Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology
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University of Dayton’s Theatre, Dance, and Performance Technology Program provides a liberal arts tradition, creating performance with purpose through interdisciplinary discovery. We engage talent in the service of community, leading through the arts to problem-solve.
The theatre is where we discover who we are, affirm our values, aspire to be better, and seek solutions. It's where we play "what if?" in the face of "who cares?" It's where we engage in collaborative, creative inquiry that reminds us what it is to be human, to be flawed, to be transformed. The theatre is the site of embodied democracy, where entertainment entertains emergent ideas - because we all have stories to tell.
The University's program provides the option of four theoretical and practical concentrations: acting, performance, technology, dance, and applied theatre - all informed by a Marianist tradition of community engagement and social justice. The minor is 15 credits. With co-curricular, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning at the heart of the curriculum, performers and technicians learn by doing, serving and creating. They develop their character, find their light and lead.
FACULTY LISTING
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology (TDP) minimum 120 hours
The Common Academic Program (CAP) is an innovative curriculum that is the foundation of a University of Dayton education. It is a learning experience that is shared in common among all undergraduate students, regardless of their major. Some CAP requirements must be fulfilled by courses taken at UD. Some major requirements must also be fulfilled by courses taken at UD. Students should consult with their advisor regarding applicability of transfer credit to fulfill CAP and major program requirements.
| Common Academic Program (CAP) 1 | ||
| First-Year Humanities Commons 2 | 6 cr. hrs. | |
| Chaminade Seminar: Reading and Responding to the Signs of the Times | ||
| Marie Thérèse Seminar: Human Dignity and the Common Good | ||
| Second-Year Writing Seminar | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Oral Communication | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Mathematics | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Social Science | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Arts | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Natural Science 3 | 4 cr. hrs. | |
| Crossing Boundaries | 9 cr. hrs. | |
Faith Traditions (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Practical Ethical Action (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Interdisciplinary Investigations (3 cr. hrs.) 4 | ||
| Advanced Study | 9 cr. hrs. | |
Religious Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Philosophical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
Historical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) | ||
| Diversity and Social Justice 5 | 3 cr. hrs. | |
| Major Capstone 6 | 0-6 cr. hrs. | |
| Experiential Learning 7 | 0-3 cr. hrs. | |
| 1 | The credit hours listed reflect what is needed to complete each CAP component. However, they should not be viewed as a cumulative addition to a student's degree requirements because many CAP courses are designed to satisfy more than one CAP component (e.g., Crossing Boundaries and Advanced Studies) and may also satisfy requirements in the student's major. |
| 2 | May be completed with ASI 110 through the Core Program. |
| 3 | Must include a lecture course and an accompanying lab. |
| 4 | New Crossing Boundaries category effective with the 2025-26 Catalog, which incorporates all courses previously approved in the Crossing Boundaries Inquiry or Integrative categories. This new category does not include any restriction that students must take the course outside of their unit or division. |
| 5 | May not double count with First-Year Humanities Commons, Second-Year Writing, Oral Communication, Social Science, or Natural Science CAP components, but may double count with courses taken to satisfy other CAP components and/or courses taken in the student's major. |
| 6 | The course or experience is designed by faculty in each major; it may, or may not, be assigned credit hours. |
| 7 | The course or experience will have variable credit, depending on the intensity and duration of the experience, or where it is housed in existing curricular and co-curricular spaces. |
A liberal studies degree from the University of Dayton is grounded in the institution's Catholic and Marianist tradition, which emphasizes holistic education, community, service, and social justice. The program encourages students to explore a wide range of subjects, integrating knowledge from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and fine arts. Overall, a liberal studies degree from the University of Dayton not only provides a comprehensive educational experience but also instills values that encourage students to contribute positively to society.
The Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours. All BA students will complete the Liberal Studies Curriculum as part of their degree plan. This Curriculum provides students with a breadth of study and experiences in the humanities, the creative and performing arts, the social sciences, and the natural sciences. It provides a distinct complement to the specialized study in a major and presupposes, builds upon and enhances the University’s Common Academic Program (CAP). No credits may double-count toward CAP or the first major and also the Liberal Studies Curriculum requirements, including the language context course options.
