Graduate Catalog 2010-12

Theatre

Note: Additional work will be required for graduate credit in 400-level courses.

TH 447           Acting IV                                                                                                      3
Prereq.:  TH 347 and departmental permission. Performance considerations in scene study and role development, with emphasis on plays of varying styles and different periods. Fall. (O) 

TH 456           Shakespearean Production                                                                       3
Prereq.:  TH 246, 253, and/or permission of instructor. Analysis of selected plays from perspective of actor and director. Students act in and stage scenes as major requirements. Irregular. 

TH 465           Creative Dramatics for Children                                                               3
Prereq.:  TH 165. Trains teachers to develop the imagination, creativity, and communication skills of children ages 5 through 12. Includes pantomime, theatre games, improvisation, and formal theatre experience. Spring. 

TH 481           Projects:  Scenery                                                                              3
Prereq.:  TH 316 and departmental permission. Individual projects in reading, research, or production under guidance of member of theatre staff. 

TH 482           Projects:  Costuming                                                                         3
Prereq.:  TH 332 and departmental permission. Individual projects in reading, research, or production under guidance of member of theatre staff. 

TH 489           Studies in Theatre/Drama                                                                         3
Prereq.:  Permission of instructor. Selected area of theatre and/or drama not covered in other courses. Topic varies. May be repeated for credit. Irregular. 

TH 490           Summer Theatre Workshop                                                                     3
Prereq.:  Permission of instructor. Students work with experienced directors in a summer theatre production workshop learning the craft of acting and performing, culminating in a public performance. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Summer. 

TH 495           Theatre Internship                                                                            3 TO 6
Prereq.:  Permission of department. Substantial work in approved area/regional theatre(s) offering experience or research opportunities unavailable on campus. May be repeated for a total of 12 credits. On demand.