Course Descriptions

Course descriptions are arranged in alphabetical order by subject code (prefix).

Courses numbered less than 100 are considered developmental and do not count as credit toward graduation. These courses serve as preparation for college level courses and are required prerequisites for math and English courses. They must be completed in the first 30 attempted credit hours. Placement in these courses is based on ACT, SAT, or COMPASS test scores. They are self-support courses and charged at that tuition rate.

Freshmen and sophomores may take courses numbered 100 and 200 providing that the necessary prerequisites have been completed. Courses numbered 300 and 400 are normally junior and senior level but might be taken by sophomores if the necessary prerequisites have been met. Courses numbered 500 and 600 are entry- level graduate courses offered in conjunction with the undergraduate-level course. Undergraduate students who wish to enroll for the course at the 500 or 600 level must secure permission from the Graduate School. Courses numbered 700 are open to graduate students only.

Pre-requisites: Some classes have pre-requisites which must be met before enrolling in the class. This can consist of passing grades in specific courses, minimum scores on placement exams, a specified class level or admission to a particular program. It has been determined by the disciplines that these pre-requisites are necessary to prepare the student for enrollment. Pre-requisites are listed in the course description for each class.

Credits are semester hours. Asterisk (*) indicates that the course is not offered every year.

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Theater
	THEA 241 - Stagecraft Theory and practical experience in theatre production. Lab work on two major theatre productions. 3 credits
	THEA 243 - Makeup Principles of theatrical makeup techniques, including character analysis and practical application. 3 credits
	THEA 282 - Jazz Dance I This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of jazz dance through a wide range of styles. 2 credits
	THEA 289 - Theatre Activities Limited to participants in major play production. Late registration permitted. Course may be taken more than once. 0-2 credits
	THEA 291 - Independent Study Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
	THEA 292 - Topics A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. 1-4 credits
	THEA 330 - Musical Theatre Performance Exploring the fundamentals of song analysis technique in the preparation of musical theatre repertory. Emphasis on incorporating the basics of acting into the creation of a musical theatre characterization. Basic music skills and singing ability are high recommended. Audition may be required. Prerequisite: THEA 131 2 credits
	THEA 351 - Directing Introduction to the techniques and concerns of the stage director, including composition, movement, and tempo-rhythm. Script analysis and scene presentation form the core of the course. 3 credits
	THEA 355 - Children’s Theatre Children’s theatre is an art form. Students become proficient in organization, design, and presentation of a children’s theatre program. 3 credits
	THEA 360 - Acting for the Camera Students will learn the techniques, skills, and vocabulary of performing and storytelling for film and television, by exploring camera acting technique utilizing scripts from commercials, feature films, and soap operas. Prerequisite: THEA 131 3 credits
	THEA 381 - Tap Dance I This course introduces students to the fundamental techniques of tap dance through a wide range of styles. Prerequisite: THEA 282 2 credits
	THEA 385 - Dance: Musical Theatre Styles This course provides students with the opportunity to apply dance technique to the musical theatre repertoire by working with a variety of styles within the spectrum of musical theatre dance. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 credit hours. 2 credits
	THEA 391 - Independent Study Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-3 credits
	THEA 403 - Design/Technical Theatre Studio Intensive study of selective areas in design and technical theatre production. Topics vary. Repeatable. 3 credits
	THEA 435 - History of American Musical Theatre History and development of American musical theatre from 1866 to the present. 3 credits
	THEA 441 - Scene Design Principles and practices of scenic design, including the scenic image, movement patterns, color, form, and rendering techniques. 3 credits
	THEA 445 - Lighting Basic principles and practices of lighting design, including basic electricity, script analysis, color, and directionality. 3 credits
	THEA 451 - Advanced Directing Advanced problems in stage directing, emphasizing text analysis, communication, and style as applied to one act plays. 3 credits
	THEA 452 - Stage Management Study of the principles and systems of stage management, with particular emphasis placed upon developing effective organizational tools and communication techniques. Practical application of stage management skills in University Theatre productions. 3 credits
	THEA 455 - Advanced Acting Textual analysis, movement and acting styles for the theatre. 3 credits
	THEA 460 - History of Theatre Periods, theatres, and representative dramatic literature from the classical to the present day. 3 credits
	THEA 480 - Summer Theatre Credit earned by participation with Prairie Repertory Theatre Company (SDSU students) or Northern Fort Playhouse (NSU students). May be repeated to a total of 10 credits, but only 5 may be applied to a minor. 1-5 credits
	THEA 491 - Independent Study Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic. 1-6 credits
	THEA 492 - Topics Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually of 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. 1-5 credits
	THEA 494 - Internship Applied, monitored and supervised, field-based learning experience for which the student may or may not be paid. Students gain practical experience. They follow a negotiated and or directed plan of study. A higher level of supervision is provided by the instructor in these courses than is the case with field experience. 1-16 credits
	THEA 498 - Senior Project This course is the culminating Bachelor of Fine Arts production project, including appropriate research, preparation and production. Subtitle varies: separate sections are offered for BFA students in Acting, Design/Technology, and Musical Theatre. 1 credit
Wellness
	WEL 100 - Wellness for Life This course introduces the importance and holistic nature of the six dimensions of personal wellness and fitness. The course will provide the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed decisions which will lead to the development of a healthy lifestyle. Various issues related to the dimensions of wellness will be discussed. Students will have the opportunity to assess their current health status and identify potential risk factors. Co-requisite: WEL 100L 1 credit
	WEL 100L - Wellness Lab This laboratory experience applies wellness concepts taught in WEL 100 lecture. Students will gain a level of understanding about one’s personal fitness level as well as learn a variety of skills to enhance personal wellness. Co-requisite: WEL 100 1 credit

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Course Descriptions

THEA 241 - Stagecraft

THEA 243 - Makeup

THEA 282 - Jazz Dance I

THEA 289 - Theatre Activities

THEA 291 - Independent Study

THEA 292 - Topics

THEA 330 - Musical Theatre Performance

THEA 351 - Directing

THEA 355 - Children’s Theatre

THEA 360 - Acting for the Camera

THEA 381 - Tap Dance I

THEA 385 - Dance: Musical Theatre Styles

THEA 391 - Independent Study

THEA 403 - Design/Technical Theatre Studio

THEA 435 - History of American Musical Theatre

THEA 441 - Scene Design

THEA 445 - Lighting

THEA 451 - Advanced Directing

THEA 452 - Stage Management

THEA 455 - Advanced Acting

THEA 460 - History of Theatre

THEA 480 - Summer Theatre

THEA 491 - Independent Study

THEA 492 - Topics

THEA 494 - Internship

THEA 498 - Senior Project

WEL 100 - Wellness for Life

WEL 100L - Wellness Lab