Apr 16, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbers

West Texas A&M University follows a four-digit numbering system, known as the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). The four-digit numbers are identified below:

  • First digit identifies the level (1 = freshman, 2 = sophomore, 3 = junior, 4 = senior, 5 = stacked undergraduate/masters, 6 or 7 = graduate, 8 = doctoral);
  • Second digit identifies the credit-hour value; and
  • Third and fourth digits establish the course sequence or type of course (92 = special topics, 93 = honors, 94 = individual/directed studies, 95 = problems, 96 = readings, 97 = research, 98 = internship, 99 = practicum).

0001–0999—developmental courses, do not count toward degree.

1000–2999—primarily freshman and sophomore courses.

3000–4999—open to students who have completed at least 30 hours and any prerequisite.

5000–5999—graduate level stacked with undergraduate.

6000–7999—graduate level (master’s/doctoral).

8000–8999—doctoral students only.

NOTE: Students who have taken and received credit for an undergraduate “stacked” course at WTAMU cannot take and receive credit for the corresponding graduate course.

Course Prefix

The course prefix indicates the assigned WTAMU course abbreviation and course number; e.g., ACCT 2301.

Course Abbreviation and Number in Brackets

A course abbreviation (prefix) and number in brackets indicates the corresponding common course number, established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, if the common course number and/or prefix is different from the WTAMU number; e.g., [GOVT 1310].

Field-of-Study Curriculum (FOSC)

Field-of-study curriculum is a set of courses that satisfy lower-division requirements for a bachelor’s degree in a specific academic area. All public four-year institutions of higher education are required to accept Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board-approved field-of-study courses. Field-of-study curriculum is indicated with the abbreviation “FOSC” within the brackets indicating the common course number of a course; e.g., [MUSI 1181, 1182; FOSC].

Numbers

The numbers indicate semester credit hours, lecture clock hours per week and lab clock hours per week; e.g., 3 3 0 indicates three semester credit hours, three clock hours of lecture per week and zero clock hours of lab per week.

(HAZ)

Courses marked with (HAZ) may require the use of hazardous chemicals and/or equipment. To participate in these classes, an online “Student Laboratory Safety Training” is required and assigned through WTClass upon registration for the class. By registering for the class, the student agrees to 

  • Complete the assigned training by no later than 12th class day for fall/spring terms or 5th class day for summer terms; and
  • Acknowledge non-participation in activities if not completed by 18th class day for fall/spring terms; 10th class day for summer terms.

 

 

Spanish

(Offered through the Department of English, Philosophy and Modern Languages.)

  
  • SPAN 2312 - Intermediate Spanish II

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2311 . Strengthens skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar.
  
  • SPAN 2313 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers I

    3 3 0
    Heritage Spanish-speaking students will study Spanish formally in an academic setting in the same way English-speaking students study English. Because the course requires oral competency, it will hone reading and writing skills of heritage speakers. This course will prepare students to take upper-division Spanish courses.
  
  • SPAN 2315 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2313 . Continuation of SPAN 2313 . Formal study of Spanish language in the academic setting in the same way English-speaking students study English. Focuses on verbal conjugations, irregular verbs, reading and academic writing. Course requires oral competency and will prepare students for upper-division Spanish courses.
  
  • SPAN 2371 - Spanish for the Professions

    3 3 0
    Topics include business Spanish, medical Spanish, Spanish for law enforcement. May be repeated once for credit.
  
  • SPAN 3094 - Individual Study

    1-3 0 0
    Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated when topics vary. No maximum credit limit.
  
  • SPAN 3301 - Advanced Spanish

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315  or SPAN 2371 . Enrichment of vocabulary and enhancement of skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Course prepares the student to take advanced Spanish classes that require superior linguistic skills in Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 3306 - Spanish Studies Abroad

    3 3 0
    Enrollment in this course is for students that study abroad with the WT Spanish Program. Students will enhance their Spanish language acquisition, explore foreign cultures and will gain valuable experience in another country. May be repeated when topics vary. No maximum credit limit.
  
  • SPAN 3307 - Advanced Conversation

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Oral practice and presentations. May be repeated once when topics vary.
  
