The Graduate School Bulletin
Department of Theatre
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Overview
Requirements for the Master of Fine Arts in Drama
Acting Concentration
Design Concentration
Directing Concentration
Theatre for Youth Concentration
Requirements for the Master of Education in Theatre Education
THR Theatre Courses
Faculty
Professors
Deborah L. Bell, M.F.A.
Costume design and history, costume historical patterning/crafts, makeup, millinery, mask making, commedia dell’arte (Director of Graduate Study).
Robert C. Hansen, Ph.D.
Theatre history and literature, musical theatre, scenography, Asian theatre.
Thomas W. Humphrey, M.F.A.
Directing and acting (Head of Department).
Randall J. McMullen, M.F.A.
Scene design, scenography, drafting, scene painting.
Associate Professors
John Gulley, M.F.A.
Directing and acting.
Marsha McMann Paludan, Ph.D.
Acting, movement/voice for the actor, Alexander Technique, dance, T’ai Chi, directing, performance art.
John Wolf, M.F.A.
Lighting design, computer aided design, scenography, stage management, sound.
James M. Wren, M.F.A.
Acting, directing, musical theatre, period acting styles.
Assistant Professors
Rachel Briley, M.F.A.
Theatre for Youth, theatre critical literacy, drama-in-education, theatre-in-education, early elementary education, deaf theatre.
Christine Morris, M.F.A.
Voice/speech and acting.
Visiting Assistant Professor
Kelly C. Gordon, Ph.D.
Theatre history, dramatic literature, dramaturgy.
Lecturers
Jody Cauthen, M.F.A.
Theatre management, arts management.
Christopher E. Haas, M.F.A
Technical direction and stage crafts.
Lorraine Shackelford, M.F.A.
Theatre education, acting, choreography, musical theatre, directing, and deaf theatre.
Overview
The Department of Theatre offers two graduate degrees: the M.F.A. in drama (with concentrations in acting, design, directing, and theatre for youth) and the M.Ed. in theatre education. The M.F.A. is a terminal master’s degree designed to develop individual artistry and provide advanced, specialized training in acting, design, directing, and theatre for youth. The M.Ed. is a degree for K-12 theatre educators who are seeking advanced instruction and teaching licensure in theatre. Both the M.F.A. and the M.Ed. are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
The Department offers a rich and varied curriculum that combines theory and practice and demands the development of skills and talents. Curricular offerings are matched by an extensive co-curricular program that includes opportunities to participate in the Department’s extensive theatre production program which includes UNCG Theatre, N.C. Theatre for Young People, Studio Theatre, Workshop Theatre, and Theatre 232.
Office, classroom, laboratory, studio, and performance space is used in the Taylor, Aycock, Brown, McIver, and Curry buildings. The faculty is composed of talented artists and scholars with excellent reputations as teachers and artists. Graduate students are expected to work closely with faculty on creative and research projects during their course of study.
VISIONS students are restricted from taking any 500-level course without the permission of the Department Head and course instructor. Only students officially admitted to the M.F.A. and M.Ed. programs and students enrolled in the Summer Institute for Theatre Education (SITE) can register for 600-level courses.
In addition to the information contained in The Graduate School Bulletin, students are also required to be familiar with the policies and procedures contained in all departmental handbooks that can be obtained from the Department’s Main Office, Room 202, Taylor Building.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Department’s degree programs is very competitive. Marginal compliance with the requirements stated below does not automatically imply admission.
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants to the M.F.A. program must submit a detailed resume of theatre experience and participate in an interview. Acting concentration applicants are required to audition and applicants to the design, directing, and theatre for youth concentrations must submit a portfolio. Students entering the program normally have an undergraduate degree in theatre with a strong background in the concentration they wish to pursue. Exceptions are occasionally made for students with significant professional or practical experience. For the design concentration, an undergraduate degree in a related field may be acceptable. Students admitted without the appropriate undergraduate background will be expected to complete remedial work, in addition to normal degree requirements.
