2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
    May 19, 2024  
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering
0-999: Developmental precollege-level courses
1000-2999: Lower division courses intended for undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  1 for a first-year course, 2 for a second-year course
3000-4999: Upper division courses carrying undergraduate credit only.  The first digit indicates the general level of the course:  3 for a third-year course, 4 for a fourth-year course.
5000-5999: Courses that carry graduate credit only in a major field different from that of the department offering the course. 
6000-6999: Courses that carry graduate credit in any major field.  
7000-7999: Courses intended for graduate students only.
8000-9999: Courses intended for post-master or doctoral-level work.
Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results.  For example, using “6*” will give all 6000 graduate-level courses.
 

Theatre

  
  • TH 1510 - Introduction to the Performance Process



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the working methods of the actor and director. Includes exploration of process through acting and directing exercises as well as discussion of the director’s collaboration with the production’s design team.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Theatre Arts, Theatre Studies.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • TH 1570 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major I



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Private singing lessons for Musical Theatre.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 1580 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major II



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Private singing lessons for musical theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 1570 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 2000 - Acting Practicum / Applied Theatre Technology



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Designed to give actors and technician/designers an opportunity to receive academic credit for significant involvement in departmental or approved, supervised professional productions. Project will carry specific requirements and obligations to be agreed upon in writing by faculty supervisors and the student.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
    Course attributes: Instructor Approval Required
  
  • TH 2020 - Sound Design



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the craft and art of sound design. Emphasis on physics of sound, signal flow, basic equipment usage and maintenance. Includes theory and practices for both reinforced sound and sound scores for the theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 1020 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 2100 - Theatre Technology



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Participation in the operation of a production shop. Fundamentals of theatre technology, emphasizing basic processes and materials. Participation in selected department productions required.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Design/Technology.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • TH 2140 - Theatre in Western Culture



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the many arts of the theatre including the roles of the actor, playwright, director, designer, critic, and audience. Selected scripts from representative historical periods are examined as an aid in understanding the theatrical event.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Wright State Core
  
  • TH 2150 - Singing for the Actor III



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Private singing lessons for acting, theatre studies and dance majors only.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 1160 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 2160 - Singing for the Actor IV



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Private singing lessons for acting, theatre studies and dance majors only.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2150 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 2190 - Stage Lighting I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the principles, theories and mechanics of theatrical lighting design Includes instruments, control, dimming, basic electricity and lighting paperwork.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 1020 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 2200 - Stagecraft



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    In-depth study of scenery technology and its techniques. Advanced scenery construction and materials; metalworking; motorized scenery; stage rigging and its equipment; and First Aid and CPR.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 1020 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 2220 - Theatre Production



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Practical experience in technical theatre through serving on run crew for theatre department productions. For non-Design/Technology majors.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • TH 2250 - Theatre Graphics II: Media and Color



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Black and white media and basic color theories, materials, and techniques used in designing for the theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 1240 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 2260 - Theatre Graphics II: Drafting



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to and practice with the basic tools, materials and techniques used in drafting scenic designs for the theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 1240 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level TH 2250 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 2290 - Fabric Dyeing and Modification



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Basic techniques of dyeing and modifying fabric. Includes aging and distressing of costumes.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 2380 - Movement I



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Study of physical alignment, improvisation, warm-up methods, and exploration of movement dynamics as they relate to acting. A range of established disciplines will be incorporated in this study.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 2390 - Movement I



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Continued study of physical alignment, improvisation, warm-up methods, and exploration of movement dynamics as they relate to acting. A range of established disciplines will be incorporated in this study.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2380 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 2400 - Movement II



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Introduction of techniques such as modified Laban Movement Analysis and the study of Kinesics (body language). Emphasis on expanding tactical and casting range of actors.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2380 Minimum Grade of C and Undergraduate level TH 2390 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 2410 - Movement II



