2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Theatre

  
  • THEA HI - Honors in Theatre


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • THEA HII - Honors in Theatre


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • THEA 1000 - Introduction to Theatre


    4 Semester Hours
    This course introduces students to four primary aspects of theatre practice; study: Theatrical Production (including producing, directing, design,; acting); a few major eras of theatre history (ancient Greece, the Renaissance, the advent of realism,; modernisms); play analysis;; dramatic literature The course de-mystifies aspects of performance; production while simultaneously revealing theatre as a field of rich study

  
  • THEA 1100 - Theatre Crafts I


    4 Semester Hours
    Introduction to basic theories; practices of scenic construction, scenic painting, rigging; shifting,; practical experience in constructing sets for theatrical productions including equipment use, safety training, shop protocol,; handling stage properties, lights,; sound Can require up to five construction hours per week plus lecture

  
  • THEA 1410 - Acting for the Camera: Major Havac 2021


    4 Semester Hours
    Fulfills the Fine Arts Domain Credit,; counts toward the Theatre Minor With the Millsaps spring production of Major Havoc as the central project, students hone their theatre acting skills for the camera through acting; analysis of video materials

  
  • THEA 1411 - Company Performance


    1 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: Audition
  
  • THEA 1412 - Company Performance


    2 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: Audition
  
  • THEA 1413 - Company Performance


    3 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: Audition
  
  • THEA 1420 - Company Production


    4 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 1421 - Company Production


    1 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 1422 - Company Production


    2 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 1423 - Company Production


    3 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 1500 - Acting I - Foundations in Realism


    4 Semester Hours
    This course introduces students to basic aspects of the Stanislavski System of acting Topics include concentration, sensory physical work, working with emotion, making choices,; scene analysis There are both written; performance assignments in this class

  
  • THEA 1710 - Improvisation I


    4 Semester Hours
    Ever think your day, semester or life is so planned out you don’t have a choice left? Experience the joy of no plans or judgements at all as you build your skills as an instant live theatremaker Students of all levels join this class to create scenes; whole stories for hilarious, unforgettable live performances on campus This class fulfills the Fine Arts Domain requirement

  
  • THEA 1750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • THEA 2300 - Basic Theatre DesignýBasic Theatre Design


    4 Semester Hours
    An introduction to the theory; techniques of designing for theatre including such topics as scenic, lighting, costuming,; sound design

  
  • THEA 2410 - Company Performance


    4 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: audition
  
  • THEA 2411 - Company Performance


    1 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: audition
  
  • THEA 2412 - Company Perfromance


    2 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: audition
  
  • THEA 2413 - Company Performance


    3 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: audition
  
  • THEA 2420 - Company Production


    4 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

    Prerequisites: permission of Production Director
  
  • THEA 2421 - Company Production


    1 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

    Prerequisites:  permission of Production Director
  
  • THEA 2422 - Company Production


    2 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

    Prerequisites: permission of Production Director
  
  • THEA 2423 - Company Production


    3 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

    Prerequisites: permission of Production Director
  
  • THEA 2500 - Acting II: Scene Study


    4 Semester Hours
    A continued investigation of the Stanislavski Acting System with a focus on bolstering the fundamental elements associated with the art of acting This course familiarizes students with the actor’s tools, adding to the foundation acquired in the introductory acting class with a stronger emphasis on character objectives, tactics,; scene scoring/analysis This course includes both written; performance assignments

    Prerequisites: THEA 1500 
  
  • THEA 2710 - Improvisation II


    4 Semester Hours
    An advanced course in improvisational theatre performance; production

  
  • THEA 2750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • THEA 2751 - Special Topics


    1 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • THEA 2752 - Special Topics


    2 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • THEA 2753 - Special Topics


    3 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • THEA 2760 - Devised Theatre: Lgbtq+


    4 Semester Hours
    Open to all students, this performance course examines; contributes to the body of groundbreaking dramatic works that have made theatre a home of free expression; advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community The semester will culminate in an original student-created production based on the experiences of LGBTQ+ students at Millsaps College

  
  • THEA 2762 - Audience Development


    2 Semester Hours
  
  • THEA 2770 - Lighting Design


    4 Semester Hours
  
  • THEA 2902 - Theater Observation


    2 Semester Hours
    Observation, study,; written analysis of professional theatrical productions staged in major world venues such as New York; London May be repeated for credit

  
  • THEA 3010 - Western Theatre History I


    4 Semester Hours
    This course examines theatre; performance practices of the past as a cultural artifacts Specific eras of theatre history will be explored in order not only to gain insight into the theatrical traditions that preceded ours, but also to learn about historical cultures that produced theatre This class focuses on Ancient Greece; Rome, Medieval Europe; England,; the English Renaissance

  
  • THEA 3410 - Company Performance


    4 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study Prerequisite: audition

  
  • THEA 3411 - Company Performance


    1 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: audition
  
  • THEA 3412 - Company Performance


    2 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites:  audition
  
  • THEA 3413 - Company Performance


    3 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: audition
  
  • THEA 3420 - Company Production


    4 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 3421 - Company Production


    1 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 3422 - Company Production


    2 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 3423 - Company Production


    3 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 3750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • THEA 3850 - Internship


    4 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works, under the supervision of the department.

  
  • THEA 4410 - Film Co. Performance


    4 Semester Hours
    This class qualifies for the Fine Arts Domain requirement Join Millsaps student actors in the creation of an original film as part of an international university project

  
  • THEA 4411 - Company Performance


    1 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: audition
  
  • THEA 4412 - Company Performance


    2 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: audition
  
  • THEA 4413 - Company Performance


    3 Semester Hours
    Acting in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the departmental chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to their year of study

    Prerequisites: audition
  
  • THEA 4420 - Technical Theatre


    4 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 4421 - Technical Theatre


    1 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 4422 - Technical Theatre


    2 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 4423 - Technical Theatre


    3 Semester Hours
    Technical participation in a theatrical production sponsored by the Department of Theatre, applying methods; skills learned in coursework to actual production Number of credit hours is determined by the department chair based on degree of participation; the value of the participation to the student’s general education; theatrical training May be repeated for credit Students should take the course level appropriate to the year of study

  
  • THEA 4750 - Special Topics


    4 Semester Hours
    This course addresses areas not covered in other courses. It may be repeated for credit with different topics.

  
  • THEA 4800 - Directed Study


    4 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • THEA 4801 - Directed Study


    1 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • THEA 4802 - Directed Study


    2 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • THEA 4803 - Directed Study


    3 Semester Hours
    Course is offered when a student needs a special subject covered to meet a professional requirement or wants to work with an instructor to look more deeply into a particular aspect of a discipline. Instructor consent required.

  
  • THEA 4850 - Internship


    4 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works, under the supervision of the department.

  
  • THEA 4852 - Internship


    2 Semester Hours
    An internship in which a student works, under the supervision of the department.