

SPCH 116 Intercollegiate Debate 1-3 credits. Students prepare for regional- and national-level intercollegiate debate tournament competition. Students may receive up to eight credits in speech and drama activities. PREREQ: Debate team member. S

SPCH 201 Business and Professional Speaking 3 credits. Advanced speech course emphasizes practical speaking needs of business and professional people. PREREQ: COMM 101. F, S

SPCH 208 Group Communication 3 credits. Examines the process of human communication among members of organized groups. Topics studied include the leadership development, norms, roles, cohesion, problem-solving techniques, and conflict. F

SPCH 254 Organizational Communication 3 credits. Survey course covering the development of the organizational communication field. Students are introduced to various perspectives and theories for understanding and evaluating the role of communication in organizational systems. F

SPCH 305 Argumentation and Debate 3 credits. Study of argument, analysis, evidence, reasoning, fallacies, briefing, and delivery. S

SPCH 308 Persuasion 3 credits. Advanced theory and performance course emphasizing principles of message composition, persuasive campaigns, and methods affecting attitude change in public communication. F

SPCH 311 Speech Practicum 1-2 credits. Students speak on timely topics to community organizations in the symposium program. F

SPCH 312 Speech Practicum 1-2 credits. Students speak on timely topics to community organizations in the symposium program. S

SPCH 313 Speech Communication Academic Internship 1-3 credits. Department approval required. Directed field experience with an approved agency. Learning contract required. SPCH 313-314 may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: permission of instructor. F

SPCH 314 Speech Communication Academic Internship 1-3 credits. Department approval required. Directed field experience with an approved agency. Learning contract required. SPCH 313-114 may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. PREREQ: permission of instructor. S

SPCH 315 Intercollegiate Debate 1-3 credits. Students prepare for regional- and national-level intercollegiate debate tournament competition. Students may receive up to eight credits in speech and drama activities. PREREQ: Debate team member. F

SPCH 316 Intercollegiate Debate 1-3 credits. Students prepare for regional- and national-level intercollegiate debate tournament competition. Students may receive up to eight credits in speech and drama activities. PREREQ: Debate team member. S

SPCH 355 Nonverbal Communication 3 credits. Explores the various dimensions of human interaction which supplement the verbal medium. Students study the dimensions of paralinguistics, time, space, form, and action, and develop an awareness of their own and others' behavior. F

SPCH 397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Permission of instructor required. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. F, S

SPCH g408 Communication Theory 3 credits. Examines models of social science and how these contribute to the development of communication theory. Examines a variety of communication theories in interpersonal, small group, organizational contexts. Focus on history of theory development in communication. S

SPCH g436 Rhetorical Criticism 3 credits. Study and application of various theories and methods of rhetorical criticism including Aristotelian and Burkeian principles. PREREQ: SPCH g437 or permission of instructor. S

SPCH g437 Rhetorical Theory 3 credits. Principal rhetorical theories from the Greeks through the 18th century and contemporary American theorists. Writings of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Campbell, Blair, Whately, and Burke are stressed. F

SPCH g440 Gender and Communication 3 credits. Course examines communication arenas from a perspective that focuses on gender and includes study of similarities and differences in female/male patterns. Topics include nonverbal, organizational, language, family and friendship. S

SPCH g441 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits. Largely theoretical course, drawing from research in social sciences as well as speech. Focuses on communication variables associated with interpersonal communication including awareness of self/others, nature/functions of language, nonverbal behavior, norms, and roles. F

SPCH g442 American Rhetoric and Public Address 3 credits. Has a dual purpose: to study the impact of rhetoric (oral and written persuasion) on major events in American history; to examine great speakers and rhetorical documents in their historical context. S

SPCH g447 Rhetoric of Hitler and Churchill 3 credits. Rhetorical theory and practice of these influential leaders and the impact of their persuasion. Topics include Hitler's oratory, Nazi propaganda, and Churchill's World War II speeches. F

SPCH g451 Recent Rhetorical Issues 3 credits. Study of the rhetoric of contemporary issues such as the Vietnam War, the Black revolution, and other current political and social topics, including the rhetoric of ongoing election campaigns. F