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Training in group and solo movement/vocal techniques, intended to expand the flexibility and strength of the actor’s instrument, awareness, responsiveness, and instinctual choices.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 2440 - Acting II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Exploration of a role through intensive application of acting, movement, voice and speech and text analysis skills. Emphasis on deep personalization of character objectives and tactical range. Study of audition skills and techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 1440 Minimum Grade of C and Undergraduate level TH 1450 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 2450 - Acting II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Continues training with monologues and scenes. Emphasis is on non-classical, contemporary scripts.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 1440 Minimum Grade of C and Undergraduate level TH 1450 Minimum Grade of C and Undergraduate level TH 2440 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 2500 - Script Analysis



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduces students to a variety of methods for examining theatrical texts.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • TH 2540 - Speech I



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Techniques in voice and speech to strengthen and expand the student’s instrument and skills.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 2550 - Speech II



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Techniques in voice and speech to strengthen and expand the student’s instrument and skills.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2540 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 2570 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major III



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Private singing lessons for musical theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 1580 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 2580 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major IV



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Private singing lessons for musical theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2570 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 3010 - Introduction to Theatrical Design



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Explores the collaborative process between director and designers, which results in a specific visual approach to a production. Emphasizes designer progression from script analysis and research to realization of the design.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2140 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • TH 3150 - Singing for the Actor V



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Private singing lessons for acting, theatre studies and dance majors only.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2160 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 3160 - Singing for the Actor VI



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Private singing lessons for acting, theatre studies and dance majors only.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3150 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 3190 - Stage Lighting II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theory and practice of lighting the stage for various styles of productions. Emphasis on concept development, collaboration and script interpretation. Includes projects in stage electrics.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2190 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3200 - Applied Theatre Technology I



    Credit Hour(s): 3 to 5
    Practical study in technical execution. Emphasis on daily operation of theatre production facilities and shops. Participation in all major department productions required.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2100 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Design/Technology.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • TH 3210 - Scene Painting I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to the materials and techniques used in traditional scene painting, from basic skills (including wet-blending, spattering, scumbling) to the manipulation of light, shadow and texture to create three-dimensional effects.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2250 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3220 - Scene Painting II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Further development of skills taught in Scene Painting I, with addition of translucencies, portraiture, landscape, poster graphics, and carving architectural detail in foam.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3210 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3250 - Set Design



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Scenic design and the dynamics of stage space use. Includes project design work emphasizing period research, communicating ideas visually with the director and production team, and designing for different types of spaces.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2250 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level TH 2260 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3260 - Costume Design



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Costume design for the theatre. Includes project design work with an emphasis on professional technique and period design.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3280 - Decorative Style through the Ages



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Development of dominant characteristics of the history of architecture, furniture, and ornamental design and how they relate to abstract elements of taste, design, composition, and color.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • TH 3290 - Costume History



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    History of costume and fashion from prehistoric to modern times and fashion and how it relates to theatre.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • TH 3320 - Automated Lighting



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to automated lighting emphasizing skills needed to operate moving lights and effectively program consoles. Aesthetic and practical considerations regarding the use of moving lights in theatrical productions.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2190 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3330 - Computer Graphics for Theatre I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Introduction to computer-aided drafting programs. Basic skills developed through several projects including orthographic projections, designer’s elevations, groundplans and light plots.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2260 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3340 - Costume Construction



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Advanced stitching techniques necessary for costume construction.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3350 - Costume Crafts



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Creative, innovative, and often inexpensive alternatives for the creation of jewelry applique, embellishments, armor, crowns, and basic millinery techniques for theatrical production.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3360 - Pattern Drafting and Draping



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Basic principles of pattern drafting, flat patterning, and draping of the female bodice.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3370 - Acting In Musical Theatre I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Musical theatre acting skills using contemporary texts to integrate fundamental acting and singing techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2440 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3380 - Acting In Musical Theatre II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Musical theatre acting skills using texts from the nineteenth and early to mid-twentieth centuries. Emphasis on mastering a range of performance styles.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3370 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3390 - Musical Theatre Performance Workshop



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Exploration of the creation of large-scale musical works using acting, movement and vocal techniques with emphasis on ensemble singing, movement and acting leading to enhanced ensemble performance skills.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3380 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3400 - Movement III