In addition to the application materials required by The Graduate School, applicants to the Master of Education program must submit a Statement of Purposes and Goals (1 to 3 pages), to be accompanied by a resume of theatre and theatre education experience. Applicants with outstanding undergraduate grade records and relevant professional experience may request that the GRE be waived. Prior to admission, applicants must interview with the Director of Theatre Education.
Requirements for the Master of Fine Arts in Drama
Acting Concentration
The Master of Fine Arts in drama with a concentration in acting is a 60 hour degree that can usually be completed in six semesters (three years) for students on assistantships. The acting concentration is dedicated to the development of the advanced actor for the professional and academic theatre. Students take classes in voice, movement, contemporary and period scene study, acting for the camera, audition techniques, dialects, and related course work in academic and performance disciplines. The program consists of a core of acting courses and practicum experiences all students take and a series of electives the student selects in consultation with his/her advisor. Internships are required for students without past experience in summer theatre or a professional equivalent. Candidates are accepted every other year.
Major Studies (42 hours)
THR 531 Acting V (3)
THR 532 Period Acting I (3)
THR 539 Professional Theatre Audition Techniques (3)
THR 600 Introduction to Graduate Study (3)
THR 603 Seminar in Acting (3)
*THR 621 Advanced Dynamics: Movement (3)
*THR 622 Advanced Dynamics: Voice (3)
THR 631 Studies in Acting: Contemporary (3)
THR 632 Contemporary Acting II (3)
THR 633 Period Acting II (3)
THR 690 Graduate Practicum in Theatre (9 - three sections at 3 hours each)
THR 699 Master Production in Theatre (3)
* 1 hour course. Must take three times to complete 3 hours credit.
Academic Studies (6 hours)
Students must select a minimum of two courses from the following:
BCN 515 Film Theory (3)
BCN 528 Studies in Media Genres (3)
*THR 500, 501, 502 Theatre History I, II, III (3-9)
THR 505 American Theatre History (3)
THR 506 Non-Western Theatre and/or Film (3)
THR 587 Theatre Field Studies (1-3)
THR 601 Drama Theory and Criticism (3)
THR 602 Seminar in Drama and Theatre History (3)
MUS 511 History of Opera (3)
ENG 540 Shakespeare: Eight Plays (3)
ENG 555 English Renaissance Drama (3)
ENG 556 English Drama of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century (3)
ENG 582 Modern Drama (3)
ENG 640 Studies in Shakespeare (3)
*Required if not in undergraduate academic background.
Supportive Studies (12 hours)
Students must select a minimum of four courses from the following:
*THR 510 Directing II (3) or THR 610 Applied Play Directing (3)
THR 534 Acting for the Camera (3)
THR 596 Applied Theatre II (1-4)
THR 620 Stage Dialects (3)
THR 695 Independent Study (1-3) or THR 696 Advanced Experimentation (3)
DCE 550 Creative Process: Dance Perspective (3)
*Required courses.
Qualifying Paper
All candidates must write a 10-12 page essay during their second semester in the program. The essay is intended to assess the candidate’s writing, analytical, and research abilities. The paper will be evaluated as part of the candidate’s first spring semester review.
Reviews
All candidates are reviewed each semester for continuance in the program. Reviews assess the candidate’s artistic and academic development and success in meeting degree requirements.
The Master of Fine Arts in drama with a concentration in design is a 60 hour degree. The program can usually be completed in six semesters (three years) by students on assistantships. The design concentration is dedicated to developing well-rounded theatre designers within a scenographic tradition. The program affords students the opportunity to develop and demonstrate competencies in the major design elements used in professional theatre production. Students take classes and execute realized productions in the areas of scenery, costume, and lighting design. They are trained as artists and artisans to work in professional entertainment industry and higher education.
