Department of Theatre
(College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences)
The Department of Theatre offers the following programs:
- Communication-Theatre-Teaching (also listed in Department of Communication and Media)
- Theatre
- Communication-Theatre-Teaching (also listed in Department of Communication and Media)
- Theatre
Majors
- Students may indicate their interest in majoring in Theatre any time after their admission to UNI. Formal indication of interest shall be made via the Declaration of Curriculum form. Declared students will be assigned an advisor in the department. (For freshmen, this shall be a freshman advisor.)
- A student's freshman year shall be devoted primarily to course work in the UNIFI/General Education program and Foundations of Theatre (with lab), Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights or Stagecraft: Costumes, Introduction to Reading Playscripts, Creative Drama, and Movement for the Actor (for Performance Emphasis students).
- Students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to be eligible to participate in productions after practicum course work requirements are completed. Additional considerations, including faculty recommendations, current attendance record in scheduled courses, and evidence of satisfactory progress in current courses may also affect eligibility to participate in production.
- Transfer students entering UNI with an associate arts (A.A.) degree will be admitted to major status if their cumulative GPA is 2.50 or better and upon the condition that the requirements of COMM 1000 (Oral Communication) and ENGLISH 1005 /ENGLISH 2015 /ENGLISH 2120 were satisfied at their junior/community colleges. Transfer students will take THEATRE 1010 Foundations of Theatre and THEATRE 1011 Foundations of Theatre Lab during their first semester at UNI as part of the transfer orientation process.
- Transfer students entering UNI without an A.A. degree will be subject to the admissions standards requirements of students beginning their higher education studies at UNI, i.e. #1 and 2.
Minors
- Admission to a Theatre minor requires a Declaration of Curriculum form and consultation with the department office.
Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs
Communication-Theatre-Teaching Major
The Communication-Theatre-Teaching major requires a minimum of 121 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements, the Professional Experiences requirements, Educator Essentials requirements, and the following specified major requirements, to complete the minimum of 120 hours.
The teaching major in communication and theatre is offered jointly by the Department of Communication and Media and Department of Theatre.
This major leads to endorsement #168: 5-12 Speech Communications/Theatre.
| Required | ||
| Communication and Media: | ||
| COMM 2257 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMM 3155 | Professional and Public Communication | 3 |
| COMM 3455 | Creativity, Storytelling and Identity | 3 |
| CM CORE 4124 | Communication and Media Theories | 3 |
| COMM DM 1611 | Media and Power | 3 |
| or CM CORE 1001 | Digital Toolbox | |
| or CM CORE 1010 | Mass Communication and Society | |
| Theatre: | ||
| THEATRE 1010 | Foundations of Theatre (THEATRE 1010 is a co-requisite with THEATRE 1011) | 3 |
| THEATRE 1011 | Foundations of Theatre Lab | 1 |
| THEATRE 1030 | Acting | 3 |
| THEATRE 1012 | Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights | 3 |
| THEATRE 3060 | History of the Theatre I | 3 |
| THEATRE 3160 | Directing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
Professional Experiences
| Required: | ||
| EDUC 2387 | Teaching Methods l: Methods of Teaching Communication * | 3 |
| EDUC 2487 | Teaching Internship l: Communication & Theatre | 2 |
| EDUC 3587/5587 | Teaching Methods ll: Methods of Teaching Drama & Theatre *, ** | 3 |
| EDUC 3687/5687 | Teaching Internship ll: Communication & Theatre | 2 |
| EDUC 4138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
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A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required for all Methods courses.
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Communication Theatre Teaching majors can count EDUC 3587/5587 Teaching Methods ll: Methods of Teaching Drama & Theatre for category 4 in Educator Essentials.
