Year One

Fall

Course TitleDescription
Course Title
TH 5310 Grad Assistant Development
Description
Training for teaching and assistantship responsibilities
Course Title
TH 4302 Text Analysis
Description
Analyzing scripts and researching for production.
Course Title
TH 5342 MFA Studio I
Description
Developing a Point of View and implementing Dramatic Action.
Course Title
TH 5306 Fundamentals of Environment for the Stage
Description
Practical exploration of space from scenic, lighting, and directing perspectives.
Course Title
TH 5364 MFA Directing Seminar 1
Description
Applied scene study: staging, actioning, scansion.

Spring

Course TitleDescription
Course Title
TH 5307 Fundamentals of Character for the Stage
Description
Practical exploration of character from costume design and directing perspectives.
Course Title
TH 5343 MFA Studio II
Description
Staging in thrust, proscenium, and arena spaces.
Course Title
TH 5387 MFA Directing Seminar 2
Description
Live performance critical analysis through viewing local and regional productions.

Year Two

Fall

Course TitleDescription
Course Title
TH 5314 History of Material Culture Pre-Twentieth Century
Description
Researching pre-20th century architecture, fashion, and innovations influencing theatrical production.
Course Title
TH 5352 MFA Studio III
Description
Directing techniques for non-realistic performance styles.
Course Title
TH 5364 MFA Directing Seminar 1
Description
Applied scene study: staging, actioning, scansion.

Spring

Course TitleDescription
Course Title
TH 5315 History of Material Culture 20th & 21st Centuries
Description
Researching modern architecture, fashion, and innovations influencing theatrical production.
Course Title
TH 5353 MFA Studio IV
Description
Laboratory course centered on directing methodologies and practical experimentation with actors.
Course Title
TH 5387 MFA Directing Seminar 2
Description
Applied scene study: staging, actioning, scansion.

Year Three

Fall

Course TitleDescription
Course Title
TH 5316 Artist Brand Management and Development
Description
Developing personal brand, industry toolkit, and networking skills.
Course Title
TH 5382 MFA Studio V
Description
Exploring Shakespeare through rehearsal and performance.
Course Title
TH 5364 MFA Directing Seminar 1
Description
Applied scene study: staging, actioning, scansion.

Spring

Course TitleDescription
Course Title
TH 5303 Devising Theatre
Description
Interdisciplinary collaborative creation of original work.
Course Title
TH 5383 MFA Studio VI
Description
Exploring period styles for directors.
Course Title
TH 5387 MFA Directing Seminar 2
Description
Applied scene study: staging, actioning, scansion.