Major Studies (39 hours)
THR 503, 504 Period Styles in Performance Design I & II (3-6)
THR 551 Advanced Scene Design (3)
THR 560 Advanced Costume Design (3)
THR 570 Advanced Lighting Design (3)
THR 600 Introduction to Graduate Study (3)
*THR 651 Scene Design Seminar (3)
*THR 660 Costume Design Seminar (3)
*THR 671 Lighting Design Seminar (3)
THR 685 Seminar in Scenography (3)
THR 690 Graduate Practicum in Theatre (3 sections at 3 hours each - 9)
THR 699 Master Production in Theatre (3)
*Students are required to take two 600-level seminars.
Academic Studies (6 hours)
Students must select a minimum of two courses from the following:
BCN 515 Film Theory (3)
BCN 528 Studies in Media Genres (3)
*THR 500, 501, 502 Theatre History I, II, III (3-9)
THR 505 American Theatre History (3)
THR 506 Non-Western Theatre and/or Film (3)
THR 587 Theatre Field Studies (1-3)
THR 601 Drama Theory and Criticism (3)
THR 602 Seminar in Drama and Theatre History (3)
MUS 511 History of Opera (3)
ENG 540 Shakespeare: Eight Plays (3)
ENG 555 English Renaissance Drama (3)
ENG 556 English Drama of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century (3)
ENG 582 Modern Drama (3)
* Required if not in undergraduate academic background.
Supportive Studies (15 hours)
Students must select a minimum of five courses from the following:
BCN 509 Media Sound Production (3)
BCN 512 TV and Film Lighting (3)
THR 540 Advanced Stage Crafts (3)
THR 541 Technical Direction (3)
THR 542, 543 Scene Painting I, II (3-6)
THR 544 Computer Assisted Drafting (3)
THR 545 Scene Drafting and Construction (3)
THR 548 Stage Millinery and Accessories (3)
THR 549 Historical Costume Pattern Drafting and Draping (3)
THR 552 Multi-Set Design Techniques (3)
THR 575 Theatrical Sound Design and Technology (3)
THR 645 Advanced Theatre Graphics (3)
THR 651 Scene Design Seminar (3)
THR 660 Costume Design Seminar (3)
THR 670 Production Design for Film (3)
THR 671 Lighting Design Seminar (3)
THR 695 Independent Study (1-3) or THR 696 Advanced Experimentation (3)
HID 535 Lighting and Wiring Design (2)
HID 536 History of Decorative Arts (3)
TDM 572 The Age of Couture (3)
TDM 573 History of Textiles (3)
Qualifying Paper
All candidates must write a 10-12 page essay during their second semester in the program. The essay is intended to assess the candidate’s writing, analytical, and research abilities. The paper will be evaluated as part of the candidate’s first spring semester review.
Reviews
All candidates are reviewed each semester for continuance in the program. Reviews assess the candidate’s artistic and academic development and success in meeting degree requirements.
The Master of Fine Arts in drama with a concentration in directing is a 60 hour degree. The program can usually be completed within six semesters (three years) by students on assistantships. The program seeks to admit only students who have undergraduate theatre degrees. Students admitted without appropriate undergraduate background in theatre will be expected to complete remedial work in addition to normal degree requirements. Students must interview and provide a portfolio than can include promptbooks, production photos, video tapes, directorial position papers, and/or dramaturgical research guides on past productions.
The directing concentration is designed to develop directors trained in the best tradition of becoming theatre artists/teachers to work in professional as well as college and university theatre. Students take a core of courses in directing, theatre history, dramatic theory and criticism, and dramatic literature. The core is designed to provide a basis for synthesizing the historical-theoretical-literary area of directing with production.