| Liberal Studies Curriculum | ||
| Language Proficiency 1 | 0-9 | |
| Breadth and Depth Requirements 2 | 24 | |
| Breadth: Earn 3 credits in each of the five categories: | ||
Arts | ||
Humanities | ||
Social Sciences | ||
Natural Sciences and Mathematics | ||
CAS Interdisciplinary Programs (options include courses with HRS, WGS, MST, RCE, SEE, DST, and INS prefixes) | ||
| Depth: Take 9 additional credits of CAS courses from any combination of breadth categories | ||
| Total Hours | 24-33 | |
| 1 | Students demonstrate basic practical communication in a language other than English. |
| 2 | No more than 12 of the 24 credit hours may come from 100- or 200-level courses. None of the 24 credit hours may also count toward CAP or the first major. If students take a 3-credit context course toward language proficiency, those credits may count here. |
| Major Requirements | ||
| THR 105 | Theatre Appreciation (Satisfies CAP Arts) | 3 |
| THR 200 | Performance Laboratory (8 semesters) | 0 |
| Performance Practicum: Take 4 credit hours of THR 300 | 4 | |
| Performance Practicum | ||
| THR 311 | Design Concepts | 3 |
| THR 499 | Creating New Works | 3 |
| Select one concentration (Acting, Applied Theatre, Dance, Music Theatre, Performance Technology, or Theatre Studies) | 24 | |
| Total Hours | 37 | |
| Breadth | ||
| ASI 150 | Introduction to the University Experience | 1 |
| Total Hours to total at least | 120 | |
CONCentrations
| Acting (ACT) | ||
| THR 302 | Stage Makeup | 3 |
| THR 304 | Movement for Everyone | 3 |
| THR 310 | Acting for Everyone | 3 |
| THR 425 | Theatre Theory & History | 3 |
| Select 3 semester hours from: | 3 | |
| Lighting Design | ||
| Sound Design | ||
| Scenic Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Select a minimum of 9 elective semester hours from: | 9 | |
| Diversity in Creative & Performing Arts | ||
| Acting for the Camera | ||
| Voice & Movement | ||
| Ensemble Acting | ||
| Devising Performance | ||
| Acting Styles for Physical Theatre | ||
| Puppetry Styles | ||
| Dance Styles | ||
| Directing | ||
| University Vocal Performance Ensemble | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
| Applied Theatre (APT) | ||
| THR 352 | Applied Theatre | 3 |
| THR 425 | Theatre Theory & History | 3 |
| Select 18 semester hours from: | 18 | |
| Diversity in Creative & Performing Arts | ||
| Performance Practicum | ||
| Acting for the Camera | ||
| Social Justice & Dramatic Literature | ||
| Voice & Movement | ||
| Devising Performance | ||
| Introduction to Community Arts Engagement | ||
| Puppetry Styles | ||
| Directing | ||
| Internship in Community Arts Engagement | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| Internship | ||
| University Vocal Performance Ensemble | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
| Dance (DNC) | ||
| THR 304 | Movement for Everyone | 3 |
| THR 315 | Inclusive Dance Studies | 3 |
| THR 451 | Dance Composition | 2 |
| Select one: | 3 | |
| Lighting Design | ||
| Sound Design | ||
| Scenic Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Select a minimum of 13 elective semester hours from: | 13 | |
| Hip-Hop Culture and Dance | ||
| Dance History | ||
| Diversity in Creative & Performing Arts | ||
| Voice & Movement | ||
| Ensemble Acting | ||
| Modern Dance | ||
| Cultural and Social Dance | ||
| Devising Performance | ||
| Puppetry Styles | ||
| Jazz Dance | ||
| Ballet | ||
| Dance Styles | ||
| Somatic Dance Form | ||
| Directing | ||
| University Vocal Performance Ensemble | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
| Music Theatre (MTR) | ||
| MUS 115 | Music in Theory & Practice | 3 |
| MUS 399 | Performance Studies 1 | 9 |
| Performance Ensemble: Take 3 credit hours of MUS 495 | 3 | |
| University Vocal Performance Ensemble | ||
| Select 3 semester hours from: | 3 | |
| Hip-Hop Culture and Dance | ||
| Inclusive Dance Studies | ||
| Modern Dance | ||
| Cultural and Social Dance | ||
| Jazz Dance | ||
| Ballet | ||
| Dance Styles | ||
| Somatic Dance Form | ||
| Select 6 semester hours from: | 6 | |
| Stage Makeup | ||
| Movement for Everyone | ||
| Acting for Everyone | ||
| Acting for the Camera | ||
| Voice & Movement | ||
| Ensemble Acting | ||
| Devising Performance | ||
| Acting Styles for Physical Theatre | ||
| Puppetry Styles | ||
