Fall & Summer 2024 T D Course Restrictions

Course restriction information is only for current Theatre and Dance majors to review.  Non-majors, please refer to this page for information. 

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I tried to register for an open T D course that should be available to me, but it gives me an error message, what do I do?

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SUMMER 2024

There are no T&D courses offered this summer.  

FALL 2024

--  LOWER-DIVISION  --

T D 302S  ARTS INTEGRATIONS FOR MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONNECTIONS           

Want to be ready to impress future employers with your creativity, collaboration, and communication? The arts are your answer. This arts-based course is designed to stimulate students’ thinking and expand students’ knowledge of and experience in how to integrate the arts and creativity in school, community, and work contexts. Through readings, activities, discussions, facilitations, and written and creative reflections, you will develop a practical understanding of the techniques and skills associated with integrating the arts and creativity into everything you do. Students will experience each art content area (dance, music, theatre arts, and visual arts) to develop an introductory understanding of each of these disciplines. The remainder of the course will be spent exploring the teaching skills and creative competencies necessary to integrate two of the four arts disciplines –theatre and visual arts or music and dance—into a range of disciplines e.g., arts in education (it's excellent for pre-service teachers!), arts in business, arts in community development, etc.

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 302T Topics in Dance Technique

These classes are active practice oriented. All sections of TD 302T are appropriate for students with some previous dance experience, as well as those who may be new to dance. 

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 306 INTRO TO IMPROVISATIONAL DRAMA

This course introduces students to the skills, concepts, and underlying theory of improvisation, introducing students to short and long-form improvisation. Students will develop the ability to recognize and follow impulse, take risks, make bold choices, create spontaneously in the moment, communicate non-verbally, collaborate and work within an ensemble.

No Instructor Consent Required.
(Priority goes to BA Performer's Process majors graduating in the fall.)

T D 212 Freshman Movement/Physical Conditioning

(Restricted to incoming BA/BFA Dance majors)

T D 312C, T D 312D, T D 312F, T D 312G Contemporary and Ballet Technique  

(Restricted to BFA Dance majors)

T D 312M Movement Improvisation

This course introduces Contact Improvisation as a groundbreaking postmodern dance practice that focuses on spontaneous movement between dancers in physical contact. Students engage with touch, weight-sharing, and nonverbal communication to compose dance in the moment. Exercises emphasize the development of mind/body awareness, functional movement patterns, and improvisational modes of thinking. Rather than learning predetermined steps, students explore new possibilities for movement and creative process through embodied curiosity and focused play.

(Restricted to BA/BFA Dance majors)

T D 313E  ACTING III

(Unique # 25675 is Restricted to BFA Acting majors)

T D 313F  Voice & Movement I, T D 313K Voice Laboratory I, T D 313M Movement Laboratory I

(Restricted to BFA Acting majors)

T D 314P  Production Laboratory

See Production Lab Wiki. 

T D 315  Playwriting I

No Instructor Consent Required.
(Priority goes to BA Playwriting/Directing majors, All other students may need to add to waitlist.)

T D 316D  Directing I

No Instructor Consent Required.  
(Priority goes to UTeach Theatre students going into their Junior year & specific BA students going into their Senior year.  All other students please add to waitlist.)

T D 317C  THEATRE HISTORY THRU 18TH CENTURY

No Instructor Consent Required.  
(Priority goes to UTeach Theatre & BFA Acting students going into their Second year & specific BA students going into their Senior year.  All other students may need to add to waitlist.)

--  UPPER-DIVISION  --

T D 320J  Intro to Creating New Media              

Introduces student actors to strategies to grow as generative artists and master the basics of a few common media production tools to give their creative voice a broader reach in the world.  
(Restricted to BFA Acting majors, others may ask for instructor consent)

T D 322C, T D 322D, T D 322F, T D 322G Contemporary and Ballet Technique  

(Restricted to BA Dance majors)

T D 322E, T D 322J Advanced Contemporary and Advanced Ballet Technique  

(Restricted to BA Dance & BFA Dance majors)

T D 323P ADV PROJECTS IN ACTING & DIRECTING             

This is credit for students cast in a T&D main stage production. This is also for students working on an Independent Study with faculty. Please contact Mark-Anthony to request an Independent Study Contract.  

T D 324P Advanced Production Laboratory

See Production Lab Wiki. 

T D 325 Playwriting II             

No Instructor Consent Required.
(Priority goes to BA Playwriting/Directing majors, All other students may need to add to waitlist.)

PREREQUISITE: TD 315 Playwriting I

T D 326C  Creative Drama I

No Instructor Consent Required.
(Priority goes to UTeach Theatre students going into their Junior year & specific BA TYC students going into their Senior year.  All other students may need to add to waitlist.)