Educator Essentials
| Required: * | ||
| Select one of the following in each category: | ||
| Category 1: The Learner | 3 | |
| Reflections on Learning | ||
| Development and Learning in Sociocultural Contexts | ||
| Creativity and Higher Order Thinking in the Classroom | ||
| Rethinking the Learning Society: Education and Its Future(s) | ||
| Category 2: Social Contexts of Learning | 3 | |
| Social & Cultural Foundations of Education | ||
| A Modern History of Education in the United States | ||
| Education Policy and Politics of Education | ||
| Language Today | ||
| Category 3: Education for All | 3 | |
| Adapted Physical Education | ||
| Education, Power, and Change | ||
| Social Movements and Education | ||
| Interdisciplinary and Intersectional Study of Education for All | ||
| Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | ||
| Content Area Strategies for English Language Learners | ||
| Category 4: The Classroom Environment | 3 | |
| Deeper Motivation and the Highly Engaged Classroom | ||
| Level Up: Gamified Learning Environments | ||
| Early Childhood Curriculum Development and Organization | ||
| Playful Learning and Project-Based Experiences: Techniques for Ed and Recreational Environments | ||
| Critical Perspectives on Technology and Education | ||
| Category 5: Effective Pedagogy | 3 | |
| Expressive Learning Assessment | ||
| Technology, Pedagogy, and Learning in the Digital Age | ||
| Assessment for Learning | ||
| Effective Teaching through Differentiation, Technology and Assessment | ||
| Category 6: The Professional Educator | 3 | |
| Child, Family, School and Community Relationships | ||
| Teacher Leadership & Educational Change | ||
| Collaborative Partnerships for Educators | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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A grade of C (2.00) or higher is required in each Educator Essentials course.
Theatre Major
The Theatre major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes UNIFI/General Education requirements*, the major requirements for one of the three Theatre major options as defined below, and university electives to total 120 hours.
Theatre Major options:
Theatre Major with a Performance emphasis (Theatre core plus 18 hours Performance emphasis requirements)
Theatre Major with a Design and Production emphasis (Theatre core plus 19 hours Design and Production emphasis requirements)
Theatre Major with a Theatre for Youth and Communities emphasis (Theatre core plus 16 hours Drama and Theatre for Youth emphasis requirements)
Theatre core requirements
| Theatre: | ||
| THEATRE 1010 | Foundations of Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 1011 | Foundations of Theatre Lab | 1 |
| THEATRE 1012 | Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights | 3 |
| THEATRE 1015 | Stagecraft: Costumes | 3 |
| THEATRE 1022 | Playscript Analysis | 3 |
| THEATRE 1030 | Acting | 3 |
| THEATRE 1050 | Creative Drama | 3 |
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum (3 required-ONE may be in performance) | 3 |
| THEATRE 3060 | History of the Theatre I | 3 |
| THEATRE 3070 | History of the Theatre II | 3 |
| THEATRE 3160 | Directing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
Requirements for the three options are as follows:
Performance Emphasis
| Required | ||
| Theatre core | 31 | |
| Theatre: | ||
| THEATRE 1040 | Movement for the Actor | 3 |
| THEATRE 2025 | Body, Voice, Awareness | 3 |
| THEATRE 3003 | Vocal Production for the Actor | 3 |
| THEATRE 3030 | Auditioning and the Business of Acting | 3 |
| THEATRE 3126 | Acting Studio I | 3 |
| THEATRE 3127 | Acting Studio II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 49 | |
Design and Production Emphasis
| Required | ||
| Theatre core | 31 | |
| Theatre: | ||
| THEATRE 3050 | Theatre Production | 1 |
| THEATRE 3141 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| or THEATRE 3146 | Theatrical Painting | |
| THEATRE 3143 | Drafting for Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 3144 | Costume Patterning & Draping | 3 |
| THEATRE 3220 | Design I: Theatrical Design Aesthetics | 3 |
| THEATRE 3230 | Design II: Theatrical Design Process | 3 |
| THEATRE 3240 | Design III: Theatrical Design Application | 3 |
| Total Hours | 50 | |
Theatre for Youth and Communities Emphasis
| Required | ||
| Theatre core | 31 | |
| Theatre: | ||
| THEATRE 2151 | Community Engagement | 1 |
| THEATRE 3090 | Theatre for Communities | 3 |
| THEATRE 3110/5110 | Theatre for Youth | 3 |
| THEATRE 3115 | Methods of Teaching Drama and Theatre | 3 |
| Electives from within Theatre Department | 3 | |
| Electives outside Theatre Department (chosen in consultation with advisor) | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 47 | |
Minors
See admission requirements for Theatre minors.
Communication-Theatre-Teaching Minor
The Communication-Theatre-Teaching minor is offered jointly by the Department of Communication and Media and Department of Theatre.