  • SPAN 3308 - Expository Writing in Spanish

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Integration of speaking, reading, writing into both a review of the major points of Spanish grammar and a structured approach to composition in the language. Course may include a thematic focus on selected topics of Hispanic cultural studies. May be repeated once when topics vary.
  
  • SPAN 3314 - Latin American Culture and Civilization

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . The geography, history, indigenous cultures, politics, literature and art of Latin America. May be repeated once when topics vary.
  
  • SPAN 3315 - Spanish Culture and Civilization

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . The geography, history, ancient cultures, politics, religion, literature and art of Spain. May be repeated once when topics vary.
  
  • SPAN 3340 - Teaching the Spanish Language

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Language acquisition theories. Spanish teaching methodologies and practice, research-based foundations in language teaching.
  
  • SPAN 4320 - Advanced Spanish Grammar

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Advanced grammatical structures in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  
  • SPAN 4330 - Spanish Phonology

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . The sound system of the Spanish language.
  
  • SPAN 4355 - Spanish American Literature

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Selected works by major Spanish American writers. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
  
  • SPAN 4365 - Spanish Literature

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Selected works by major Spanish writers. May be repeated once for credit when topics vary.
  
  • SPAN 4375 - Hispanic Writers in the US

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Literary works of Hispanic heritage writers in the U.S., with emphasis on contemporary authors. May be repeated once when topics vary.
  
  • SPAN 4385 - Hispanic Film

    3 3 0.
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Films from Spain and Spanish America. Analysis of cultural issues (social, political and historical) within films. Taught in Spanish. May be repeated once when topics vary.
  
  • SPAN 4392 - Selected Studies in Spanish

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  and SPAN 2315 . Concentrated study of selected topics, genres, periods or authors. May be repeated once when topics vary for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SPAN 4393 - Honors

    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): senior status and approval of department head. Completion of a senior thesis or research project by a candidate for graduation with special honors in the department. Must be taken in addition to the 120-hour minimum degree requirement.
  
  • SPAN 4395 - Mexican Literature and Culture

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SPAN 2312  or SPAN 2315 . Mexican culture through its literature, especially the Spanish conquest, French Intervention, Mexican Revolution, and current topics such as el machismo, La Llorona, the student massacre of 1968, the life of the campesino, máscaras mexicanas, and figures such as Angeles Mastretta and Carlos Fuentes. May be repeated once when topics vary.

Sports and Exercise Sciences

  
  • SES 1120 - Health and Wellness for Life

    1 1 0
    Increase student awareness of health and wellness factors, such as health promotion, physical fitness basics, nutritional principles, weight management, mental health and stress management, infectious and chronic diseases, and substance abuse. The class includes activities that foster critical thinking, communication, empirical and quantitative skills, and social responsibility.
  
  • SES 1301 - Foundations of Sports and Exercise Sciences

    [PHED 1301] 3 3 0
    A survey course designed to introduce the student to the history, philosophy, scientific foundations, objectives, and current status of the sports and exercise sciences field in educational and recreational settings.
  
  • SES 2342 - Personal Fitness Concepts

    3 3 0
    Comprehension of concepts in cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, body composition, stress and nutrition. Ability to design, implement and conduct personal fitness programs will be expected.
  
  • SES 2355 - Theory and Practice of Non-Traditional Games/Sports

    3 2 2
    Variety of recreational, multi-cultural and nontraditional games, as well as outdoor adventure education for lifelong participation.
  
  • SES 2372 - Philosophy in Sports and Exercise Sciences

    3 3 0
    Consideration of the philosophical foundations of sports and exercise sciences. Emphasis is placed on systems of philosophy, leadership, ethics, aesthetic and moral considerations, metaphysical fitness and contemporary issues in sports and exercise science.
  
  • SES 3302 - Structural and Mechanical Kinesiology

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s):   or consent of instructor. Structural and mechanical properties of the musculoskeletal system, functional and movement characteristics, applied physics and analysis of movement.
  
  • SES 3304 - Measurement and Evaluation Techniques

    3 3 0
    Basic statistical designs, skill test administration, data collection and principles of evaluation.
  
