May 12, 2024  
2019-20 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
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Theatre
  

  • THR 127 - Stage Movement I

    Credit(s): 2

    Basic postural alignment and movement, emphasis on body awareness and rhythm.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 127L  
  

  • THR 127L - Stage Movement I Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Basic postural alignment and movement, emphasis on body awareness and rhythm.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 127  
  

  • THR 150 - Production Lab I

    Credit(s): 1

    Assigned duties in theatre practicum related to department productions. 
    Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 semester hours credit.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
  

  • THR 161 - Theatre Appreciation

    Credit(s): 3

    Intended primarily for non-theatre majors.
    Course Fee: Course fee $20.
  

  • THR 162 - Play Analysis and Dramatic Literature

    Credit(s): 3

    Dramatic structure and literature for the theatre practitioner. Required of all theatre majors.
    When Offered: Fall.
    Course Fee: Course fee $25.
  

  • THR 163 - Film and Culture

    Credit(s): 3

    Introductory-level class that introduces key concepts of film appreciation and the relationship between cinema and cultural history.
    Course Fee: Course fee $8.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 163L  
  

  • THR 163L - Film and Culture Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Introductory-level class that introduces key concepts of film appreciation and the relationship between cinema and cultural history.
    Course Fee: Course fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 163  
  

  • THR 221 - Beginning Acting

    Credit(s): 3

    Emphasis on the understanding and exploration of the actor’s tools and the application of the actor’s basic skills through the creative process.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 221L  
  

  • THR 221L - Beginning Acting Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Emphasis on the understanding and exploration of the actor’s tools and the application of the actor’s basic skills through the creative process.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 221  
  

  • THR 223 - Theatre Speech

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of voice and diction for the actor.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
  

  • THR 227 - Costume Technology

    Credit(s): 2

    Exploration of movement styles, including musical, period, combat, partner and group.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127   Co-requisite(s): THR 227L  
  

  • THR 227L - Costume Technology Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Exploration of movement styles, including musical, period, combat, partner and group.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 227  
  

  • THR 231 - Introduction to Theatre Costume

    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to costume construction and coordination, includes pattern development, theatrical sewing techniques, crew organization and special problems.
    Course Fee: Course fee $11.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 231L  
  

  • THR 231L - Introduction to Theatre Costume Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Introduction to costume construction and coordination, includes pattern development, theatrical sewing techniques, crew organization and special problems.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 231  
  

  • THR 232 - Introduction to Theatre Makeup

    Credit(s): 2

    Introduction to the techniques of theatrical makeup application and design, including production planning and organization.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 232L  
  

  • THR 232L - Introduction to Theatre Makeup Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Introduction to the techniques of theatrical makeup application and design, including production planning and organization.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 232 
  

  • THR 241 - Introduction to Stagecraft

    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to the fundamentals of modern scenic construction, drafting, rigging and handling. Basic scene shop operation and procedure.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 241L  
  

  • THR 241L - Introduction to Stagecraft Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Introduction to the fundamentals of modern scenic construction, drafting, rigging and handling. Basic scene shop operation and procedure.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 241 
  

  • THR 242 - Lighting Technology

    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to the fundamentals of modern lighting craft, including basic electricity, principles of light, instrumentation and functions. Laboratory procedure and application.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 242L  
  

  • THR 242L - Lighting Technology Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Introduction to the fundamentals of modern lighting craft, including basic electricity, principles of light, instrumentation and functions. Laboratory procedure and application.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 242 
  

  • THR 243 - Sound Technology

    Credit(s): 2

    Introductory-level class covering use of current tools used to create and employ sound for theatrical performances.
    Course Fee: Course fee $19.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 243L  
  

  • THR 243L - Sound Technology Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Introductory-level class covering use of current tools used to create and employ sound for theatrical performances.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 243  
  
  

  • THR 321 - Intermediate Acting

    Credit(s): 3

    Designed to give the student actor the opportunity to explore the acting process through modern realistic dramatic literature and to continue his/her development of a method for building an honest and believable character.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127 , THR 221  and THR 223   Co-requisite(s): THR 321L  
  

  • THR 321L - Intermediate Acting Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Designed to give the student actor the opportunity to explore the acting process through modern realistic dramatic literature and to continue his/her development of a method for building an honest and believable character.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 321  
  

  • THR 322 - Advanced Theatre Speech

    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced study of voice and diction for the actor with specialization on Shakespearean text. 
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127 , THR 150 , THR 162 , THR 221 , THR 231 , THR 241  and THR 242  
  

  • THR 350 - Production Lab II

    Credit(s): 1

    Assigned duties in theatre practicum related to departmental productions.
    Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of four semester hours credit.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
  

