THE 130: Introduction to Theatre. This course examines theatre history and its cultural relevance, traditions, theory, design, and production. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 200: Introduction to Dance. A survey of the history and aesthetics of dance in relation to society and to the other arts. Includes instruction in basic dance techniques. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 204: Foundations of Theatre. Through readings, lectures, demonstrations, and active participation behind the scenes in an actual production, the student becomes familiar with theatre history, design, and tradition. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 210: World Drama. Prerequisite: ENG 211. Study of western world dramatic literature from antiquity to Ibsen. Emphasis is on works which are examples of the major periods of drama. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 220: Modern Drama. A study of dramatic literature from Ibsen to the present, illustrating the literary, historical, and social development of the modern era. Prerequisite: THE 210. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 250: Acting. Laboratory class in the fundamentals, techniques, and practice of stage credibility and acting, emphasizing development of relaxation, self-exploration, stage presence, and other acting skills and actual participation in a live performance. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 260: Music Theatre I. Development of skills in energizing, concentrating, and structuring. Energy concepts include physical, vocal, mental, and emotional energy. Concentrating concepts includes conceptualization and imagination. Prerequisite: THE 250. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 300: Interpretive Dance. Theory and practice of techniques and composition. Emphasis is placed on execution of dance techniques for theatrical productions. Prerequisite: THE 200 or consent of instructor. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 305: Theatre History. A survey of theatre from its primitive origins through the emergence of modern drama. Study of content and trends in dramatic literature and play production. Prerequisite: THE 204. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 360: Music Theatre II. A continuation of skills stressed in Music Theatre I. Emphasis on singing, moving, isolation of vocal mechanisms, physical response, reflecting, and rhythmic patterns. Prerequisite: Audition. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 380: Play Directing. A study of play direction and play analysis, blocking, line learning, and correct character portrayal. Students prepare a prompt book which details the director's plans. Prerequisite: THE 250. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.

THE 404: Stage Craft. Study and guided practice in the theory, principles, techniques,

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