This minor leads to endorsement #168: 5-12 Speech Communications/Theatre.
| Required | ||
| COMM 3155 | Professional and Public Communication | 3 |
| COMM 2257 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| COMM 3455 | Creativity, Storytelling and Identity | 3 |
| COMM DM 1611 | Media and Power | 3 |
| or CM CORE 2020 | Communication Research Methods | |
| or CM CORE 1010 | Mass Communication and Society | |
| THEATRE 3160 | Directing | 3 |
| COMM 4559 | Communication Education and Training | 3 |
| or THEATRE 3115 | Methods of Teaching Drama and Theatre | |
| Electives (Select a total of 6 credit hours) | 6 | |
| Applied Forensics and Advanced Applied Forensics * | ||
| Applied Performance Studies and Advanced Applied Performance Studies * | ||
| Performing Texts | ||
| Foundations of Theatre and Foundations of Theatre Lab ** | ||
| Acting ** | ||
| Theatre Practicum * | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
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Any of these courses can be repeated up to three times.
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These classes must be taken before THEATRE 3160.
Theatre Minor
| Required | ||
| Theatre core: | ||
| THEATRE 1010 | Foundations of Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 1011 | Foundations of Theatre Lab | 1 |
| THEATRE 1012 | Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights | 3 |
| or THEATRE 1015 | Stagecraft: Costumes | |
| THEATRE 1022 | Playscript Analysis | 3 |
| THEATRE 1030 | Acting | 3 |
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum (2 required - ONE may be in performance) | 2 |
| Electives: | 9 | |
| A minimum of 9 credit hours of Theatre coursework * | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
- *
Transfer coursework can be used to satisfy this requirement upon departmental approval
Communication-Theatre-Teaching, B.A.
Goal #1: Apply learning.
SLO1: Apply communication theories, perspectives, principles, and concepts.
SLO2: Implement communication scholarship using the research traditions of the discipline.
Goal #2: Think critically.
SLO3: Evaluate issues using a communication perspective.
Goal #3: Communicate competently.
SLO4: Create messages appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.
SLO5: Synthesize supporting material to develop a(n) thesis, argument, or purpose.
SLO6: Present messages using an effective style.
Theatre: Design and Production, B.A.
Goal One: Communication: Graduates will display competence in the oral, written, and visual communication inherent in theatrical Design & Production.
1.1 - Students demonstrate the ability to share original design ideas through visual media, using language of design/theatre
1.2 - Students will articulate the relationship of the creative impulse to artistic collaboration, standards, judgments, ethics, and discipline from the design and production point of view.
Goal Two: Critical Thinking: Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking through the ability to evaluate, analyze, and integrate a variety of information in order to develop reasoned positions and solutions to problems found in the Design & Production disciplines.
2.1 - Students will know and communicate how to analyze and interpret plays and other theatrical events from design and production perspectives.
2.2 - Students will create an original theatrical design for a play based on script analysis and historical/evocative research.
2.3 - Students will demonstrate discernment by evaluating their own work and the work of others using a learned vocabulary of critique.
Goal Three: Content Knowledge: Graduates will demonstrate the creativity, knowledge and skills necessary for a career in Theatrical Design & Production.
3.1 - Through scaffolding participation in productions students will demonstrate practical and theoretical knowledge of the practices by which creative impulses are channeled into theatrical design and production.
3.2 - Students will explore professions in design and production for the theatre through classwork and production assignments at UNI. They are encourage to seek outside opportunities.
Theatre: Theatre for Youth and Communities, B.A.
Goal One: Communication: Graduates will display competence in oral, written, and visual communication in Drama/Theatre for Youth.
1.1 - Students will create written materials that are in line with industry standards.
1.2 - Students will perform or teach dramatic material in a way that communicates directly to youth audiences/participants of various ages and abilities.
1.3 - Students will communicate effectively to facilitate collaboration.
Goal Two: Critical Thinking: Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking through the ability to evaluate, analyze, and integrate information from a variety of sources in order to make informed choices for developing youth based theatre and drama programming.
2.1 - Students will evaluate available material and their own strengths to select or develop appropriate material for performance, workshop or classroom.
2.2 - Students will conduct research appropriate to the development of productions, lessons and workshops.
2.3 - Students will evaluate own strengths, weaknesses and knowledge about the business of theatre and drama education to make choices about trajectory in the profession.
Goal Three: Content Knowledge/Skills: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge and skills required for Drama/Theatre for Youth.
