USP Codes are listed in brackets by the 1991 USP code followed by the 2003 USP code (i.e. [M2<>QB]).

1000. Introduction to the Theatre. 3. [C3<>CA] A broad examination of theatre through the ages. Designed for the student with little or no knowledge of theatre history, production, dramatic literature, creativity art, entertainment and censorship from the dawn of history to the 21st century. (Offered both semesters)

1020. Intellectual Community in Theatre and Dance. 1. [(none)<>I] Introduces first year theatre and dance students to the basic skills necessary to engage in intellectual discourse in their fields.  It aims to advance students’ analytical, research, and writing skills by studying the meaning and aesthetics of the performing arts through special topics and Aristotle’s poetics. Prerequisites: none.

1021. Freshman Seminar: Academic and Professional Issues in Dance. 1. [(none)<>I, L] Introduces freshman to the discipline of dance and academic study at the University of Wyoming. Key intellectual and literacy concepts will be introduced, including, but not limited to: critical thinking and analysis, knowledge of the discipline, career options, diversity of the discipline, university and region. Prerequisites: none.

1040. Production Crew I. 0.5. Participation in one Departmental production during semester enrolled.  Contribute to the preparation and/or actual production of one stage play in the areas(s) of lighting, costume construction, set construction, scenic painting, stage properties, or arts management.  Required for all Theatre & Dance freshmen.  Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered both semesters)

1100. Beginning Acting. 3. [C3<>CA] Explores inner resources of beginning actor and brings these resources to bear upon the art of creating a believable stage image. (Offered both semesters)

1200. Introduction to Stage Design. 3. Introduces and explores visual aesthetic principles as they relate to various aspects of stage design. Studio projects in scene, lighting, and costume design supplement lectures. Prerequisite for other design courses. (Normally offered fall semester)

1300. Centennial Singers. 1-2 (Max. 16). Song and dance troupe performing musical revue throughout Wyoming and the region representing the University of Wyoming. Prerequisite: members selected by audition. (Offered both semesters)

1405. Introduction to Pilates Training. 1 (Max. 2). An introduction to Pilates based training, including mat work and exercises on the Reformer. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

1410. Ballet I/I. 1. [C3<>CA] Introduces principles and practices of classical ballet technique. (Offered fall semester)

1420. Ballet I/II. 1. [C3<>CA] Continues studies in classical ballet technique. Prerequisite: THEA 1410 or consent of instructor. (Offered spring semester)

1430. Modern Dance I/I. 1. [C3<>CA] Introduces principles and techniques of modern dance. (Offered fall semester)

1440. Modern Dance I/II. 1. [C3<>CA] Continues studies in modern dance technique. Prerequisite: THEA 1430 or consent of instructor. (Offered spring semester)

1450. Beginning Tap Dance. 1. Explores basic tap techniques and related principles of tap dance composition. (Offered spring semester)

1470. Men's Technique. 1 (Max. 2). Introduces and develops the principles and techniques of movement and dance specific to men. Prerequisites: none.

1480. Beginning Jazz. 1. Introduces jazz dance. (Offered fall semester)

1700. Voice for the Actor. 2. Introduction to voice work.  Emphasizes breath freedom, flexibility and support for the actor.  Methodologies studied include:  Fitzmaurice Voicework, Linklater and Lessac systems. Prerequisites: none.

2010. Theatrical Backgrounds Drama I. 3. First semester of a two-course series. Introduces dramatic literature through the ages.

2020. Theatrical Backgrounds Drama II. 3. Second semester of a one-year course. Continues THEA 2010. Prerequisite: THEA 2010 or consent of instructor.

2040. Production Crew II. 0.5. Continues the "hands-on" production crew experience provided by Production Crew I.  Contribute to a Theatre Department production in the area(s) of lighting, costume construction, set construction, scenic painting, stage properties, stage management, or arts management.  Required for all Theatre & Dance majors.  Prerequisite: THEA 1040.

2050. Theatre Practice. 1-2 (Max. 4). Encompasses individually supervised practical training in performance and production. S/U credit only. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (Offered both semesters)

2145. Costume Construction. 1-4 (max. 4) This hands-on one semester course emphasizes techniques for costume construction, both machine and hand sewing, and the use of domestic machines and sergers.  Prerequisites:  none.

