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This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles, materials, and practices that support theatrical production. Students will explore the major areas of technical theatre, including scenery, lighting, sound, costumes, and properties, with an emphasis on safe and effective use of tools, materials, and backstage procedures. Through collaborative projects and practical exercises, students gain an understanding of how technical artistry contributes to the storytelling process and the realization of a production from concept to performance. (3 Units)

This course provides a foundation for the student actor and designer in the materials, tools, and application techniques of stage and film makeup. Students will develop skills in brush and sponge application techniques, the design of old age and character specific facial alterations, historical makeup effects and three-dimensional appliances. Students will develop an appreciation of relative viewing distance in the level of subtlety of makeup effects for theatre versus film. Each student will assemble a makeup kit that will be used to prepare projects in class and for productions. (3 Units)

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the fundamental skills necessary to acting and to explore the basic elements of the actor's art. This course will explore the physical, vocal, intellectual, and technical aspects of acting in a format that encourages freedom of imagination and personal growth. Additionally, the course will explore the connections between faith and theatre and the ways in which God's truth is embedded within the fabric of both the plays themselves and the actor's work. (3 Units)

This course will serve as an introduction to the collaborative nature of design and stage management in theatrical productions. Each of the four major areas of design; scenic, costume, lighting, and audio will be explored through projects and the critical viewing of plays on film and live productions. Basic techniques of stage management and production protocols will be explored through exercises and the creation of a prompt script. (3 Units)

This course is designed to introduce the student to the skills and techniques of dramatic writing for stage and screen. Students will develop a deeper understanding of performative texts through the application of dramatic analysis, research, writing, and critical thinking. Using the techniques of the Dramaturg, the course teaches how play analysis contributes to the realization of theatrical productions. (3 Units)

Drama Outreach explores the diverse applications of theatre in the real world, including youth theater programs, parachurch ministries, faith or church-based theatre, TYA (Theatre for Young Audiences), and drama therapy. Students gain practical skills, examine ethical considerations, and integrate Christian faith principles, preparing to use drama as an influential resource for connection, healing, and community engagement. (3 Units)

Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions through to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances. Students should enroll in the section assigned to their show. (1 Units)

Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions through to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances. (1 Units)

Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments. (1 Units)

Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments. (1 Units)

This class provides a theological and philosophical foundation for studying the performing arts. This course examines the relationship between beauty, the arts, and the Christian life and worship. It is primarily designed as an examination of the aesthetic, cultural, and creative components of the performing arts, but it will also explore other art forms, philosophies of culture, and the arts' capacities for spiritual formation. Giving particular attention to music and theatre, this course will examine the role that the arts play in society, in the church, and in Christian worship. (3 Units)

The first part of a two-part review of the development of theatre, with a detailed study of the origins of drama in religious ritual and the beginnings of formalized theatre in Classical Greece through the French Neoclassical Period. Nine plays will be studied in detail during the course, and students will be asked to specifically engage with the material from the Christian worldview to explore how God's truth may be represented within the work. (3 Units)

The second part of a two-part review of the development of theatre, with a detailed study of the beginnings of modern theatre including the English Restoration, 18th-century Sentimentalism, the birth of Realism and the revolt against Realism, experimental and political theatre, and current trends today. Ten plays will be studied in detail during the course, and students will be asked to specifically engage with the material from the Christian worldview to explore how God's truth may be represented within the work. Prerequisite: THEA3320 (3 Units)

The second course in the capstone sequence centers on the realization and public presentation of the student鈥檚 approved project. Students execute their work through performance, design implementation, directing, or scholarship, accompanied by reflective writing and public presentation. The course emphasizes artistic excellence, collaboration, and integrative reflection on the relationship between faith, vocation, and creative practice. Students will be expected to compile a portfolio of their work and other professional materials. Prerequisite: THEA4970 (1 Units)

The study of the basic techniques of stage direction including play analysis, director/actor and director/designer communication, and technical problems of movement, composition, picturization, and blocking. Students will practice the craft by presenting in-depth research and script analysis and directing scene work. (3 Units)

The student will learn how to use drama and theatre activities both for and with children, and how they can incorporate drama into education by creating lesson plans and planning specific assignments. The student will also develop skills in oral interpretation and storytelling to become a more interesting and expressive teacher. (3 Units)

Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions through to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances. (1 Units)

Practical training in the areas of acting, directing, and stage management. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a fully realized production, from auditions through to performance. This course consists of regular rehearsals and performances. Prerequisite: THEA1630 (1 Units)

Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments. Advanced students will be encouraged to assume leadership positions as crew chiefs, designers, and master electricians. (1 Units)

Practical hands-on training in the areas of scenic construction, stage lighting, and sound production, costume construction and backstage crew assignments. Advanced students will be encouraged to assume leadership positions as crew chiefs, designers, and master electricians. (1 Units)

This course introduces students to the fundamental components of the art of scenic design and the skills required for drafting and rendering. Students will learn methods and techniques for pre-visualizing design concepts within the play production process with a focus on using digital modeling software. Traditional techniques in model building, rendering, costume plates and concept sketching will also be explored. Techniques of pitching a design through pre-visualization will be examined through mock design projects and production scenarios. (3 Units)

Advanced study and application of 3-Dimensional makeup techniques with a focus on foam latex prosthetics. Students will develop skills in life casting, mold making, sculpting, casting and running foam latex. Students will learn advanced painting and makeup application techniques required for blending prosthetics with human skin. Students will also explore techniques for using gelatin makeup for large wound and facial trauma effects. (3 Units)

This course expands upon traditional stage lighting design to include the rapidly evolving field of integrated video and projection design for live performance. Students will explore the artistic, technical, and collaborative processes of creating cohesive visual environments that merge light, color, movement, and media. Through script analysis, research, and hands-on projects, students will develop design concepts that unify lighting and video elements to support narrative, mood, and spatial transformation. Emphasis is placed on digital rendering, cue structure, programming, and the use of current technologies such as projection mapping, media servers, and LED systems. Students will produce complete lighting and video design packages suitable for professional or academic production contexts. Prerequisite: THEA1110 (3 Units)

This course focuses on the production of scenic designs for the stage. Students will employ period architectural research, play analysis, and three-dimensional digital modeling software to complete multiple scenic design problems. Prerequisite: THEA1110 (3 Units)

This upper-division course introduces the art and practice of theatrical sound design, focusing on the creation, manipulation, and integration of sound to enhance live performance. Students will develop practical skills in recording, editing, and digital playback of sound effects while exploring system design, speaker placement, and signal flow. Through hands-on projects and critical listening, the course emphasizes creative storytelling through sound, field recording techniques, and the use of contemporary digital audio workstations and signal processing tools. (3 Units)

This course provides an applied study of design principles and techniques in costume and makeup design for the stage. Students explore the collaborative relationship between makeup, costuming, and character development, emphasizing visual storytelling, period research, and design communication. Through design projects, renderings, and practical applications, students will develop an integrated understanding of how makeup and costume design contribute to the aesthetic and narrative dimensions of performance. (3 Units)

This course introduces students to career opportunities that utilize theatrical design principles and techniques rooted in established design curricula. This course will provide an overview of searching, presenting, and implementing designs in themed entertainment, industrial, festival, and concert design. Prerequisite: THEA1110 (3 Units)

A review of music fundamentals, intensive study of basic concepts of music theory for the music major, introduction to music notation software. Concert attendance requirement. Prerequisite: MUSC1070 (3 Units)

Introductory experiences in sight-singing and ear-training. (1 Units)

Continued development of aural skills and introduction to keyboard harmony and improvisation. Prerequisite: MUSC1150 Corequisite: MUSC1240 (1 Unit)

Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Music office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. (1 Units)

Private Instruction is offered with material and performance of increasing difficulty as the student develops. Students must arrange a lesson time before or during the first week of classes in the School of Performing Arts office or with the instructor. Twelve (12) half-hour lessons will be offered per unit. Students are expected to perform in Student Recitals and a Jury Exam. Prerequisite: MUSC0810 (1 Units)

This course focuses on freeing and strengthening an actor's voice for expressiveness in performance. It will develop the voice through a focus on awareness of inner space, alignment, breath, resonance, and articulation. Students will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet in preparation for beginning stage dialect work. (3 Units)

This course focuses on the mechanics of the actor's body, explores how the body becomes an element of communication in theatre, and works toward freeing up the actor's body to communicate. Students will be introduced to a variety of movement techniques and theories. (3 Units)

This course introduces students to the basics of musical theatre dance. Students will study a variety of theories, techniques, and major choreographers of the stage. Students will build competencies with short dance combinations and entire choreographed pieces that reflect the diversity of styles used in musical theatre. (2 Units)