T D 326D  Young Audiences

No Instructor Consent Required.
(Priority goes to UTeach Theatre students going into their Sophomore/Junior year & specific BA TYC students going into their Senior year.  All other students may need to add to waitlist.)

T D 626E  Directing the Young Performer

No Instructor Consent Required.
(Restricted to UTeach Theatre students going into their Senior year.)

T D 332M  CHOREOGRAPHY I

PREREQUISITE: T D 312N Movement Composition   
(Priority goes to BA/BFA Dance students going into their Senior year.  All other Dance majors please add to waitlist.)

T D 332R  DANCE PEDAGOGY

(Priority goes to BA/BFA Dance students going into their Senior year & BFA Dance Education students going into their Junior year.  All other students please add to waitlist.)

T D 340D  ADV TECHNIQUES IN ACTING         

Highlighting advanced work with text and personal connection to character, Adv Techniques in Acting will build a bridge between Acting III and camera work, thereby enhancing BFA in Acting students’ preparation for the UTLA/BFA in Acting semester.
(Restricted to BFA Acting majors, others may ask for instructor consent)

T D 352  EXPERIENTIAL ANATOMY

(Restricted to BA/BFA Dance/Dance Education students going into their Junior/Senior year)

T D 353D ACTING AND THE CAMERA I          DOUGLAS, LUCIEN                                                  

Fundamentals of acting for the camera; adjusting from the stage to the demands of the camera.
(Restricted to BFA Acting majors, others may ask for instructor consent)

T D 353Q  PORTFOLIO PREPARATION              

Selection and rehearsal of materials in preparation for professional acting interviews and auditions. 
(Restricted to BFA Acting majors, others may ask for instructor consent)

T D 353T DIRECTING FUNDAMENTALS        BASSETT, ALEXANDRA

Please contact instructor for course description. 

Instructor Consent Required.

T D 353T METHOD PRA VIEWPOINTS TRAINING         

Viewpoints Training is an actor training program which is also valuable training for directors, dramaturgs writers and designers. For the actor, it is a system of techniques that help performers be more fully present and more physically dynamic on stage, in order to communicate to the audience on a visceral level. For anyone on a creative team, Viewpoints Training becomes a tool for orchestrating the physical world on stage, with a focus on visual and auditory composition and control of time and space on stage.  

No Instructor Consent Required. 

T D 154P  PROJECTS IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY             

(Unique # TBD is Restricted to BA Stage Management majors)

T D 354T  COSTUME 3D MODELING/PRINTING I        AREVALO, DAVID

Please contact instructor for course description. 

Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T  DRAPING FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE      AREVALO, DAVID

This class introduces the theory and practice of fabric draping and flat patternmaking for 20th century clothing and silhouettes. Extra emphasis will be placed on recognizing and nurturing a connection between artist maker and work produced. The framework for the course is to understand and embody foundational principles and techniques and to then utilize these skills in interpreting more complex designs. You will be working on full size mannequins to make both ½ and full “muslins,” or test garments, for each exercise that we cover this semester. The course will introduce you to draping over foundation garments to achieve a correct period silhouette. You will become familiar with utilizing historical and contemporary research for patternmaking purposes. You will become familiar with professional costume shop policies and best industry practice.

Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T DRAWING THE STORY BOARD          BUCHANAN, JASON

Learn the art and skills of drawing a storyboard. A storyboard is a set of sequential drawings used to tell a story—a graphic organizer that helps to illustrate a narrative.  Used often in entertainment applications like film, TV, theatre, gaming, and immersive experiences, storyboards are also valuable in the development of advertising videos or demonstrating a production process.

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY          BOONE, DAVID 

Lighting Technology will expose the students to several lighting components utilized by the Lighting Technician (Entertainment Electrician). The class will discuss the basics of electricity and the hanging and focusing of various lighting fixtures. Students will also discuss the use of consoles, dimmers, and networks. Students will be given hands-on opportunities throughout the semester. 

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T LIVE EVENT ENGINEERING          SMITH, MATTHEW 

This course is a lecture / lab course designed to introduce students to advanced concepts, methods, and systems utilized in the fields of live entertainment and immersive artistic practices.  The primary focus is to explore core technologies and illuminate how each area of work within projection, lighting, sound and interactivity relates and is connected to others.  Topics include:  lighting, projection, previsualization and content creation.  Students will produce a variety of original designs throughout the semester, adding complexity and network control as the semester progresses. 

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T  MAKEUP FOR THE PERFORMER

Please contact instructor for course description. 

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T  PRODUCTION DESIGN BASICS             

Understand the role of production design and how the creation and selection of sets, locations and environments contribute to the visual language of film. Explore fundamental elements of story, production, critical analysis, and the collaborative process of film making from the design perspective. 

