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2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • TH 342 - Voice and Dialects


    Description:
    Advanced voice training for the actor. Study of phonetics, scansion, phrasing, and dialects.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 246.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 343 - Singing for Actors II


    Description:
    Study of the mechanics of singing as applied to presentation of theatrical show music.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite TH 246 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    May be repeated to a maximum of 3 credits.
  
  • TH 344 - Intermediate Acting I


    Description:
    Character interpretation and scene study through script analysis and scene work.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 246 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Formerly DR 369 and TH 3691. Students may not receive credit for both. TH 344 and TH 345 to be taken in sequence.
  
  • TH 345 - Intermediate Acting II


    Description:
    Character interpretation and scene study through script analysis and scene work.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 107 and TH 344 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Courses are to be taken in sequence. Formerly TH 3692. Students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • TH 350 - Theatre Management


    Description:
    Courses are to be taken in sequence. Policy and practice of theatre administration including budgets, contracts, box office, purchasing, staffing, marketing and audience development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites TH 107 and TH 166 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Formerly TH 3501 and DR 460. Students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • TH 351 - Theatre Management


    Description:
    Courses are to be taken in sequence. Policy and practice of theatre administration including budgets, contracts, box office, purchasing, staffing, marketing and audience development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites TH 107 and TH 166 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Formerly TH 3502 and DR 460. Students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • TH 352 - Stage Dance


    Description:
    Study and directed practice of individual and group dance in modern musical and opera productions.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 353 - Stage Properties


    Description:
    Research, methodology, design and construction of stage props and furniture.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 267 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 354 - Scene Painting


    Description:
    Study in the methodology and skills of scene painting, materials, and techniques.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 356 - Stage Sound


    Description:
    Engineering, design and operation of the technologies for stage sound.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 166 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 360 - Stage Management


    Description:
    Techniques, communication methodology, resources, practices and technical training for the stage manager.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 166 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 361 - Stage Costuming


    Description:
    Further study of construction and fabrication for the stage. Emphasis on patterning, dyeing, and distressing costumes for the stage.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 261 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 363 - Theatre History I


    Description:
    From origins to the Elizabethan Era.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 107 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Formerly TH 3631. Students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • TH 364 - Theatre History II


    Description:
    From the Elizabethan period to Ibsen.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 107 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Formerly TH 3632. Students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • TH 365 - Theatre History III


    Description:
    From Ibsen to the present.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 107 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Formerly TH 3633. Students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • TH 366 - Theatre Rendering


    Description:
    Exploration and application of various rendering styles and media for theatrical applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 367 - Stage Scenery


    Description:
    Introduction to technical direction and auditorium management. Advanced stage scenery construction techniques are studies and applied.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 267 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 368 - Stage Lighting


    Description:
    Study of electricity, optics, color, distribution, projecting, drafting, lighting paperwork, and methods for lighting productions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 266 and TH 268 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 371 - Greek and Roman Drama


    Description:
    Major playwrights and plays related to historical and social trends.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 107 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 373 - American Drama


    Description:
    Major playwrights and their works.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 107 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 375 - Asian Theatre


    Description:
    Survey of the traditional theatre, puppetry and dance-drama forms of Asia. Historical development. Cultural and aesthetic aspects of the text in performance. Influence on contemporary world theatre.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 107 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    Yes
    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 377 - Staging Gender


    Description:
    Concepts of gender and their historical development are examined through analysis of dramatic literature, films and contemporary performance culture.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 381 - British Drama


    Description:
    Origins to present.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites for all English department majors and minors only, and ENG 302 and ENG 303.
    ENG 381 & TH 381 are equivalent courses. Students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

    Consent
    No
    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 382 - Ethnic Drama


    Description:
    Study of contemporary American multi-cultural plays by people of color and other ethnic groups.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 383 - Contemporary World Drama


    Description:
    Selected Post First World War plays from around the world are studied.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 107 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Formerly DR 470. Students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • TH 384 - Puppetry


    Description:
    Survey of puppetry principles and their application to the classroom, recreational facility and theatre. Production techniques. Analysis of literature adaptable to theatre form.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 166 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 393 - Theatre Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in all aspects of theatre production to better prepare for career opportunities.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    TH 393 and TH 493 may be repeated for a total of three credits to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • TH 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • TH 400 - Rehearsal and Performance


    Credits: (1-2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Open only to non-majors participating in Theatre Arts productions. Does not satisfy any requirement for the major. Course meets with appropriate Application course and instructor. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • TH 401 - Production Application


    Description:
    Skills learned in the classroom are applied to production work for public presentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 166 or permission of instructor. Open to Theatre majors only.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    May be repeated for a total of 12 credits each.
  
