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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores the differences between stage and screen acting; auditioning for film, television, and industrial work will be investigated. Cinematic language and on-set etiquette will also be examined. Multiple on-screen performances will be work-shopped and filmed, including a short film exercise. Prerequisites: "C" or better in THEA 3230 OR Instructor Consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides practical skills in creating patterns for theatrical costumes using both flat pattern and draping methods. Students will learn to interpret costume sketches into realized garments, create mock-ups and conduct costume fittings. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (THEA 1550 OR THEA 1551) OR Instructor Consent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is a beginning crafts class exploring some fundamentals of costume crafts. The specific crafts to be studied will change each semester the course is offered, providing students with the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of techniques and tools used by the costume craftsperson. Crafts may include dyeing, jewelry making, millinery, and body-altering padding. This course is repeatable for credit.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This studio course is focused on the skill acquisition of basic stage combat. Specific physical techniques will be taught and developed within the context of a choreographed fight scene. Students will have the opportunity to take a Skills Proficiency Test for certification Prerequisites: 'C' or better in THEA 2250 OR Instructor Consent
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a comprehensive examination of technology used for sound design in the arts. With a strong emphasis on the fundamentals, students can expect to be knowledgeable about audio technology after this course.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an in-depth look at modern theatrical sound design. Students focus on the sound design process and apply the tools and technology necessary to create and execute professional sound designs. Basic sound design and engineering for the theatre.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Dance for Musical Theatre performers with little or no previous movement experience. This introductory course focuses on building musical theatre students' core strength, balance center, coordination, timing and flexibility. In addition, students will learn dance terminology that is fundamental to a musical theatre career. Core Dance (3620, 3630, 3640, or 3650) is required for 8 semesters. Placement in the proper level is by audition. Prerequisites: Admission to Emphasis in Musical Theatre OR Instructor Consent.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Introduction to tap dance technique through traditional movement vocabulary, repertoire, improvisation, rhythmic exercises and historical context of tap dance. Prerequisites: Emphasis in Musical Theatre OR Instructor Consent.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Dance for Musical Theatre performers who have a basic knowledge of movement skills, technique and terminology. In this course the student will learn to pick up series of steps quickly and maintain a secure body axis allowing them to master more advanced steps such as spins, turns and rhythmic changes. Students will be challenged to advance their technical capacity in this class. Core Dance (3620, 3630, 3640, or 3650) is required for 8 semesters. Placement in the proper level is by audition. Prerequisites: "C" or better in (THEA 3630 AND Admission to Emphasis in Musical Theatre) OR Instructor Consent.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Continuation of tap dance technique through traditional movement vocabulary, Broadway tap repertoire, introduction of contemporary rhythm tap and improvisation, and historical context of tap dance.