2150. Drafting for Design. 3. Introduces Design and Technical students to the basics of hand drafting and numerous drafting techniques and conventions. After completing this course, students are well prepared for scenic and lighting design courses. Prerequisite: THEA 1200.

2160. Stage Makeup. 2. Deals with principles, materials and techniques, concentrating on problems of designing and executing specific makeups for wide range of ages, types and styles. Prerequisite: THEA 1100 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered fall semester)

2170. Speech for the Actor. 3. Studies speech techniques, including the International Phonetic Alphabet and Standard American Speech for the Stage. Builds upon the Fitzmaurice Voicework technique as well as other voice methodologies.  Prerequisites: THEA 1100 and 1700.

2200. Backgrounds of Dance. 3. [C3, G1<>CA, G] Surveys ethnic and theatrical dance forms from primal society to 20th Century. Examines the place of the arts as a reflection of the culture. (Offered fall semester)

2220. Stagecraft. 3. Studies basic skills and techniques used in building scenery for the academic and professional stage. Includes rigging, carpentry, scenic painting, elementary scenic design and basic stage lighting. Requires lab each semester in the Scene Shop between 1-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Offered both semesters)

2240. Stage Production. 3. Introduces students to basic Stage Production techniques in numerous areas, including but not limited to costume construction, property design and construction, scenic painting, upholstery, and lighting instrument repair and maintenance. Prerequisite: THEA 2220.

2250. Computer Aided Design I. 3. Introduces students to computer drafting techniques for the Theater using AutoCAD. Students learn the basics of two-dimensional drawing using AutoCAD, and also learn basic drawing standards as they apply to the Theater. Prerequisites: THEA 1200, THEA 2150.

2400. Vertical Dance I. 1. An introduction to vertical dance including safety issues, beginning rigging and performance. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: consent of instructors.

2410. Ballet II/I. 1. Continues studies in classical ballet. Prerequisite: THEA 1420 or consent of instructor.

2420. Ballet II/II. 1. Continues studies in classical ballet. Prerequisite: THEA 2410 or consent of instructor.

2430. Modern Dance II/I. 1. Continues studies in modern dance technique. Prerequisite: THEA 1440 or consent of instructor.

2440. Modern Dance II/II. 1. Continues studies in modern dance technique. Prerequisite: THEA 2430 or consent of instructor.

2450. Tap II. 1. Continues studies in techniques and principles of tap dance. Prerequisite: THEA 1450 or consent of instructor. (Offered spring semester in alternate years)

2480. Jazz II. 1. Continues studies in techniques and principles of jazz dance. Prerequisite: THEA 1480 or consent of instructor. (Offered spring semester)

2800. Stage Lighting I. 3. Examines the elemental aspects of stage lighting including equipment, facilities, color, and fundamental electricity. Requires studio work on departmental productions. Intended for majors in the program. Prerequisites: THEA 2220. (Normally offered fall semester)

2810. Scenic Painting for the Theatre. 3. Introduces the art of scenic painting by the hands-on use and instruction of a variety of scenic paints, application on select construction materials, the use of unique tools and techniques commonly used to paint scenery for the stage. Safe use and proper handling of such material are addressed. Prerequisite: THEA 2220.

2900. Console Programming. 3. Provides basic to advanced training in console programming. Training will be primarily based on the conventional lighting console: ETC Expression3. Studies automated fixture programming. Students will be expected to be assigned as console operators for various departmental productions, further solidifying their training. Prerequisite: acceptance into the BFA Lighting program.

2990. Period Styles in Design for Theatre. 3. Developed to provide an overview of social cultural, art, architecture, music, fashion, literature, and period styles and décor from antiquity to the modern age of western civilization applicable to theatrical stage design. Prerequisites: none.

3025. Teaching Creative Movement. 1. A studio-based pedagogy course that looks at teaching and performing creative movement concepts and skills, and fundamentals of rhythm. Emphasizes content understanding, movement performance, and preparation of lessons. Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA and  THEA 3440, or KIN 1000 and 1025.

3021. Foundations of Dance Pedagogy. 1. Introduces students to basic theories and practices of dance pedagogy. Lecture and discussion will be balanced with peer teaching and coaching, observation of lessons and integration within a dance classroom situation with some teaching responsibilities and development of a portfolio with lessons and resources for teaching. Prerequisites: sophomore standing in the department of Theatre and Dance; successful completion of THEA 3420 or THEA 3440.

