Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
Some courses may not be offered every year. Check with the college or department office for current information about when specific courses are offered.
For course syllabi, see the departmental website.
TH 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE THEATRE (3)
Principles and elements of theatre and drama. AHI
TH 112 PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP (1-16)
Rehearsal and performance in NAU theatre productions. May be repeated for up to 8 hours of credit.
TH 113 PRODUCTION WORKSHOP (1)
Practical work in various phases of theatre for NAU theatre productions: sets, costumes, lights, props, makeup, sound, and publicity. May be repeated for up to 4 hours of credit.
TH 122 LIGHTING AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY (3)
Study of the techniques and processes used in lighting and sound technology. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 123 STAGECRAFT (3)
Practical application of the techniques used in modern technical theatre production. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 124 COSTUME CONSTRUCTION (3)
Techniques and processes used in the construction of costumes for the stage. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 125 INTRODUCTION TO ACTING (3)
Practice of acting theories through in-class performance. History and theory of acting from sixth century B.C. to the present. May not be taken by theatre majors. AHI
TH 126 DRAWING AND RENDERING FOR THEATRE (3)
Techniques of drawing and rendering for the theatre design and technology student. Letter grade only.
TH 127 DRAFTING AND MODEL BUILDING FOR THEATRE (3)
Techniques of drawing and model building for the theatre design and technology student. Letter grade only.
TH 130 SCRIPT ANALYSIS (3)
Intensive study of how to research and analyze a play script. Studies play analysis theory from Aristotle to present day. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 133 MAKE-UP FOR THE STAGE (3)
Theory and lab practice in the art of makeup for the stage actor. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 135 ACTING I (3)
Basic techniques and theories of acting; development of actor's self-awareness; presentation of dramatic materials. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 198 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
TH 199 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
Foundations of intellectual inquiry. In-depth study of a substantive problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
TH 202 BASIC COSTUME DESIGN (3)
Theory and practice of designing costumes for the stage. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 203 DESIGN AND PERIOD STYLE (3)
Overview of design and period style as it relates to contemporary design for theatre with emphasis on collaboration between directors and designers in production, and on developing historical research skills. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 204 BASIC SCENE DESIGN (3)
Theory and practice of designing scenery for the stage. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 208 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (3-6)
Supervised field experience in an appropriate organization for students who have a limited background in a discipline. Pass-fail only.
TH 213 EXTENDED PRODUCTION WORKSHOP (2)
Leadership role for advanced students working on various aspects of NAU theatre productions. Letter grade only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite: TH 123 or TH 223 or TH 263 or International Exchange Student Group
TH 222 VOICE AND DICTION (3)
Development of naturalness and flexibility in the speaking voice; analysis of individual voices through recordings; techniques for the production of speech. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 235 ACTING II (3)
Practice of basic techniques in scenes from realistic dramatic literature emphasizing individual and ensemble performance. Department consent required.
TH 242 INTRODUCTION TO ORAL INTERPRETATION (3)
Theory and practice in the art of reading literature orally; discovering emotional and intellectual meanings, and conveying them through voice and body.
TH 263 BASIC STAGE LIGHTING (3)
Theory and practice of stage lighting technology. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 299 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
TH 304 JUNIOR PRODUCTION TEAM SEMINAR (3)
Intermediate practice in theatre design and technology with emphasis on production collaboration and portfolio building. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: TH 126 and TH 127 and two of the following - TH 202, TH 204 or TH 263
TH 308 THEATRE EDUCATION PRACTICUM (1)
Observation of teachers and participation in teaching tasks in middle and/or high school theatre classrooms and after-school programs. Pass-fail only. Prerequisite: 9 units of Theatre coursework
TH 313 PRODUCTION PRACTICUM (2)
Assigned projects in directing, stage management, designing of scenery, costumes and lighting, and technical direction. Instructor's consent required.
