Apr 25, 2024  
2013-2014 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2013) 
    
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Course Descriptions


 

Technology and Engineering Education

  
  • TEE 3510 - Introduction to Networking


    3 credits

    Study of hardware and software required to build, install, maintain, and support a local area network. Emphasizes laboratory applications.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • TEE 3710 - Electronics/Computer Design I


    1 credit

    Students select and plan a senior project. Requires written proposal, including technical description of the project and management plans.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEE 2320  (may be taken concurrently).

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • TEE 3740 - Facility and Equipment Maintenance


    3 credits

    Systems approach to facility, equipment, and tool maintenance, including principles of woodworking, machine construction, adjustment, and sharpening.

3
  
  • TEE 3900 - Principles and Objectives of Career and Technical Education


    3 credits

    Comprehensive study of philosophy and purposes of career and technical education programs and their place in the total program of modern education.

3
  
  • TEE 3930 - Evaluation of Career and Technical Education


    2 credits

    Factors for evaluation of attitudes, skills, work habits, technical information, and instrument construction.

2
  
  • TEE 4300 - Clinical Experience II


    1 credit

    Field-based experience, in which students complete 30 hours of teaching-related experiences in the classroom.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEE 3200 , TEE 3300  and Admission to Teacher Education

    Corequisite: TEE 4400 .

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • TEE 4310 - Corrosion and Corrosion Control


    2 credits

    Analysis of corrosion mechanisms for ferrous metals, nonferrous metals, and nonmetallic materials, as well as the control of corrosion.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1110  and MATH 1060 .

    Cross-listed as: TEE 6310 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • TEE 4400 - Methods of Teaching Engineering and Technology Education II


    3 credits

    Techniques of teaching as applied to individual and group instruction. Students apply various methods in presenting lessons.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEE 3200 , TEE 3300 .

    Corequisite: TEE 4300 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • TEE 4440 - Technology and Society


    3 credits

    Challenges students to develop an understanding of the dynamic interaction between science, technology, and society. Explores the responsibility of humans to direct the utilization of technology as a creative enterprise. Students critically investigate technological innovations, issues, and impacts on society from a global perspective.

    Cross-listed as: TEE 6440 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • TEE 4700 - Student Teaching in Postsecondary Schools


    4 credits

    Planning, presenting, and evaluating instruction for students in postsecondary industrial and technical programs under the supervision of an experienced teacher.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment by permission only.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
4
  
  • TEE 4710 - Electronics/Computer Design II (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Execution and completion of a team or individual project. Requires design reviews and written reports.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEE 3710 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • TEE 4930 - Independent Study


    1-4 credits

    Upon application, students may propose and complete work above and beyond regular coursework to support or supplement their major.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-4
  
  • TEE 4940 - Related Industrial Experience


    1-12 credits

    Provision for enrollment in industry schools conducted on university level. Approved by department upon application for trade competency examination and work experience in industry.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-12
  
  • TEE 5040 - Manufacturing Enterprise


    3 credits

    Focuses on management technology used to establish a manufacturing enterprise, engineer a product and production system, finance the operation, and market the product.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEE 1030 .

3
  
  • TEE 5220 - Program and Course Development (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    Review of basic principles and practices of curriculum and course development used in applied technology and technology education. Emphasizes components needed to develop a curriculum guide.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: TEE 3200 , TEE 3300 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • TEE 5230 - Technical Training Innovative Program


    1-4 credits

    Prepares prospective and incumbent teachers to implement and conduct contemporary programs. Includes skill development and the philosophy needed for curriculum innovation.

    Repeatable for credit.
1-4
  
  • TEE 5240 - Principles of Technology


    2-3 credits

    Introduction to applied technology principles forming the basis for today’s society.

2-3
  
  • TEE 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar


    2 credits

    Focuses on observations and problems arising during student teaching. Includes review of teaching plans, procedures, adaptive classroom practices, and evaluation.

    Corequisite: TEE 5630 .

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • TEE 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools


    10 credits

    Candidates assigned to cooperating teachers in public secondary schools within their major and minor subjects. Students have professional responsibilities with teaching.

    Corequisite: TEE 5500 .

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
10
  
  • TEE 5800 - Seminar - Technology Education


    1-3 credits

    Provides opportunity for students to participate in variety of enriching experiences, such as guest speakers, field trips, demonstrations, and conferences.