  • SES 3311 - Principles of Instruction in Physical Activity

    3 3 0
    Principles of skills and techniques used in instructional delivery. Unit and lesson planning, class management, teaching aids, implementation and evaluation in a physical activity setting.
  
  • SES 3314 - Introduction to Statistics in Sports & Exercise Sciences

    3 3 0
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of statistical methodology in the field of sports and exercise science. Upon successful completion of the class, students will be able to analyze selected data sets through the appropriate identification, selection, computation, and interpretation of basic statistical tests (descriptive and inferential).
  
  • SES 3316 - Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco

    3 3 0
    Effects of drugs, alcohol and tobacco on physiological, mental, and psychological health and well-being with a focus on prevention education for self-responsibility.
  
  • SES 3320 - Instructional Methodologies for Youth

    3 2 2
    Developmentally appropriate physical activity programming for children and youth. Emphasis on cognitive, affective and psychomotor instructional strategies.
  
  • SES 3321 - Motor Development

    3 3 0
    Assessment of motor development in individuals, infant to adult; instructional applications of motor skills to appropriate levels of development; design of motor skill acquisition sequences for basic motor skills of running, jumping, throwing, catching, striking, kicking and for complex sport motor skills.
  
  • SES 3325 - Programming for Health and Wellness of Children

    3 2 2
    Contemporary issues related to school health and physical education programs. Content will include health promotion, communication skills, goal-setting and decision-making, motor-skill development, components of physical fitness, personal fitness programming, nutrition and its impact on health and performance, and safety. Course required for elementary teacher certification.
  
  • SES 3340 - Sport Nutrition

    3 2 2
    Review of knowledge associated with nutritional strategies used to enhance sport and exercise performance.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    SES 3341 - Exercise Physiology (HAZ)

    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s):   and   or consent of instructor. Physiological adaptations to acute and chronic exercise stress. Classroom focus: practical discussion on fundamental topics within Exercise Physiology (metabolism, endocrinology, hemodynamics and extreme environments). Laboratory focus: performance testing (maximal oxygen consumption, maximal anaerobic power, body composition and biological/biochemical analyses). Foundational course for students pursuing degrees in Health Science.
  
  • SES 3345 - Stress Management

    3 3 0
    Stress management and its relationship to health, disease and motor performance. Analysis of everyday stressors and intervention strategies for managing stress effectively.
  
  • SES 3350 - Contemporary Leadership

    3 3 0
    This course is designed to develop an understanding of contemporary leadership as focus is placed on the ideas, values and principles which facilitate the evolution from traditional leadership beliefs to contemporary leadership beliefs.
  
  • SES 3356 - Theory and Practice of Strength Training and Conditioning

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): SES 3302  or consent of instructor. Scientific principles and current techniques for sports-specific fitness and performance. Screenings for athletes, functional fitness and skills testing, program development and evaluation, and exercise supervision.
  
  • SES 3392 - Special Topics

    3 3 0
    May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SES 4098 - Internship

    1-6 0 0
    Supervised internship in agencies as prescribed and arranged by the department. Translation and extension of knowledge in professionally supervised practice with individuals, groups and communities. May be repeated with departmental approval for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SES 4302 - Motor Learning and Skill Acquisition

    3 3 0
    Introductory course of fundamental principles related to learning and retention of motor skills and related effective teaching practices. Topics include motor-learning theories, demonstration and modeling, whole-part learning, feedback, practice, transfer of skill, rituals, and gender differences in motor learning and performance. Fall.
  
  • SES 4322 - Applied Instruction in Physical Activity

    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): SES 3311  or department head approval. Application of skills and techniques used in instructional delivery. Unit and lesson planning, class management, teaching aids, implementation and evaluation in a physical activity setting will be assessed in an applied setting.
  
  • SES 4324 - American Sport History

    3 3 0
    Examines sport and leisure in American history (colonial era to present), including social, economic, political, and cultural contexts, in order to understand how such activities have contributed to American Society.
  
  • SES 4325 - Sport Psychology

    3 3 0
    Application of research findings as they apply to psychological performance factors in sport, physical education and exercise settings, such as motivation/adherence, stress management, personality and psychological skills training.
  