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Further training in group and solo movement/vocal techniques, intended to expand flexibility and strength of the actor’s instrument, awareness, responsiveness, and instinctual choices.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2410 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3440 - Acting III



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Training in approaches to such playwrights as the Greeks, Shakespeare, Moliere, Restoration and 18th century playwrights, etc. Builds on fundamentals learned in the first two years of the Professional Actor Training Program.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2450 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3450 - Acting III



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Training in approaches to a range of texts by playwrights from the early and late Modern period such as Ibsen, Chekhov, Shaw, Williams, Miller, O’Neill and others. Emphasis on understanding the acting conventions associated with these styles.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3440 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3470 - One Person Shows



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Elements necessary in the development of a one person show resulting in a solo performance.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3500 - Directing



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Problems of script selection and interpretation, casting, rehearsing, and performance. Techniques of composition and movement; the proscenium stage and open stage. Preparation of the prompt book.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3510 - Stage Management



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Skills and processes required of the working stage manager. Explores practical solutions to problems of stage management.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3520 - Stage Management II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Skills and processes required of the working stage manager. Explores practical solutions to problems of stage management in opera, dance, and unions.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level MUS 1140 Minimum Grade of C and Undergraduate level TH 3510 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3540 - Speech II



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Techniques in voice and speech to strengthen and expand the student’s instrument and skills. Applications made to specified acting texts.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2550 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3560 - Speech III



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Techniques in voice and speech to strengthen and expand the student’s instrument and skills. Applications made to classical acting texts.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3540 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman, Sophomore. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 3570 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major V



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Private singing lessons for musical theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2580 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3580 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major VI



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Private singing lessons for musical theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3570 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3720 - Musical Theatre History and Literature I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Covers history of Musical Theatre from its roots in early lyric theatre and popular variety entertainments to the birth of the modern Book Musical. Reading, viewing and discussion of significant examples from major periods while studying historical, artistic and socials contexts for these works. Integrated Writing course.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • TH 3730 - Musical Theatre History and Literature II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Covers history of the Musical Theatre beginning with the Golden Age of the Musical in the mid-Twentieth century through the birth of the Rock Musical to the present state of the art form. Reading, viewing and discussing significant examples from major periods while studying historical, artistic and socials contexts for these works. Integrated Writing course.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3720 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • TH 3760 - Design Studio



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Study of theatrical costume, scenery, lighting and/or sound design. Includes theoretical and practical design work with an emphasis in the area of interest.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2100 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level TH 3010 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Design/Technology.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 3800 - Theatre History and Literature I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Explores a variety of theatrical texts and pertinent history from early historical eras. Integrated Writing course.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • TH 3810 - Theatre History and Literature II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Exploration of a variety of later theatrical texts and pertinent history. Integrated Writing course.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3800 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
    Course attributes: Integrated Writing
  
  • TH 3840 - Introduction to Dramatic Writing



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theory and practice of techniques of dramatic writing emphasizing writing of original plays.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • TH 3900 - Projects in Theatre



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Advanced individual work.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Acting, Dance, Motion Pictures, Theatre Arts, Theatre Studies.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • TH 3990 - Studies in Selected Subjects



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Variable content dealing with problems, approaches, and topics in the field of theatre.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 4100 - Stage Management Practicum



    Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3
    Participation in departmental theatre stage management activities. Specific assignments determined at initial meeting.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Practicum
  
  • TH 4130 - Acting Professionally



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Students assemble audition pieces, interview skills, financial plans, resumes, headshots, web-sites, and information about various markets, unions, and employment opportunities, in preparation for a professional career in acting.
    Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman, Sophomore. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 4150 - Singing for the Actor VII



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Private singing lessons for acting, theatre studies and dance majors only.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3160 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 4160 - Singing for the Actor VIII



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Private singing lessons for acting, theatre studies and dance majors only.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 4150 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 4200 - Applied Theatre Technology II



    Credit Hour(s): 2 to 5
    Advanced study in technical execution. Emphasis on daily operation of theatre production facilities and shops. Participation in all major department productions required.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3200 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Design/Technology. Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Senior.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lab
  
