Sep 24, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses of Instruction


Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by subject prefix. Each course description begins with a subject prefix followed by a three-digit course number and the course title. If a course includes laboratory or other special activities, that information is contained in the course description. Prerequisites and co-requisites are also listed. A prerequisite is a course, experience, or other required preparation that must be completed before the student will be permitted to enroll in the course. A co-requisite is a course, experience, or other preparation that must be completed at the same time that the student is enrolled in the listed course.

Please note, when searching courses by “Code or Number”, an asterisk (*) can be used to return mass results. For instance, a “Code or Number” search of ” 1* ” can be entered, returning all 100-level courses.

 

Theatre

  
  • THEA 409 - Period Play Production


    3 credit hours
    Dramatic styles, with an emphasis on production techniques of the major periods of theatre history, including period furniture and architecture. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250 .
  
  • THEA 413 - Acting III


    3 credit hours
    Intensive study of approaches to Shakespearean text. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213  and 313 .
  
  • THEA 414 - Seminar: Career Preparation


    3 credit hours
    Practical experience in the art of marketing oneself for the profession. This course is required for all B.F.A. candidates. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 417 - Costume History


    3 credit hours
    A survey of period clothing and its application as stage costumes. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 418 - Costume Design II


    3 credit hours
    Advanced study of costume design, focusing on period plays and musicals. Prerequisite(s): THEA 318  or consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 419 - Costume Construction II


    3 credit hours
    Advanced construction methods and techniques for period costumes. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 120  or 122 , and 217 .
  
  • THEA 422 - Musical Theatre History/Literature


    3 credit hours
    This course will explore the development of the American musical. Representative musicals from various periods will be studied. Prerequisite(s): THEA 361 .
  
  • THEA 423 - Theatre History I


    3 credit hours
    Overview of the development of world theatre history and drama from antiquity to the 17th century.
  
  • THEA 424 - Theatre History II


    3 credit hours
    Overview of the development of world theatre history and drama from the 17th century to the present.
  
  • THEA 440 - Voice II: Diction and Dialects


    3 credit hours
    A study of the systematic approach to the articulation of American English and the learning of dialects. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 340 .
  
  • THEA 450 - Special Theatre Seminar


    3 credit hours
    Special offerings on a theatre topic not covered in the curriculum. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 457 - Theatrical Computer Aided Drafting


    3 credit hours
    Introduction to the techniques and standards used in drafting theatrical scenery. Drawing by hand and CAD (Vectorworks Program) will be taught. Prerequisite(s): THEA 250  or consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 460 - Scene Design II


    3 credit hours
    Advanced study of scene design for multi-set plays and musicals. Emphasis on drafting and rendering. Prerequisite(s): THEA 360  and 457  or consent of instructor.
  
  • THEA 462 - Musical Theatre Styles II


    3 credit hours
    Song interpretation and musical audition techniques, including in-depth integration of songs and scenes from American musical plays in a lab environment. The course culminates in a public performance/showcase of the students’ work. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213  and 361 .
  
  • THEA 463 - Musical Theatre Styles III


    3 credit hours
    Provides opportunities for advanced musical theatre students to explore a particular musical style in a lab environment. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 361  and 462 .
  
  • THEA 465 - Senior Project


    3 credit hours
    Required of students seeking the B.F.A. Projects in acting, directing, design, management, etc. are completed under supervision of faculty. Consent of theatre faculty required.
  
  • THEA 470 - Directing III


    3 credit hours
    Intensive study of directing styles from various periods and theatrical movements. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 313  and 370 .
  
  • THEA 475 - Internship


    1-6 credit hours
    Practical experience in a professional environment. Applications and requirements are available in departmental office. May be repeated for a total of 6 credit hours on a pass/fail basis. Consent of instructor required.
  
  • THEA 480 - Stage Movement II


    3 credit hours
    Continuation of THEA 380 , with a greater emphasis on the physical movement and dynamics of text work and character development. Consent of instructor required. Prerequisite(s): THEA 213  and 380 .
  
  • THEA 491 - Directed Study


    3 credit hours
    Independent, guided study in a specialized area of interest. Faculty adviser must approve research topic the semester prior to registration.

UM Falcon Scholars in Action

  
  • UM 222 - UM Falcon Scholars in Action


    0-3 credit hours
    Falcon Scholars in Action are selected to serve designated agencies in Shelby County for 10 hours per week. Service lasts three semesters, including fall, spring, and one summer term. Selection through an interview process.

Undergraduate Research

  
  • UR 100 - Undergraduate Research


    1-6 credit hours
    Students engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with faculty mentors. Projects incorporate written proposal, literature search, extensive mentor student interaction, and both oral and written reports.
  
  • UR 200 - Undergraduate Research


    1-6 credit hours
    Students engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with faculty mentors. Projects incorporate written proposal, literature search, extensive mentor student interaction, and both oral and written reports.
  
  • UR 300 - Undergraduate Research


    1-6 credit hours
    Students engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with faculty mentors. Projects incorporate written proposal, literature search, extensive mentor student interaction, and both oral and written reports.
  
  • UR 400 - Undergraduate Research


    1-6 credit hours
    Students engage in research, scholarship, and creative activity with faculty mentors. Projects incorporate written proposal, literature search, extensive mentor student interaction, and both oral and written reports.
 

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