Theatre Arts Design and Production Courses

The Theatre Arts Core - Required of all Theatre Arts Students

DAN 1101

Foundations in Movement

An introductory study of basic concepts in movement and vocal and physical performance techniques through exploration of embodied anatomy and various movement modalities geared specifically for theatre majors. Appropriate clothing required.
(3 Hours)
TA 1134

Beginning Acting for Majors

Provides beginning acting students with a fundamental approach to acting in contemporary realistic drama, rooted in the foundations of the Stanislavsky system.
(3 Hours)
TA 1421

Analy of Dramatic Literature

Same as ENGL 1421. Reading and analysis of plays using multiple lenses such as character, plot, structure, theme/idea, and conceptualization.
(3 Hours)
TA 1454

TA 1454 Lab

(0 Hours)
TA 1561

Fundamentals of Theatre Design

An introductory study of the theory and practice of design in relation to stage production. Prerequisites: TA 1421 and TA 1454.
(3 Hours)

Bachelor of Fine Arts Common Courses

Theatre Experiential Learning

TA 1152

Stage Makeup

Materials and techniques of makeup for the stage.
(1 Hours)
TA 2111

Production Studio -- Costumes

Practical experience in the area of costuming. Students will work on the season's productions, while learning sewing and costume techniques in the Costume Shop. May be repeated once for credit.
(1 Hours)
TA 2112

Production Studio -- Electrics

Practical experience in the area of lighting for entertainment, sound production, and video for live entertainment. Students will work on the season's productions, while learning safety and current practices in lighting, sound, and video preparation techniques for live performance through practical work in the theatre spaces.
(1 Hours)
TA 2113

Production Studio -- Scenery

Practical experience in the area of scenery. Students will work on the season's productions, while learning construction, rigging and painting techniques in the Scene Shop.
(1 Hours)
TA 2114

Production Studio - Management

Practical experience in the area of theatre management. Students will work on the season's productions while learning marketing, publicity, and box office techniques in the Management Shop.
(1 Hours)

Theatre History and Literature

TA 3181

Theatre History I

(3 Hours)
TA 3952

Junior Seminar

Guided research toward professional development opportunities that will help students prepare to enter the marketplace. Topics include but are not limited to graduate school, networking, internships, entry-level positions in the discipline, resume building, and interview skills. Prerequisite: TA Core and junior standing.
(1 Hours)

Theatre Leadership Option (6 hours) - Choose TWO from the following:

TA 3534

Directing I

A practical study of the fundamentals of directing. Prerequisites: DAN 1101, TA 1134, TA 1421, TA 1454, TA 1561 (The Theatre Arts Core), and Junior standing.
(3 Hours)
TA 2536

Collaborative Aesthetics & Ens

Exploration of the collaborative aesthetic through an examination of the history and practices of ensemble theatre. Designed to prepare theatre arts majors to function as working members of an ensemble company. Prerequisites: TA Core (DAN 1101, TA 1134, TA 1421, TA 1454, TA 1561).
(3 Hours)

Capstone

TA 4000

BFA Capstone Experience

(3 Hours)
 

BFA Design and Production Concentration:

TA 1522

Decorative Arts/Material Cult

A study of the major developments in the decorative and applied arts and material culture from antiquity to the present. Cross listed as ART 1522.
(3 Hours)

Theatre Technology. - Choose THREE from the following:

TA 2552

Costume Construction

(3 Hours)
TA 2553

Lighting Technology

The basic concepts of light, electricity, and color, with emphasis on the practical use of standard stage lighting equipment and controls. Prerequisite: TA 1454.
(3 Hours)
TA 2557

Topics in Theatre Technologies

This course explores topics in Technical Theatre Production, as related to theatre and broader applicable study. In a semester focus may be given to, but not limited to, specialty topics in Theatre Lighting, Scenic production, Costume construction, Costume Crafts, Sound production, Props fabrication, Special Effects, or any combination. Prerequisites: TA 1454, TA 1561, ENGL/TA 1421 or Permission of Instructor.
(3 Hours)

Theatre Design - Choose THREE from the following:

TA 3561

Scene Design

Theory and practice of scenic design for the stage. Prerequisites: TA 1421, TA 1454, TA 1522 and TA 1561.
(3 Hours)
TA 3562

Costume Design

(3 Hours)
TA 3563

Lighting Design

The concepts of stage lighting design with emphasis on accepted professional procedures, script analysis, drafting, and cueing. Prerequisites: TA 1561 and TA 2553.
(3 Hours)
TA 3564

Topics in Design

This course explores topics in Design, as related to theatre and broader applicable study. In a semester focus may be given to, but not limited to, specialty design in Lighting, Scenery, Costume, Sound, Props, Special Effects, or any combination. Prerequisites: TA 1421, TA 1454, TA 1561, or Permission of Instructor.
(3 Hours)