  • TH 4240 - Advanced Design Studio I



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Intensive study of theatrical costume, scenery, lighting, and/or sound design with a focus on script interpretation. Includes practical design work with an emphasis on produced designs, professional development, and specialization in the student’s area of design.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3760 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Design/Technology.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 4250 - Advanced Design Studio II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Continued intensive study of theatrical costume, scenery, lighting, and/or sound design with a focus on script interpretation. Includes practical design work with an emphasis on produced designs, professional development, and specialization in the student’s area of design.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 4240 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Majors: Design/Technology.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 4290 - Advanced Theatre Crafts



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theatre design and technology, such as furniture building, advanced lighting or sound design, make-up, prosthetics and special effects. Topics vary.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 4330 - Computer Graphics for Theatre II



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Tools and techniques available to produce paint elevations, projections, and theatrical designs using existing and created images.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2250 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 4340 - Theatrical Rigging



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Design and use of rigging systems in theatrical settings. Proper selection and use of rigging hardware and equipment and fall protection.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2100 Minimum Grade of D and Undergraduate level TH 2200 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 4350 - Portfolio Preparation and Presentation



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Prepares upper-division students for the professional world. Portfolio formats, both traditional and digital. Effective techniques for the presentation of portfolios and employment strategies.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 4360 - Theatre Graphics II: Rendering



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Further development of skills used in creating theatrical renderings, costume plates and lighting sketches. Figure drawing, depiction of light and shadow, and traditional and non-traditional media and techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 2250 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Design/Technology - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 4370 - Senior Seminar for the Musical Actor



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Mastery of professional placement and career development skills in musical theatre and other acting professions. Includes preparation of varied audition selections and promotional materials.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3380 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • TH 4400 - Movement IV



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Beginning training in underlying principles and specific techniques in stage combat. Emphasis on three weapons styles, which may include unarmed, single sword, rapier and dagger, broadsword, quarterstaff, smallsword, etc.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3400 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
  
  • TH 4410 - Movement IV



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Training in three weapons styles in preparation for the Skills Proficiency Test at the end of the semester. Adjudicator from Society of American Fight Directors evaluates rehearsed and choreographed fight scenes performed publicly by students.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 4400 Minimum Grade of C
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 4440 - Acting IV



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Application of the principles of realistic, contemporary, and verse based drama to musical theatre texts. Structured as a scene study class in which students develop songs as monologues and in scene work.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3450 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 4450 - Acting IV



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Student actors are trained in approaches to a range of twentieth and twenty-first century texts, doing scenes and/or monologues from such playwrights as Albee, Shepard, Mamet, Ruhl, Rebeck, LaBute, etc. Emphasis on contemporary acting texts and styles.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 4440 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Junior, Senior. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 4540 - Speech V



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Emphasis on learning dialects.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3560 Minimum Grade of C
    Enrollment Restrictions: May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Freshman, Sophomore. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Acting - BFA.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture/Lab Combination
  
  • TH 4570 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major VII



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Private singing lessons for Musical theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 3580 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • TH 4580 - Singing for the Musical Theatre Major VIII



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Private singing lessons for musical theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level TH 4570 Minimum Grade of D
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Studio
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required

Transition to Work

  
  • TTW 6450 - Introduction to Transition



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Overview of the impact of Career Technical Education and Special Education processes on the transition of students with exceptionalities from high school to adulthood, particularly in the area of employment.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • TTW 6460 - Vocational Evaluation and Job Placement Techniques



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Theoretical orientation, development and utilization of data for hypothesis testing and communicating vocational data. Includes career development theories and job placement strategies and techniques to facilitate employment of people with disabilities.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level TTW 6450 Minimum Grade of D (TTW 6450 can be taken concurrently)
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • TTW 6470 - Transition to Work Internship: Career Assessment



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Students assigned to an experienced career assessment professional in the field for observing, discussing, researching, and practicing skills in the area of career assessment, particularly those related to transition of individuals with disabilities.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level TTW 6450 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
  