| Directing | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
| 1 | Must be comprised of at least 8 semester hours of Voice Performance Studies taken across 8 semesters, and at least 1 semester hour of Piano Performance Studies. |
| Performance Technology (PFT) | ||
| THR/EGR 308 | Engineering for the Performing Arts | 3 |
| Select a minimum of 21 elective semester hours from: | 21 | |
| Fashion and Costume | ||
| Costume Construction | ||
| Diversity in Creative & Performing Arts | ||
| Stage Makeup | ||
| Scenic Painting | ||
| Stage Management | ||
| Lighting Design | ||
| Sound Design | ||
| Scenic Design | ||
| Costume Design | ||
| Architecture and Decor for the Performing Arts | ||
| Rendering and Drawing Skills for Performing Arts | ||
| Devising Performance | ||
| Puppetry Styles | ||
| Directing | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
| Theatre Studies (TST) | ||
| Select one from: | 3 | |
| Engineering for the Performing Arts | ||
| Inclusive Dance Studies | ||
| Theatre Theory & History | ||
| Music in Theory & Practice | ||
| Select 21 semester hours from THR, including cross listed courses. | 21 | |
| Course selection requires advisor approval. | ||
| Total Hours | 24 | |
| 1 | Seven semesters of the 0 credit THR 316 are required for THR majors to build community and provide professional development opportunities. |
| 2 | May include THR 370, THR 490, and THR 498 with permission of program director. |
| 3 | MUS 390 must be the Opera Workshop section. |
| 4 | May also select from two courses not already taken from Stage Management & Design listing. |
Minor in Theatre, Dance and Performance Technology (TDP)
| Theatre, Dance & Performance Technology | ||
| THR 300 | Performance Practicum | 2 |
| Select an additional 15 credits from any THR course | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ASI 150 | 1 | THR 200 | 0 |
| HUM 101 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 | THR 300 | 1 |
| CMM 100 (CAP Oral Communication) | 3 | THR 311 | 3 |
| THR 105 (Satisfies CAP Arts) | 3 | HUM 102 (CAP Humanities Commons) | 3 |
| THR 200 | 0 | THR Concentration/Elective | 3 |
| Language 101 | 3 | CAP Mathematics Course | 3 |
| Language 141 | 3 | ||
| 13 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| THR 200 | 0 | THR 200 | 0 |
| THR 300 | 1 | THR 300 | 1 |
| ENG 200 (CAP Second-Year Writing) | 3 | THR Concentration/Elective | 3 |
| THR Concentration/Elective | 3 | CAP Social Science Course | 3 |
| CAP Natural Science Course w/ Lab | 4 | CAP Diversity and Social Justice Course | 3 |
| Language 201 or Contextual Course | 3 | BA Arts Course (Other than THR) | 3 |
| BA Natural Science or Math Course | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| THR 200 | 0 | THR 200 | 0 |
| THR 300 | 1 | THR Concentration/Elective | 3 |
| THR Concentration/Elective | 3 | CAP Faith Traditions Course | 3 |
| CAP Advanced Historical Studies Course | 3 | CAP Practical Ethical Action Course | 3 |
| BA Elective (300/400 level) | 3 | BA Humanities Course | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | BA Elective (300/400 Level) | 3 |
| General Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| THR 200 | 0 | THR 200 | 0 |
| THR Concentration/elective | 3 | THR 499 (Satisfies CAP Major Capstone) | 3 |
| CAP Advanced Religious Studies Course | 3 | THR Concentration/Elective | 3 |
| CAP Interdisciplinary Investigations Course | 3 | THR Concentration/Elective | 3 |
| BA Social Science Course | 3 | CAP Advanced Philosophical Studies Course | 3 |
| BA Interdisciplinary Programs Course | 3 | BA Elective (300/400 level) | 3 |
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120 | |||
Courses
THR 105. Theatre Appreciation. 3 Hours
Experiential and co-curricular course designed to engage students and create an appreciation for and understanding of live theatre and performance through attendance at selected performances on the campus and in the community. Open to all University students.
THR 1AC. NON-EQUIVALENT COURSE. 0-3 Hours
THR 200. Performance Laboratory. 0 Hours
All theatre, dance, and performance technology majors are required to present progress and attend professional and student performances to develop critical performative experience and audience relationships, knowledge of repertoire, and support their peers.