Major Studies (39 hours)
THR 503, 504 Period Styles in Performance Design I & II (6)
THR 600 Introduction to Graduate Studies (3)
THR 603 Acting Seminar (3)
THR 610 Applied Play Directing (3)
THR 611 Advanced Play Directing (3)
THR 612 Directing Period Plays (3)
THR 613 Directing Seminar (3)
THR 631 Studies in Acting (3)
THR 690 Graduate Practicum in Theatre (3 sections at 3 hours each - 9)
THR 699 Master Production in Theatre (3)
Academic Studies (12 hours)
Students must select a minimum of four courses from the following:
BCN 515 Film Theory (3)
BCN 528 Studies in Media Genres (3)
THR 500, 501, 502 Theatre History I, II, III (3-9)
THR 505 American Theatre History (3)
**THR 506 Non-Western Theatre and/or Film (3)
THR 587 Theatre Field Studies (1-3)
*THR 601 Drama Theory and Criticism (3)
THR 602 Seminar in Drama and Theatre History (3)
MUS 511 History of Opera (3)
ENG 540 Shakespeare: Eight Plays (3)
ENG 555 English Renaissance Drama (3)
ENG 556 English Drama of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century (3)
ENG 582 Modern Drama (3)
ENG 640 Studies in Shakespeare (3)
*Required courses.
**Required if not in undergraduate academic background.
Supportive Studies (9 hours)
Students must take the following courses:
THR 584 Theatre Management (3)
Two additional courses in consultation with advisor (6)
Qualifying Paper
All candidates must write a 10-12 page essay during their second semester in the program. The essay is intended to assess the candidate’s writing, analytical, and research abilities. The paper will be evaluated as part of the candidate’s first spring semester review.
Reviews
All candidates are reviewed each semester for continuance in the program. Reviews assess candidates artistic and academic development and their success in meeting degree requirements.
Theatre for Youth Concentration
The Master of Fine Arts in drama with a concentration in theatre for youth is a 60 hour degree. The program can usually be completed in six semesters (3 years) for students on assistantships. The program follows the guidelines established by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. The M.F.A. with a concentration in theatre for youth seeks to train theatre artists to take leadership roles in the growing field of theatre for youth. Students will have classes in creative drama, children’s theatre, puppetry, and directing, as well as having the opportunity to select electives from a variety of courses. The student and advisor work closely together to develop an individualized program of courses and experiences tailored to each student’s career goals. Internships are required and are individually arranged by the student and advisor. Candidates are accepted every other year.
Major Studies (39 hours)
THR 515 Creative Dramatics for School and Community (3)
THR 516 Puppetry (3)
THR 517 Children’s Theatre For School and Community (3)
THR 596 Applied Theatre II (3)
THR 600 Introduction to Graduate Study (3)
THR 610 Applied Play Directing (3)
THR 611 Advanced Play Directing (3)
THR 613 Directing Seminar (3)
THR 615 Advanced Creative Drama (3)
THR 690 Graduate Practicum in Theatre (3 sections at 3 hours each - 9)
THR 699 Master Production in Theatre (3)
Academic Studies (12 hours)
Students must select a minimum of four courses from the following:
BCN 515 Film Theory (3)
BCN 528 Studies in Media Genres (3)
**THR 500, 501, 502 Theatre History I, II, III (3-9)
THR 505 American Theatre History (3)
THR 506 Non-Western Theatre and/or Film (3)
THR 587 Theatre Field Studies (1-3)
*THR 601 Drama Theory and Criticism (3)
THR 602 Seminar in Drama and Theatre History (3)
MUS 511 History of Opera (3)
ENG 540 Shakespeare: Eight Plays (3)
ENG 555 English Renaissance Drama (3)
ENG 556 English Drama of the Restoration and Eighteenth Century (3)
ENG 582 Modern Drama (3)
ENG 640 Studies in Shakespeare (3)
* Required Courses.
**Required if not in undergraduate academic background.
Supportive Studies (9 hours)
Students must select a minimum of three courses from the following:
*THR 584 Theatre Management (3)
THR 621 Advanced Dynamics: Movement (1)
THR 622 Advanced Dynamics: Voice (1)
*THR 631 Studies in Acting (3)
THR 695 Independent Study (1-3) or THR 696 Advanced Experimentation (3)
LIS 554 Materials for Adolescents (3)
LIS 556 Materials for Children (3)
*Required courses.