3.1 - Students will design, prepare, and execute a professional youth theatre/drama education portfolio.
3.2 - Students will apply learned techniques for lesson plan development, assessment and evaluation, dramatic literature review and to their development as a teaching artist.
3.3 - Students will collaborate with others in order to create theatre.
3.4 - Students will know and apply the basic elements, models, and content of sequential standards for youth theatre and drama programs.
Theatre: Performance, B.A.
Goal #1
Communication: Graduates will display competence in oral, written, and visual communication of character and self
Outcomes:
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Outcome 1.1: Students will create written materials that are in line with industry standards.
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Outcome 1.2: Students will perform dramatic material in a way that communicates a character’s intentions to an audience.
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Outcome 1.3: Students will communicate effectively to facilitate collaboration
Goal #2
Critical Thinking: Graduates will demonstrate critical thinking through the ability to evaluate, analyze, and integrate information from a variety of sources in order to make informed choices about character and self.
Outcomes:
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Outcome 2.1: Students will evaluate available material and their own strengths to select appropriate material.
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Outcome 2.2: Students will conduct research appropriate to the development of a character.
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Outcome 2.3: Students will evaluate own strengths, weaknesses and knowledge about the business of acting to make choices about trajectory in the profession.
Goal #3
Content Knowledge/Skills: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge and skills required for theatre performance
Outcomes:
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Outcome 3.1: Students will design, prepare, and execute a professional audition.
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Outcome 3.2: Students will apply learned techniques of voice, body, and mind to the creation of a character.
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Outcome 3.3: Students will collaborate with others in order to create theatre.
Communication-Theatre-Teaching, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| THEATRE 1010 | Foundations of Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 1011 | Foundations of Theatre Lab | 1 |
| COMM 3455 | Creativity, Storytelling and Identity | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CM CORE 1001 | Digital Toolbox (or CM CORE 1010 or COMM DM 1611 ) | 3 |
| THEATRE 1030 | Acting | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 6 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 2387 | Teaching Methods l: Methods of Teaching Communication | 3 |
| EDUC 2487 | Teaching Internship l: Communication & Theatre | 2 |
| COMM 2257 | Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 1012 | Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights | 3 |
| COMM 3155 | Professional and Public Communication | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| EDUC 3587/5587 | Teaching Methods ll: Methods of Teaching Drama & Theatre | 3 |
| EDUC 3687/5687 | Teaching Internship ll: Communication & Theatre | 2 |
| CM CORE 4124 | Communication and Media Theories | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 3160 | Directing | 3 |
| Educator Essentials Course | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 3060 | History of the Theatre I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EDUC 4138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Theatre: Performance, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| THEATRE 1010 | Foundations of Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 1011 | Foundations of Theatre Lab | 1 |
| THEATRE 1030 | Acting | 3 |
| THEATRE 1040 | Movement for the Actor | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 1012 | Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights (or THEATRE 1015 Stagecraft: Costumes) | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 1015 | Stagecraft: Costumes (or THEATRE 1012 Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights) | 3 |
| THEATRE 2025 | Body, Voice, Awareness | 3 |
| THEATRE 1050 | Creative Drama | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 1022 | Playscript Analysis | 3 |
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum (critical path) | 1 |
| THEATRE 3003 | Vocal Production for the Actor | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 7 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum (critical path) | 1 |
| THEATRE 3060 | History of the Theatre I | 3 |
| THEATRE 3126 | Acting Studio I | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 3070 | History of the Theatre II | 3 |
| THEATRE 3127 | Acting Studio II | 3 |
| THEATRE 3160 | Directing | 3 |
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 3120/5120 | Acting Styles | 3 |
| THEATRE 3030 | Auditioning and the Business of Acting | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 10 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Theatre Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Theatre: Theatre for Youth and Communities, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| THEATRE 1010 | Foundations of Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 1011 | Foundations of Theatre Lab | 1 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 1012 | Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights ( or THEATRE 1015 Stagecraft: Costumes) | 3 |
| THEATRE 1030 | Acting | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 1015 | Stagecraft: Costumes ( or THEATRE 1012 Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights) | 3 |
| THEATRE 1050 | Creative Drama | 3 |
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum (critical path) | 1 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 1022 | Playscript Analysis | 3 |