SPCH g452 Conflict Management 3 credits. Examines the dynamics of everyday conflicts across a variety of settings, from personal to organizational. Principles of conflict, similar across all communicative contexts, are emphasized. Theory and its application are given equal importance. S

SPCH g454 Management Communication 3 credits. Examines the communication goals and functions unique to organizational managers and leaders. Topics studied include socialization and training, leader-member relationships, incentive based systems of motivation, employee identification and commitment, and organizational development. S

SPCH g491 Independent Research Projects 1-2 credits. Under the supervision of professors in the various areas of communication, students will prepare reports and carry out projects designed to promote professional growth. F, S
 

Theatre

The primary objectives related to the undergraduate Theatre programs (B.A., B.S., and B.F.A.) are to help all students obtain a level of achievement appropriate to entry-level professionals in their specialty areas:

1. Knowledge of theatre as a social and aesthetic experience.
2. Knowledge of the history of the theatre and related dramatic literature.
3. Competence in basic acting and directing skills.
4. Competence in technical aspects of theatre.
5. Competence in study skills.
6. Competence in research skills.
7. Competence in thinking clearly, logically, and independently.
8. Ability to effectively communicate and work within a collaborative art.

The theatre curriculum is designed to provide not only a humanistic awareness of our history and civilization through a study of dramatic literature and theatre history, but also to allow the student to pursue courses of study which develop skills and techniques applicable to the production of plays and other theatrical media. A balance between theoretical and practical courses is offered in several degree programs. A theatre program can lead to careers in such varying areas as theatre, television, film, education, journalism, public relations, personnel work, sales, insurance, government, and law.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Theatre

Part I (31 cr)
THEA 111        Stagecraft I                          3 cr
THEA 112        Stagecraft II                         3 cr
THEA 131        Voice and Diction                     2 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    2 cr
THEA 311        Introduction to Scene Design          3 cr
THEA g400       Theatre Background I                  3 cr
THEA g401       Theatre Background II                 3 cr
THEA g455       Beginning Stage Direction             3 cr
Part II (6 cr or two of the three courses)

THEA g419       Modern European Theatre               3 cr
THEA g420       American Theatre                      3 cr
THEA g470       Contemporary Theatre                  3 cr

Part III (choice of 9 cr)

THEA 118        Oral Interpretation                   3 cr
THEA 211        Drafting                              2 cr
THEA 218        Stage Dialects                        2 cr
THEA 252        Intermediate Acting                   3 cr
THEA g402       Stage Costume History                 3 cr
THEA g403       Stage Costume Design                  3 cr
THEA g404       Problems in Acting                    3 cr
THEA g405       Advanced Costume Construction         3 cr
THEA g406       Advanced Light Design                 3 cr
THEA g412       Scenic Painting                       3 cr
THEA g421       Basic Pattern Drafting
                  for Stage Costuming                 3 cr
THEA g424       Advanced Acting Styles                3 cr
THEA g426       Advanced Scene Design                 3 cr
THEA g456       Advanced Stage Direction              3 cr

Part IV: (6 credits optional)

THEA 191-192-391-392
                Theatre Production                    4 cr
THEA 300        Theatre Movement Workshop           1-2 cr
THEA 301        Theatre Voice Workshop              1-2 cr
THEA 302        Beginning Costume Materials Workshop1-2 cr
THEA 303        Advanced Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA 352        B.F.A. Studio                         3 cr
THEA 414        Advanced Makeup                       2 cr
THEA g490       Practicum Theatre Arts              1-3 cr
THEA g491       Independent Research Projects       1-2 cr

Related Areas

Required Courses:

 ENGL g476      Shakespeare                           3 cr
 PEAC 139A      Beginning Fencing                     1 cr

Plus 2 credits from the following dance courses:

DANC 100        Beginning Ballet Dance                1 cr
DANC 120        Beginning Jazz Dance                  1 cr
DANC 130        Beginning Modern Dance                1 cr
PEAC 131        Intermediate Modern Dance             1 cr

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre

General Requirements

English Composition                                   6 cr
Related Areas                                        30 cr
Electives                                            24 cr
Major                                                68 cr
                                             TOTAL: 128 cr

