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Theatre and Dance
protocol, talent and casting agencies, film-TV-industrials, unions and organizations, living in a large city,
and more. The course culminates with a senior showcase. Reserved for senior theatre majors and minors
only. Offered fall semester.
TA450 Arts Administration: Theory and Practice 3 credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of arts administration as it applies to the
performing arts, visual arts, and arts services organizations. Arts explored include management models,
marketing, development, finances and facilities management and planning. Students apply knowledge
in these areas to an arts organization which they create in class. The course culminates with the students
presenting their projects in executive session. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite:
consent of instructor.
TA475 Dramatic Theory and Research 3 credits
The course covers the major concepts of modern and post-modern dramatic and performance theory.
The course culminates with a theoretically informed and faculty mentored research essay in modern
theatre studies. Offered fall semester. Intended for senior theatre majors; other students may apply to
the course instructor for permission to enroll.
TA476-489 Seminars in Theatre 3 credits
Topics vary in these in-depth studies of particular aspects of theatre or of theatre artists. Required: junior
or seniors status or consent of the instructor. Offered spring semester.
TA496/497 Internship in Theatre 1-17 credits
Internships are available to qualified students in theatre at cooperating professional and educational
institutions. Prerequisite: consent of chair.
TA499 Graduation Project 1-3 credits
Theatre majors may complete a graduation project, which may be of either a creative or a research nature.
The topic must be approved by the department faculty before the project is undertaken. In every case,
there must be a written component which describes and evaluates the process. Normally, the project is
presented to the department faculty and staff for a formal oral evaluation. Prerequisite: consent of chair.
Dance Courses
DA110 Tap I 0 or 2 credits
This course introduces a dance style not only seen but heard as the rhythmic structure unfolds. It is
designed to explore the rudiments of tap dance techniques as an entertaining form of dance. No dance
experience necessary.
DA120 Jazz I 0 or 2 credits
This introduction to the stylization of Jazz dance emphasizes the basic technical work of isolations and
an overview of the development of jazz dance from its origin. No dance experience necessary.
DA130 Modern I 0 or 2 credits
This is an introductory course in modern dance technique. Students learn a blend of techniques
including fall and recovery, and contraction and release. No dance experience necessary.
DA140 Ballet I 0 or 2 credits
This is a beginning course offering the basic theory and practice of classical ballet and ballet
terminology, emphasizing the use of placement. No dance experience necessary.
DA161 Irish Ceili Book I 0 or 1 credits
This course introduces students to ceili dances which form part of the Irish dance tradition. Ceili dances
are social, group dances intended for general participation. A few basic dance steps are learned which
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