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T  PRODUCTION DESIGN PRACTICUM             SERRANO, ADRIANA

This class is structured around the practical aspects of how-to production design your own script.  Students will learn how to develop a design from conceptualization to execution based on the needs of your particular story.  The students will learn how to approach and find creative ways to deliver a design that will contribute to the creation of an effective visual design.  We will be covering budgeting, breakdowns, creating specific graphics, drafting, clearances and basics of set construction. 

PREREQUISITE: This class is open to all the students that have some previous experience in film or narrative production.  Each student must have a script that they want to develop for this class.

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T SCENE PAINTING / ENVIRONMENTAL RENDERING         MANESS, KAREN

This course will provide practice in drawing and painting architecture, natural environments, color and value use for image creation, and finish techniques for the entertainment industry. The skills learned in this course will support work in both physically constructed and digitally created narrative environments. Applicable careers for this training include scenic art, scenic design, art direction, production design, illustration, game design, themed attraction, concept art, and mural art. 

Instructor Consent Required

T D 354T SOUND DESIGN SKILLS         OWEN, PHILLIP

The goal of this course is to give the student a basic understanding of sound design for theatre, film and television. Topics will include the emotional effect of sound on an audience, an introduction to basic equipment used in live theatre, TV, and film, live and studio microphone techniques, and an introduction to Pro Tools, Qlab, ADR and Foley.

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T SOUND AND SPACE             SMITH, MATTHEW

This course is a lecture / lab course designed to introduce students to the basic concepts, methods, and systems utilized in the fields of live entertainment and immersive artistic practices. The primary focus is to explore core technologies and illuminate how each area of work within projection, lighting, sound and interactivity relates and is connected to others. Topics include: lighting, projection, digital audio systems, recording techniques, previsualization and content creation. 

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T  SPECIAL EFFECT CHARACTER MAKEUP          WILLIAMS, STEPHANIE

Please contact instructor for course description. 

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T  3D PREVISUALIZATION LIVE ENTERTAINMENT             SMITH, MATTHEW

This course is a lecture / lab course designed to introduce students to previsualization workflows. The primary focus is to explore core technologies and practices utilized for the creation of 3D environments for live entertainment.  Software covered includes VectorWorks, and optionally Light Converse.  Students will design and model an original venue for live performance. 

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T PORTFOLIO FOR DESIGNERS          HABECK, MICHELLE

This course explores the study and preparation of students' work as it relates specifically to their chosen career including business plan, resume, CV, website, business card, and portfolio. The course examines interviewing techniques and professional networking methodologies for beginning, sustaining, and archiving a professional career. 

Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T Projection Design                                         

This course will explore the application of projection design in live performance. Students will develop a shared vocabulary and skillset to discuss and create a comprehensive projections design as a core member of the collaborative team. This course includes assignments on design ideas, research, systems, content creation, and design execution. Students will have the opportunity to discuss, develop, and design for multiple projects in class, both individually and in small groups. The goal of the course is to have a fundamental knowledge of not only the skills and techniques needed, but the meaning and impact of the choices made by a projection designer on their collaborators, the production, the audience, and the greater theatrical landscape. 

No Instructor Consent Required.

T D 354T Stage Management          CLOYES, RUSTY

The purpose of this course is for you to learn specific aspects of the stage management process for a theatrical production. We will discuss the function of various members of the production team and how the stage manager’s interaction with each member of this team varies. We will talk about the process of rehearsing a show, from auditions to closing night. We will discuss the process involved for several of the design areas. Most importantly, the role of the stage manager as the hub of communication for a production will be examined and experienced. 

No Instructor Consent Required.
(Priority goes to incoming BA Stage Management majors, All other students may need to add to waitlist.)

T D 357T  BUTOH MOVEMENT PRACTICE THEORY

Butoh is an avant-garde movement practice first developed in Japan in the late 1950s and 1960s that has since become global and multiply-local. This course is an introduction to butoh practices, which inherently include theories and histories. Students will be introduced to butoh as a dance form and as an approach to movement experimentation through movement in the studio as well as film viewings, readings, writing, and discussion. No dance experience required, although a willingness to experiment with your body, challenge your embodied habits, and explore your body beyond and below the skin are a must. 

No Instructor Consent Required.
(Priority goes to specific BA students in their final semester.  All other students may need to add to waitlist.)

T D 357T / ANT 324L   GLOBAL AFRICAN PERFORMANCE
(if TD section is full, try to add cross-listed course)

Explore performance as a mode of political expression through the study of music, dance, theater, and martial arts. Discuss a wide range of social issues, focusing primarily on the United States, West Africa, and Brazil, to understand how artistic expression from the African diaspora can be a key form of protest and social commentary. Demonstrate the complexity of Africa as defined both by local culture and by its diaspora and other global processes over the major phases of the last century.