3100. Kinesiology for Dance. 3. Encompasses seminar in current kinesiology research for dancers. Includes practicum based projects, lectures and supplementary materials. Prerequisite: ZOO 2040. (Offered every third semester)

3180. Drama and Religion. 3. [C3<>(none)] Drama and religion seek to communicate ideas about the ultimate meaning of human life. Both influence and are influenced by the culture from which they developed. Examines plays that are influenced by the Bible, Greek plays whose concepts have influenced Christianity over the centuries and modern plays that address religious issues. Cross listed with RELI 3180. Prerequisite: junior standing.

3400. Vertical Dance II. 1 (Max. 2). A continuing course in vertical dance emphasizing the math and physics of the rigging; safety and design, choreography and research in the field. Prerequisites: completion of THEA 2400 and consent of instructors.

3410. Classical Ballet III/I. 1 (Max. 2). Continued studies in classical ballet technique. Emphasizes improving technical skills and introducing more advanced steps. Includes research into one discipline of ballet. Prerequisite: successful completion of THEA 1420 or its equivalent and consent of instructor.

3420. Ballet III/II. 1 (Max 2). Continued studies in classical ballet technique. Emphasizes broadening the dancer's movement vocabulary while refining acquired technical skills. Dancers begin work in study of Baroque dance terms. Prerequisites: successful completion of THEA 3410 and consent instructor.

3430. Modern Dance III/I. 1. [C3<>(none)] Continued studies in modern dance technique. Presents rhythmic analysis, introduction to pre-classic dance forms and historical survey of modern dance. Prerequisite: successful completion of THEA 1440 or its equivalent as deemed by instructor.

3440. Modern Dance III/II. 1. [C3<>(none)] Continued studies of sequential modern dance technique at intermediate level. Introduces Laban effort/shape theory, compositional forms, improvisation and additional rhythmic analysis. Prerequisite: THEA 3430 or its equivalent as deemed by instructor.

3480. Jazz III/I. 1 (Max. 2). An intermediate jazz technique class. Students will learn varying styles of jazz dance, ranging from historical to contemporary, and will perform these for evaluation and incorporate them into class compositions. Prerequisite: THEA 2480 or consent of instructor.

3490. Jazz III/II. 1 (Max. 2). An advanced class in jazz technique and performance. Students will learn varying styles of jazz dance, ranging from historical to contemporary, and will perform these for evaluation as well as incorporate them into class compositions. Prerequisite: THEA 3480 or consent of instructor.

3500. Playwriting/Screenwriting. 3. [C3, W3<>(none)] Introduces writers to the creative process of playwriting (writing for the stage) or screen-writing (writing for the movies). Strongly emphasizes character and story development, as well as practical side of the industry. Students write a play or screenplay. Prerequisites: W1<>WA and THEA 1000, 1100 or consent of instructor. (Offered spring semester)

3720. Stage Movement/Combat I. 2. [C3<>(none)] Encompasses laboratory of basic movement study for the actor. Exposes movement techniques ranging from historical movement through more contemporary theories, such as Alexander Technique and Bartenieff Fundamentals. Provides training in stage combat, including, but not limited to, unarmed and rapier/ dagger combat. Prerequisites: 1100. (Normally offered fall semester)

3730. Intermediate Acting. 3. Develops the actor's voice and body for characterization and character interaction through performance of scenes. Study of character and scene analysis. Prerequisites: THEA 1100, 2010 and 2020. (Normally offered fall semester)

3740. Acting Styles. 3. Focuses on textual analysis of plays from different periods and styles of dramatic literature. Emphasizes vocal and physical interpretation of character as represented in non-realistic styles of drama. Prerequisites: THEA 1100 and 3730. (Normally offered alternating spring semesters)

3750. Acting for the Camera. 3. Addresses performance skills required in acting for the camera. Covers various techniques, styles, and skills necessary to be successful in the professional world of film and television as an actor. Students perform scenes for 3-camera and single camera set-ups, and become familiar with rudimentary technical skills as crewmembers for shoots. Lecture and test material cover career opportunities, union affiliations, and current trends in the film and television industry. Prerequisites: THEA 1100 and 3730.

3790. Stage Management. 3. Study of the essential elements of supervising theatrical productions. Stresses the art of organizing auditions, casts, crews, rehearsals, and performances while developing a unique professional relationship with directors, designers and actors. Students will work on a live production. Prerequisites: THEA 1100, 1200, 2220.

