Theatre, K-12 Teacher Licensure (THEAT.BAT)

This course provides students with a general overview of all aspects of the theatrical experience.  Students will explore the art, the audience, the play, the artist, the craft, and the industry of theatre, giving them a cultural context that will enhance their understanding and enjoyment of theatrical works.

Experience in the practical aspects of play production as an actor and/or technician. Requires a minimum of 45 hours as a cast and /or crew member of a theatrical production.

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor. Repeatable for credit.

Experience in the technical aspects of a theatrical production. Requires working on a major production and overseeing a major element of that production throughout rehearsals and performances.

Prerequisites

Consent of instructor. Repeatable for credit.

(Majors Only) An introduction to the development and the skill training of the actor with focus on the basic techniques which form the foundation for further study and performance. 

Prerequisites

Theatre majors only or permission of instructor.

A continuation of Introduction to Acting. This course concentrates on expanding the actor's techniques with exercises from master acting teachers such as Uta Hagen and Michael Chekhov.

Prerequisites

THEA 211. Theatre majors only or permission of instructor.

An introduction to the theory and craft of construction and design for the theatre. Topics to include set construction, scene painting, light, sound and props. Requires a lab component to construct sets for the current season.

Prerequisites

Requires co-requisite enrollment in THEA 220L

An examination of the basic principles of scenic, costume, and lighting design for the theatre. Topics covered include the design process, research, design elements, and practical considerations.

Prerequisites

None.

This interactive course is designed to introduce students to the practical applications of creative drama in the classroom. An understanding of the various creative drama theories, cognitive learning theories and current curricular models is presented. Offered in the summer only in conjunction with the Summer Theatre Camp.

Prerequisites

None

This course is designed to familiarize students with the techniques of stage management and theatre organization.

Prerequisites

THEA 212

A survey of dramatic literature within its historical context. This course will emphasize the development of theatre practices that have had an impact upon the playwrights through analysis of selected plays from ancient Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, Restoration and Classical Asian Theatre.

Prerequisites

ENGL 110

A survey of dramatic literature within its historical context. This course will emphasize the development of theatre practices that have had an impact upon the playwrights from the rise of realism to contemporary theatre, including non-western theatre and plays.

Prerequisites

ENGL 110

This course is a survey of dramatic theories from classical to modern times and their influence on Western Drama and Theatre.  This course examines the interdependency between theory and practice and how each shapes a play's structure, content, and purpose.    

Prerequisites

THEA 331 and THEA 332

Introduction to the techniques of directing for the theatre including blocking, character development and play production.

Prerequisites

Junior or Senior status

This capstone course is designed to provide theatre majors with opportunities to study, discuss, defend and integrate a Christ-centered worldview in the theatrical arena. Students will learn to integrate their faith into their careers and give practical responses to cultural and historical shifts in worldviews.

Prerequisites

THEA 450, THEO 230 and THEO 231

This course is designed to prepare students for graduation.  Students are required to create a portfolio of materials to prepare them for their post graduation plans.  Students will focus their portfolio towards performance, technical theatre, theatre managment or graduate study. 

Prerequisites

Senior class standing.

A course consisting of 20 clock hours of laboratory assignments in the public schools and a 50-minute seminar each week for the entire semester. The course is designed to provide a general survey of the education profession. Required for teacher education majors except music.

This course is designed to introduce students to the wide range of diversity that exists in today's general school population. Candidates will explore physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, individual learning styles, and prior learning as well as language, culture, family and community values and how they influence student learning. Differentiated instructional approaches to learning and performance will be studied while focusing on planning for instruction that addresses the strengths and needs of diverse learners. A Service Learning Component is required.

Prerequisites

EDUC-199

A course designed to provide an understanding of the significance of the influence of historical, philosophical and sociological factors and trends in school administration, materials and methods of instruction and the needs of the pupil and society.  

Prerequisites

EDUC-199 or MUED-225

Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in EDUC-496, EDUC-497, and EDUC-498 for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of required methods courses

Upon completion of all education courses, students will complete student teaching practicums for a total of 15 weeks in the public schools under the guidance of public school teachers and a university supervisor(s). The student will be assigned to at least two different classrooms, which may be at different schools. Students must enroll in EDUC-496, EDUC-498, and EDUC-498 for a total of 12 hours. This will constitute the maximum load for the student teaching semester. No other classes may be taken during the student teaching semester.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of required methods courses.

A seminar designed to be taken by all student teachers during their enhanced student teaching semester. The purpose is to help bridge the gap between coursework and enhanced student teaching. Discussion of a variety of topics related to instructional management and interaction is the focus of the seminar.

Prerequisites

Admission to Teacher Education Program, admission to Student Teaching, pass all required Praxis II exams, and completion of all methods courses

A study of the psychological foundations for learning and the procedures by which learning is accomplished. Also covered is an evaluation of teaching methods and learning tools.

A course designed to introduce candidates to the knowledge of methods, skills and strategies they will need as they become effective teachers in secondary level classrooms. The course unites theory and practices by using the instructional methods of classroom discussion, presentations, and analysis of case studies.

Prerequisites

Admission to the Teacher Education Program

An introduction to special education including historical foundations, special education law and current practice. The course will introduce all current information pertinent to those who will work with students with disabilities especially those students included in the general education classroom. Issues and trends that address techniques, strategies and procedures for working with students with disabilities will be emphasized. A summary of each category of disability will be offered as well as suggestions for accessing school and community resources.

Prerequisites

None

The organization of appropriate materials, methods, and techniques as related to the teaching of theatre arts in the K-12 classroom.

Prerequisites

Admission to the Teacher Education Program and SCED-340.