THR 204. Hip-Hop Culture and Dance. 3 Hours
Introduction to the theory and practice of Hip-Hop as a global cultural movement. This course is a survey of the four artistic pillars of Hip-Hop and a practical study of its dance form. Through the artistic format of dance, students will connect Hip-Hop theories to practical skills that they will apply to their own discipline and exploration of vocation and practical ethical action.
THR 208. Dance History. 3 Hours
Exploration of the evolution of dance from its origins to contemporary forms, examining its cultural, social, and artistic significance across diverse traditions.
THR 212. Fashion and Costume. 3 Hours
Examination and analysis of fashion and theatrical costume within its cultural context, and exploration of costume design methodologies applied and/or compared to the methods of a student's chosen major.
THR 213. Costume Construction. 3 Hours
Introduction to the fundamental techniques and principles of building theatrical costumes, including patterning, fabric selection, sewing, and garment alteration. Through hands-on projects and practical application, students develop skills in costume creation, fitting, and maintenance for stage productions.
THR 250. Diversity in Creative & Performing Arts. 3 Hours
This course serves to introduce students to the interdisciplinary fields of visual and performing arts through a critical multicultural and social justice lens that foregrounds the appreciation of diversity and enables the expansion of personal cultural competencies. This Integrative and Diversity and Social Justice CAP course will also engage students in creating performance and/or art in response to diversity and social justice issues.
THR 251. Beginning Tap Dance. 2 Hours
Beginning course in the theory and practice of tap dance.
THR 261. Beginning Jazz Dance. 2-3 Hours
Beginning course in the theory and practice of jazz dance.
THR 271. Beginning Ballet. 2-3 Hours
Beginning course in the theory and practice of classical ballet technique.
THR 300. Performance Practicum. 1-3 Hours
Credit earned for faculty-supervised involvement in a mainstage production. Experiential credit may be earned in a variety of areas including acting, performance technology, dance, applied theatre, and theatre studies. Open to all university students, by permission of Director of Theatre Program. Audition may be required. Enrollment by permission of Director of Theatre Program.
THR 302. Stage Makeup. 3 Hours
An experiential course where students learn the basic principles of the art and technique of stage makeup so that they may use them in the design and execution of makeup applications. Open to all university students.
THR 303. Scenic Painting. 3 Hours
Exploration through experiential learning of the tools, techniques and terminology used in the craft of scenic painting. The student will learn fundamental and advanced scenic painting techniques with additional emphasis on faux painting techniques and trompe’l oeil painting. Open to all university students.
THR 304. Movement for Everyone. 3 Hours
Movement course for non-dancers, athletes, and dancers alike, to learn the theories and practices of bodily awareness, movement, dance, agility and strength. This course will enhance students' embodied communication, expressive agility, strength and endurance, while providing an engagement with the arts and aesthetics.
THR 306. Stage Management. 3 Hours
Investigation of the techniques, communication methodology, resources, and practices for the stage manager. The course examines various activities performed by stage managers in musicals, plays, dance, and operas. Emphasis on organizational and management practices common to most theatres. Development of skills in applying methods of stage management.
THR 307. Lighting Design. 3 Hours
A course in the art and practice of lighting design for the theatre. The course will include lighting equipment and control, elements of electricity, script analysis, design methodologies, additive and subtractive color theory, lighting for dance, musicals, plays and performance installations. Open to all university students.
THR 308. Engineering for the Performing Arts. 3 Hours
Experiential course exploring the best practices and upcoming trends in the materials, methods, and procedures used in engineering scenic environments for the performing arts, through the integration of the technical Theatre and Engineering disciplines. This course will provide students with practical experience in working with performance technology industry partners through the testing of emergent performance technology for product development and the uses of this technology to help support arts education needs in our community. Open to all university students.
THR 309. Sound Design. 3 Hours
Study and application of designing sound for live theatrical productions. Through experiential learning, this course will cover the following principle areas: basic audio, theatrical recording techniques and equipment, musical and effects integration, theatre acoustics, designing sound, and sound reinforcement for live theatrical events. Open to all university students.
THR 310. Acting for Everyone. 3 Hours
Study of the fundamentals of acting and how to apply them to real life situations to enhance communication skills and career preparation in all major fields of study; previous acting experience is not a pre-requisite. Open to all university students.
THR 311. Design Concepts. 3 Hours
Survey of various backstage professional technical theatre positions in a theatrical production. Current theory is examined along with practical applications and techniques. Open to all university students.
