TH
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362
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Music Theatre Ensemble - Costuming - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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101
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Basic Acting Exercises – in acting techniques with the emphasis on truth, powers of observation, and concentration. Beginning elements of script analysis for scene study. Two credits.
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TH
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102
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Acting Techniques – Advanced study of acting techniques with the emphasis on emotional and physical life for character development. Prerequisite: TH 101 or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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TH
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103
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Theatre Games – Creative improvisational games for development of imagination, physical life, concentration, and inner energy. One credit.
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TH
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104
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Creative Dramatics – Dramatic activities for young people, teachers, group workers, recreation leaders, and others dealing with children. Offered in alternate years, Spring semester. One credit.
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TH
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105
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Introduction to Acting I – Study of stage terminology, theatre games, and acting techniques with emphasis on observation, concentration, and stimulating the imagination. Script analysis in preparation for scene presentation. One credit.
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TH
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106
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Introduction to Acting II – Continuation of TH 105. Prerequisite: TH 105. One credit.
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TH
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111
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Stage Lighting I – An intensive training and lecture course in designing, hanging, and operating stage lights with practical experience working on Shenandoah Conservatory theatre productions. Two credits.
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TH
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112
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Stage Craft – A training and lecture course in scenic construction, painting, and design principles. Practical experience in building sets for Shenandoah University theatre productions. Two credits.
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TH
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131
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Stage Costuming – A course in designing and constructing stage costumes. Practical experience will be provided in the construction of costumes for Shenandoah University theatre productions. Two credits.
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TH
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132
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Costume Construction – An advanced course in stage costuming with emphasis on patterns, textiles, finishing techniques, and accessory fabrication. Practical experience will be provided in the construction of costumes for Shenandoah University theatre productions. Prerequisite: TH 131 or permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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141
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Theatrical Stage Make-up – Principles of stage make-up taught through lecture and student application. One credit.
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TH
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151
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Vocal Production – A basic course for theatre students in the use of the voice for flexibility and freedom from inhibiting speech or muscular patterns, including regional accents or dialects. Three credits.
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TH
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152
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Accents/Dialects – A continuation of TH 151 with emphasis on regional and international accents in performance. Prerequisite: TH 151. Three credits.
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TH
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201
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Scene Study I – Development of the actor through work on scenes and monologues from contemporary naturalistic playwrights to be performed and critiqued in class. Prerequisite: TH 102 or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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TH
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202
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Scene Study II – Continued development of the actor through work on scenes and monologues from contemporary naturalistic playwrights to be performed and critiqued in class. Prerequisite: TH 201 or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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TH
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207
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Stage Management – Fundamentals of stage management and production organization, emphasizing responsibilities and requirements for running a production. Prerequisite: TH 112. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. One credit.
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TH
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209
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Basic Drawing – Basic drawing techniques and graphic skills for the theatre for youth student and any student interested in drawing. This course utilizes a method of observation and eye-hand coordination that allows even a novice to achieve realistic representations. Special attention will be given to drawing as a communicative tool in the collaborative process. One credit.
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TH
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211
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Stage Lighting II – An advanced, in-depth course in lighting design including design for dance and the open stage. Prerequisite: TH 111. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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213
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Drawing I – Basic drawing techniques and graphic skills for the designer and any student interested in drawing. This course utilizes a method of observation and eye-hand coordination that allows even a total novice to achieve realistic representations. Two credits.
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TH
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214
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Drawing II – Continued study of basic drawing techniques and graphic skills for the designer and any student interested in drawing. This course utilizes a method of observation and eye-hand coordination that allows even a total novice to achieve realistic representations. Prerequisite: TH 213. Two credits.
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TH
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215
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Scene Design I – Principles of color, line, mass, motion, and rhythm along with research and play analysis for the designer. Prerequisite: TH 209 or TH 214 or permission of the Instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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217
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Drafting I – An in-depth course in linear and scenographic techniques with an emphasis on basic graphic skills. Prerequisite: TH 112. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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221
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Stage Properties – The production, procurement, and running of properties, including evolution and development of atmospheric and sound effects for the stage. History of periods and styles included. Students are required to assist on a production. Prerequisite: TH 112. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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225
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Costume Rendering I – Drawing and painting techniques for the costume designer, including figure drawing, fabric rendering, and portfolio preparation. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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231
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Costume Design I – Principles of line, color, texture, and visualization of character analyses and relationships along with historical research. Prerequisite: TH 209 or TH 214 or permission of the instructor. Offered alternate years. Two credits.
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TH
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232
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Costume Design II – A continuation of TH 231, with emphasis on play analysis and style. Prerequisite: TH 231. Two credits.
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TH
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301
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Scene Study III – Continuation of TH 202 with concentration on classical styles. Prerequisite: TH 202. Two credits.
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TH
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302
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Scene Study IV – Continuation of TH 301 with concentration on classical styles. Prerequisite: TH 301. Two credits.
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TH
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303
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Advanced Techniques and Improvisation I – Exercises to stimulate the actor's imagination and instill proper procedures to unleash creativity with an emphasis on truthfulness and reality in performance. Prerequisite: TH 202 or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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TH
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304
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Advanced Techniques and Improvisation II – Continued study of exercises to stimulate the actor's imagination and instill proper procedures to unleash creativity with an emphasis on truthfulness and reality in performance. Prerequisite: TH 202 or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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TH
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307
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Directing – Analysis of the play from a director's viewpoint. Breakdown of script into dramatic elements. Study of various theatrical styles. Prerequisite: TH 202 or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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TH
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308
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Advanced Directing – Students prepare scenes for class presentation and class analysis and critiques. Prerequisite: TH 307. Two credits.