3805. Stage Lighting II. 3. Analyze proposed productions in terms of period, style, theatre limitations and instrumental inventories. Determine appropriate design solutions in written descriptive analyses that result in 2-D drawings of the design. Produce all supporting paperwork including drafting a plan view, section view, instrument schedules, magic sheets and proposed cue lists. Prerequisites: THEA 2220, 2800, 2810 and 2900.

3810. Scene Design. 3. Applies graphic design to scenic design commencing in drop point perspective, designer's elevations and scenic design rendering. Requires practical work on theatre productions. Prerequisites: THEA 2150. (Normally offered spring semester)

3820 [4840]. Stage Costuming I. 3. First semester of a one-year series in design of stage costumes. Studies historical silhouettes from ancient Greece through 19th Century, emphasizing ability to translate research into a costume design that enhances a particular character. Prerequisite: THEA 1200, 2010, and 2020. (Normally offered fall semester)

3910. 20th Century Theatre Diversity. 3. [C3<>CA, D] Studies plays and production techniques, within the context of historical and sociological events, as developed in the 20th Century that has led to the cultural diversity seen in modern theatre. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Normally offered spring semester)

3850. Design and Technology Seminar. 2. Introduces designer/technician to process of preparing successful interview material, including a professionally developed portfolio. Exposes designer/technician to business aspects of the theatre world, including resumes, letters of inquiry and application, contracts, unions and professional organizations, internships, apprenticeships, URTAs and professional design/technical training programs. Culminates in junior End-of-the-Year Evaluations. Prerequisite: junior standing in the BFA Program with Design/Technical emphasis.

3890. Lighting CAD. 3. Provides basic to advanced training in computerized light plot drafting. Vectorworks is the primary program. Explores SoftPlot 9 and Lightwright. Prerequisites: THEA 2220, 2250 and 2800.

3950. Dialects for the Actor. 3. Introduces the actor to five major dialects for the stage. Examines sensibility, vowel and consonant changes, pitch placement and charting. Prerequisites: THEA 1100, 1700, and 2170.

4000. Character Dance. 1. Principles, style and technique of character dance. Prerequisite: THEA 3410.

4001. Historical Dance. 1-2 (Max. 2). Historical dance forms in the Noble Style dating from the 15th through 18th Centuries. Class work covers the relationship of musical forms to the specific step vocabulary and dances of each period, deportment, period costume as it relates to movement, social environment, period style with an emphasis on reconstruction of 17th and 18th Century dances from Feuillet notation. Prerequisite: THEA 3420.

4010. Advanced Ballet. 2-3 (Max. 18). Encompasses progressive technical training and performance style. Prerequisite: THEA 3420 or consent of instructor.

4030. Advanced Modern Dance. 2-3 (Max. 18). Encompasses progressive technical training and performance style in modern dance techniques. Prerequisite: THEA 3440 or consent of instructor. (Offered both semesters)

4060. English/Theatre Studies in _____. 3. Identical to ENGL 4060. (Normally offered spring semester)

4200. 20th Century Dance. 3. [C3, W3<>CA, WC] Intensely studies dance in twentieth century, emphasizing contemporary movement in modern, ballet, jazz and musical theatre dance. Examines social, political and aesthetic trends influencing dance theory and performance. Prerequisite: THEA 2200.

4230. Greek Tragedy. 3.Reading and discussion of major plays by Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, together with examination of the performance and social context of Greek drama, its use of traditional myths, and selected issues in contemporary scholarship on the tragedies.  Cross listed with ENGL/CLAS 4230. Prerequisite:  3 hours of classics courses.  (Offered in spring in alternate years)

4250. Beginning Dance Composition. 2. Presents and criticizes movement studies based on various approaches to composition. Explores experimentation in choreography. Prerequisite: THEA 2420, 2440 or consent of instructor. (Offered fall semesters of alternate years)

4260. Intermediate Dance Composition. 2-3 (Max. 3). Prerequisites: THEA 4250 and consent of instructor. (Offered spring semesters of alternate years)

4500. Advanced Playwriting. 3. An intensive continuation of THEA 3500. Focuses on the creation, analysis and rewriting of play script(s), culminating in a public reading or performance of the script(s). Prerequisite: THEA 3500.