This class will focus on Broadway Tap, blending traditional tap with musical theatre style dance. Students will be introduced to classical and rhythmic tap styles as foundational tap techniques. Focus will be on rhythm, musicality, coordination, timing, and application of those elements in performance. The history of tap and its vernacular evolution in America is studied, looking closely at how tap has informed musical theatre dance through the years. (2 Units)

Musical Theatre Song Study I is a performance workshop course designed both to create a foundation of knowledge of the industry repertoire and to continue growth in acting and musicianship. Students will first learn to apply their character/text analysis skills to songs, as well as understand the impact of style, time period, and genre in musical theatre. Students will memorize and perform new material each week as they explore composers from Gilbert & Sullivan (1870s) up to the Golden Age with Rodgers and Hammerstein II (1950s). Prerequisite: MUSC1140 (2 Units)

A continuation of Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting, this course is designed to further explore the actor's art, and continue to develop the individual's technique. This course specifically focuses on the intellectual work of an actor as well as the relationship between actors onstage. Additionally, the course will explore the connections between faith and theatre and the ways in which God's truth is embedded within the fabric of both the plays themselves and the actor's work. (3 Units)

This course serves as a practical survey of the major choreographers who have contributed to the Musical Theatre canon. Students research Broadway choreographers and identify how innovations changed musical theatre in their time and shaped the form as we know it today. Students will learn and perform signature pieces from each choreographer. Prerequisite: THEA2330 (2 Units)

Musical Theatre Song Study II is a musical theatre performance workshop course and is a continuation of Musical Theatre Song Study I. Students will memorize and perform new material each week as they explore composers from Sondheim (1960s) to contemporary composers including Jason Robert Brown. Students will compile their musical theatre knowledge and experiences with a special topics paper. Prerequisite: MUSC1140 (2 Units)

Students work on the craft of auditioning while also preparing professional materials required for self-management of a career in acting. Students will work on understanding their character type, practice cold read and interview skills, self-tape technique, and learn the basics of what an actor needs to market themselves as a professional, including the headshot, resume, reel, website, and union membership. Additional focus on professional fields that are theatre-adjacent. (3 Units)

This course focuses on freeing and strengthening an actor's voice for expressiveness in performance. It will develop the voice through a focus on awareness of inner space, alignment, breath, resonance, and articulation. Students will learn the International Phonetic Alphabet in preparation for beginning stage dialect work. (3 Units)

This course focuses on the mechanics of the actor's body, explores how the body becomes an element of communication in theatre, and works toward freeing up the actor's body to communicate. Students will be introduced to a variety of movement techniques and theories. (3 Units)

Students will learn strategies for building truthful performances in a multi-camera studio environment. Participants will refine acting techniques through monologs, sensory exercises, and beginning scene study work. Open to all students. Prerequisite: THEA1830 (3 Units)

A continuation of Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting, this course is designed to further explore the actor's art, and continue to develop the individual's technique. This course specifically focuses on the intellectual work of an actor as well as the relationship between actors onstage. Additionally, the course will explore the connections between faith and theatre and the ways in which God's truth is embedded within the fabric of both the plays themselves and the actor's work. (3 Units)

Stage Combat offers a beginning study of the principles and practices of contemporary unarmed and rapier stage combat. Topics explored will include a variety of safety standards, storytelling techniques, and practical considerations of staging the illusion of unarmed and armed conflict for the stage. Students will learn principles such as cue-reaction-action, partnering, distance and measure, reversal of energy, the pyramid of safety, and victim-controlled techniques. Principles will be implemented through direct practice and performance of stage combat techniques and choreography. (3 Units)

Advanced scene work in a multi-camera environment. Students learn to scale performances to the shot, dig deeper into character development, clarify subtext, and to emotionally connect to challenging material. All performances are recorded for critique by the instructor and for student self-assessment, through daily journaling. (3 Units)

An introduction to the skills necessary for performing various periods and styles of theatre, including Shakespearean texts. Through reading, analysis and performance work, the student will grow to understand how different styles have demands that differ from Realism, and be able to implement those differences to deliver performances with clarity and understanding. Prerequisite: THEA1830 (3 Units)

Students work on the craft of auditioning while also preparing professional materials required for self-management of a career in acting. Students will work on understanding their character type, practice cold read and interview skills, self-tape technique, and learn the basics of what an actor needs to market themselves as a professional, including the headshot, resume, reel, website, and union membership. Additional focus on professional fields that are theatre-adjacent. (3 Units)