TH 315 EDUCATIONAL DRAMA STRATEGIES (3)
Exploration of techniques for facilitation improvisation, story drama, process drama, interactive theatre, games and playbuilding activities with youth in educational and/or recreational settings. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: Sophomore status or higher
TH 321 THEATRE MANAGEMENT (3)
Managerial aspects of theatre pertaining to personnel, publicity, finances, and scheduling seasons of plays. Prerequisite: (ENG 105 or HON 190 or HON 191 with grade greater than or equal to C) or International Exchange Student Group
TH 325 SCRIPT READING FOR EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS (1)
Directed readings of one-act and full-length plays, musicals, and other dramatic materials suitable for study and production in educational settings. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: TH 130
TH 331 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I (3)
Theory and development of theatre and drama from dawn of civilization to 1650. Prerequisite: (Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)) or International Exchange Student Group
TH 340 SUMMER THEATRE PRODUCTION (2-6)
Full-time rehearsal, technical work, management, and performance in university-sponsored summer productions. May be repeated for up to 12 hours of credit. Instructor's consent required.
TH 341W HISTORY OF THE THEATRE II (3)
Theory and development of theatre and drama from 1650 to 1945. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR) JWRT
TH 345 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE FOR YOUTH (3)
Dramatic production for young audiences. Letter grade only.
TH 351 ASIAN THEATRE (3)
Explores performance, production styles, and practices of both the traditional Asian theatre and contemporary theatrical trends and influences. Prerequisite: (ENG 105 or HON 190 or HON 191 with grade greater than or equal to C) or International Exchange Student Group AHIG
TH 352 DIRECTING (3)
Principles and aesthetics of directing. Criteria and procedures of play selection, analysis, casting, rehearsal, and production. Direction of scenes for class. Prerequisite: (Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)) or International Exchange Student Group
TH 363 STAGE MANAGEMENT (3)
Theory and practice of stage management with emphasis on the production process.
TH 389 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (1-12)
Individualized preplanned cooperative employment experience related to your field of study or career objectives. Pass-fail only. Fee required. No repeat limit.
TH 398 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
TH 399 MODULAR LEARNING EXPERIENCE (1-3)
In-depth study of an aspect, concept, or problem within a program of study. Letter grade only. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
TH 404 SENIOR PRODUCTION TEAM SEMINAR (3)
Advanced practice design and technology with emphasis on production collaboration and portfolio building. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: TH 304
TH 408 FIELDWORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)
Individualized supervised field experience in an appropriate agency or organization. Pass-fail only.
TH 423 THEATRE DESIGN III (1-3)
Studies in computer-aided design technology for theatre; emphasis on application of software to scene, costume, and lighting design.
TH 425 PLAY PRODUCTION FOR EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS (3)
Methods of directing, designing, producing, promoting, and coordinating theatrical productions in educational settings. An off-campus practicum is required. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: TH 325 and TH 352
TH 430 HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING METHODS FOR THEATRE (3)
Methods involving resource materials, teacher-student objectives, unit and lesson planning, presentation, and evaluation of classroom teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 432 ACTING III (3)
Study and practice of period styles of acting. Department consent required. Prerequisite: TH 222 and TH 332
TH 440 STUDIES IN THEATRE (1-3)
Intensive work in a specific area of theatre. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit; no topic may be repeated.
TH 451 MODERN THEATRE (3)
Theory and development of theatre and drama from 1945 to present. Prerequisite: (Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)) or International Exchange Student Group
TH 452 DIRECTING II (3)
Advanced study of stage direction, culminating in rehearsal and production of a one-act play. 1 hr. lecture, 2 hrs. lab. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 462 PLAYWRITING (3)
Theory and practice in the writing of plays. Prerequisite: (ENG 105 or HON 190 or HON 191 with grade greater than or equal to C) or International Exchange Student Group
TH 472 ACTING IV (3)
Synthesizes internal process and external technique. Prerequisite: Admission to Theatre (BA) or Theatre (BS) or Theatre (BSED) or Theatre-Ext Major (BSED) or Theatre Studies (BS) or Theatre Ed (MINOR) or Theatre (MINOR)
TH 485 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-6)
Individualized original research under the supervision of a research adviser. Pass-fail only. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit. Department consent required.
TH 490C SENIOR CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE (3)
Seminar for seniors including career workshops and senior projects culminating in an retrospective oral presentation or portfolio review. Projects may include performance, directing, design, research, and creative writing. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (Senior Status or higher) or International Exchange Student Group CAP
TH 497 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-6)
Individualized approach to selected topics by guided reading and critical evaluation. Pass-fail only. Department consent required.
TH 499 CONTEMPORARY DEVELOPMENTS (1-3)
Examines recent trends and investigations in a selected area. Letter grade only. No repeat limit.