Qualifying Paper
All candidates must write a 10-12 page essay during their second semester in the program. The essay is intended to assess the candidate’s writing, analytical, and research abilities. The paper will be evaluated as part of the candidate’s first spring semester review.
Reviews
All candidates are reviewed each semester for continuance in the program. Reviews assess the candidate’s artistic and academic development and success in meeting degree requirements.
Requirements for the Master of Education in Theatre Education
The Department of Theatre offers a graduate program leading to a 37 hour Master of Education in theatre education. This is a degree program designed for in-service K-12 teachers holding North Carolina Standard Professional I (formerly "A" level) teaching licensure in theatre arts who are seeking advanced training, professional development, and Advanced Master’s ("M") licensure in theatre arts.
Students with adequate undergraduate preparation, including Standard Professional I (formerly "A" level) teaching licensure, can usually complete the course of study in three summer sessions and one academic semester. Degree candidates complete theatre course work through the Summer Institute for Theatre Education (SITE), a special program that is offered each year in a fifteen-day intensive summer session. Students may earn up to 9 semester hours of graduate level credit toward the degree during each annual session. Students may also take some required professional education classes during SITE, regular summer sessions, on-line through Continual Learning, or at other colleges and universities.
Program Requirements
Students must take a required core of three professional education courses (9 hours):
CUI 545 Diverse Learners (3) or CUI 622 Differentiated Instruction (3)
CUI 616 Literacy Development and Instruction Across the Grades (3) or CUI 635 Reading in the Secondary School and Content Areas (3)
CUI 669 Educational Implications of Learning and Development (3)
Students must take the following three required theatre courses (9 hours):
THR 600 Introduction to Graduate Study (3)
THR 615 Advanced Creative Drama (3)
THR 682 Seminar in Teaching Methods for Theatre Education (3)
Students must select five applied theatre courses in consultation with the Director of Theatre Education (15 hours). Students must take courses from at least two categories. Individualized programs of study are designed according to grade levels (K-12) of teaching, individual undergraduate program preparation, professional theatre experience or professional teaching experience.
Theatre History/Dramatic Literature/Theory and Criticism
THR 601 Drama Theory and Criticism (3)
THR 602 Seminar in Drama/Theatre History (3)
THR 680 Seminar in Playwriting (3)
Or other appropriate course
Directing
THR 610 Applied Play Directing (3)
THR 611 Advanced Play Directing (3)
THR 613 Directing Seminar (3)
Or other appropriate course
Acting
THR 534 Acting for the Camera (3)
THR 581 Advanced Oral Interpretation (3)
THR 603 Acting Seminar (3)
THR 631 Studies in Acting (3)
Or other appropriate course
Technical Theatre/Design
THR 540 Advanced Stagecrafts (3)
THR 551 Advanced Scene Design (3)
THR 560 Advanced Costume Design (3)
THR 570 Advanced Lighting Design (3)
THR 575 Theatrical Sound Design and Technology (3)
Or other appropriate course
Students must take two production field experience courses (4 hours):
THR 695 Independent Study (cumulative portfolio - 1)
THR 696 Advanced Experimentation (3)
Cumulative Portfolio
The culminating experience of the degree program is in the preparation and presentation of the cumulative portfolio which demonstrates the following:
- Student achievement of five core competencies required for Advanced Master’s ("M") licensure of a master teacher of theatre arts.
- Student commitment to professional development, leadership, and collaboration.
- A process requiring students to continually reflect upon and demonstrate the influences that the content and experiences in the degree program had upon their teaching.