No Instructor Consent Required.
(Priority goes to specific BA students in their final semester.  All other students may need to add to waitlist.)

T D 357T / LAS 328 / WGS 335 QUEER AND TRANS PERFORMANCE 
(if TD section is full, try to add cross-listed courses)

What makes a performance queer or trans*? How are queer and trans* performers proposing novel artistic expressions? By surveying a wide range of contemporary artists from the Americas, this course offers a hemispheric look at queer and trans* performance by paying close attention to localized identities and socio-cultural contexts. Drawing from case studies in theatre, dance, performance art, and nightlife, we will explore the ways performance serves as an alternative space for expression and worldmaking and as a site of activism and resistance for queer and trans* people. Although the critical analysis of gender and sexuality will be at the core of our discussions, students will also utilize intersecting frameworks to approach the work of artists from Latin/x, African and/or Indigenous descent. Using methods and theoretical approaches from fields such as performance studies, critical race theory, Indigenous studies, and gender and sexuality studies, students will develop skills in performance analysis and interpretation. At the end of the semester, students will be versed in a diverse corpus of artistic works and tools that will enhance their academic writing and research skills. 

No Instructor Consent Required.
(Priority goes to specific BA students in their final semester.  All other students may need to add to waitlist.)

T D 357T CONFRONTING LGBTQ OPPRESSION          RAMIREZ, MICHELLE

Peers for Pride (PfP) is a theatre-for-dialogue peer facilitation program. Students will take two courses during the academic year in partnership with the Center for Women’s Gender Studies, School of Social Work, and Theatre and Dance. Learn basic facilitation skills while taking an in-depth look at some issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals. Instagram: @peersforpride

Instructor Consent Required.  This is the first course of a two-semester sequence.
To Apply: please fill out this online application and the instructor will contact you in 1-3 business days to schedule a 30-60 minute informal meeting (via Zoom or in person) prior to course registration. This 1:1 allows for the teaching team to understand your learning goals, co-curate possible topics for the fall semester as we believe power sharing and knowledge are reciprocal, and for us to begin to connect with each other before class starts as community building is vital and central to the course ethics.
 
Application Deadline: For priority consideration, submit application by August 1st or prior to the first class of fall semester but there is no firm deadline. 
For further questions, comments, etc, please email the instructor at michelle.ramirez@austin.utexas.edu.

T D 376H  READING TUTORIAL IN T D PROBLEMS

PREREQUISITE: Upper-division standing; T D 375H, admission to the Honors Program in Theatre and Dance; and consent of the head of the Theatre and Dance Honors Program.

--  UTeach Courses  --

EDC 331S School Organization and Classroom Management in Secondary Schools 

Administrative structure of secondary schools; concepts, principles, and strategies for establishing an orderly classroom environment, preventing inappropriate behavior, and promoting student involvement in academic work.

PREREQUISITE: Admission to the professional development sequence of courses, completion of seventy-two semester hours of coursework, and a University GPA of at least 2.50.  
(Restricted to UTeach students going into their final year.)

EDC 332S Designs for Instruction  

UTeach Theatre

• • Design both remote and face-to-face theatre arts curriculum units for a specific grade level based on state standards and reflective of best practice in theatre education;
  • Engage independently and with peers in critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and use of professional judgment;
  • Investigate critical issues, important figures and current influences on youth, education, and theatre education;
  • Learn practical skills for success in the first days of school;
  • Review and employ knowledge of curriculum models and resource materials;
  • Use computer, web and media resources for instruction and class assignments.

UTeach Dance

• • Engage independently and with peers in critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and use of professional judgment;
  • Know the components of lesson plans and curriculum units to implement them in instructional design;
  • Review and employ knowledge of curriculum models and resource materials;
  • Design a comprehensive dance curriculum for a specific school population based on state and national standards and implementation of research-based best practices in dance education;
  • Use computer, web and media resources for research, instruction and class assignments in compliance with ISTE Standards;
  • Learn mandatory education law and considerations for mental health, suicide prevention and substance abuse;
  • Investigate critical issues, important figures and current influences on youth, education, and dance education;
  • Learn and prepare practical skills for success in the first days of school;
  • Develop and share materials that can be used in an interview and daily secondary teaching;

PREREQUISITE: Admission to the professional development sequence of courses, completion of seventy-two semester hours of coursework, and a University GPA of at least 2.50.  
(Restricted to UTeach students going into their final year.)

SED 322C INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES (previously ALD 322)

Explore individual differences among people through the life span. Examine areas of exceptionality within the context of typical development: current research trends; theoretical and legal considerations; and practice-related issues, including family involvement, cultural and linguistic diversity, and educational perspectives. 

PREREQUISITE: Three semester hours of coursework in psychology.