Major Requirements (common to all options)

THEA 111        Stagecraft I                          3 cr
THEA 112        Stagecraft II                         3 cr
THEA 131        Voice and Diction                     2 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    2 cr
THEA 311        Introduction to Scene Design          3 cr
THEA g400       Theatre Background I                  3 cr
THEA g401       Theatre Background II                 3 cr
THEA g419       Modern European Theatre               3 cr
THEA g420       American Theatre                      3 cr
THEA g455       Beginning Stage Direction             3 cr
THEA g470       Contemporary Theatre                  3 cr
THEA g490       Practicum Theatre Arts                2 cr
THEA 191-391    Theatre Production                    2 cr
                                              TOTAL: 44 cr

Acting-Directing Option

Additional Major Requirements

THEA 118        Oral Interpretation                   3 cr
THEA 218        Stage Dialects                        2 cr
THEA 252        Intermediate Acting                   3 cr
THEA 300        Theatre Movement Workshop           1-2 cr
THEA 301        Theatre Voice Workshop              1-2 cr
THEA 352        BFA Studio                            3 cr
THEA g404       Problems in Acting                    3 cr
THEA 414        Advanced Makeup                       2 cr
THEA 424        Advanced Acting Styles                3 cr
THEA g456       Advanced Stage Direction              3 cr
                                           TOTAL: 24-26 cr

Related Areas Required

ART 101         History of Western Art I              3 cr
ART 102         History of Western Art II             3 cr
COMM 101        Principles of Speech                  3 cr
ENGL g476       Shakespeare                           3 cr
MUSC 100        Introduction to Music                 3 cr
MUSC 127        Class Voice                           2 cr
DANC 100        Beginning Ballet Dance                1 cr
DANC 120        Beginning Jazz Dance                  1 cr
DANC 130        Beginning Modern Dance                1 cr
DANC 131        Intermediate Fencing                  1 cr
Electives                                             9 cr
                                              TOTAL: 30 cr

Electives Recommended Courses

BIOL 100        Concepts Biology: Human Concerns      4 cr
HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
PHIL 201        Introduction to Logic                 3 cr
PSYC 101        Introduction to Psychology            3 cr
SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr
Electives                                             5 cr
                                              TOTAL: 24 cr

Costume Option

Additional Major Requirements
THEA 302        Beginning Costume Materials Workshop1-2 cr
THEA 303        Advanced Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 cr
THEA g402       Stage Costume History                 3 cr
THEA g403       Stage Costume Design                  3 cr
THEA g405       Advanced Costume Construction         3 cr
THEA g414       Advanced Makeup                       2 cr
THEA g421       Basic Pattern Drafting
                  for Stage Costuming                 3 cr
THEA g422       Period Pattern Drafting
                  for Stage Costuming                 3 cr
THEA g456       Advanced Stage Direction              3 cr
Theatre Electives                                     4 cr
                                           TOTAL: 24-26 cr
Related Areas

Same as Technical Option above                       30 cr

Electives

Same as Technical Option above                       24 cr

Technical Option

Additional Major Requirements

THEA 211        Drafting                              2 cr
THEA g409       Advanced Light Design                 3 cr
THEA g412       Scenic Painting                       3 cr
THEA g426       Advanced Scene Design                 3 cr
THEA g456       Advanced Stage Direction              3 cr
Theatre Electives                                    10 cr
                                              TOTAL: 24 cr

Related Areas

Required Course:

ENGL g476       Shakespeare                           3 cr

Select 27 credits from the following:

ARCH 263        History of American Architecture      3 cr
ART 100         Survey of Art                         3 cr
ART 101         History of Western Art I              3 cr
ART 102         History of Western Art II             3 cr
ART 103         Creative Process                      3 cr
ART 104         Creative Process                      3 cr
ART 105         Drawing I                             3 cr
ART 106         Drawing II                            3 cr
ART 230         Introduction to Photography           4 cr
ART 301         Anatomy Drawing and Painting          3 cr
COMM 101        Principles of Speech                  3 cr
ENGL 126        Art of the Film I                     3 cr
ENGL 305        Art of the Film II                    3 cr
MUSC 100        Introduction to Music                 3 cr
MUSC 106        American Music                        3 cr
(27 recommended + 3 required)                 TOTAL: 30 cr

