• THEA 3740: History: Music Theatre

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This is the second course in a two-semester series tracing the history of theatre and performance. Through lectures, discussions, readings, and listening/viewing assignments, students trace the history of theatre and performance, focusing specifically on Musical Theatre, from the 17th century through present day. Prerequisites: Admission to Emphasis in Musical Theatre OR Instructor Consent.
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• THEA 3742: Props Design & Const

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course offers an in-depth overview of properties design and construction techniques, focusing on organization, projects, and terminology as they apply to theatre. With an emphasis on prop artisan skills, problem-solving, and research, this is a beginning properties crafts class that explores the fundamentals of properties design and construction. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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• THEA 3790: Special Topics

  1.00 - 5.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Special topics courses are designed for both Theatre Majors and Non-Majors. The focus of these courses varies each semester. Past courses have included: Performance Art, American and European Scene Study, and Dialects. Auditions for Actors Stage Combat Improv Check the Department's web site for current information on the content and emphasis of special topics offerings. A variety of topics in theatre are covered relating texts to the culture that produced them.
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• THEA 3792: Queer Theatre

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Queer Theatre asks students to contemplate the relationship between American drama written by LGBTQ+ playwrights and the ever-evolving U.S. culture these plays reflect.
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• THEA 3795: MTP Special Projects

  1.00 - 5.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This movement-based course is being offered to give students the opportunity to elect to study special styles and methods with a unique teacher in order to broaden the pre-professional experience of movement styles and techniques with live accompaniment and particular costumes and props that assists with the particular style. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent
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• THEA 3810: Theatre Teaching Forum

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course explores the role of the arts educator as a facilitator through effective classroom management in the theatre space. The objectives of this course are designed to help prospective theatre educators develop an understanding of the theoretical and applied foundations of instructional and behavioral support strategies for all learners/participants. Online and in-person activities, discussions, and projects will concentrate on how to assess and implement strategies for organizing and managing a safe and creative classroom environment. Students will learn how to develop, implement, and evaluate classroom management strategies. Students will generate a comprehensive classroom management plan for teaching theatre in K-12 schools and community-based organizations.
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• THEA 3820: Theatre Teaching Prac

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is designed to introduce students to professional theatre teaching experiences at the elementary and middle school levels. Through on campus and K-8 school-based theatre teaching experiences, students will write and teach theatre lessons that adhere to educational state theatre standards. Important course outcomes include careful consideration of theatre teaching as a career and information related to teacher licensure and employment. Students will be given the opportunity to explore theatre teaching, examine what it means to be a theatre teacher in an urban setting, and participate in field-based experiences. Students are expected to complete teaching hours in local urban elementary and middle schools.
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• THEA 3900: SM Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Practice and techniques of stage management. Rotating topics include communication and conflict resolution techniques, new technology for stage managers, emergency procedures, and organizational tools and applications. Students will also observe, review, and critique stage management work on departmental and professional productions. Prerequisites: Full Major or Minor status in Theatre OR Instructor Consent.
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• THEA 3905: PADP Seminar

  0.50 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Practice and techniques of theatre design collaboration and communication. Rotating topics include communication and conflict resolution techniques, strategies for effective show preparation, analyzing various ways to achieve a design vision, and organizational tools and applications. Students will also observe, review, and critique theatre design work on departmental and professional productions. Prerequisites: Admissions to Performing Arts Design Program OR Instructor Consent
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• THEA 3910: PADP Set Proj I

  1.00 - 5.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Acceptance into the PADP Program required. Assigned set design projects to support departmental productions, mentored by PADP faculty. Course credit for completing assigned set design projects on departmental productions. Prerequisites: Instructor Consent.
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