Theatre Courses
THEATRE 100 Introduction to the Theatre
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to the theatre as a form of artistic, social and human expression from point-of-view of both theatre audience and theatre artist.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Summer 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 101 Acting for Non-majors
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to basic acting techniques of personalization, focus, and scene study explored through participatory and collaborative exercises and assignments.
Prerequisites: Non-Theatre major.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 110 Fundamentals of the Actor's Process
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic acting techniques of personalization, focus of attention, theatricality and scenic truth explored through exercises, improvisation, development of ensemble and solo and partnered performance
Prerequisites: Theatre major or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 111 Theatre Games
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to a wide variety of improvisations and games which are designed to free and channel the self expression of performers and non-performers.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 150 Multicultural America:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Cross cultural study of US ethnic and racial identities through materials drawn from a variety of theatrical arts practices.
Prerequisites: none
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
General Education Requirements: A, CD
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 202 Theatre Practicum
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical work on live performance productions. Credit earned by serving on publicity, house, stage, sound, light, or costume crews, or by stage managing or performing.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in THEATRE 214(P) or THEATRE 225(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 4 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 204 Theatre and Social Change
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to the study, methodologies, and practice of participatory theatre including happenings, environmental theatre, therapeutic theatre, and celebratory theatre.
Prerequisites: none
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 213 Play Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Methods of analysis of the dramatic text for production; the elements of a play through discussion and written analysis of selected works.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 214 Stagecraft
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Principles and practices of theatrical construction techniques for scenery and props, lighting and sound installation emphasizing safety and craftsmanship. Requires scheduled work in production studios under faculty supervision.
Prerequisites: none
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 215 Properties Production
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory properties shop/management artisan skills with basic construction and finishing techniques for stage properties.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 214(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 218 Computer Modeling and Graphics for Live Performance
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of basic techniques in computer aided design and graphic arts for the theatre.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 224 Make-Up
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Emphasis on materials, effects of light, color and character analysis.
Prerequisites: none
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 225 Costume Construction
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Mechanics and technology of art of costuming. Covers aspects of the costumer's craft focusing on practical work in shop.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 230 Acting 2: Text and Performance
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic acting techniques in realism and extended realism through scene work and exercises exploring dramatic action, focus of attention and script analysis.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 110(P) or THEATRE 260(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 236 Theatre Production and Design
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Design process exploring styles, methods, and presentation for scenery and costumes in traditional and non-traditional theatre.
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 260 Storytelling:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of skills to locate, analyze, and tell stories from multicultural sources and ranging from personal experience to myths and legends.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to max of 9 cr. Additional prerequisites may be required for scheduled sections - check the Schedule of Classes for more information.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 275 Performing Arts Management
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of stage and theatre management processes including rehearsal and production management techniques and introductory management principles for non-profit theatre
Prerequisites: none.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 285 Costume Construction 2
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Construction of costumes; advanced tailoring techniques, practical application of classwork in costume shop.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 225(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 303 Introduction to Design and Production for Performance
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploring design concepts for performance / theatrical production environments. Emphasis on different production styles, creativity, and design collaboration.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 304 Costume Design
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Designing the play, understanding the basic principles of costume design. Rendering technique, color theory and the elements of design are covered.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 305 The Theatrical Experience:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Performances, demonstrations, and lectures focusing on specific aspects of theatrical production. Attendance at live theatrical performances required
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 311 Improvisation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Participatory exploration of comedy improv, theatre games, and long-form improvisation designed to free and channel self expression and creativity. Open to performers or non-performers alike.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Repeatable to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 314 Special Effects for Stage Scenery
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical design, fabrication and installation of scenic effects emphasizing the use of pneumatics, electric motors and sensors.
Prerequisites: THEATRE 214(P) or consent of instructor
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 318 Scene Design
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of design sensibility for stage set design from script analysis, research, and initial concept to model making of final design.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 319 Scenic Painting
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of skills in stage painting techniques for scenery and properties.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 321 The Theatre: Beginnings Through Realism
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of the development of theatre art and its practice, performance, and scripts, from classical antiquity through the 19th century.
Prerequisites: soph st; satisfaction of GER OWC-A req.
General Education Requirements: OWCB, A
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 322 The Theatre: Modern and Contemporary Period
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of the development of theatre art and its practice, performance, and scripts from 1900 to the present.
Prerequisites: soph st; satisfaction of GER OWC-A req.
