First-year Course Descriptions

UGS 302 or UGS 302 - First-Year Signature Course

Designed to introduce undergraduates to scholarly analysis from an interdisciplinary perspective. Includes an introduction to University resources, such as research facilities, museums, and attendance at University lectures or performances as assigned. Multiple sections may be offered in the fall and spring with various topics and instructors.  

UGS 302 - small, approx. 18- student classes that offer students the opportunity to interact closely with a faculty member and their peers through class discussion.

UGS 303 - large-group lecture of 50-200 students, plus a discussion session of approx. 17 students.

T D 311C -  Performance as Public Practice  

In both individual and group activities, you will explore facets of performance production at all levels and stages, build the collaborative and critical academic skills required of theatre practitioners and scholars, and experience a range of diverse performances.  Throughout the semester, you will examine and explore performance as: 
·    an ethical practice, an analytical practice, a professional practice, an arts policy practice.

T D 314M - Technical Theatre

This course is designed to introduce you to the technical side of theatre. You typically study the areas of costumes, lighting, scenery, and media (audio and video) from the perspective of the theatrical technician.  You look at both theory and practice; therefore, homework will consist of both readings and projects completed in and out of class. 

T D 314P - Production Laboratory (Run Crew)

Students work behind the scenes on departmental shows in various roles including: costume, lighting, props, sound, stage management.

The 314P Production Lab run crews will only meet in-person all together on the first scheduled day of class (5:30pm - 7:30pm) to discuss class expectations, lab hours, and production assignments.  The class will meet remotely every week on Mondays from 5:30pm-6:00pm for regular check-ins, to schedule in-person training, and discuss production assignment details.  Production assignments will be assigned early in the semester.  Most students will serve as a crewmember for one production. 
     
Production crew assignments typically run for three consecutive weeks; 6 days a week; 5:30-10:30pm Monday-Friday, 10:00am-10:30pm on Saturdays; and Noon-10:30pm on Sundays.  You will be required to attend all technical rehearsals and performances for your assignment so plan to clear your schedule for the entire assignment.  Prior to the first crew call, you will receive an updated schedule based on your assigned position that reflects which days you will have off.  At the end of the semester, you will submit a written reflection on your experience.  

T D 212 - Freshman Movement/Physical Conditioning

Principles and techniques of physical conditioning, injury prevention, and movement foundations

T D 313C - Acting I

Approaches to incorporating Stanislavski-based principles in acting, including dramatic action, given circumstances, subtext, sense memory, the magic if, and tempo/rhythm. 

T D 313F - Voice and Movement I 

Understanding the relationship between voice and body in acting, with a focus on freeing tension, releasing vocal power, and enabling physical expression. 

T D 354T - Stage Management 

Fundamentals of the stage management process for theatrical production