Electives Select 24 credits from the following Recommended Courses:

ACCT 201        Principles of Accounting I            3 cr
BIOL 100        Concepts Biology: Human Concerns      4 cr
CIS 120         Introduction to Computers             3 cr
ENGR 105        Engineering Graphics                  2 cr
CFS 22          Textile Products                      3 cr
HIST 101        Foundation of Western Civilization    3 cr
HIST 102        Development of Western Civilization   3 cr
HIST 252        East Asian History                    3 cr
HIST g443       English History                       3 cr
HIST g444       Victorian England and After           3 cr
MGT 215         Small Business Management             3 cr
MGT 312         Individual and 
                  Organizational Behavior             3 cr
PSYC 101        Introduction to Psychology            3 cr
SOC 101         Introduction to Sociology             3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 24 cr

Minors—Theatre

General Minor in

Theatre (Unspecified)

THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
IN ADDITION:    THEA electives                       20 cr
                                              TOTAL: 23 cr

Program must be approved by the department.

Minor in Acting

SPCH 117        Oral Interpretation: Textual Analysis 3 cr
SPCH 132        Voice and Diction                     2 cr
THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 252        Intermediate Acting                   3 cr
THEA g404       Problems in Acting                    3 cr
THEA g424       Advanced Acting Styles                3 cr
THEA 191-392    Theatre Production                    3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 25 cr

Minor in Acting and Directing

SPCH 132        Voice and Diction                     2 cr
THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 111        Stagecraft I                          3 cr
           OR
THEA 112        Stagecraft II                         3 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 251        Beginning Acting                      3 cr
THEA 252        Intermediate Acting                   3 cr
THEA g404       Problems in Acting                    3 cr
THEA g424       Advanced Acting Styles                3 cr
THEA g455       Beginning Stage Direction             3 cr
THEA g456       Advanced Stage Direction              3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 30 cr

Minor in Costume

THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 211        Drafting                              2 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA g402       Stage Costume History                 3 cr
THEA g403       Stage Costume Design                  3 cr
THEA 421        Basic Pattern Drafting for
                  Stage Costuming                     3 cr
THEA 191-392    Theatre Production                    3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 23 cr

Minor in Technical Theatre

THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 211        Drafting                              2 cr
THEA 111        Stagecraft I                          3 cr
THEA 112        Stagecraft II                         3 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    2 cr
THEA 311        Introduction to Scene Design          3 cr
THEA 426        Scene Design                          3 cr
THEA 191-392    Theatre Production                    3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 26 cr

Minor in Technical Theatre and Costume

THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 211        Drafting                              2 cr
THEA 111        Stagecraft I                          3 cr
THEA 112        Stagecraft II                         3 cr
THEA 209        Stage Lighting                        3 cr
THEA 214        Makeup                                2 cr
THEA 221        Stage Costume Construction            2 cr
THEA 304        Theatre Management                    3 cr
THEA 311        Introduction to Scene Design          3 cr
THEA g402       Stage Costume History                 3 cr
           OR
THEA g403       Stage Costume Design                  3 cr
THEA 191-392    Theatre Production                    3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 30 cr

Minor in Theatre

History and Dramatic Literature

ENGL g476       Shakespeare                           3 cr
THEA 101        Appreciation of Drama                 3 cr
THEA 205        Art of the Film I                     3 cr
THEA g400       Theatre Background I                  3 cr
THEA g401       Theatre Background II                 3 cr
THEA g419       Modern European Theatre               3 cr
THEA g420       American Theatre                      3 cr
THEA g470       Contemporary Theatre                  3 cr
                                              TOTAL: 24 cr

Theatre Courses

THEA 101 Appreciation of Drama 3 credits. An audience-oriented course in the creative processes and aesthetic principles which guide artists of the live theatre, film and television in the shaping and reflection of human value. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. F, S

THEA 111 Stagecraft I 3 credits. Shop and crew course in building, painting, and handling scenery and properties. Required for majors. Students will form production staff and crews for university productions. F