    Repeatable for credit.
1-3
  
  • TEE 5900 - Workshop in Technology and Engineering Education


    1-4 credits

    Special workshops for education or industry. May be repeated providing content varies.

    Repeatable for credit
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-4
  
  • TEE 5910 - Special Problems in Engineering and Technology Education


    1-4 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-4
  
  • TEE 5920 - Related Technical Training


    1-12 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
1-12
  
  • TEE 6090 - Program Design


    3 credits

    Study of contemporary program design and development in technology and industrial education. Reviews complete curriculum developmental process.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • TEE 6100 - Contemporary Issues


    3 credits

    Study of present and future foundational professional developments in technology and industrial education. Students identify and investigate contemporary trends and issues affecting and facing technology and industrial education.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • TEE 6150 - Evaluation and Assessment


    3 credits

    Study of various methods used to measure and evaluate student achievement, including cognitive, affective, and psychomatic. Reviews principles of learning and teaching, and of evaluation of instruction.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
3
  
  • TEE 6200 - Composite Manufacturing Processes and Repair


    3 credits

    Composite manufacturing processes, composite materials survey, tooling design and fabrication, autoclave processes, vacuum bag techniques, filament winding processes, equipment requirements, materials cutting and storage, and composite materials testing.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • TEE 6250 - Internship


    1-6 credits

    Advanced instruction through supervised work experience in teaching, supervising, or administering educational or industrial program.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • TEE 6310 - Corrosion and Corrosion Control


    2 credits

    Analysis of corrosion mechanisms for ferrous metals, nonferrous metals, and nonmetallic materials, as well as the control of corrosion.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1110  and MATH 1060 .

    Cross-listed as: TEE 4310 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • TEE 6440 - Technology and Society


    3 credits

    Challenges students to develop an understanding of the dynamic interaction between science, technology, and society. Explores the responsibility of humans to direct the utilization of technology as a creative enterprise. Students critically investigate technological innovations, issues, and impacts on society from a global perspective.

    Cross-listed as: TEE 4440 .

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • TEE 6450 - Administration and Organization


    3 credits

    Administrative and supervisory techniques for successful operation of technology education and applied technology education programs.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • TEE 6520 - Explorations of Industry


    3 credits

    Study of contemporary industry, business, and service through a series of site visits. Includes various management and finance methods and techniques.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • TEE 6750 - Research Methods and Design


    3 credits

    Introduction to practical research planning and design. Guides students from proposal selection to completed proposal to final research report.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • TEE 6800 - Seminar


    1-2 credits

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-2
  
  • TEE 6900 - Readings and Conference


    1-3 credits

    Advanced individualized study on selected topics in technology and industrial education. Scheduled consultation with faculty member.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • TEE 6910 - Experimental Laboratory


    3 credits

    Introduction to elements of a research report through selection and development of experimental study utilizing tools, equipment, materials, and processes for improving programs and teaching techniques.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • TEE 6930 - Independent Study


    1-6 credits

    Advanced educational experience through individual investigation.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-6
  
  • TEE 6960 - Master’s Project


    3-6 credits

    Development of creative project emphasizing a thoroughly developed plan of action. Includes proposal, project paper, and final presentation.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3-6
  
  • TEE 6970 - Thesis Research


    1-9 credits

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9
  
  • TEE 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-3 credits

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • TEE 7040 - Dynamic and Network Engineering Processes for Technology Education


    3 credits

    Examines dynamic and network processes in engineering through the use of simulation software. Students use these techniques to develop standards-based engineering curricular modules for use in grades 6 through 12.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • TEE 7400 - Occupational Analysis and Curriculum Development


    3 credits

    Students learn techniques for conducting an occupational analysis (both job and task analysis) and for developing performance-based or competency-based curriculum. Explores industrial and educational applications for this style of curriculum development.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • TEE 7600 - Academic Issues and Politics in Higher Education


    3 credits

    Study of higher education in Utah, the social political impacts, and the role of faculty members in higher education institutions.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • TEE 7810 - Research Seminar


    1-3 credits

    Discussions under faculty direction on timely and pertinent topics, issues, and trends impactiing the field of study.

    Repeatable for credit
    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • TEE 7900 - Independent Study


    1-3 credits

    Individually directed educational experience. Program chair approval required before registration.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-3
  
  • TEE 7970 - Dissertation Research


    1-9 credits

    Individual work on research problems for students enrolled in doctoral programs. Emphasizes writing and editorial techniques.