THR 312. Acting for the Camera. 3 Hours
Study and practice of basic techniques of acting for the camera: multimedia platforms, film, and television. Emphasis on technical requirements of acting for the camera and the control of body and voice actors must exercise in these media.
Prerequisite(s): THR 310.
THR 313. Social Justice & Dramatic Literature. 3 Hours
Survey of dramatic literature that engages issues pertaining to diversity and social justice. Survey may include domestic and global dramatic literatures that grapple with processes of identity, representation, and performing the “other.”.
THR 315. Inclusive Dance Studies. 3 Hours
Inclusive Dance Studies explores the diverse aspects of dance within a framework of inclusivity and social justice. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students will examine the historical, cultural, and social contexts of dance, with a particular focus on understanding and promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equitable practices within the dance field. The course will delve into dance history, foundations of inclusive dance, diversity in dance forms, intersectionality in dance, dance and social justice, dance technology, dance pedagogy, community engagement, and accessibility and disability studies in dance. By engaging with scholarly readings, collaborative engagement, in-class discussion, and practical experiences, students will gain a deeper understanding of the transformative power of inclusive and diverse dance as a tool for social change.
THR 316. Performance Company. 0 Hours
Weekly performance workshop. All Theatre, Dance, & Performance Technology majors and minors are required to attend. Workshops will be experiential, adapted to student interests/needs, and material to be covered will include a variety of topics in acting, applied theatre, dance, performance technology, and theatre studies. May be repeated.
Prerequisite(s): Theatre majors and minors only.
THR 320. Voice & Movement. 3 Hours
Study of voice and movement for the performer, using an integrated approach.
THR 323. Ensemble Acting. 3 Hours
Further study and practice of techniques introduced in Acting for Everyone. An emphasis on interaction, ensemble, group processes, and scene study. Open to all university students.
THR 330. Scenic Design. 3 Hours
Introduction to the art and practice of set design for the theatre. Study and projects will involve the development of conceptual approaches, research, sketches, script analysis, presentation techniques, and design for dance, musicals, plays and performance installations. Open to all university students.
THR 331. Costume Design. 3 Hours
A course in the art and practice of costume design. Course includes learning to design for dance, plays, and musicals and learning to render the human form and clothing.
THR 332. Architecture and Decor for the Performing Arts. 3 Hours
Exploration of the relationship between theatrical spaces, set design, and stage aesthetics, examining how architecture and decorative elements enhance storytelling and audience experience. Through historical analysis, design principles, and hands-on projects, students will learn to create visually compelling performance environments that support artistic vision and production needs.
THR 333. Rendering and Drawing Skills for Performing Arts. 3 Hours
Exploration of visual communication techniques for theatrical design, including costume, set, and lighting concepts. Through hands-on practice with various drawing and digital rendering methods, students will learn to create detailed, expressive designs that effectively convey artistic vision for stage productions.
THR 341. Modern Dance. 2 Hours
Introductory study of the theory and practice of modern dance and technique. Open to all students.
THR 342. Cultural and Social Dance. 2 Hours
Study of the theory and practice of cultural and social dance traditions from around the world. Open to all students.
THR 344. Musical & Opera Workshop. 1 Hour
An experiential course where students rehearse and perform in a mainstage musical or opera production. Audition required. Open to all students. Fall only.
Corequisites: MUS 390; additional rehearsals to prepare for production.
THR 345. Devising Performance. 3 Hours
Applied theatre laboratory in devising performance techniques via in-class exercises to develop original ensemble-created performance.
THR 347. Introduction to Community Arts Engagement. 3 Hours
Interdisciplinary introduction to the fundamental principles, strategies, and tools of community arts engagement and non-profit arts organization. Recommended for students with a background in any arts discipline, communication, English, and/or business. Required as an entry-level course to the undergraduate Certificate in Community Arts Engagement.
THR 350. Acting Styles for Physical Theatre. 3 Hours
Advanced study and exploration of acting fundamentals as they apply to various styles or specific historical periods. Study and practice of plays, manners, customs, voice, and movement could encompass Greek, Elizabethan, French Neoclassicism, Restoration, Realism, or Post Realistic genres, among many others. Open to all university students.
Prerequisite(s): THR 310.
THR 351. Intermediate Tap Dance. 2 Hours
Intermediate course in the theory and practice of tap dance.