4700. Auditioning and Careers in Dance. 1. Designed for dance majors as a culminating course in preparation for final semester auditions and applications for companies and graduate schools. Through this course, students will set career goals, create an audition portfolio, and gain exposure to the many challenges and opportunities in dance. Prerequisites: senior standing, THEA 1021, and one semester of THEA 4010 or 4030.

4710. Advanced Scene Study. 1-3 (Max. 6). Involves intensive work at an advanced level dealing with individual actor's problems through the medium of scene study. Prerequisite: THEA 3470 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered spring semesters of alternate years)

4720. Auditioning and Professional Issues. 3. Introduces actors to process of finding, preparing and executing successful audition material, including monologues, songs and dance combinations. Exposes actors to business aspects of the theatre world, including resumes, photos, contracts, unions, internships, apprenticeships, Equity Membership Candidacy programs, URTA's and professional actor training graduate programs. Culminates preparation for final semester auditions for the company/school of choice. Prerequisites: THEA 1100, 3730 and 3740. (Normally offered fall semester)

4730. Stage Movement/Combat II. 2. Emphasizes period movement, manners and dance, and armed and unarmed combat. Prerequisite: THEA 1100 and 3720. (Normally offered alternating spring semesters)

4750. Computer Aided Design II. 3. Gives design and Technical students advanced training in AutoCAD and Softplot. Also explores methods for effectively transferring files and data between these two programs, and incorporating spreadsheet programs such as Microsoft Excel to improve efficiency. Prerequisites: THEA 2250, THEA 3800.

4770. Summer Theatre. 1-3 (Max. 6). Offers credit for participation in the Wyoming Summer Theatre program in all phases of production. For S/U credit only. Prerequisites: 12 hours in theatre and consent of instructor. (Offered summer session)

4800. Stage Lighting-Production Design. 3. Explores design and execution of lighting for theatrical production. Includes practical laboratory work with Theatre & Dance productions. Prerequisite: THEA 2800, 2900, and 3805. (Normally offered alternating spring semesters)

4810. Advanced Scenic Design. 3. Explores alternate styles of scenic design in the realization of a design for a complete stage setting. Emphasis in course work will be on creating the portfolio. Prerequisites: THEA 3810. (Offered alternating spring semesters)

4820. Directing I. 3. Tools course. Focuses on basic pictorial and blocking skills of the director. Includes in-class exercises that cover structural and character analysis of play scripts, blocking annotation and prompt scripts, developing ground plans, creating compositions with emphasis, focus and balance, and employing movement as a dynamic tool. Requires two outside directing projects with verbal evaluations of all project work. Prerequisites: THEA 2010, 2020, 3730, and 3810. (Normally offered fall semester)

4830. Directing II. 3. Focuses on creative process of developing directorial concepts, establishing the world and style of the play, working with the actor, and functioning as a designer. Includes exercises that analyze different directorial approaches, as well as the audition and casting process. Culminates one-act mounted production performed before invited audience. Prerequisites: THEA 4820 and written permission of instructor. (Normally offered alternating spring semesters)

4850. Stage Costuming II. 3. Explores costume design, emphasizing various rendering techniques. Emphasis is placed on the portfolio. Prerequisite: THEA 3820. (Normally offered spring semester)

4880. Advanced Theatre Practice. 1-2 (Max. 4). Encompasses individual problems in theatre or interpretation. Includes research, writing and practical work. Prerequisites: 12 hours in theatre and consent of instructor. (Offered both semesters)

4930. Theatre History I. 3. [C1, W3<>(none)] First semester of a one-year series. Surveys theatrical and dramatic practices from origins of Western European theatre to the theatre of the avant-garde. Specifically focuses on the climate of ideas and theoreticians, theatrical practitioners and audiences. Prerequisites: THEA 2010, 2020, 6 hours in theatre at 3000-level or consent of instructor. (Normally offered alternating fall semesters)

4940. Theatre History II. 3. [C1, W3<>(none)] Second semester of a one-year series. Continues THEA 4930. Prerequisite: THEA 4930 or consent of instructor. (Normally offered alternating spring semesters)

4950. Senior Thesis. 3. Encompasses senior research project under faculty member guidance and supervision. Prerequisite: senior standing. (Offered both semesters)

4990. Research in Theatre. 1-3 (Max. 6). Prerequisite: 6 hours in area of research and consent of instructor. (Offered both semesters)

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