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3321. Stage Lighting 3 hours
Prerequisite: THA 2310 or consent of instructor
The mechanics, control, and art of lighting for the stage. Studies include the nature of light, color, instrumentation, dimmers, and basic lighting design. Practical application with University theatre productions.
3324. Sound Engineering and Design 3 hours
Prerequisite: THA 2310
The study of sound engineering concepts, system design, and the art of sound design.
3326. Design Technology 3 hours
Prerequisite: THA 2310
An exploration of technology in theatre design. Topics may include: CAD, Scenery, Lighting, Sound, Props, and Projection.
4152. Theatre Internship II 1 hour
Prerequisite: Consent of Theatre Department Chair
A continuation of Theatre Internship I or a different assignment with the same requirements as stated in Theatre Internship I.
4252. Theatre Internship II 2 hours
Prerequisite: Consent of Theatre Department Chair
A continuation of Theatre Internship I or a different assignment with the same requirements as stated in Theatre Internship I.
4301. Senior Project 3 hours
Prerequisite: Senior standing, all required Theatre courses, 2.5 cumulative GPA, consent of Theatre faculty
Each student will work independently, meeting regularly with an assigned faculty member for assessment of progress and response to work. Specific requirements for this course will be determined by the student and instructor and must be submitted in written form for approval by the Chair of the Department. Each Senior Project must contain a research component, include appropriate documentation, and culminate in a public presentation for the Department. Students desiring to take THA 4301 should turn in a written proposal to the Department Chair at least two months prior to registering for this course. May not be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: THA 3307 or consent of instructor; may be repeated for credit with permission of instructor
Conducted as a seminar, this course is an advanced study and intense application of skills and techniques of playwriting with each student producing a completed play (one act or full length) by the end of the course. Theatre fee applies.
4307. Advanced Studies in Playwriting 3 hours
4311. Acting with Dialects and Accents 3 hours
Prerequisite: THA 1302, 2300, 2307 and 6 hours of acting at the 3000- level
The application of phonetic tools for scripts requiring accents and dialects in performance. Scenes and monologues will be performed from a variety of regional American and international texts in prose and heightened language.
4313. Acting for the Camera 3 hours
Prerequisite: THA 1300, 1301, 1302, and 3 hours of acting at the 3000- level
Practical approach to acting techniques for television, film and new media.