Apr 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • THEA 3903 - Advanced Topics in Theatre


    The Gainesville Theatre Alliance gives students the opportunity to work in production with professional designers, actors, directors, and technicians. This course is presented as another opportunity to take advantage of those professionals’ presence on our campus in a formal classroom setting. THEA 3903 classes will be taught by a Professional Artist in Residence (with appropriate credentials), or team taught by a faculty Instructor of Record and visiting Professional Artist in Residence. The topic of each section will be specific and will vary from previous and post sections. The classes will focus, in detail, on methods and ideas that are normally beyond the scope of most required Theatre classes and will take advantage of the specific knowledge-base of a visiting Professional Artist in Residence. This class is intended to be repeatable.

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 3950 - Advanced Production Project


    This course is designed to bring together all the learning experience of a theatre student. Students will work with faculty and classmates to conceptualize and realize a costume, lighting, or scenic design. Students may also act as a technical director or costume shop manager for a production. Students will be required to present full documentation of the process, as well as, present and defend a paper based on the project.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Permission of the Theatre Department

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 4111 - Directing II


    This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the role of the director in the contemporary theatre. As many modern directors exert considerable influence upon the total artistic vision of theatre production, the student’s understanding of the directorial responsibility is vital. Students will build on knowledge gained in THEA 3110, Directing, study staging techniques for varied audience-actor relationships (thrust, arena, etc.), and advanced study of directing technique. The course culminates in a fully produced studio project.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: THEA 3110

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 4200 - Advanced Scenic Design


    This course is an advanced study of lighting design for the stage. Students will design and defend design choices for musicals, opera, and non-realistic theatre events with both historical and modern contexts. The focus will be on conceptualization, documentation, and communication of the design idea.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: THEA 3205 and THEA 2250

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 4210 - Advanced Lighting Design


    This course is an advanced study of lighting design for the stage. Students will design and defend design choices for musicals, opera, and non-realistic theatre events with both historical and modern contexts. The focus will be on conceptualization, documentation, and communication of the design idea.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: THEA 3210 and THEA 3510

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 4215 - Media and Projections for Theatre


    The purpose of this course is to expose students to different ways of creating media content for use in theatrical productions. Discuss the aesthetics of using projections in a production, as well as the possibilities and limitations of original content verses copyright material.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: THEA 1250 and THEA 2150

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 4216 - Advanced Media & Projections for Theatre


    The purpose of this course is to expose students to software and hardware used in projection design for theater. Discuss the aesthetics of using projections in a production, as well as the possibilities and limitations of original content verses copyright material. Students will learn basic and advanced software systems for control of projections in theatre, as well as, the engineering, hookup and troubleshooting of projection systems for live theatre.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: THEA 4215

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 4220 - Advanced Costume Design


    This course is an advanced study of costume design for the stage. Students will design and defend design choices for musicals, opera, and non-realistic theatre events with both historical and modern contexts. The focus will be on conceptualization and communication of the design idea.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: THEA 3222 and THEA 2250

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 4225 - Advanced Sound Design


    This course will familiarize students with recording instruments and mixing and mastering music tracks. Students will also learn the complexities involved in creating and controlling sound for musical theatre including using wireless mics, mixing for a musical, musical instrument reinforcement, and loudspeaker placement. Students will create several pieces of composed music including scores for theatre and film and integrate other learned skills to create sound designs for plays using computer sound control software and hardware. Finally, the course will prepare students for transitioning to working in the profession.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: THEA 3225

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 4520 - Advanced Costume Construction


    This course provides advanced understanding of the technical skills and tools required for a theatrical costume technician. This course will include the study of advanced costume construction techniques, how to drape and pattern, and an advanced understanding of fabrics.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: THEA 2520

    Hours:
    4



  
  • THEA 4600 - Theatre Management


    This course is an introduction to the economics and managerial aspects of the American Theatre.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisites: THEA 1100 and THEA 1500

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 4620 - Advanced Stage Management


    Advanced Stage Management will provide students with additional tools to make the transition from stage managing in an educational environment to professional theatre. Topics include: calling complex cues; calling a show from a musical score; protocols for stage combat, weapons, and special effects backstage and on stage; interfacing with the design team and the stage manager’s role in new play development; AEA rules and other professional trade unions; strategies for finding and keeping work; and more.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: THEA 3600

    Hours:
    3



  
  • THEA 4900 - Senior Seminar


    This is a one credit hour required exit course designed to bring together all learning experiences of a theatre student. A seminar class utilizing the efforts of every theatre faculty member and focusing on artistic goals, artistic integrity, professional ethics, professional organizations, finding and retaining work, negotiations for salary and benefits, and financial planning and management, culminating in a 30 minute interview and assessment.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: THEA 3900