  • TH 402 - Performance Application


    Description:
    Skills learned in the classroom are applied to acting work on productions for public presentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, admission to the major.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 403 - Management Application


    Description:
    Skills learned in the classroom are applied to stage management work on productions for public presentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, admission to the major.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 415 - Musical Theatre History and Literature I


    Description:
    The history of musical theatre from the inception of this uniquely American art form through the innovations of Oklahoma! The contributions of major lyricists, composers, directors, designers, performers and choreographers, and an analysis of the works themselves, exploring the sociological relationships, ramifications, and cultural influences of the art form.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 365 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 416 - Musical Theatre History and Literature II


    Description:
    The history of musical theatre from Oklahoma! to the inception of the rock musical, 1960’s. The contributions of major lyricists, composers, directors, designers, performers and choreographers, and an analysis of the works themselves, exploring the sociological relationships, ramifications, and cultural influences of the art form.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 415 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 417 - Musical Theatre History and Literature III


    Description:
    The history of musical theatre from the rock musical, 1960’s to the present. The contributions of major lyricists, composers, directors, designers, performers and choreographers, and an analysis of the works themselves, exploring the sociological relationships, ramifications, and cultural influences of the art form.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 416 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 420 - Drama in the Schools K-12


    Description:
    Theatre appreciation, play production, curriculum development, verbal and non-verbal skills, traditions and trends in the application of drama education in the K-12 classroom are explored and practiced.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 107 and TH 166.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 429 - Directing II


    Description:
    Script study emphasizing the specific artistic and logistical preparation involved in directing a play. Culminates in directing selected scenes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 329 and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 430 - Playwright’s Workshop


    Description:
    Practice in dramatic writing through staged reading or workshop production of an original work.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 330 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 433 - Advanced Stage Combat


    Description:
    The study and practice of advanced skills, techniques, and safety factors used in staging and performing armed combat for the stage and media. Focus is on historical weaponry such as a single sword, rapier and dagger, broadsword, and small sword.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 333 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Consent
    No
    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 435 - Period Movement for the Actor


    Description:
    The study and practice of various period movement and dance styles, such as Greek, Renaissance, Farce, or Comedy of Manners, to prepare the actor’s body for a variety of playing styles. Repeatable if course content changes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 335 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 440 - Advance Design Problems


    Description:
    Conceptualization, design, and application of advanced design techniques and theories through paper project or executed on mainstage productions in one of four areas: scenery, lighting, sound, or costumes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 366, and TH 461 or TH 467 or TH 468, and permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 443 - Singing for Actors III


    Description:
    Advanced study of the mechanics of singing as applied to presentation of theatrical show music.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, 3 credits of TH 343 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.
  
  • TH 444 - Acting Styles


    Description:
    Performance skills applied to heightened texts and stylized comedy including Shakespeare, Wilde, Coward, and other major playwrights.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 344 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits if content differs.
  
  • TH 445 - Audition Techniques


    Description:
    Exploration and practice of advanced techniques and materials required for professional auditions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 344.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Formerly TH 345. Students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • TH 446 - Musical Theatre Audition Techniques


    Description:
    Exploration and practice of techniques and materials required for professional musical theatre auditions.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 452 - History of Fashion


    Description:
    Historical changes in fashion and costume design from Egyptian period through Eastern civilization to present. Social, political and religious influences on fashions.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    FCSA 452 and TH 452 are equivalent courses. Students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • TH 461 - Costume Design


    Description:
    Basic principles of design related to theatrical costumes. The role of the costume designer in planning and developing a sketch from the initial reading of the script through production, research, production meetings, and rendering technique.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 361, and TH 366 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 465 - Costume and Fashion Drawing


    Description:
    Sketching design ideas for theatrical costumes and street clothing in three dimensional form with textural effects and color to present a realistic appearance on paper.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 467 - Scene Design


    Description:
    Study, research, practice and applied use of scenic design techniques and theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 267, TH 366 and TH 367 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 468 - Lighting Design


    Description:
    Basic principles of design related to lighting design. The role of the lighting designed in planning and developing a sketch from the initial reading of the script through production, research, production meetings, and rendering technique.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, TH 366 and TH 368 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 475 - Acting for Film and Television


    Description:
    Study and practice of the techniques of performing for the camera. Topics may include the following: feature film, daytime drama, commercials, or other major applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, TH 344 or permission of instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    May be repeated for credit if content changes.
  