THEA 112 Stagecraft II 3 credits. Shop and crew course in building, painting, and handling scenery and properties. Required for majors. Students will form production staff and crews for university productions. Includes work in scene design. S

THEA 118 Oral Interpretation 3 credits. Analysis and interpretation of literature through performance. Prose, poetry and dramatic literature will be investigated. S

THEA 131 Voice and Diction 2 credits. A performance-based course focusing on basic breathing, tone, diction, and other aspects of speech for stage. Students will demonstrate acquisition of these skills through lab performances. D

THEA 191 Theatre Production 1 credit. Supervised work in theatre production. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre faculty member and does not presume casting in a given production. THEA 191-192, 391-392 may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits as speech and theatre activity. F

THEA 192 Theatre Production 1 credit. Supervised work in theatre production. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre faculty member and does not presume casting in a given production. THEA 191-192, 391-392 may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits as speech and theatre activity.  S

THEA 209 Stage Lighting 2 credits. Theory and practice of lighting applied to various types of stage production. Includes operation of switchboard and participation on light crews. AS

THEA 211 Drafting 2 credits. Class explores mechanical drafting needs in the performing arts with special emphasis on scene and lighting design. Class offers an in-depth look at manual drafting and its extension toward computer-aided drawings. D

THEA 214 Makeup 2 credits. Laboratory sessions on the technique of makeup. Includes participation on crews of university productions. AF

THEA 218 Stage Dialects 2 credits. A practical course in the production of commonly used stage dialects. Students study the international phonetic alphabet (IPA), and train in dialect development techniques. PREREQ: THEA 131. D

THEA 221 Stage Costume Construction 2 credits. Methods of assembling stage costumes. Use of various fabrics and materials will be emphasized. AF

THEA 251 Beginning Acting 3 credits. Exercises in awareness, concentration, relaxation, imagination, and character interrelationships. Includes improvisation and some scene work. F, S

THEA 252 Intermediate Acting 3 credits. Creating a character. Emphasis on movement, gesture, scene analysis, and performance. PREREQ: THEA 251 or permission of instructor. F

THEA 300 Theatre Movement Workshop 1-2 credits.  Intensive physical movement workshop for the actor. Explore movement frequently used in theatrical work, such as mask work, tumbling, period movement, and stage combat. The class will improve the student's strength and flexibility. R2

THEA 301 Theatre Voice Workshop 1-2 credits. Intensive vocal workshop for the actor, resulting in an understanding of phonetics using the  International Phonetic Alphabet. The class will correct regional and other speech deficiencies, and aid the student in attaining a clear, articulate, and standardized American Speech for the stage. R2

THEA 302 Beginning Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 credits. Beginning costume  materials, including millinery, jewelry, and mask making. R2

THEA 303 Advanced Costume Materials Workshop 1-2 credits.  Experimentation with several types of fabric dye and fabric modification, such as stenciling, screen painting, batik methods, Devoe, and piping. R2

THEA 304 Theatre Management 2 credits. Consideration of administrative aspects of play production with emphasis on stage management, theatre management, publicity, and advertising. AF

THEA 311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 credits. Basic scene design emphasizing concepts of line, color, form, and texture; drafting techniques, perspective drawing, foreshortening, rendering, and model building will be introduced. PREREQ: THEA 211. AF

THEA 331 Materials and Methods for High School Speech Arts 3 credits. Required for teaching majors in speech and theatre. D

THEA 352 BFA Studio 3 credits. Intensive process and skills training in a controlled studio environment. Lecture/survey in professional preparation and marketability for the prospective actor. PREREQ: BFA Acting/Directing student; THEA 251, THEA 252, THEA 351 and permission of instructor. D

THEA 390 Practicum Theatre Arts I 1-2 credits. Recital projects for intermediate student groups in various areas of theatre arts. F, S

THEA 391 Theatre Production 1 credit. Supervised work in theatre production. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre faculty member and does not presume casting in a given production. THEA 191-192, 391-392 may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits as speech and theatre activity. F

THEA 392 Theatre Production 1 credit. Supervised work in theatre production. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre faculty member and does not presume casting in a given production. THEA 191-192, 391-392 may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits as speech and theatre activity. S

