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Theatre
	THEA 333 - Play Directing Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 A comprehensive study of the fundamentals of play directing, including composition, picturization, movement, rhythm, and pantomimic dramatization, with additional attention to script analysis, casting, rehearsing, and relationships of the director to other theatre practitioners. Work with the FSU Theatre Company. Prerequisite: THEA 203 and THEA 206 Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 341 - Production Practicum V Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 This course provides advanced level experience in theatrical production and theatre company operations. Emphasis is on advanced portfolio development by way of production work. Work on FSU Theatre Company productions. Prerequisite: THEA 141 and THEA 142 and THEA 241 and THEA 242 Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 342 - Production Practicum VI Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 This course provides continuing advanced level experience in theatrical production and theatre company operations. Emphasis is on continued advanced portfolio development by way of production work. Work on FSU Theatre Company productions. Prerequisite: THEA 141 and THEA 142 and THEA 241 and THEA 242 and THEA 341 Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 347 - Lighting Design and Technology Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 1 This course is an applied study of theatre lighting and is designed to train theatre designers and technicians. Emphasis is placed on design and technology, including the mechanics of lighting and lighting control equipment. Work with FSU Theatre Company. Prerequisite: THEA 237 or instructor consent Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 349 - Devised Theatre Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is an applied exploration in devised theatre for the stage, culminating in public and/or individual performances. Emphasis on ensemble work. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 350 - Shakespeare Studio Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is an applied exploration in Shakespeare for the stage, culminating in public Shakespeare performances. Emphasis on verse, text, performance, and staging practice. Prerequisite: Instructor approval Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 359 - American Musical Theatre Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 This course is a chronological survey exploring American musical theatre from early beginnings to the present. Designed to teach its origin and development through historical references and cultural analysis with emphasis on minstrels, operetta, revues, revivals, and other types of multicultural traditions to include skills specific to musical theatre such as music, vocals, and movement. In lecture/ discussion format, students examine examples to illustrate elements, techniques, and structural forms of musical theatre. Prerequisite: THEA 203 or permission of instructor Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 402 - Acting III Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 4 Period and Styles: A study of periods, styles, and techniques in advanced acting, including creative techniques in scene study from representative plays, specific historical periods, and styles of acting. Areas to be explored include physical characterization, tactical interplay, warming up, and relaxation techniques using Linklater, Rolf, and Alexander techniques to promote physical dexterity as well as vocal strength and flexibility. Work with FSU Theatre Company productions is required. Prerequisite: THEA 315 or permission of instructor Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 403 - Stage Design Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 History and principles of designing the environment for stage and studio productions. Work with the FSU Theatre Company and TV studio productions where applicable. Prerequisite: THEA 237 and THEA 305 Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 404 - CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) for the Stage Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the fundamental principles and application of 3-D design utilizing a DOS based drafting and design program. Special attention will be given to the basic concepts and techniques that can be directly applied to theatrical drafting. Prerequisite: THEA 237 or permission of instructor Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 411 - Children’s Theatre for School and Community Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of materials, procedures, and exercises for creative dramatics, choral speaking, puppetry, and formal dramatics. Recommended for prospective and in-service teachers on the elementary level and for community workers with children. Prerequisite: THEA 203 Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 413 - Drama Theory and Criticism I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A survey of European theories of the drama and the effect of these theories on criticism, dramaturgy, and production from the classical Greek period through the French Academy. Prerequisite: THEA 203 Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 414 - Drama Theory Criticism II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A continuation of THEA 413, beginning with the eighteenth century. Study of the impact that these theories have on criticism, dramaturgy, production, and acting. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: THEA 203 Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 415 - Theatre Management Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the tools of theatre management, with emphasis on box office management, promotion costs, and the responsibilities of production staff. Promotion work with the FSU Theatre Company productions. Prerequisite: THEA 203 Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 420 - African American Theatre Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of the theory and practice of African American Theatre, focusing on its evolution as well as the contemporary African American Theatre. Prerequisite: THEA 203 Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 421 - Play Production Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 A seminar and laboratory in directing plays, with special emphasis on each student’s directing a one-act play for public presentation. Prerequisite: THEA 333 and permission of instructor Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 430 - Theatre Internship Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Practical work experience in selected area in conjunction with professional theatre companies. Available to advanced theatre majors or students in special programs as juniors or seniors who have strongly demonstrated the ability to work independently. Prerequisite: THEA 203 and THEA 206 and THEA 237 and permission of instructor Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 450 - Senior Seminar Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A study of selected topics in speech and theatre, with completion of a major research and/or production project required. Prerequisite: Senior standing Please click here for Book Information