  • SES 4326 - Sport Sociology

    3 3 0
    Analysis of sport as a social institution and interrelations between sport and societal subsystems. Analysis of contemporary problems associated with sport: race relations, the traditional and emergent role of women, leisure behavior, aggression and violence, and political and economic concerns.
  
  • SES 4327 - Exercise Psychology

    3 3 0
    Exploration of theory and research findings regarding psychological aspects of exercise adoption, healthy lifestyle and behavior change. Implications of the importance of physical activity for health and fitness professionals and its potential impact on exercising and sedentary populations.
  
  • SES 4328 - Psychology of Injury

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): at least junior status. In-depth examination of commonly used interventions designed to maximize performance of individual athletes and teams with an exploration of psychosocial antecedents to athletic injury and factors related to the psychological experience and treatment of the injured athlete.
  
  • SES 4330 - Administrative Concepts in Sport and Exercise Sciences

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or department head approval. Comprehensive overview of administrative responsibilities within the field of Sport and Exercise Sciences. Lectures related to the practical elements of the major. Lecture content includes legal and ethical issues, leadership principles, human resources, risk management, budgeting, and facility management. Practicum experiences include portfolio and resume creation, interviewing skills, and networking opportunities.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    SES 4340 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (HAZ)

    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): SES 3341 . Provides students with baseline knowledge and skills to practice as clinical exercise physiologists. Course is structured according to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) published in the current edition of “ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription” and prepares students to sit for credentialing of the Exercise Physiologist examination offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
  
  • SES 4341 - Sport Biomechanics

    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): SES 3302 . Principles of mechanics to the study of human motion. Emphasis on theory and quantitative analysis.
  
  • SES 4343 - Research Methodology

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing. Academic research skills, with special focus on scientific writing research design selection within the Health Sciences.
  
  • SES 4394 - Individual Problems in Sports and Exercise Sciences

    3 0 0
    Prerequisite(s): approval of department head. Independent study, under direction of a faculty member, within the fields of exercise and sport. May be repeated once for a maximum of six credit hours.
  
  • SES 4442 - Advanced Exercise Physiology

    4 3 2
    Prerequisite(s):   , or consent of instructor. Physiological adaptations to acute and chronic exercise stress. Classroom focus: exercise metabolism, exercise endocrinology, exercise hemodynamics, and exercise in extreme environments. Laboratory focus: indirect calorimetry, stress testing, anthropometry, hematology, and other advanced exercise testing. Capstone course for students pursuing a degree in Exercise Science. Lab fee: $30.

Theatre

(Offered through the Department of Art, Theatre and Dance.)

  
  • THRE FRSH - Freshman Audition or Portfolio

    0 0 0
    During the first and second semester of enrollment, freshmen theatre, theatre education and musical theatre majors must demonstrate basic comprehension of dramatic literature, stagecraft, design, performance, and production. Proficiency reviewed through the end of semester jury process. Program requirement. No credit. Repeatable.
  
  • THRE JUNR - Junior Audition or Portfolio

    0 0 0
    During the sixth semester of enrollment, junior theatre, theatre education and musical theatre majors must demonstrate creative application and advanced comprehension of dramatic literature, stagecraft, design, performance, and production. Proficiency reviewed through the end of semester jury process. Program requirement. No credit. Repeatable by assignment.
  
  • THRE PROD - Theatre Production

    0 0 0
    Required each semester of all theatre, theatre education and musical theatre majors. Satisfactory completion, per semester, by being 1) cast in a production, or 2) assigned to a production team, or 3) assigned to a running or front of house crew, or 4) completion of 18 additional and documented hours (beyond practicum) in a production shop. No cost. No credit. Repeatable.
  
  • THRE SENR - Senior Audition or Portfolio

    0 0 0
    During the eighth/final semester of enrollment, senior theatre, theatre education, and musical theatre majors must demonstrate advanced application and in-depth comprehension of dramatic literature, stagecraft, design, performance, and production. Proficiency reviewed through the end of semester jury process. Program requirement. No credit. Repeatable by assignment.
  
  • THRE SOPH - Sophomore Audition or Portfolio

    0 0 0
    During the fourth semester of enrollment, sophomore theatre, theatre education and musical theatre majors must demonstrate effective comprehension and application of dramatic literature, stagecraft, design, performance, and production. Proficiency reviewed through the end of semester jury process. Program requirement. No credit. Repeatable by assignment.
  