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum (critical path) | 1 |
| THEATRE 3060 | History of the Theatre I | 3 |
| THEATRE 3110/5110 | Theatre for Youth | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 2055 | Devised Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 3070 | History of the Theatre II | 3 |
| THEATRE 3090 | Theatre for Communities | 3 |
| Departmentally Approved External Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 3115 | Methods of Teaching Drama and Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 3160 | Directing | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Departmentally Approved Internal Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 11 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Theatre: Design and Production, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| THEATRE 1010 | Foundations of Theatre | 3 |
| THEATRE 1011 | Foundations of Theatre Lab | 1 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 12 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 1012 | Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights (or THEATRE 1015 Stagecraft: Costumes) | 3 |
| THEATRE 1030 | Acting | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 1015 | Stagecraft: Costumes (or THEATRE 1012 Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights) | 3 |
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum (critical path) | 1 |
| THEATRE 3143 | Drafting for Theatre | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 7 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 1050 | Creative Drama | 3 |
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum | 1 |
| THEATRE 3220 | Design I: Theatrical Design Aesthetics | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 1022 | Playscript Analysis | 3 |
| THEATRE 2050 | Theatre Practicum (critical path) | 1 |
| THEATRE 3060 | History of the Theatre I | 3 |
| THEATRE 3230 | Design II: Theatrical Design Process | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 3070 | History of the Theatre II | 3 |
| THEATRE 3160 | Directing | 3 |
| THEATRE 3240 | Design III: Theatrical Design Application | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEATRE 2190 | Stage Management | 3 |
| THEATRE 3141 | Stage Makeup (or THEATRE 3146 Theatrical Painting) | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 9 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEATRE 3050 | Theatre Production | 3 |
| THEATRE 3155 | Topics in Theatre Design and Production | 3 |
| UNIFI/General Education or University Electives | 10 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Courses
THEATRE 1000. Theatre in Our World — 3 hrs.
This course will explore the basic structures of theatre, how it impacts society, and how society shapes and inspires theatre. Students will also explore and collaboratively experience processes and roles common to theatrical creation. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 1005. Acting for Non-Majors — 3 hrs.
Through exploration of various acting methods and techniques, this course builds skills in creativity, oral communication and presentation, and critical analysis. An ideal course for students whose career paths require presenting, creating, and flexible thinking. Participants will explore improvisation, scene study, and a variety of acting exercises. At the conclusion of the course, students will be more comfortable with public speaking, creative problem solving, and thinking on their feet. This course is appropriate for all students, no experience necessary. (Variable)
THEATRE 1010. Foundations of Theatre — 3 hrs.
A collaborative approach to the exploration and development of the creative impulse, processes and results in the theatre. Production participation required; lab taken concurrently. Lab fee. Corequisite(s): THEATRE 1011. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 1011. Foundations of Theatre Lab — 1 hr.
Provides running crew assignments for all productions in a given semester. Requires an extensive evening commitment. Corequisite(s): THEATRE 1010. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 1012. Stagecraft: Scenery/Lights — 3 hrs.
Introduction to scenery and lighting planning, research and construction for theatrical production. Involves work in the Strayer-Wood Theatre Scenery Studio on TheatreUNI mainstage season plays. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 3 periods. Lab fee. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 1015. Stagecraft: Costumes — 3 hrs.
Introduction to costume planning, research and construction for theatrical productions. Involves work in the Strayer-Wood Theatre Costume Studio on TheatreUNI mainstage season plays. Discussion 3 periods, lab 3 periods. Lab fee. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 1022. Playscript Analysis — 3 hrs.
Entry level class that introduces students to play reading using both major dramatic texts and contemporary experimental texts. Students will investigate key works of dramatic literature for insight into storytelling, its impact on society, and the connection between art and the culture in which it is created. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 1030. Acting — 3 hrs.
Introduction to the craft of acting beginning with exercises and culminating in applying the experience of those exercises to a scene from a play. Exploration of increasing self-awareness. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): For Theatre majors: none. All others: consent of instructor. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 1040. Movement for the Actor — 3 hrs.
Designed to encourage relaxation, limberness, and strength. Exploration of ways in which movement and sensory work can trigger and influence character work and emotional connection. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 3 periods. (Variable)
THEATRE 1050. Creative Drama — 3 hrs.
Prepares students to guide children and young adults in creative drama. Study of the art of spontaneous drama as it relates to education and development of young people cognitively and creatively. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 3 periods. Lab fee. (Variable)
THEATRE 2025. Body, Voice, Awareness — 3 hrs.