  • THR 360 - Principles of Design

    Credit(s): 1

    Principles of color, elements of design, basics of 3-D composition, development of imagination and application of principles to theatre design technology and design aesthetics.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 162 , THR 231 , THR 241  and THR 242  
  

  • THR 370 - History of the Cinema I

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the history of motion pictures from their inception to present. Lecture-discussion class with laboratory periods dedicated to the viewing and study of classic motion pictures.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 132   Co-requisite(s): THR 370L  
  

  • THR 370L - History of the Cinema I Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Study of the history of motion pictures from their inception to present. Lecture-discussion class with laboratory periods dedicated to the viewing and study of classic motion pictures.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 370  
  

  • THR 371 - History of the Cinema II

    Credit(s): 3

    A study of the history and development of motion pictures from 1941 to the present. A lecture/discussion class with laboratory periods dedicated to the viewing and study of important modern motion pictures.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 132  and THR 370   Co-requisite(s): THR 371L  
  

  • THR 371L - History of the Cinema II Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    A study of the history and development of motion pictures from 1941 to the present. A lecture/discussion class with laboratory periods dedicated to the viewing and study of important modern motion pictures.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 371  
  

  • THR 411 - Theatre for Educators

    Credit(s): 3

    Principles and methods for creating effective theatre curriculum for the EC-12 theatre classroom and creating theatrical performances for educational environments.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127, THR 150, THR 162, THR 221, THR 231, THR 241 and THR 242 Co-requisite(s): THR 411L
  

  • THR 411L - Theatre for Children Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Principles and methods of inventing theatre with and for children.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 411  
  

  • THR 420 - Auditions/Designers Portfolio

    Credit(s): 1

    Organization, preparation and presentation of the audition process. Organization of the portfolio, résumés, presentation of designs and interviewing.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127 , THR 150 , THR 162 , THR 221 , THR 231 , THR 241  and THR 242  
  

  • THR 421 - Introduction to Play Directing

    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to the art and craft of directing with specific consideration of the major elements of the director’s work: play analysis, stage composition, visualization and blocking, rehearsal techniques, and the nature of collaboration.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127 , THR 150 , THR 162 , THR 221 , THR 231 , THR 241  and THR 242   Co-requisite(s): THR 421L  
  

  • THR 421L - Introduction to Play Directing Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Introduction to the art and craft of directing with specific consideration of the major elements of the director’s work: play analysis, stage composition, visualization and blocking, rehearsal techniques, and the nature of collaboration.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 421  
  

  • THR 422 - Acting for the Camera

    Credit(s): 3

    Practicum/study of techniques and procedures needed for those who perform before the camera.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127 , THR 150 , THR 162 , THR 221 , THR 231 , THR 241  and THR 242   Co-requisite(s): THR 422L  
  

  • THR 422L - Acting for the Camera Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Practicum/study of techniques and procedures needed for those who perform before the camera.
    Lab Fee: Lab fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 422  
  

  • THR 424 - Dialects

    Credit(s): 2

    Study and use of dialects for the stage.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): Lower-division theatre core or permission of instructor
  

  • THR 425 - Repertory Theatre

    Credit(s): 3

    Practicum in all phases of theatre production for public presentation. Levels A and B. 
    Repeated: May be repeated for credit but for no more than 9 hours in B.F.A. major block.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
  
  

  • THR 427L - Advanced Acting Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Study of period acting styles.
    Course Fee: Course fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 427  
  

  • THR 428 - Advanced Directing

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of problems related to the directing of period plays.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 421  
  

  • THR 429 - Directing Theatre for Youth

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the special problems in directing young actors during a workshop situation. Offered second summer session only.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 421  or permission of instructor
  

  • THR 450 - Theatre Projects

    Credit(s): 1-3

    Repeated: May be repeated: directing, design, technical production, stage management, stage performance. No more than 6 hours may be included in the B.F.A. major block.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127 , THR 150 , THR 162 , THR 221 , THR 231 , THR 241  and THR 242  
  

  • THR 451 - Theatre Cooperative - Rose Bruford/ETA

    Credit(s): 8-24

    Dramaturgical/theatrical analysis and intensive practical work in voice, movement and music. Exposure from one to three areas of study: Elizabethan/Jacobean, Restoration/18th century and forms of contemporary theatre. Technical/design, stage management, costume design and wardrobe, scenic construction and properties, theatre design and music technology.
  

  • THR 452 - Practicum (Theatre Internship)

    Credit(s): 6-19

    Practicum with a professional theatre company. Practical work in acting, theatre management, dramaturgy, directing, box office, publicity, stage management, lighting, scenery, sound, costume, makeup and set-property construction. List of internships available through the School of Theatre.
  