    Repeatable for credit
    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9
  
  • TEE 7990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-9 credits

    Designed for individual students to work on their graduate studies under the advisement of their graduate committee.

    Repeatable for credit
    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
1-9

Theatre Arts

  
  • THEA 1000 - Acting I: Introduction to Acting


    3 credits

    Fundaments of acting. Identification of: objectives, actions, obstacles, and given circumtance in order to demonstrate text as the vehicle of dramatic action.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting emphasis or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 1010 - Acting II: Audition Preparation


    2 credits

    Fundamentals of audition monologue preparation: selection of appropriate material, editing, staging, self direction, rehearsal and presentation.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 1000  and THEA 1713  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • THEA 1013 - Understanding Theatre (BCA)


    BCA Breadth Creative Arts
    3 credits

    Survey of dramatic principles and structure, genre, and conventions for nonmajors. Functions and contributions of theatre artists and practices of the contemporary stage.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • THEA 1023 - Introduction to Film (BCA)


    BCA Breadth Creative Arts
    3 credits

    Study of elements of film narrative in fictional and nonfictional movies to provide a deeper understanding of content and film form.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 1033 - Beginning Acting


    3 credits

    Demonstration of skills in actor awareness (personal and group), organic acting techniques, scene study with partners, and monologue preparation. Provides understanding of theories and methodologies. Skills demonstrated in areas of body movement, diction, observation, concentration, imagination, and “action.”.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • THEA 1050 - Orientation for Actors


    1 credit

    Introduction to professional practices for actors, department procedures and professional standards for studio work and rehearsal.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
1
  
  • THEA 1113 - Voice for Actors I


    2 credits

    Training in basic vocal principles (Rodenburg, Linklater). Covers breath placement and support, physical alignment, projection, and resonance. Students learn basic warm-up to prepare the voice for performance.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 1000  and THEA 1713  or department permission

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • THEA 1210 - Movement for Actors


    2 credits

    Introductory, experiential course in movement with emphasis on somatic practices (body and mind) used in theatre. Improvisation will be emphasized to develop a creative and imaginative approach to character, emotion, and action through movement.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into BFA Acting program, THEA 1000  and THEA 1713  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • THEA 1223 - Stage Makeup


    2 credits

    Emphasizes one-dimensional and three-dimensional illusional work, focusing on knowledge and skills in “corrective” aging and period makeup, with introductions to related areas, such as hair, hands, and prosthetics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  Theatre Arts Pre-Major, Major, or Minor, or Department permission. 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
2
  
  • THEA 1513 - Stagecraft


    3 credits

    Introduction to different physical theatre forms, standard stage equipment, and methods of staging plays. Basic practices in set construction, rigging, welding, props and stage crafts.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre Arts Pre-Major, Major or Minor or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • THEA 1713 - Playscript Analysis


    3 credits

    Introductory course focusing on plot, character, language, and thematic analysis of varied historical and modern performance texts in the context of contemporary staging practice.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to theatre pre-major, major or minor or department permission

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • THEA 2000 - Acting III: Scene Study-Text as Action


    3 credits

    Acting scene study using 20th century American theatrical literature, expanding principles studied in THEA 1000 .

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 1010  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 2010 - Acting IV: Shakespeare


    3 credits

    Acting monologue and scene study using the works of Shakespeare.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 2000  and ENGL 2300  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 2100 - Voice for Actors II: Speech and IPA


    2 credits

    Speech and diction for actors, including the international Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 1113  and THEA 1713  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • THEA 2110 - Voice for Actors III: Dialects (DHA)


    DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    2 credits

    IPA review, introduction to theatrical dialects of English, focusing on American regional, British regional, and other specific foreign dialects. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 2100  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • THEA 2200 - Ballet


    2 credits

    Fundamental principles of ballet, focusing on technique, choreography and terminology.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to Acting Emphasis, THEA 1210  or permission of department 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • THEA 2203 - Costume Construction and Technology


    3 credits

    Costume craft will introduce students to the many methods and skills needed to costume a production. Basic practices in sewing, pattern drafting, fabric makeup and costume crafts will be explored while developing skills in these areas.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Enrollment limited to Theatre Arts Pre-Major, major or minor or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • THEA 2210 - Jazz


    2 credits

    Fundamentals of jazz dance for musical theatre application, focusing on technique, choreography, and terminology.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting program, THEA 2200  or permission of department 

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • THEA 2220 - Advanced Movement for Actors


