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School of Theatre and Dance
Degree Information
Who's Who in the School of Theatre and Dance
Overview
Bachelor of Arts
Minor in Dance
Dance Certification
Advanced Degrees
Courses:
Theatre (THEA)
Dance (DAN)
Who's Who in the School of Theatre and Dance
Director:
Steven W. WallaceProfessors:
Sidney Berger, Stuart Ostrow, Kevin Ridgon, Steven WallaceAssociate Professors:
Carolyn Boone, Brian Byrnes, Jim Johnson, Jonathan Middents, Karen Stokes, Claremarie Verheyen, Jack YoungAssistant Professors:
Teresa Chapman, Jackie deMontmollin (Instructional), Robert Shimko, Becky Valls
Overview
The School of Theatre and Dance offers the
Bachelor of Arts in theatre, a minor in dance, and teacher certification
in dance.
Bachelor of Arts
Students majoring in theatre or dance must complete the university core requirements, the CLASS college requirements, and elect to follow one of the three tracks:
Consult the appropriate track for major requirements listed below.
Transfer students must consult with the School of Theatre and Dance advisor concerning THEA 1111/1112
requirements and transfer credits.
All students in the School of Theatre and Dance are expected to meet high standards of work and discipline. To strengthen the quality of education for those who meet and exceed these standards, those who fail to maintain these standards will not be permitted to continue in the program.
To satisfy prerequisite and degree requirement, students must earn a minimum C (2.00) grade in each course in theatre and dance (both required and elective) attempted at the University of Houston.
Students must also maintain a minimum cumulative B- (2.67) grade point average in all courses in theatre and dance (both required and elective) attempted at the University of Houston.
Performance Track Requirements
The performance track requires 63 hours in THEA courses, of which 27 must be advanced.
THEA 1111:1112. Six semester hours Production (Two roles in mainstage or faculty approved productions may count toward one semester of credit for THEA 1111:1112: requirement.)
THEA 1332. Fundamentals of Theatre
THEA 1338 and 1339. Acting I and II
THEA 2329 and 3334. Voice for the Actor I and II
THEA 2335. Stagecraft I
THEA 2337 and 2338. Movement for the Actor I and II
THEA 2342. Dramatic Structures and Genres
THEA 2366. Stage Makeup I
THEA 3332. Directing I
THEA 3335 and 3336.. History of the Theatre I and II
THEA 3337. Stagecraft II
THEA 3364. Costume History I
THEA 3369. Acting Shakespeare I
THEA/DAN electives:
nine advanced hours (3000-4000 level)
Design/Technology Requirements
The Design/Technical track requires 63 hours THEA courses, of which 30-33 must be advanced.
THEA 1111:1112. Six semester hours Production
THEA 1332. Fundamentals of Theatre
THEA 1334. Fundamentals of Design for Theatre THEA 1338. Acting I
THEA 2335. Stagecraft I
THEA 3337 or 2374 Stagecraft II or Costume Construction II
THEA 2342. Dramatic Structures and Genres
THEA 2366 or 3384. Basic Stage Makeup or Scene Painting
THEA 2373. Costume Construction I
THEA 3335 & 3336. History of the Theatre I and II
THEA 3362. Costume Design for the Stage
THEA 3364. Costume History I
THEA 3383. Stage Management
THEA 3385. Scenic Design
THEA 3387. Lighting Design I
THEA 3390. Technical Drawing
THEA/DAN electives:
nine advanced hours (3000-4000 level)
Dance Requirements
The Dance track requires 54 hours, including 42 hours in DAN courses, 3 hours KIN courses, and 9 hours THEA courses, of which 36 hours of the total required must be advanced.
DAN
DAN 1300. Introduction to Dance Theory and Practice
DAN 2300. Dance Improvisation
DAN 2305. Dance Composition I
DAN 3109. Dance Production Lab
DAM 3208. Dance Production
DAN 3305. Dance Composition II
DAN 3310. Dance History I
DAN 3311. Dance History II
DAN 4302. Advanced Technique and Theory (4 semesters or 2 semester of Level III Ballet and Modern and 2 semesters of DAN 4302)
DAN 4305. Senior Project with Career Management
DAN 4307. Dance Pedagogy I
DAN 4308. Dance Pedagogy II
KIN
KIN 3304. Human Structure and Physical Performance
THEA
THEA 1334. Fundamentals of Design
THEA 1338. Acting I
THEA 2373 or 3386 or 3387. Costume Construction I, Sound Design, or Lighting Design I
Minor in Dance
A minor in dance requires:
- Completion of 17 semester hours including
DAN 2300. Dance Improvisation
DAN 2305. Dance Composition I
DAN 3208. Dance Production
DAN 3305. Dance Composition II
DAN 3310. Dance History I
DAN 4302: Advanced Technique and Theory
- At least nine semester hours of minor taken in residence, including
at least six advanced hours
hours (3000- or 4000-level).
- To satisfy prerequisite and degree requirements, students must earn a minimum C (2.00) grade in each course in theater and dance (both required and elective) attempted at UH.
- Students must also maintain a minimum cumulative B- (2.67) grade point average in all courses in theater and dance (both required and elective) attempted at UH.
Dance Certification
The required classes are listed under the College of Education. Students interested in dance certification should consult advisors in both the School of Theatre and Dance and the College of Education.
Advanced Degrees
The University of Houston offers the Master of Arts and the Master of
Fine Arts degrees in the School of Theatre and Dance. For information regarding
admission to the graduate programs, degree requirements, and course listing,
consult with the director of graduate studies in the School of Theatre and Dance
and refer to the
Graduate and Professional Studies catalog.
Last updated:
Friday, August 20, 2008 - 5:30 PM