  • TH 481 - Kennedy-Center Festival


    Description:
    Participation in the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and/or the Northwest Drama Conference.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    SUS
  
  • TH 487 - Theatre Pedagogy


    Description:
    Student will be given individualized instruction in teaching practices and will participate in journal writing, critiquing, counseling, coaching, advising, leading discussion and grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    May be repeated for credit up to 8 credits. TH 487 and TH 587 are equivalent courses.
  
  • TH 489 - Career & Portfolio Preparation


    Description:
    Techniques and practice in preparation of professional portfolio, resumes and letters of application for employment in the entertainment industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites, declared Theatre major, junior or senior status.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
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    TH 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    SUSNotes:
    Prior approval required. May be repeated. Grade will be S or U.
  
  • TH 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • TH 492 - Practicum in Producing and Touring Theatre


    Description:
    Lecture, demonstration, and participation in producing and touring a show.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, permission of instructor.

    Credits: (3,6,12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    A maximum of 3 credits may be applied to the specialization.
  
  • TH 493 - Theatre Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in all aspects of theatre production to better prepare for career opportunities.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, permission of instructor.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Each may be repeated for a total of three credits to a maximum of six credits.
  
  • TH 495 - Senior Research Project


    Description:
    Senior students shall present a research paper in a major area of interest.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite, Theatre major senior status.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    May be repeated one time for credit.
  
  
  • TH 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • TH 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • UNIV 101 - Academic Advising Seminar


    Description:
    This course is designed for students to learn about the mission of the general education program and majors in order to make informed academic decisions and discover opportunities for personal growth.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • UNIV 102 - College Survival Skills


    Description:
    Course will teach essential study skills for succeeding in and graduating from college.  Students will learn how to develop habits that lead to academic success.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • UNIV 103 - Career Exploration


    Description:
    Designed to assist students in researching and assessing their career goals through classroom coursework and career-related interest and personality inventories.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • UNIV 109 - Introduction to Civic Engagement


    Description:
    The student will use civic engagement to identify and explore career interests and meet community needs.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • UNIV 297 - Enrichment Course


    Description:
    Enrichment course on various topics for freshmen and sophomores to broaden their interest areas.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    Grade will be S or U.
  
  • UNIV 308 - Civic Engagement Theory and Application


    Description:
    Student combines civic engagement theory and diversity sensitivity with real-world situations and major content to design and conduct a community project.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • UNIV 309 - Civic Engagement


    Description:
    Student will use program of study content knowledge to improve a community situation.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    UNIV 309 and EDCS 309 are equivalent courses. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • UNIV 497 - Enrichment Course


    Description:
    An enrichment course on varying topics for upper-division students to explore more deeply issues of academic interest.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    SUSNotes:
    Grade will be S or U.
  
  • UNIV 597 - Enrichment Course


    Description:
    An enrichment course on varying topics for graduate students to explore more deeply issues in their areas of academic focus.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    SUSNotes:
    Grade will be S or U.
  
  • WS 201 - Introduction to Women Studies


    Description:
    A survey of women studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. Basic terms, concepts, theories and research methodologies will be introduced. Gender-related issues will be examined from the historical, cross-cultural and cross-national perspectives.

    Credits: (5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  • WS 384 - Language and Gender


    Description:
    This course is designed to guide students to explore the active and rapidly expanding field of gender studies and language research dealing with how biological and cultural awareness of sexes are reflected in speech.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    No
    Grading Basis
    GRDNotes:
    WS 384 and ANTH 384 are equivalent courses. Students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • WS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • WS 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

    Repeatable for Credit
    Yes
    Grading Basis
    GRD
  
  
  • WS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • WS 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

    Notes:
    May be repeated.
 

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