Learn and apply techniques to free body, voice, mind and emotions for performance. Explore body-and-voice based approaches to theatre by 1) creating actor-generated original work and 2) inhabiting a character from an extant script. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1030. (Variable)
THEATRE 2050. Theatre Practicum — 1 hr.
Credit for approved work in theatre production (e.g., construction crew, performance, crew head, stage manager). Three required (one may be in performance). Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 2055. Devised Theatre — 3 hrs.
Collaboration in the creation and presentation of devised work. Discussion 3 periods; lab 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1012 OR THEATRE 1015, THEATRE 1022; THEATRE 2025 or THEATRE 1030; or consent of the department. (Variable)
THEATRE 2060. Production Studies — 3 hrs.
Involvement in a play's production process combined with an in-depth study of a topic related to that production. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1022; or consent of the department. (Variable)
THEATRE 2151. Community Engagement — 1-4 hrs.
Credit for approved work in youth theatre, drama-based education, or other community settings. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1050; consent of supervising instructor. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 2190. Stage Management — 3 hrs.
Introduction to techniques, procedures, and forms used in stage managing theatre and allied performing arts. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1012 OR THEATRE 1015; sophomore standing; or consent of instructor. (Spring)
THEATRE 3003. Vocal Production for the Actor — 3 hrs.
Using relaxation and breathing techniques developed by voice practitioners, students will release tension and identify vocal habits which impede the acting process. Includes vocal precision and power, IPA and anatomy. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 2025. (Variable)
THEATRE 3030. Auditioning and the Business of Acting — 3 hrs.
Selection, preparation, and performance of appropriate audition materials and development of proper audition behavior for the actor. Exploration of graduate schools and acting as a business. 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1030; THEATRE 3126 (one semester) or consent of instructor. (Variable)
THEATRE 3050. Theatre Production — 1-4 hrs.
Assumption of a major production responsibility under supervision of faculty. May be repeated in various production areas for maximum of 12 hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing; consent of supervising instructor. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 3051. Performance Engagement — 1 hr.
Graded credit for participation as a performer in a production. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 hours. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 3060. History of the Theatre I — 3 hrs.
Examination of plays, production methods, and historical trends in the theatre from its beginnings into the 1600s, including script analysis in preparation for production. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1022; or consent of instructor. For Communication-Theatre Teaching majors: THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; or consent of instructor. (Fall)
THEATRE 3070. History of the Theatre II — 3 hrs.
Examination of plays, production methods, and historical trends in the theatre from 1600 through the present, including script analysis in preparation for production. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1022; THEATRE 3060. (Spring)
THEATRE 3090. Theatre for Communities — 3 hrs.
Course focuses on working with community partners from an asset-based model. Application of theatre techniques to various community settings and projects. Prerequisite(s): junior standing. (Spring)
THEATRE 3110/5110. Theatre for Youth — 3 hrs.
Specific problems of producing theatre for children, including readings in children's literature, child psychology, and plays. Practical experience in improvised and scripted performances. Lab fee. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1050 or consent of instructor. (Spring)
THEATRE 3115. Methods of Teaching Drama and Theatre — 3 hrs.
Introduction, exploration, and application of various methods for teaching and assessing drama and theatre practices and learning in K-12 venues. Prerequisite(s): Theatre majors: THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1012; THEATRE 1030; THEATRE 1050. These prerequisites are waived for Communication-Theatre Teaching majors and minors. Prerequisite for other students: consent of instructor. (Fall)
THEATRE 3120/5120. Acting Styles — 3 hrs.
Application of techniques learned in THEATRE 1030, including theoretical studies of various styles of acting as well as extensive scene work. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1022; THEATRE 2025; THEATRE 1030; THEATRE 3003; THEATRE 3126; or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Fall)
THEATRE 3126. Acting Studio I — 3 hrs.
Students will apply the fundamental tools and principles of acting to a variety of scripted material, including assigned scenes and monologues. Developing a practical understanding of text analysis for the actor will be a primary component of the course. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1030; junior standing. (Fall)
THEATRE 3127. Acting Studio II — 3 hrs.