The development of the portfolio is an ongoing process that begins from the first semester of study under the guidance of the Director of Theatre Education. A Cumulative Portfolio Committee (CPC) is created to review the portfolio process. This committee is comprised of three theatre faculty members: the Director of Theatre Education (chair), the Department Head, and the student’s advisor for THR 696. During the final semester of the degree program, the candidate enrolls in THR 695 to facilitate the development and final preparation of the cumulative portfolio. The student begins consultation with the Director of Theatre Education regarding the portfolio upon completion of THR 696. During the final semester of study in the program, the candidate submits the portfolio for review, and subsequently, does an oral presentation to the CPC. The committee evaluates the portfolio project as satisfactory or unsatisfactory, based upon the candidate’s mastery of the advanced competencies of a master teacher in theatre arts. For detailed information about the cumulative portfolio, see the Department’s Theatre Education Handbook.
Licensure
Students will earn a North Carolina Advanced Master’s ("M") license upon the completion of the degree program. Individuals who do not hold Standard Professional I (formerly "A" level) teaching licensure in K-12 theatre arts must complete requirements for that level licensure, as defined by the B.F.A. in theatre education, through the University’s licensure only program prior to applying to the M.Ed. However, applicants may hold equivalent licensure from a Reciprocal Agreement State in lieu of North Carolina Standard Professional I ("A" level) licensure in K-12 theatre arts.
THR Theatre Courses
| 500, 501, 502 | Theatre History I, II, III (3:3) |
| Specific conditions under which the great plays of the world have been produced. First semester: the beginnings to 1600; second semester: 1600-1850; third semester: 1850 to the present. | |
| 503, 504 | Period Styles in Performance Design I & II (3:3), (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Period style and how it is used in performance design. First semester: architecture, decor and fashion from antiquity to Renaissance. Second semester: architecture, decor and fashion from Renaissance to present. | |
| 505 | American Theatre History (3:3) |
| Pr. junior standing for undergraduates, or permission of instructor Development of Theatre in America from its beginnings to the present. Includes a consideration of theatre artists and companies, audiences, performance spaces, production and business practices, plays, and playwrights. | |
| 506 | Non-Western Theatre and/or Film (3:2:3) |
| Dramatic literature, theatre, and/or film in India, China, Japan and Africa. Topic varies with instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours when topic varies. | |
| 510 | Directing II (3:3) |
| Pr. 201, 410, two theatre courses, or permission of instructor Involves the student in the theory and practice of contemporary plays. | |
| 515 | Creative Dramatics for School and Community (3:2:2) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Research and literature of creative dramatics for children, ages 5 through 14. Practice in leading groups of children in creative dramatics. | |
| 516 | Puppetry (3:2:2) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Scope and development of puppetry throughout the world. Practical experience in the design, making, and performing of puppets. | |
| 517 | Children’s Theatre for School and Community (3:2:2) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Research and literature of children’s theatre, methods of producing plays with children in school and community situations. | |
| 531 | Acting V (3:1:4) |
| Pr. 331, 332 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Practical application of Stanislavski’s Method of Physical Action. Advanced scene study and role preparation with emphasis on the plays of Chekhov, Shaw, Ibsen, Strindberg, and American neoclassic dramatists. | |
| 532 | Period Acting I (3:1:4) |
| Pr. 231, 232, and ENG 227 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Study and practice of Shakespearean acting styles. Performance emphasizing manners, movement, and vocal delivery of the Elizabethan period. | |
| 534 | Acting for the Camera (3:2:2) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Practical experience in camera technique for actors in dramatic film and television production. For advanced undergraduates and graduate students in theatre. | |
| 539 | Professional Theatre Audition Techniques (3:3) |
| Pr. 231, 232, 331, 332 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Audition theory, technique, and practice for theatre, television, and films. | |
| 540 | Advanced Stagecrafts (3:2:3) |
| Pr. 140 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Study of advanced scenic construction, property construction, and rigging techniques for the stage. Supervised laboratory work in wood, plastics, metal, and other materials. | |
| 541 | Technical Direction (3:3) |