    2 credits

    Theory and practice in physical and collaborative and devised theatre movement styles. Emphasis on creative approach for projecting character, emotion and action through use of the body. History and practical experience in advanced movement styles.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into BFA Acting program, THEA 1210 , or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • THEA 2500 - Drafting for Theatre


    3 credits

    This course provides an in-depth look at the equipment, materials, techniques and standards, necessary for communicating design and technical information in theatre production. The primary focus will be on manual drafting skills.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  ; THEA 1513 , THEA 1713  and THEA 2203  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 2510 - Scene Painting


    3 credits

    Instruction in scene painting techniques. For theatrical technicians and designers. Demonstration and lab work included.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre Pre-major, major or minor, THEA 1513  or department permission

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 2530 - Theatre and Studio Sound


    3 credits

    Sound recording, reinforcement, and control operation skills for theatrical production.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theater Pre-major, major or minor, THEA 1513 , or department permission

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • THEA 2545 - Fundamentals of Stage Lighting


    3 credits

    An introduction to the fundamentals of stage lighting as it applies to both theatre and dance. Includes color theory, instrumentation, control, electricity and lighting aesthetics.

    Campus: USU-Eastern Only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 2555 - Production Practicum


    .5 credit

    Specialized crew work in ongoing Theatre Arts Department productions. Assignments made upon meeting with technical director.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre majors or minors, THEA 1513  or THEA 2203 , or permission of department

    Repeatable for credit
    Pass/Fail only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
.5
  
  • THEA 2666 - Theatre Apprenticeship for High School Students


    2 credits

    Performance work in ongoing Theatre Arts Department productions, upon casting by the director.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Acceptance into the apprentice program

    Repeatable for credit
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Summer
2
  
  • THEA 2670 - Costume History


    3 credits

    Historical survey of the evolution of costumes from the Egyptian period to the present, emphasizing costume reproduction for the stage. Will examine the effect of period costume on movement and manners.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 2710 - The Art of Storytelling


    3 credits

    This course explores the aesthetic, theoretical and practical application of storytelling to nearly any field and vocation. Artistic skills of storytelling will be learned and demonstrated as students also make personal and professional application of the art.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • THEA 2910 - Private Instruction in Theatre Arts


    1-3 credits

    Practical theatre experience through production. Student training is gained through hands-on practice and performance of actual production.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor. Student must have a participatory assignment in a theatre performance activity.

    Repeatable for credit not to exceed 8 hours.
    Campus: USU Eastern only
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1-3
  
  • THEA 2977 - Cooperative Education


    1-3 credits

    Provides supervised on-the-job training in theatre. Students meet with the instructor/coordinator periodically during the course to determine and evaluate learning objectives, hours to be worked, and credit.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • THEA 2988 - Special Problems


    1-3 credits

    Individual work approved by instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.

    Campus: USU Eastern only
1-3
  
  • THEA 3000 - Acting V: Acting for the Musical Theatre


    3 credits

    Introduction to musical theatre performance singing and acting techniques including audition skills. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 2010 , or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 3010 - Acting VI: Classical Comedy


    3 credits

    Acting scene study using classic French and Restoration English dramatic literature.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 3000  or permission of department

    Repeatable for credit
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 3030 - Acting VII: Contemporary Playwrights


    3 credits

    Acting scene study using dramatic literature from the past twenty years.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 3000  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 3100 - Voice for Actors IV: Extreme Vocal Choices/Voice Over


    2 credits

    Voice and speech for actors focusing on techniques to meet extraordinary vocal acting challenges and introduction to voice over techniques.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 2110 , or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • THEA 3200 - Stage Combat


    2 credits

    Techniques in stage combat.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 1210 , or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
2
  
  • THEA 3210 - Tap


    2 credits

    Techniques of tap dancing, emphasizing mastery of single and double tap sounds, ensuring a solid foundation for elementary and intermediate tap steps commonly used in theatrical choreography.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 2200 , or permission of department  

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
2
  
  • THEA 3300 - Clinical Experience in Teaching I


    1 credit

    Clinical apprenticeship consisting of teaching theatre in local schools. Includes observation, tutorial work, small group discussions, whole class instruction, and lesson/unit planning.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission into Teacher Education

    Pass/Fail only.
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • THEA 3320 - Movement Exploration for Elementary Education Majors


    3 credits

    Designed to understand the elements of dance, the creative process and how to combine them with arts integration activities. Through classroom explorations and presentations, students will demonstrate the ability to integrate curriculum areas through movement.