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TH
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313
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Graphic Arts for Design I – Emphasis on developing skills in various rendering techniques and visual presentation. Prerequisite: TH 209, TH 213 and TH 214. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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314
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Graphic Arts for Design II – Continued development of skills in various rendering techniques and visual presentation. Prerequisite: TH 313. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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315
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Scene Design II – A continuation of TH 215. Design projects for multi-scene plays, musicals, and operas in proscenium and other stagings. Prerequisite: TH 215. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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317
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Drafting II – A continuation of TH 217. Prerequisite: TH 217. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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322
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Shenandoah Show Makers - An ensemble of theatre students that works on plays for public performance and school tours. Prerequisite: BA Theatre or BFA Theatre for Youth curriculum or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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TH
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325
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Costume Rendering II – A continuation of TH 225, providing further refinement of the student's rendering skills. Emphasis will be on producing renderings for the designer's portfolio. Prerequisites: TH 225 and TH 232 or permission of the instructor. This course offered on an alternating schedule. Check with advisor for next offering. Two credits.
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TH
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351
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History of Theatre I - Development of drama, theatre architecture, companies, personalities, and styles from antiquity to the Renaissance. Three credits.
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TH
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352
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History of Theatre II - Continuation of TH 351 from the Renaissance to the present. Prerequisite: TH 351 or permission of the instructor. Three credits.
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TH
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353
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History of Costume I – A history of fashion and style from antiquity to the present, especially emphasizing periods of importance to theatrical style and production. Two credits.
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TH
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354
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History of Costume II – Continued study of the history of fashion and style from antiquity to the present, especially emphasizing periods of importance to theatrical style and production. Prerequisite: TH 353 or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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TH
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355
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American Musical Theatre - The history and development of popular musical theatre in the United States, including extravaganza, minstrelsy, revue, vaudeville, burlesque, musical comedy, and the musical play. Three credits.
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TH
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401
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Scene Study V – Continuation of TH 302 with concentration on avant garde theater, musical comedy, and children's theater techniques. Some time is spent in preparing audition monologues. Prerequisite: TH 302. Two credits.
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TH
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402
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Scene Study VI – Continuation of TH 401 with concentration on avant garde theater, musical comedy, and children's theater techniques. Some time is spent in preparing audition monologues. Prerequisite: TH 401. Two credits.
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TH
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407
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Advanced Director's Workshop I – Students select plays from various periods and styles and, after completing a thorough research of the period, they will direct a scene from the play or possibly the play itself. Prerequisite: TH 308. Two credits.
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TH
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408
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Advanced Director's Workshop II – Continuation of TH 407. Prerequisite: TH 407. Two credits.
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TH
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413
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Scenic Art I – An advanced course in scene painting techniques, including drops, threedimensional rendering, dye and pigment painting. Students will be required to assist on at least one production. Prerequisite: TH 213 and TH 214. Two credits.
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TH
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414
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Scenic Art II – Continued advanced study in scene painting techniques, including drops, three-dimensional rendering, dye and pigment painting. Students will be required to assist on at least one production. Prerequisite: TH 413. Two credits.
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TH
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425
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Theatre Production Seminar I - A course for the advanced Design and the Theatre for Youth major, including the realization of a design project in production or assuming a major responsibility such as technical director for Design majors. Theatre for Youth majors will have assignments creating and running workshops, stage managing, or directing. Prerequisite: Taken in senior year or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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TH
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426
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Theatre Production Seminar II – A continuation of TH 425. Prerequisite: TH 425 or permission of the instructor. Two credits.
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TH
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443
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Music Theatre Recital - Presentation of a two-person show, including all aspects of program development, production, staging, lighting, costuming, choreography, and performance. Required of graduating seniors in the Music Theatre curriculum. Prerequisite: for graduating seniors only. Two credits.
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TH
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499
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Individual Directed Research – A private instruction setting for individual projects in theatre. May be used to fulfill electives only. Project must be approved by the Dean of the Conservatory and the Chairman of the Theatre division prior to registration. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. One, two, or three credits.
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TH
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365
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Reader’s Theatre - Costuming - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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366
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Play - Costuming - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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367
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Children’s Theatre - Costuming - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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368
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Opera - Costuming - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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369
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Musical - Costuming - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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372
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Music Theatre Ensemble - Lighting Design - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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375
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Reader’s Theatre - Lighting Design - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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376
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Play - Lighting Design - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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377
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Children’s Theatre - Lighting Design - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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378
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Opera - Lighting Design - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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379
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Musical - Lighting Design - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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382
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Music Theatre Ensemble - Stage Craft - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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385
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Reader’s Theatre - Stage Craft - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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386
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Play - Stage Craft - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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387
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Children’s Theatre - Stage Craft - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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388
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Opera - Stage Craft - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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389
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Musical - Stage Craft - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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395
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Reader’s Theatre - Performance - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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396
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Play - Performance - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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397
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Children’s Theatre - Performance - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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398
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Opera - Performance - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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399
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Musical - Performance - Participation in major theatrical productions. Entrance by audition or permission of the instructor. TH 395 Readers Theatre offered to BA Theatre majors and BFA Theatre for Youth majors only. One credit each.
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TH
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495
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Special Topics - Investigation of a specialized area of knowledge in a class setting. Prerequisites will vary with topic. One, two, or three credits
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