| 
					
						| 
								
									|  |  
									|  |  
									|  |  
									|  |  
									|  |  
									| 
											
												|  |  
												| 
														
															|  | 
																	
																		| 
	
 Course Criteria
	
	
		
	
		
			
			
		
			
			
			
			
					
						
						Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
					 
						
					
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Prereq: admission to Teacher Education This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to teach social skills. Students will be exposed to various social skill programs presently on the market that have been designed for students with special needs. The development of social stories and social scripts will be emphasized. Students will apply their knowledge of lesson plan development in the development of age appropriate social skills lessons.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Prereq: none Study of theatre as a continuing cultural tradition. Designed to explore the role of theatre in society, and acquaint theatre majors and non-majors alike with the basic areas of theatre practice and study. Topics covered may include theatre history, dramatic literature, acting, playwriting, theatre technology, and/or design.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Prereq: none Introduction to several techniques and skills used to complete the look of a costume through the art of making masks, period underpinnings (corsets, bustles, etc.), fabric modification, millinery (hats), and armor with a focus on developing a working knowledge of the materials, methods, tools, and supplies used by costume technicians.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Prereq: none Foundation to the skills and craft of technical theatre including scenery, lights, and sound. A focus on developing a working knowledge of the equipment, techniques, tools, materials, and methods basic to theatre technicians.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Prereq: freshman or sophomore standing Students analyze critical issues confronting individuals and society in a global context as they pertain to the discipline in which the Portal course is taught. The Portal is intended to help students succeed in their university education by being mentored in process of thinking critically about important ideas and articulating their own conclusions. Students may take the Portal in any discipline, irrespective of their major or minor. Satisfies the General Studies Portal course requirement. Students may take their Portal course in any discipline. Students who transfer 24 or more hours of General Studies credit to UNK are exempt from taking a portal course.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Prereq: THEA 120GS Introduction to the techniques necessary to read, analyze, and understand playscripts for direction, performance, design, or research. Includes the exploration of dramatic structure, plot, character, imagery, and other elements which distinguish plays from other forms of literature.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Prereq: none Development of expression, interpretation, and delivery skills involved in oral presentations through performance of literature, prose, poetry, and drama. Studies may include such topics as literary selection, articulation, projection, and physicalization.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Prereq: none Exploration of the foundations of acting through creative "play," open critiques, and in-class exercises. Study may include an introduction to basic Stanislavski acting terminology and techniques, beginning rehearsal techniques, and performance analysis. Performance skills will be practiced and enhanced through the preparation of monologues and a short scene.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Prereq: THEA 225 Continued refinement of acting techniques through the study and final performance of selected scenes, with a focus on character development and script analysis. Coursework will also include the development of emotional realism through work with modern playwrights such as Ibsen, Chekov, Strindberg, and Shaw.
 
							
						
						
							
								 
									
								3.00 Credits 
								Prereq: none A fun, practical approach to theatre games, improvisation, and movement providing ample opportunities to participate in and learn to teach beginning theatre courses at elementary and high school levels. Possibilities for work in the community.
 
							
						 
				
			 |  
																		|  |  |  |  |  |  
												|  |  
												|  |  
												|  |  
												|  |  
												|  |  
												|  |  
												|  |  
												|  |  |  
									|  |  
									| Privacy Statement
										  |  
										Cookies Policy  |  
										
											Terms of Use
										  |  
										
											Institutional Membership Information
										  |  
										
											About AcademyOne Copyright 2006 - 2025 AcademyOne, Inc.
 |  |  |