THR 352. Applied Theatre. 3 Hours
Introduction to the practical applications of theatre and prepares the theatre practitioner to create performance for social justice, and engage in applied theatre work according to the best practices in applied theatre ethics. This course is a survey of theorists, theater ensembles, and performers who represent and create with communities in various contexts. This course will also put theory into practice as the student will engage in various applied theatre practices in collaboration with community partners.
THR 354. Puppetry Styles. 3 Hours
Exploration of movement and visual performance of kinetic forms through the design, construction, and manipulation of puppets, kinetic sculpture, and masks. Open to all university students.
THR 361. Jazz Dance. 1 Hour
Study of the theory and practice of jazz dance and technique. Open to all students.
THR 370. Special Topics. 1-3 Hours
Study of special topics or themes in theatre, performance technology, dance, and applied theatre. May be repeated as topics change.
THR 371. Ballet. 2 Hours
Study of the theory and practice of classical ballet technique. Open to all students.
THR 372. Dance Styles. 3 Hours
Special topics in dance and movement, varying between specific dance modes and movement practices drawn from physical theatre and dance modalities.
THR 373. Somatic Dance Form. 1 Hour
Exploration of movement practices that integrate mind-body awareness, focusing on alignment, efficiency, and expressive potential.
THR 380. Power, Gender & Performance. 3 Hours
Consideration of performances of identity and advocacy at the intersection of political power and gender as constructive responses to gender inequality. Performance protests for gender equality, and cultural performances of gender are examined in historical case studies and current events.
THR 401. Common Good Players. 1 Hour
Performing arts experience in a theatrical troupe staging full productions. Open to all University students. Auditions required.
THR 402. University of Dayton Dance Ensemble. 1 Hour
Performing arts experience in a dance troupe staging full productions. Open to all University students. Auditions required.
THR 417. Theatre in Education. 3 Hours
Theories and practices of educational drama and theatre as applied to the language arts. Attention given to the integration of creative drama and applied theatre practices to support speaking, thinking, writing, and reading. Co‐curricular and experiential immersion required.
THR 424. Directing. 3 Hours
Study of the evolution of the modern director. Script interpretation as a basis for the development and execution of the production concept, directing for devised works, and experiential learning with practical directing experience in class may be covered.
THR 425. Theatre Theory & History. 3 Hours
Seminar course that examines theatre and performance with texts that hybridize conventional theatre history and performance studies with emphases on international performance history and cultural studies/theories. This course considers historical, theoretical and play texts, in order to further the student's understanding of the application of theory to the practice and history of theatre. Plays are critically examined as primary sources informing theatrical historiography.
Prerequisite(s): THR 105.
THR 451. Dance Composition. 2 Hours
Exploration of the fundamental principles of choreography, emphasizing movement invention, spatial awareness, dynamics, and musicality. Through improvisation, structured exercises, and compositional studies, students develop their creative voice while experimenting with solo and group choreography.
THR 477. Honors Thesis Project. 3 Hours
First of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approval of University Honors Program.
THR 478. Honors Thesis Project. 3 Hours
Second of two courses leading to the selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent, original Honors Thesis project under the guidance of a faculty research advisor. Restricted to students in the University Honors Program with permission of the program director and department chairperson. Students pursuing an interdisciplinary thesis topic may register for three semester hours each in two separate disciplines in consultation with the department chairpersons. Prerequisite(s): Approved 477; approval of University Honors Program.
THR 488. Internship in Community Arts Engagement. 3-4 Hours
Arts work experience in approved community organizations for students pursuing the undergraduate Certificate in Community Arts Engagement.
Prerequisites: MUS 347 or VAR 347 or THR 347.
THR 490. Independent Study. 1-6 Hours
Individual research and report on topic of student's choice in the field of theatre and performance under direct supervision of faculty/staff. Repeatable for credit.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Director.
THR 498. Internship. 1-6 Hours
Theatre, dance, performance technology, or applied theatre work experience with an approved organization.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Director.
THR 499. Creating New Works. 3 Hours
Capstone course for all theatre, dance, and performance technology majors and communication/theatre (CTR) majors. Students will create an original work in an ensemble, taking on various roles of a creative team. The performance will be presented to the public, and documented for portfolio. Students will engage in professional development to prepare for entering various theatre, performance, dance, performance technology, entertainment, creative industry, and applied theatre fields.
Co-requisite: Must be a theatre or CTR major completing their senior year of coursework.