  • THRE 1120 - Drama Workshop Practicum

    [DRAM 1120] 1 0 2
    Practical experience and instruction in the theatrical production process. May be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours.
  
  • THRE 1310 - Introduction to Theatre Arts

    [DRAM 1310] 3 3 0
    Not for credit to theatre majors. Various aspects of theatre arts: acting, theatre architecture, dramatic theory, theatre history and various areas of production.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    THRE 1330 - Stagecraft (HAZ)

    [DRAM 1330] 3 3 0
    Planning and techniques of constructing stage settings and special scenic units for all types of productions.
  
  • THRE 1341 - Make-Up

    [DRAM 1341] 3 3 0
    Relationship between stage characterization and stage make-up. Each student gains practical experience in applying make-up.
  
  • THRE 1342 - Costume Technology

    3 2 2
    Planning and techniques for constructing costumes and special accessories for all types of productions.
  
  • THRE 1351 - Acting I: Basic Techniques

    [DRAM 1351] 3 3 0
    Development of basic acting skills and introduction to foundational theories. Emphasis on physical expression.
  
  • THRE 1352 - Acting II: Character Development

    [DRAM 1352] 3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1351 . Further development of basic acting skills with emphasis on character development. Discovery, discussion and exercise of inner-action. Connection of physical and emotional expression.
  
  • THRE 1361 - Musical Theatre I

    3 3 0
    Foundational analysis and performance of musical theatre.
  
  • THRE 1371 - Script Analysis

    3 3 0
    Introduction to the analysis of dramatic texts for the purposes of acting, directing, and/or designing for the theatre.
  
  • THRE 1373 - Fundamentals of Design

    3 3 0
    Principles and practices of theatre design including the elements of design and the fundamental principles of art and its application to the areas of set, light and costume design.
  
  • THRE 1374 - Actor’s Voice and Movement I

    3 3 0
    Use and training of the voice and body for the stage. Vocal process, regional dialect control, physical centeredness, expression and versatility.
  
  • THRE 2074 - Individual Problems

    1-3 0 0
    Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  
  • THRE 2331 - Drafting for the Theatre

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1330 . Principles and practice of mechanical drafting for the theatre. Introduction to hand drafting followed by an overview of computer-aided drafting. Application of standard graphic language in scenic design and technical production.
  
  • THRE 2335 - Lighting Technology

    3 3 0
    The study of the practical application and technology of stage lighting including history, electricity, instrumentations, consoles and control systems.
  
  • THRE 2342 - Styles and Décor

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1371  and THRE 1373 . This course studies the evolution of style and décor in clothing, interiors and architecture with an emphasis on Western History.
  
  • THRE 2351 - Improvisation

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1352  and THRE 2374 . A basic overview of modern improvisation for the solo and ensemble actor. Development of impulse, confidence and creativity.
  
  • THRE 2352 - Audition Technique

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1352  and THRE 2374 . Basic audition technique for the actor. Emphasis on the selection, preparation and presentation of material. Secondary focus on callbacks and alternative audition techniques: cold-readings, improvisations, and movement.
  
  • THRE 2374 - Actor’s Voice and Movement II

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1374 . Continued use and training of the voice and body for the stage. Greater focus on voice and diction process, expression and movement, and application of language.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    THRE 2385 - Rendering for the Theatre (HAZ)

    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1330  or THRE 1373 . Investigation of presentational drawing and painting methods and materials used by theatrical designers. Introductory application of computer rendering using applicable software.
  
  • THRE 3094 - Individual Problems

    1-3 0 0
    Individual study designed to meet needs and interests of the student. May be repeated for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  
  • Student Laboratory Safety Training

    THRE 3199 - Advanced Drama Workshop Practicum (HAZ)

    1 0 2
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1120  (three hours). Advanced experience and instruction in the theatrical production process. May be repeated for a maximum of three credit hours.
  
  • THRE 3302 - Art of Fashion

    Crosslisted with ARTS 3302 . 3 3 0
    The history of fashion from the ancient world to today. An interdisciplinary investigation and demonstration of how fashion plays a crucial role in the production of cultural forms, including theatre, art, and film.
  