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 3330 - Drama for Classroom Teachers


    3 credits

    Theory and practice of drama pedagogy for pre-service educators, emphasizing methods for incorporating drama into their classroom teaching. Distance sites must meet minimum enrollment of three students per site.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Not open to Theatre Arts Majors or Minors

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
3
  
  • THEA 3370 - Applied Theatre


    3 credits

    Theory and practice of applied theatre, including community-embedded arts, educational drama, service-learning in the performing arts, and theater for social change.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre major or minor, sophomore level or above, or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 3380 - Drama Across the Curriculum, Grades K-12


    3 credits

    Theory and practice of drama integration across the curriculum. Use of drama pedagogy strategies to increase student learning in language arts, history, social studies, science, mathematics and the arts. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to STEP or ELED or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 3510 - Scene Design I


    3 credits

    Preparation for designing sets used in theatre. Development of skills in drafting, rendering, model-making, research, and portfolio development.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BFA Design/Tech major, THEA 1513 , THEA 1713 THEA 2203  and THEA 2500  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
3
  
  • THEA 3520 - Costume Design I


    3 credits

    Theory and practice in design and selection of costumes for nonrealistic, historical, and modern plays. Study of relationship of costume to character and production.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BFA Design/Tech major, THEA 1033 , THEA 1513 , THEA 1713  and THEA 2203  or department permission

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 3540 - Lighting Design I


    3 credits

    Introduction to basic elements of lighting design. Demonstration of techniques used to create and execute a lighting design. Provides basic understanding of light energy, angle, color, and technology available for designing with this medium.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BFA Design/Tech major, THEA 1033 , THEA 1513 , THEA 1713  and THEA 2203  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 3550 - Stage Management


    3 credits

    Provides problem-solving environment for students to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for becoming a competent stage manager. Discussion of organization, delegation, scheduling, and personnel management.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BFA Design/Tech major, THEA 1033 , THEA 1513 , THEA 1713  and THEA 2203  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 3555 - Production Projects


    1 credit

    Specialized practical experience in Theatre productions. Projects are dependent on course of study and needs of the department. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theater major, THEA 1513  and THEA 2203 , sophomore level or above or permission of department

    Repeatable for credit
    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall, Spring
1
  
  • THEA 3560 - Period Styles/Historic Interiors (DHA)


    DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3 credits

    Intensive instruction in architecture, furniture, and interior design of major Western European periods from Egyptian to the present. Taught through lectures, slide presentations, and student-compiled source book with examples of major styles.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BFA Design/Tech major, THEA 1033 , THEA 1513 , THEA 1713  and THEA 2203  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 3570 - Historic Clothing (DHA)


    DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3 credits

    Historic survey of development of clothing from ancient Egyptians to the present day.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BFA Design/Tech major, THEA 1033 , THEA 1513 , THEA 1713  and THEA 2203  or department permission

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 3580 - Computer-Aided Design for Theatre


    3 credits

    Computer-aided design applications for theatre. Drafting and rendering on computer for set, light, and costume design.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: BFA Design/Tech major,THEA 1513 , THEA 1713 , THEA 2203  and THEA 2500 , sophomore level or above or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 3610 - Directing I


    3 credits

    Provides instruction and practice in play selection, script analysis, research, blocking, leadership, communication skills, conduct of rehearsals, self-awareness, production organization and operation, and personal organization for stage direction. Principles apply in professional, civic, and educational settings.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre Arts major or minor, THEA 1033 , THEA 1713  and  THEA 1513  OR THEA 2203  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 3710 - Theatre History and Literature I (CI/DHA)


    CI/DHA Communications Intensive and Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3 credits

    History of global performance traditions and dramatic literature from theatrical origins through the nineteenth century.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theatre majors or minors, fulfillment of Communications Literacy CL2 requirement through coursework or exam ( ); sophomore level or above or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Spring
3
  
  • THEA 3720 - Theatre History and Literature II (CI/DHA)


    CI/DHA Communications Intensive and Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    3 credits

    History of global performance traditions and dramatic literature from the turn of the twentieth century to the present.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Theater majors or minors, fulfillment of the CL2 requirement through coursework or exam ( ), sophomore level or above or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
  
  • THEA 4000 - Acting VIII: Acting for the Camera


    3 credits

    Introduction to techniques for acting for the camera.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Admission to BFA Acting Emphasis, THEA 3010  and THEA 3030  or permission of department

    Semester(s) Traditionally Offered: Fall
3
 

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