| Pr. 140 and 351, or 370, and junior, senior, or graduate standing, and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Theatrical technical direction with emphasis on organizational, managerial, and problem-solving duties and responsibilities. Lecture combined with practical projects. | |
| 542 | Scene Painting I (3:1:4) |
| Pr. 140 and 351 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Tools, materials, and techniques of scene painting. | |
| 543 | Scene Painting II (3:1:4) |
| Pr. 140, 351, and 542 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Advanced problems in scene painting. | |
| 544 | Computer Assisted Drafting (3:1:6) |
| Pr. 545, or IAR 111 and 112, or ART 222 or equivalent technical drawing aptitude and admission to appropriate degree program Fundamental principles and application of 3d design utilizing a DOS based drafting and design program. | |
| 545 | Scene Drafting and Construction (3:3) |
| Pr. 351 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Advanced problems in scene construction combined with the development of scene drafting skills and techniques. Offered in alternate years. | |
| 548 | Stage Millinery and Accessories (3:1:4) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Historical millinery and accessories in relation to stage adaptation; design and construction techniques. | |
| 549 | Historical Costume Pattern Drafting and Draping (3:1:6) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Historical pattern-making techniques for stage costumes; theory and practice in costume construction. | |
| 551 | Advanced Scene Design (3:1:6) |
| Pr. 351 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Advanced problems of scene design for single set productions in performance. | |
| 552 | Multi-set Design Techniques (3:1:6) |
| Pr. 351 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Advanced problems in scene design for multi-set productions in performance. | |
| 560 | Advanced Costume Design (3:2:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Advanced problems in costume design for performance. | |
| 570 | Advanced Lighting Design (3:2:3) |
| Pr. 370 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Advanced problems in lighting design for performance. | |
| 575 | Theatrical Sound Design and Technology (3:3) |
| Pr. 140, 145 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Theory, aesthetics, and technology of theatrical sound design. | |
| 581 | Advanced Oral Interpretation (3:3) |
| Pr. 381 or graduate standing Audiences, materials, and procedures of readers’ theatre. Practice in advanced principles of oral interpretation of literature. | |
| 584 | Theatre Management (3:3) |
| Pr. drama major, and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Theatre organization and operation. Practical problems of financing, promoting, and staffing various theatre programs. | |
| 586 | Stage Management (1-2) |
| Pr. 122 and 541, or permission of instructor The role of the stage manager. Supervised participation as a stage manager in the theatre production program. May be repeated for a total of three credits. | |
| 587 | Theatre Field Studies (1-3:3) |
| Guided off-campus study in the communication and theatre disciplines. Travel required. Site and topic will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for up to 4 credit hours. | |
| 589 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 595 | Directing Practicum (1:0:3) |
| Pr. 410 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Practice in directing a play; preparation of a 20 to 30-minute play or excerpt and presentation in the Workshop Theatre. May be repeated for a total of two credits. | |
| 596 | Applied Theatre II (1-4:0:3-12) |
| Pr. 291 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Intensive experience in one or more areas of theatre production. | |
| 600 | Introduction to Graduate Study (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Development of research and writing skills, introduction to grant writing, and professional presentations. Consideration of issues in teaching. Required of M.Ed. and M.F.A. degree candidates. | |
| 601 | Drama Theory and Criticism (1-3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Major concepts representative of Aristotelian drama and the chief artistic and philosophical trends underlying much of contemporary or non-Aristotelian drama. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 hours credit. | |
| 602 | Seminar in Drama and Theatre History (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Investigation of special topics in drama and theatre history. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated twice for credit when topic varies. | |
| 603 | Acting Seminar (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Historical and theoretical perspectives related to acting. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 9 hours credit. | |
| 610 | Applied Play Directing (3:1:4) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Guided study and practice in developing directorial approaches and techniques through scene work and the production of a complete play. | |