	THEA 495 - Special Topics in Theatre Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 A seminar to demonstrate student proficiency in an area of theatre research agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Topics may come from any area of theatre studies or be combined with production work, but the project must result in a 10-15 page research paper with supporting bibliography. Offered for variable credits (1-6). Prerequisite: Prerequisite(s) vary depending on the seminar and instructor. Please click here for Book Information
University Studies
	UNIV 101 - Freshman Seminar I Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 1 The first half of a year-long, interdisciplinary introduction to the university experience, including university history, policies, and resources; reading and study skills; use of electronic mail and the Internet; academic and career planning; money management; and discussions of selected topics in literature, science, business, education, politics, economics, and philosophy. Based on profile examination scores, students may be required to complete additional work in the Reading Laboratory. Please click here for Book Information
	UNIV 102 - Freshman Seminar II Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 The second half of a year-long, interdisciplinary introduction to the university experience, including university history, policies, and resources; reading and study skills; use of electronic mail and the Internet, academic and career planning; money management; and discussions of selected topics in literature, science, business, education, politics, economics, philosophy, and other topics. Based on profile examination scores, students may be required to complete additional work in the Reading Laboratory. Please click here for Book Information
	UNIV 110 - University Studies Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2 An interdisciplinary introduction to the university experience, with emphasis on reading, discussions, and critical assessments of selected topics in literature, science, business, education, politics, economics, and philosophy. Students are introduced to FSU history, policies, procedures, resources, and support services. This course is required of transfer students who enter the university with fewer than 30 transfer credits. Please click here for Book Information
	UNIV 111 - University Studies for Student Success Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 An interdisciplinary introduction to the university experience, with emphasis on essential skills such as reading, discussions, note taking, test taking, studying, writing, and researching. Through self-assessment, articles, guided journals, and critical thinking of selected topics in literature, science, business, education, politics, economics, and philosophy, this course will help students make the transition into a university culture, become active learners, and make intelligent choices-academically, personally, and professionally. Students are introduced to FSU policies, procedures, resources, and support services. This course is required for students in academic difficulty. Please click here for Book Information
	UNIV 112 - University Studies for Early College Students Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 An interdisciplinary introduction to the university experience, with emphasis on reading, discussions, debate, and critical assessments of selected topics in literature, science, business, education, politics, economics, philosophy, and college choice. Students are introduced to FSU history, policies, procedures, resources, and support services. UNIV 112 is a university studies course that is intended for early college students. Please click here for Book Information
Yoruba
	YORU 110 - Elementary Yoruba I Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 The course is an introduction to Yoruba, and is intended for students with no prior knowledge of the language and culture of Yorubaland. It is designed to introduce the learner to the fundamentals of Yoruba ┐ the language, the culture, and the people. The course emphasizes spoken and written Yoruba, as used in present day West Africa. Please click here for Book Information
	YORU 120 - Elementary Yoruba II Credit Hours: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 A continuation of YORU 110. The course covers materials beyond the elementary ones included in YORU 110. The course emphasizes contemporary spoken and written Yoruba, as used in present day West Africa. Prerequisite: YORU 110 Please click here for Book Information

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Course Descriptions

THEA 333 - Play Directing

THEA 341 - Production Practicum V

THEA 342 - Production Practicum VI

THEA 347 - Lighting Design and Technology

THEA 349 - Devised Theatre

THEA 350 - Shakespeare Studio

THEA 359 - American Musical Theatre

THEA 402 - Acting III

THEA 403 - Stage Design

THEA 404 - CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) for the Stage

THEA 411 - Children’s Theatre for School and Community

THEA 413 - Drama Theory and Criticism I

THEA 414 - Drama Theory Criticism II

THEA 415 - Theatre Management

THEA 420 - African American Theatre

THEA 421 - Play Production

THEA 430 - Theatre Internship

THEA 450 - Senior Seminar

THEA 495 - Special Topics in Theatre

UNIV 101 - Freshman Seminar I

UNIV 102 - Freshman Seminar II

UNIV 110 - University Studies

UNIV 111 - University Studies for Student Success

UNIV 112 - University Studies for Early College Students

YORU 110 - Elementary Yoruba I

YORU 120 - Elementary Yoruba II