  • THR 460 - History of the Theatre I

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the history of the theatre from primitive times to 1700. Includes a study of the physical theatre, acting styles, costumes and sets, representative plays and theories of drama applicable to the various periods under consideration.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 132  and one of the following: THR 161  or THR 162  
  

  • THR 461 - History of the Theatre II

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of the history of the theatre from 1700 to 1940. Includes a study of the physical theatre, acting styles, costumes and sets, representative plays and theories of drama applicable to the various periods under consideration.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 132  and one of the following: THR 161  or THR 162  
  

  • THR 462 - Advanced Play Analysis

    Credit(s): 3

    Advanced critical analysis of selected plays from the modern era as blueprints for theatrical production. Course emphasis both in scripts examined and critical methodologies will be on 20th century alternatives to Aristotelian structure.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 132  and THR 162  
  

  • THR 463 - Playwriting

    Credit(s): 3

    Introductory course in writing for the stage. Consists of a series of practical, short writing exercises in characterization, dialogue, plot, etc., culminating in a one-act play.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): ENG 261  or the following: ENG 132 , THR 162  and THR 221  
  

  • THR 464 - Screenwriting

    Credit(s): 3

    Principles and techniques of writing for the screen with emphasis on standard structures, formats and practices currently used by major American studios.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 463  or ART 212  
  

  • THR 471 - Topics in the Theatre and Drama

    Credit(s): 3

    Specialized topics in the history, literature, theory and practice of theatre.
    Repeated: May be repeated twice for credit provided topics are different.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 162  and 6 hours of THR
  

  • THR 472 - Topics in Theatre Performance

    Credit(s): 3

    Specialized topics in acting, movement, voice, speech and directing. May be repeated twice for credit provided topics are different.
    Concurrently: Yes
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127, THR 221 and THR 223, or consent of the instructor
  

  • THR 472L - Topics in Theatre Performance Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Specialized topics in acting, movement, voice, speech, and directing.  May be repeated twice for credit provided topics are different.
    Concurrently: Yes
    Course Fee: $9
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127, THR 221, and THR 223, or consent of the instructor.
  

  • THR 480 - Design for the Theatre

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of advanced techniques in design of scenery, costumes, makeup and lighting.
    Repeated: May be repeated.
    Course Fee: Course fee $9.
    Prerequisite(s): THR 127 , THR 150 , THR 162 , THR 221 , THR 231 , THR 241  and THR 242   Co-requisite(s): THR 480L  
  

  • THR 480L - Design for the Theatre Lab

    Credit(s): 0

    Study of advanced techniques in design of scenery, costumes, makeup and lighting.
    Repeated: May be repeated.
    Course Fee: Course fee $10.
    Co-requisite(s): THR 480  
  

  • THR 491 - Independent Studies

    Credit(s): 1-3

    Course Fee: Course fee $500.
    Prerequisite(s): 9 hours of THR

Education
  

  • EDU 101 - Introduction to Teaching

    Credit(s): 3

    Focus on teaching in schools today; philosophical and historical foundations of U.S. education; ethical and legal issues in U.S. and Texas education; diverse learners and their needs; how to create a community of learners; understanding curriculum standards, assessment and student learning; integrating technology into teaching; and how to become a professional.
    Concurrently: No

Liberal Studies
  

  • LBA 198 - Topics in Liberal Studies

    Credit(s): 1-3

    Interdisciplinary, variable topic conference and research for lower-level students.
  

  • LBA 398 - Advanced Liberal Studies

    Credit(s): 1-3

    Interdisciplinary, variable topic conference and research for lower-level students.
  

  • LBA 400 - Internship in Liberal Studies

    Credit(s): 1-6

    Supervised on-the-job experience. Internships arranged by student in consultation with, and approved by, instructor. 
    Concurrently: No

Medical Humanities
  

  • MHU 300 - Introduction to Medical Humanities

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the medical humanities major using the tools and methods of the humanities to explore contexts, experiences, and critical and conceptual issues in the fields of medicine and health care to inform a reflective and compassionate professional identity in the health professions.
    Concurrently: No

SFA Courses
  

  • SFA 101 - Study and Practice in Methods for Success in College

    It is important that students understand how a university works and what they need to do to be successful. Toward that end, the university has created a one-credit course designed specifically for the first-semester college student. In classes of no more than 25, SFA 101 students work with an experienced SFA instructor and a successful upperclass student. SFA 101 is not a required course; however, it is beneficial to all college students.

    This course provides study and practice in methods for success in college. Topics include critical-thinking skills, study skills, time and money management, goal setting, career planning, and a review of university resources and regulations.

    SFA 101 is located on the second floor of the Steen Library. For additional information, call (936) 468-2188, or visit sfasu.edu/sfa101.
  

  • SFA 110 - Career Readiness

    Credit(s): 1

    Concurrently: No
 

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