| 611 | Advanced Play Directing (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Problems of play directing emphasizing the use of modified proscenium, arena, thrust, and experimental forms of stages. | |
| 612 | Directing Period Plays (3:3) |
| Pr. 610 or 611 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Theories of directing and their application in the direction of period plays. | |
| 613 | Directing Seminar (3:3) |
| Pr. 610 or 611 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Investigation in the art of directing. Topics vary each semester. May be repeated for credit. | |
| 615 | Advanced Creative Drama (3:3) |
| Pr. 515 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Current trends and advanced philosophies in creative drama and aesthetic education. Practical experience arranged with classes in local schools. | |
| 620 | Stage Dialects (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Stage dialects most frequently used by the actor: Standard British, Cockney, Irish, Scots, French, German, Italian, Russian, Japanese, Brooklynese, American Southern. | |
| 621 | Advanced Dynamics: Movement (1:0:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Movement laboratory for the advanced actor. May be repeated for a total of three credits. | |
| 622 | Advanced Dynamics: Voice (1:0:3) |
| Pr. 621 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Voice and movement laboratory to develop skills necessary for the performance of classical text. May be repeated for a total of three credits. | |
| 631 | Studies in Acting (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Special studies and practices in acting techniques. Emphasis on contemporary drama. | |
| 632 | Contemporary Acting II (3:1:4) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Contemporary ensemble acting techniques and their application to ensemble style and playing. | |
| 633 | Period Acting II (3:1:4) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Study and practice of acting styles from the periods of Classical Greek, Roman, Medieval, Restoration/Georgian, Victorian/Edwardian drama. | |
| 645 | Advanced Theatre Graphics (3:2:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program Theatre graphics for performance design; drafting, perspective, figure drawing, and rendering. | |
| 651 | Scene Design Seminar (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Topics in scene design. Topics may vary with each course offering. | |
| 660 | Costume Design Seminar (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Topics in costume design. Topics may vary with each course offering. | |
| 670 | Production Design for Film (3:2:3) |
| History, theory and practice of production design in film from 1895 to the present. | |
| 671 | Lighting Design Seminar (3:3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Topics in lighting design. Topics may vary with each course offering. | |
| 680 | Seminar in Playwriting (3:3) |
| Pr. permission of instructor Theory and practice of writing plays for stage production. May be repeated once for credit. | |
| 682 | Seminar in Teaching Methods for Theatre Education (3:3) |
| Pr. must hold Standard I ("A" level) licensure; permission of instructor Explores current pedagogical practices, issues, and trends in the K-12 theatre arts classroom. | |
| 685 | Seminar in Scenography (3:2:3) |
| Scenographic theory and practice for performance design. | |
| 690 | Graduate Practicum in Theatre (3:0:9) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program and permission of instructor Guided practice under rigorous artistic standards in carrying out major responsibilities in UNCG Theatre or Theatre for Young People major productions. | |
| 691 | Graduate Practicum in Theatre Design/Technology (3:0:9) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program and permission of instructor Guided practice under rigorous artistic standards in carrying out major responsibilities in UNCG Theatre or Theatre for Young People major productions. | |
| 695 | Independent Study (1-3) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor, major advisor and Department Head | |
| 696 | Advanced Experimentation (3:1:4) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Preparation for the evaluation of experiences in the creative processes of theatre, broadcasting, or film. Analysis, documentation, and critical evaluation of the specific experience. | |
| 698 | Graduate Internship (3) |
| Pr. second or third year standing in the graduate program Field experience in local production companies, post-production houses, television stations or professional theatre companies. Academic supervision provided by faculty and directed activity in the field provided by site supervisor. | |
| 699 | Master Production in Theatre (3:0:9) |
| Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor Research, development, and execution in acting, directing, or design of a major theatrical production. | |
| 711 | Experimental Course |
| This number reserved for experimental courses. Refer to the Course Schedule for current offerings. | |
| 803 | Research Extension (1-3) |