  • TTW 6480 - Transition to Work Internship: Vocational Special Education



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Students assigned to an experienced vocational special educator in the field for observing, discussing, researching, and practicing skills in the area of vocational special education, particularly those related to transition of individuals with disabilities.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level TTW 6450 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
  
  • TTW 6490 - Transition to Work Internship: Job Training Coordinator Internship



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Students assigned to an experienced job training coordinator in the field for observing, discussing, researching, and practicing skills in the area of job placement, particularly those related to collaborating with support agencies for transition.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level TTW 6450 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship
  
  • TTW 6500 - Transition to Work Internship: Work Study



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Students assigned to an experienced Transition to Work Coordinator in the field for observing, discussing, researching, and practicing skills in coordinating direct and related transition services for students with various disabilities.
    Prerequisite(s): Graduate level TTW 6450 Minimum Grade of D
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate, Medical, Professional. Must be enrolled in one of the following Programs: Transition to Work - End.

    Level: Graduate
    Schedule Type(s): Internship

University College

  
  • UVC 1000 - College Success Topics



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Variable topics, including study strategies, returning to learning for veterans, returning to learning for adults, Phoenix program.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • UVC 1010 - First Year Seminar



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Students experience opportunities to build their collegiate identity by clarifying their values while engaging the campus community and experiencing diversity. Students also explore learning strategies to set goals, plan their courses, develop their communication skills, and explore careers while learning to achieve overall health and wellness.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
  
  • UVC 1020 - First Year Seminar - Service Learning



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Success within selected major. Focuses on critical thinking, faculty mentors, career exploration, professionalism, ethics, financial literacy and goal setting through service learning.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
    Course attributes: Service Learning
  
  • UVC 1040 - Critical Reading



    Credit Hour(s): 2
    Critical analysis of content area readings. Recognizing organizational patterns, point of view, propaganda and persuasive writing; analyzing arguments; distinguishing fact from opinion; making inferences; understanding logical reasoning; interpreting graphic illustrations; drawing conclusions.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Lecture
  
  • UVC 1090 - Self Directed Prior Learning Assessment



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    Helps students identify areas of learning to have evaluated for college-level equivalency. Guides students in this self-paced curriculum through the preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a portfolio of prior learning through LearningCounts.org.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
  
  • UVC 1095 - Prior Learning Assessment Theory and Practice



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Helps students identify areas of learning to have evaluated for college-level equivalency. Guides students through the preparation and compilation of all components required for the evaluation of a portfolio of prior learning through LearningCounts.org.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Independent Study
    Course attributes: Department Approval Required
  
  • UVC 1110 - First Year Athletes Interest Group



    Credit Hour(s): 0
    National Collegiate Athletic Association regulations. Required for all new student athletes.
    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar

University Honors

  
  • UH 1010 - Honors First Year Seminar



    Credit Hour(s): 1
    Information and activities designed to enhance the success of new students in the University Honors Program. Introduces students to interdisciplinary studies, the hallmark of honors education.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: Active Honors Student, Active Honors with Priority.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
    Course attributes: Honors Course
  
  • UH 2010 - Studies in the Humanities



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Explores the humanities comparatively, stressing similarities and differences in themes, methods, materials, theoretical constructs, and problems. Focuses on such topics as humanity and freedom or the city and the individual. Integrated Writing course.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: Active Honors Student, Active Honors with Priority.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
    Course attributes: Honors Course, Integrated Writing, Wright State Core
  
  • UH 2020 - Studies in the Social Sciences



    Credit Hour(s): 3
    Explores the social sciences comparatively, stressing similarities and differences in themes, methods, materials, theoretical constructs, and problems. Focuses on such topics as people and groups or institutions and bureaucracies. Integrated Writing course.
    Enrollment Restrictions: Must be assigned one of the following Student Attributes: Active Honors Student, Active Honors with Priority.

    Level: Undergraduate
    Schedule Type(s): Seminar
    Course attributes: Honors Course, Integrated Writing, Wright State Core
 

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