THE 260: Music Theatre I. Development of skills in energizing, concentrating, and structuring. Energy concepts include physical, vocal, mental, and emotional energy. Concentrating concepts include 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, materials, and development through plans of scene and lighting design for the contemporary theatre. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
THE 408: Black Theatre. Study of goals, careers, problems, dreams, and accomplishments of Black playwrights, actors, directors, choreographers, designers, critics, and theatre groups. Prerequisite: THE 204. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
THE 410: Seminar in Theatre. Examination and discussion of the styles of theatre practices with special emphasis on elements of production relating to stylistic conception. Prerequisite: Consent of faculty. CREDIT: THREE SEMESTER HOURS.
UNV 101: University Orientation. This course is designed to help students make a smooth transition (academic and social) to University life. The mechanics of the academic process, the resources and facilities available to them, and the environment in which they can develop new friendships and enjoy new experiences are addressed; a service learning component is required. CREDIT: TWO SEMESTER HOURS.
UNV 102: KSU Orientation. This course is designed to help students make a smooth transition as they assume their roles and responsibilities as students at Kentucky State University. Emphasis will be placed on helping students improve their success strategies in order to adjust successfully to the University's rigorous academic environment. The topic covered will include the wide variety of campus resources and services that are available to help students meet their academic, social, financial, and personal needs. CREDIT: ONE SEMESTER HOUR.
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