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TAI - Theatre and Interpretation

TAI 518 Advanced Make-up

Practical application of advanced make-up materials and techniques, including both two-dimensional and three-dimensional make-up. Prerequisite: TAI 278. Recommended: ART 260, 261.

Credits
3(2-2)

Prerequisites

TAI 278

Corequisites

None.

TAI 569 History of American Theatre

Development of drama and theater in America from colonial times to the present. Prerequisites: TAI 280, 60 credits; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

TAI 572 Special Topics in Oral Interpretation

Current topics for each semester listed in Course Search and Registration. 3 hours each; maximum credit 9 hours. Prerequisite: one course in oral interpretation and/or a major in English.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

Prerequisites

one course in oral interpretation and/or a major in English

Corequisites

None.

TAI 574 History of Drama and Theatre I

Development of drama and theatre in Western and Non-Western cultures from ancient origins to 1800. Prerequisites: Junior standing, TAI 280; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Junior standing, TAI 280; or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

TAI 575 History of Drama and Theatre II

Development of drama and theatre in Western and Non-Western culture from 1800 to the present. Prerequisites: Junior standing, TAI 280; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Junior standing, TAI 280; or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

TAI 577 Special Topics in Technical Theatre

An advanced course focusing on specialized topics in the field of Technical Theatre as listed in the Course Search and Registration. This course may be repeated, when material is not duplicated, for up to 9 credit hours. Prerequisites: 56 credits or Junior standing.

Credits
1-9(Spec)

TAI 578 Special Topics in Theatre

An advanced course focusing on specialized topics in the field of Theatre as listed in the Course Search and Registration. This course may be repeated, when material is not duplicated, for up to 9 credit hours.

Prerequisites: 60 credits or Junior standing

Credits
1-9(Spec)

TAI 579 Costume Design and Construction

Concentration in the problems of design, pattern drafting, and construction of costumes for the theatre. Prerequisites: TAI 377; FMD 140.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

TAI 377; FMD 140

Corequisites

None.

TAI 580 Dramatic Theory and Criticism

Analysis of significant theories of theatre and drama. Prerequisite: TAI 574 or TAI 575 or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

TAI 581 Advanced Directing

Emphasis on the rehearsal and performance of one-act plays for public presentation. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; TAI 177 and TAI 381, or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

TAI 583 Women in the Contemporary American Theatre

Examines the contributions of women producers, directors, playwrights, actors, designers, and critics to the development of the contemporary American theatre. Prerequisites: 6 hours of TAI coursework.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

6 hours of TAI coursework

Corequisites

None.

TAI 586WI Playwriting

Theory and practice in writing original plays; discussion and critical evaluation of student plays. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: ENG 201; ENG 294 or one course in history of drama and theatre.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

ENG 201; ENG 294 or one course in history of drama and theatre

Corequisites

None.

TAI 587 Irish Theatre and Drama

Development of theatre and drama in Ireland. Course requires travel to Dublin during Spring Break. Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Credits
3(3-0)

TAI 588 Contemporary Theatre

Development of drama and theater in Western Culture from 1990 to the present. Prerequisites: TAI 280, 60 credits; or graduate standing.

Credits
3(3-0)

TAI 589 Theatre Workshop

Theoretical and practical work in productions of the University Theatre. Prerequisite: minimum of one course in theatre.

Credits
2-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Minimum of one course in theatre.

Corequisites

None.

TAI 590 Summer Repertory Theatre

Intensive practical theatre experience in the repertory situation under professional direction and guidance. Prerequisite: applicant admitted to course only through audition.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

Applicant admitted to course only through audition.

Corequisites

None.

TAI 602 Modern Performance Theory

Intensive examination of the growth and development of major assumptions underlying modern approaches to theatrical production.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

TAI 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

TAI 790 Advanced Independent Study

Intensive study of some special problem under guidance of a faculty member or faculty committee. Prerequisite: permission of advisor and instructor (and completion of form).

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

permission of advisor and instructor (and completion of form)

Corequisites

None.