Building upon the skills learned in Acting Studio I, students will explore various acting techniques through assigned readings, practical exercises, group discussion, and application to self-selected material. Students will experiment with different tools as they hone their individual actor processes. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1030; THEATRE 3126. (Spring)
THEATRE 3135/5135. Stage Combat — 3 hrs.
Basic skills of modern and historic styles of fencing, swordplay, and other modes of fighting, and application of these skills to the planning and safe execution of an effective and artistic stage fight. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): for Theatre majors: THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1012 OR THEATRE 1015; THEATRE 1022; THEATRE 2025 OR THEATRE 1030. For non-Theatre majors: junior standing. (Spring)
THEATRE 3141. Stage Makeup — 3 hrs.
Project work in makeup for the theatre. Lab fee. Prerequisite(s): for Theatre majors: THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1015; or consent of instructor. Prerequisite for other students: consent of instructor. (Spring)
THEATRE 3143. Drafting for Theatre — 3 hrs.
Project work in drafting for the theatre. Lab fee. Prerequisite(s): for Theatre majors: THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; or consent of instructor. Prerequisite for other students: consent of instructor. (Variable)
THEATRE 3144. Costume Patterning & Draping — 3 hrs.
Project work in costume pattern development for the theatre. Lab fee. Prerequisite(s): For Theatre majors: THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1015. Prerequisite for other students: consent of instructor. (Fall)
THEATRE 3146. Theatrical Painting — 3 hrs.
In this course students will explore and apply the skills and techniques of the scenic artist. Project work will include color theory, craft, tools, materials, and their application to scenery and props. Lab Fee. Prerequisite(s): For Theatre majors: THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1012 or THEATRE 1015. Prerequisite for other students: consent of instructor. (Spring)
THEATRE 3155. Topics in Theatre Design and Production — 3 hrs.
Advanced topics in Design and Production involving research and experiential investigation into production techniques. Rotating topics may include Period Styles for Theatre, Advanced Problems in Theatre: Make-up, Costume, Scenery, Lighting, or Sound Production. Additional topics may be offered depending on pedagogical and/or production needs. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Prerequisite(s): for Theatre majors: THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; junior standing and either THEATRE 1012 OR THEATRE 1015 as applicable to the specific content of the course; or consent of instructor. Prerequisites for other students: junior standing and consent of instructor. (Variable)
THEATRE 3160. Directing — 3 hrs.
Analysis of plays and fundamentals of directing. Discussion, 3 periods; lab, 3 periods. Prerequisite(s): For Theatre majors: THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1022; THEATRE 1030; THEATRE 3060; junior standing. For Communication-Theatre-Teaching majors: THEATRE 1030; junior standing. (Fall and Spring)
THEATRE 3200/5200. Internship — 1-8 hrs.
Intensive work in specialized area at off-campus theatre facility. For advanced students in theatre. May be repeated for maximum of 8 hours. Prerequisite(s): junior standing; consent of advisor and department head. (Variable)
THEATRE 3220. Design I: Theatrical Design Aesthetics — 3 hrs.
In this course, students will be introduced to the elements and principles of design, and how to apply them to the theatrical design process. Combining an understanding of aesthetics, the language of critique, and the use of 2D and 3D rendering media, students will engage in theatre-specific design processes. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1012 or THEATRE 1015. (Spring)
THEATRE 3230. Design II: Theatrical Design Process — 3 hrs.
In this course, students will revisit the elements and principles of design encountered in Design I and apply them to projects in the areas of theatrical costume, lighting, scenic, and sound design. While developing further understanding of aesthetics, the language of critique, and the use of design media, students will conceptualize and create discipline-specific expressions of design choices as communication tools appropriate for professional theatrical designers. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1015 or THEATRE 1012; THEATRE 3143; THEATRE 3220. (Fall)
THEATRE 3240. Design III: Theatrical Design Application — 3 hrs.
This is an advanced course, utilizing the skills learned in Design I and Design II. Students will continue to develop portfolio-quality work while starting to specialize in their design area of choice. With an emphasis on collaboration, students will create cohesive designs for theatrical productions. There will be the expectation of creating a fully conceptualized design with accompanying research and paperwork. The students will participate in design presentations to show their ability to express and support their design choices. Prerequisite(s): THEATRE 1010; THEATRE 1011; THEATRE 1015 or THEATRE 1012; THEATRE 3220; THEATRE 3230. (Spring)