  • THRE 3312 - Play Direction I

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1371  and THRE 1352 . Directing theory, directing history and play analysis. Emphasis on intrinsic and extrinsic interpretation as well as composition, ensemble and director-actor communication. Research and preparation for theatrical production.
  
  • THRE 3313 - Musical Theatre Direction and Choreography

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 3361  and six hours of DANC. Specialized instruction regarding direction and choreography of musical productions. Emphasis on formal analysis of musical theatre literature.
  
  • THRE 3331 - Properties and Crafts

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1120  and THRE 1330 . Introduction to and practical experience in research, design, production and techniques of properties and crafts for the stage.
  
  • THRE 3335 - Concepts in Light Design

    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1373  and THRE 2331 . Theory and practice in light design and equipment. Application of lighting to stage production through play analysis, color theory and development of a light plot.
  
  • THRE 3342 - Concepts in Costume Design

    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1342 , THRE 1373 . Theory and practice in costume design creating costume designs through script, color and historical analysis. Practical application through rendering and working drawings.
  
  • THRE 3351 - Acting III: Shakespeare

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1352  and THRE 2374 . Development of Shakespearean acting technique, language and characters. Exploration of Elizabethan period mannerisms, physicality, etiquette, social environment and behavior.
  
  • THRE 3352 - Advanced Acting: Contemporary Styles

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1352  and THRE 2374 . Current acting styles, techniques and practices for contemporary or popular playwrights. Exploration, analysis, development and advanced performance.
  
  • THRE 3361 - Musical Theatre II

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1361 . Advanced analysis and performance of musical theatre. May be repeated twice for a maximum of nine credit hours.
  
  • THRE 3363 - Musical Theatre History

    3 3 0
    Development of American Musical Theatre from its beginnings to present. Chronological study of Musical Theatre literature and its impact.
  
  • THRE 3373 - Theatre Teaching Methods

    3 3 0
    Principles and methods for teaching theatre in elementary and secondary schools. Integration of technology, the arts, and cross-curricular components into the theatre curriculum.
  
  • THRE 3374 - Advanced Stage Movement

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 2374 . Advanced study in stage movement, biomechanics, expression, and body awareness. Techniques may include Alexander, Commedia Dell’Arte, Feldenkrais, Laban, Lessac, Lugering, Somatics, Viewpoints, and/or Yoga.
  
  • THRE 3375 - Stage Combat

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 1352  and THRE 2374 . Introduction to basic theatrical stage combat including safety, terminology, weaponry, and acting technique involving violence.
  
  • THRE 3385 - Scene Painting

    3 2 2
    Prerequisite(s):   . Introduction to and practical application of processes, materials, and techniques used in painting theatrical scenery. Students study color theory, trompe l’oiel, additive and subtractive mixing, and the manipulation of two-dimensional space through the use of form and color.
  
  • THRE 3392 - Special Topics in Theatre

    3 3 0
    Specialized study in theatre as necessary due to advances in technology, research or performance. May be repeated once.
  
  • THRE 4120 - Advanced Theatre Education Internship

    1 0 6
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 4320  and THRE 3373 . Assisting a certified, professional educator in an extra- or co-curricular production outside the regular school day. Minimum of 60 production hours logged over a fourteen week production period.
  
  • THRE 4161 - Musical Theatre Repertoire

    1 1 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 3361 . Advanced study of standard musical theatre repertoire, audition techniques and the business of musical theatre. May be repeated for a maximum of four credit hours.
  
  • THRE 4311 - Career Management

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): 60 hours. Study of professional career development and management. Media, markets, auditions, interviews, contracts, unions, agencies, graduate schools, and other subjects applicable to the theatre profession. Course will also introduce concepts of theatre producing, budgeting and fundraising.
  
  • THRE 4312 - Play Direction II

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 3312 . Application of research and analysis through auditioning, casting, rehearsing and producing a studio one-act play. Application of directing theory, policy and procedure.
  
  • THRE 4313 - Musical Theatre III

    3 3 0
    Prerequisite(s): THRE 3361 . Advanced exploration of solo and ensemble musical theatre performance.
 

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