THE 130: Introduction to Theatre. This course examines theatre history and its cultural relevance, traditions, theory, design, and production. Credit: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 2 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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 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: 3 semester hours.