    Hours:
    1



  
  • THEA 4910 - Senior Production Project


    This 1 credit hour elective course is designed to bring a capstone learning experience to a student; with increased responsibility by the student for the final product. Students will work with faculty and classmates to conceptualize and realize a costume, lighting, or scenic design; act as technical director, costume shop manager, director; or otherwise take part in the mounting of a full, student driven, Discovery Series production. Students will be required to present full documentation of the process. This will take the form of production documents, including, but not limited to- technical drawings, renderings, promptbook, rehearsal notes, performance reports, process and/or production photographs, and/or other documentation. Each project will be determined in the student’s junior year in THEA 3900.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: THEA 3900 and permission of the department

    Hours:
    1



  
  • THEA 4950 - Professional Theatre Technology Internship


    This internship serves as the capstone to the candidate’s training for the Theatre Technology Certificate. Each candidate must complete a minimum of 150 hours of work/study with a reputable and/or participating commercial theatre, scenic/lighting production shop, lighting installation/rental company, rigging installer, sound reinforcement or special events company. Each candidate will prepare and defend a portfolio and resume of work produced during the candidate’s training period. Each employer will prepare a written statement/evaluation of the work performed by the internist.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Permission of the Theatre Department

    Hours:
    4



  
  • THS 3997 - Thesis Prospectus


    Hours:
    1



  
  • THS 3998 - Thesis Research


    Hours:
    1-2



  
  • THS 3999 - Thesis Writing & Defense


    Hours:
    1-3



  
  • THS 4999 - Thesis Writing & Defense


    Hours:
    1



  
  • UNIV 1000 - First-Year Seminar


    A two-credit hour course to stimulate students’ generation of ideas, depth of intellectual inquiry, and willingness to serve through an educational environment which encourages global-mindedness. Students will use undergraduate research, small-group discussion, and written communication to achieve more reflective understanding of themselves, the world around them, and their interactions with local and global communities. Various thematic topics will be presented; possible topics could include “The Basics of Undergraduate Research,” “Leadership Now!” “Who Moved My Cheese? How to Adapt in an Ever-changing World,” “The Psychology of Success,” “The Pursuit of Happiness,” among many others.

    Hours:
    2



  
  • UNIV 1101 - Fundamentals of Academic Achievement


    This course is designed to provide first-year students and those experiencing academic difficulty with strategies for learning and enhancing academic performance. Topics will include but are not limited to: Growth mindset, time management, career exploration, critical thinking, learning strategies and information literacy. Students will examine their prior academic performance and create an individual enhancement plan with the guidance of the instructor.

    Prerequisite/Corequisite:
    Prerequisite: Less than 30 total earned credit hours or approval from the Director of General Studies

    Hours:
    2



  
  • UNIV 1300 - Managing Difficult Relationships


    This course will familiarize focus on domestic abuse and Title IX issues in an academic setting by teaching students about healthy relationships and how to recognize, escape, and survive domestic abuse.

    Hours:
    1



  
  • UNIV 1500 - Independent Study


    A supervised research project under the guidance of UNIV faculty. The topic will be selected with approval of the instructor. The purpose of the course is to enable students the opportunity either to pursue more detailed study of the content of a prior course or to analyze a topic not currently covered in the student’s area of research interest. The course may also be an option for first- and second-year students who wish to undertake a pre-internship experience in a particular field of study. The course may be repeated for up to a total of 6 hours.

    Hours:
    2-6



  
  • UNIV 1501 - Money Management


    This course will focus on helping students cultivate financial literacy by covering topics such as using monetary terms, navigating monetary systems, understanding behavioral finance, understanding different types of debt, and creating personal budgets for short-term and long-term needs.

    Hours:
    1



  
  • UNIV 2001 - Career Planning


    This course will guide students through the career exploration and selection process and provide them the strategies necessary for informed career-related decision making. Students will participate in a variety of activities, including self-assessment, job search preparation, research into prospective majors and career fields, and forming a strategic plan for completing the career choice process.

    Hours:
    2



  
  • UNIV 2002 - Peer Health Education


    Learn how to be a positive influence for your peers in regards to common health topics that many college students and adults face.

    Hours:
    1



  
  • UNIV 3000 - Project Completion


    This course is designed for undergraduate students who have been issued a grade of IP (In Progress) to maintain UNG student status through project completion. Enrollment in UNIV 3000 is limited to students who have been issued a grade of IP and have completed all other degree requirements.

    Hours:
    0



  
  • UNIV 3010 - Academic Internship


    This internship course is intended to provide students with the applied experience relevant to their coursework and career prospects. It may be used by students in majors which do not currently have an internship course in place. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0, have successfully completed 60 hours of academic credit, and have a declared major in order to participate. It is the student’s responsibility to secure an academic representative in his or her discipline to oversee the internship and to complete all required paperwork and assignments. A minimum of 120 hours must be spent at the internship site to receive the 3 hours of academic credit.

    Hours:
    1-3



 

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