Courses at the 600-level

This is a detailed study of common technical direction and production practices. Emphasis is on staging, rigging, electrical, and safety.
3 credit hours

• Admission to the M.F.A program

This is a detailed study of advanced technical direction and production practices. Emphasis is on scenic materials, pneumatics, hydraulics, and automation.
3 credit hours

• Admission to the M.F.A program

Advanced problems and solutions in theatrical drafting are explored. Emphasis is on building a drafting portfolio of projects and demonstrations.
3 credit hours

• THTR 523
• Admission into the M.F.A program
• or consent of the department chair

This is an introduction to the basics of engineered structural design for the stage. Emphasis is on achievement of the designed look through safe standards and practices. Load analysis of materials is included.
3 credit hours

• Admission to the M.F.A program
• or consent of the department chair

Second-year students are assigned work on a theatrical production(s).
3 credit hours

• Admission to the M.F.A program
• or consent of the department chair

Third-year students are assigned work on a theatrical production(s).
3 credit hours

• Admission to the M.F.A program
• or consent of the department chair

Focus is on techniques of body mechanics, relaxation exercises, voice production, articulation, singing, dancing, acting, and directing in relation to theatre and media studies. This course may be repeated for credit.
3 credit hours

• Admission to the M.F.A program

Performance study continues with the possibility of a semester placement in an approved conservatory program—either within the continental United States or abroad. This course may be repeated for credit.
9 credit hours

• Admission to the M.F.A program

Emphasis is on the social context of performance. This course may be repeated for credit.
6 credit hours

• Admission to the M.F.A program

Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, the student prepares a performance manifesto as the culmination of three years of M.F.A. study.
3 credit hours

• Admission to the M.F.A program and consent of the department chair and dean.

Under the supervision of a faculty advisor, the student presents a project as the culmination of three years of M.F.A. study.
3 credit hours

• Admission to the M.F.A program and consent of the department chair and dean.