THEA 393 Independent Research Projects I 1-3 credits. Under the supervision of the Theatre faculty, intermediate students will undertake special research projects in theatre, focusing on themes, methods and/or problems encountered early in one's stage life. F, S

THEA 397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. F, S

THEA g400 Theatre Background I 3 credits. Theatre and drama, from their origins through the Jacobean period. PREREQ: THEA 101, or permission of instructor. AF

THEA g401 Theatre Background II 3 credits. Study of the theatre and drama from the Spanish Golden Age through the "well-made play." PREREQ: THEA 101, or permission of instructor. AS

THEA g402 Stage Costume History 3 credits. A survey of the history of western clothing from Ancient Egypt through the present. Study of the social context and motivations behind the evolution of clothing, silhouette, and costume components. THEA 221 or permission of instructor. D

THEA g403 Stage Costume Design 3 credits. Costume design for the theatre incorporating the influence of period, concept, and mood. Course work includes text analysis, research, drawing, painting, and collage. PREREQ: THEA 323 or permission of instructor. D

THEA g404 Problems in Acting 3 credits. Focuses on special acting problems such as characterization, movement, voice, pantomime, film and television acting. Content varies from year to year. May be repeated once with the consent of the instructor. PREREQ: THEA 251, THEA 252. AS

THEA g405 Advanced Costume Construction 3 credits. A study in period corset and millinery construction. A lab course in which students gain practical experience and skills crucial to a career in costume technology. PREREQ: THEA 221. D

THEA g406 Advanced Light Design 3 credits. Study of lighting design in performing arts. Students gain knowledge through actualized projects, study of television and film lighting, and exploration of the Controllable Properties including color. PREREQ: THEA 111, THEA 209, THEA 221, and THEA 311. D

THEA g412 Scenic Painting 3 credits. A study of painting techniques as used in theatrical scenery; theory, practice, and equipment will be investigated as they apply to the art of stage painting. AS

THEA 414 Advanced Makeup 2 credits. Concentrated study of characterization, care, setting, styling and application of various types of wigs. Design and construction of polyfoam prosthesis. PREREQ: THEA 214 or permission of instructor. AS

THEA g419 Modern European Theatre 3 credits. Continental and British theatre and drama from 1850 to mid-twentieth century. PREREQ: THEA 101, or permission of instructor. R2

THEA g420 American Theatre 3 credits. American theatre and drama from the beginnings to mid-twentieth century. PREREQ: THEA 101, or permission of instructor. AS

THEA g421 Basic Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Cutting patterns from measurements. Adjusting various patterns to designs. Alterations and fittings. PREREQ: THEA 221 or permission of instructor. AF

THEA g422 Period Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Use of the basic patterns to reproduce historical costumes from the 12th century to 1950. PREREQ: THEA g405 or permission of instructor. AS

THEA g424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 credits. PREREQ: THEA g455 or permission of instructor. AF

THEA g426 Advanced Scene Design 3 credits. Study of scene design in performing arts and beyond. Students work toward portfolio-quality work in realized and non-realized projects in theatre, television, film, and design areas. PREREQ: THEA 111, THEA 209, THEA 221, and THEA 311. D

THEA g455 Beginning Stage Direction 3 credits. Consideration of aesthetics of dramatic production and the relationship of basic techniques of stage direction. Includes the direction of scenes and one-act plays. PREREQ: THEA 111, THEA 251, and THEA 252, or permission of instructor. F

THEA g456 Advanced Stage Direction 3 credits. Advanced theories in techniques of stage direction including consideration of period styles. The student will direct a series of advanced projects including scenes and a full-length play. PREREQ: THEA g455 or permission of instructor. AS

THEA g470 Contemporary Theatre 3 credits. World drama and theatre during the two most recent decades. PREREQ: THEA 101 or permission of instructor. D

THEA g490 Practicum Theatre Arts II 1-3 credits. Recital projects for advanced students in various areas of theatre arts. F, S

THEA g491 Independent Research Projects II 1-3 credits. Under the supervision of the Theatre faculty, the advanced student will undertake special research projects in theatre, focusing on themes, methods and/or problems encountered later in one's stage life. F, S

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