Students completing degrees in any one of the three programs must take the following four-course series.
2 courses from
THE 511 - Dramatic Theory Hours: 3
Studies of the major documents in the evolution of dramatic theory, from classical foundations through major movements to contemporary criticism.
THE 542 - Development of Modern Theatre Hours: 3
A survey of the modern theatre from the rise of Naturalism to the present day, with attention being given to the theatrical conditions and changing intellectual climate of the Twentieth Century.
THE 543 - Development of American Theatre Hours: 3
A study of the theatre as it reflects the social, artistic, and literary interests in America from the colonial period to the contemporary scene.
1 course from
THE 512 - Theatre Management Hours: 3
Study of the practical problems of operating educational and community. Theatre Problems of organization, business, and audience development are explored.
THE 545 - Stage Lighting Hours: 3
Theory of color, optics, electrical instruments, and control for stage production and television.
THE 550 - Theatrical Design Hours: 3
Advanced work that examines theatrical design styles and their place in the collaborative process. Students study the technologies, theories, history, and individual designers essential to the understanding of the theatrical design process.
1 course from
THE 541 - Seminar in Stage Direction Hours: 3
A study of theories and techniques of producing the play: style, genre, movement, business, and visual components.
THE 544 - Playwriting Hours: 3
An individual study of dramatic theory, development of the script, and analysis of original scenes and plays. Prerequisites Consent of the instructor
Students must meet the general theatre requirements listed above and must complete the following:
Plus 2 courses from
THE 518 - Thesis Hours: 6
Plus 2 courses from
(electives)-in theatre, which may include courses from the general requirements or additional theatre course offerings.
Plus 2 courses from
general electives in theatre, or with the approval of the graduate theatre adviser, outside the program.
Individual Master of Science-Option II programs may be arranged with the approval of the Theatre Graduate Adviser, the Department Head, and the Dean of the Graduate School.
Students must meet the general theatre requirements listed above and must complete the following:
THE 595 - Research Literature and Techniques Hours: 3
A review of current research publications in theatre with emphasis on methodologies used. Note The student is required to research and write a formal paper using current research methodologies.
Plus 3 courses from
(electives) in theatre, which may include courses from the general requirements or additional theatre course offerings.