THEATRE 160 teaches students how to mount theatrical productions by exploring scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and stage management through lectures and practical experience.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 3.81 GPA, 96.6% A/AB (n=29 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.77 GPA, 90.6% A/AB (n=32 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.89 GPA, 94.7% A/AB (n=19 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
SCENIC STUDIO PRACTICUM hones technical theater skills through practical work on University Theatre productions alongside designers and technicians.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
Covers theatre architecture, scenery, costume, acting, directing, and staging modes in Europe from 500 B.C.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.88 GPA, 90.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Spring 2024: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=25 letter grades).
SCENIC PAINTING teaches painting scenery for the stage, including techniques for drops, flats, and props.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=21 letter grades).