2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

The subjects covered in Topics courses vary from semester tosemester. Course may be repeated as long as topic covered isdifferent.Recommended Course SequenceCheck all course descriptions for prerequisites before planningcourse schedule. Courses required for the Option are shown inboldface. Course sequence is suggested but not required.Year OneCreditsEN 1200 Composition 3IS 1111 The First Year Seminar:critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3MA Mathematics Foundations 3TH 1600 Introduction to Theatre 3TH 1650 Practicum in Production (two enrollments) 2TH 2600 Fundamentals of Costume Construction anddesign 3TH 2720 Acting I 3WECO Wellness Connection 3Foreign Language (GACO) 831Year TwoCreditsTH 1650 Practicum in Production (two enrollments) 2TH 2500 Stagecraft Fundamentals (QRCO) 3TH 2540 Introduction to Theatre Design 3TH 3210 Script Analysis 3CS 1150 Introduction to Multimedia Technology (TECO) 3PPDI Past and Present Directions 6SSDI Self and Society Directions 6electives 531Year ThreeCreditsTH 3670 Advanced Practicum in Production 3WRCO Writing in the Discipline Connection 3SIDI Scientific Inquiry Directions 6–8electives 11–9Years Three and FourCreditsDramatic Writing Electives – complete 12 credits 12Year FourCreditsTH 3670 Advanced Practicum in Production 3TH 4610 Directing for the Stage (INCO) 3Theatre History Elective – complete one course 3electives 16Total 122The subjects covered in Topics courses vary from semester tosemester. Course may be repeated as long as topic covered isdifferent.Music Theatre Performance OptionThe Music Theatre Performance Option provides a program ofstudy that prepares students for a career in this area or for furtherstudy at the graduate level. The development of the studentmusic theatre performer within the context of the greater liberalarts framework is emphasized. Students wishing to declare thisOption may only do so after successfully auditioning. Specificpolicies concerning Performance Study examinations (called“Jury Exams”) and Recital Attendance are fully explained in theMusic Student Handbook.Degree RequirementsCreditsCourses required for the Option are shown in boldface.TH 1600 Introduction to Theatre 3TH 1650 Practicum in Production (two enrollments) 2TH 2230 American Musical Theatre (DICO) (WRCO) 3TH 2260 Voice and Diction I 3TH 2500 Stagecraft Fundamentals (QRCO) 3TH 2540 Introduction to Theatre Design 3TH 2600 Fundamentals of Costume Construction anddesign 3TH 2720 Acting I 3TH 3160 Stage Movement 2TH 3170 Musical Theatre Singing Techniques 2TH 3210 Script Analysis 3TH 3900 Acting II 3TH 4610 Directing for the Stage (INCO) 3Theatre History Elective – complete one of the following: 3TH 4510 Theatre History ITH 4520 Theatre History IIMU 1210 Musicianship I 4MU 1320 Introduction to Reading Music 3MU 1420 Vocal Performance Lab I 0MU 1510 Voice Performance Studies (two enrollments) 2MU 2370 The Music Theatre Company (two enrollments) 2MU 2510 Voice Performance Studies (two enrollments) 2MU 3420 Vocal Performance Lab II (three enrollments) 0MU 3510 Voice Performance Studies (two enrollments) 2MU 4510 Voice Performance Studies (two enrollments) 2Choral Experiences – two enrollments in any combination: 2MU 2380 Chamber SingersMU 2440 University ChoralePiano Proficiency – complete MU 2180 or (MU 1150and MU 1160) or (MU 1130, MU 1140 and MU 2130): 0–3MU 1130 Beginning Piano IMU 1140 Beginning Piano IIMU 1150 Piano Class IMU 1160 Piano Class IIMU 2130 Beginning Piano IIIMU 2180 Keyboard Proficiency: Music TheatrePerformanceCS 1150 Introduction to Multimedia Technology (TECO) 3Music, Theatre& DancePlymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008 183