General Education Requirements: A, OWCB
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 324 Theatre in the Americas: Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Theatre
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Survey of Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latinx theatre and performance. History and cultures of the Americas that shape these productions.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of LACS 324 or LATINO 324. LACUSL 324 and THEATRE 324 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: A, CD
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 325 History of Costume
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of costume and fashion from Egyptians to present. Emphasis on the sociological and cultural changes in patterns of dress and behavior.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: A
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 330 Acting Topics:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of advanced acting techniques through various topic changes.
Prerequisites: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 337 Sound Production and Digital Editing for Stage and Studio
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of sound recording and playback techniques for live performance including digital editing and computer based show control systems.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 338 Lighting Production
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Hands-on exploration of seeing, making, and controlling light with emphasis on its practical application in live performance, video/film, architecture, and experiential design.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 343 Patternmaking
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of flatpattern drafting for stage costumes.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 285(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 354 Draping
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to principles of draping techniques applied to stage costumes.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 343(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 359 Playwriting
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Playwriting process through in-class excercises, writing assignments, critical analysis, and discussion.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 359G Playwriting
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Playwriting process through in-class excercises, writing assignments, critical analysis, and discussion.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 360 Theatre Practices:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Applied theatre practices and/or performance projects, that are developed through research, service-learning or in community settings.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 380 Stage Management
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of skills for the successful management of theatrical productions from auditions through rehearsal and performance.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 401 Advanced Costume & Properties Production
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced study and practical skill development related to work practices typical of theatrical costume and property shops.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 215(P) or THEATRE 285(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2011, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 408 Acting in Musical Theatre
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Scene study in musical theatre, developing character through song, movement and text.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre BFA: Performance and a C grade or better in THEATRE 230(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 410 Stage Directing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Basic skills of staging, play analysis, rehearsal technique, and production organization.
Prerequisites: jr st; Theatre 213(P) & 230 (P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 410G Stage Directing
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Basic skills of staging, play analysis, rehearsal technique, and production organization.
Prerequisites: jr st; Theatre 213(P) & 230 (P); or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 412 Career Preparation and Development
1-2 cr. Undergraduate.
Explore theatre careers, research job search methods/ processes- portfolio, resume, webpages- for job interviews/auditions and create a long-range career plan.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for credit. Production BFA majors enroll for 2 cr, Performance BFA majors enroll for 1 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 418 Lighting Studio
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of elements and principles of lighting design and creative design process.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 430 Stage Voice and Speech 1
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of vocal anatomy, breath and breath support for speech, individual vocal habits and the actor's vocal warm-up.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre BFA Performance or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 431 Stage Voice and Speech 2
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of THEATRE 430.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 430(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 432 Advanced Theatre Practicum
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced level practical work on live stage or studio events in any area of production, design, management or performance.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 435 Production Management
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theatre management processes utilizing leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills for budgeting, scheduling, personnel and facility management, and season planning.
Prerequisites: junior standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 437 Sound Design and Digital Editing
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Skill development in designing sound and using digital editing systems to create sound effects, sound-scaping and basic music composition for storytelling on the stage.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 440 Physical Performance 1
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Training and exercises to create physical awareness, skills, and presence in space for performance through movement, improvisation, and sensory/composition work.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre BFA Performance or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 441 Physical Performance 2
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Physical exercises, improvisation, and text work to deepen the connection between actor and imagination utilizing full bodywork for creating character and dramatic action.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 440(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 448 How to be a Teaching Artist
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Understanding and utilizing creative drama and other arts-in-education techniques to enhance experiential learning in classrooms and other educational venues.
Prerequisites: soph st or cons instr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 463 Master Class in Professional Theatre Study
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Ongoing development of aesthetic and professional practices in performance.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre BFA Performance and a grade of C or better in THEATRE 230(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken twice.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 465 Theatre Capstone: BA Theatre Practices
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theatre projects that reflect students' skills in making theatre, engaging in community, and/or within cultural, educational, and business settings. Research presentation required.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 320(P) and THEATRE 260(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 470 Acting Technique 3
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of basic acting skills and application to texts. Emphasis on psycho-physical technique, dramatic action, personalization, expressive use of self.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre BFA Performance or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 471 Acting Technique 4
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamentals of acting in classical texts.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 470(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 472 Performance Capstone in Musical Theatre
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Creation of capstone performance for Musical Theatre track.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 408(P) and consent of program.
Course Rules: May be retaken to a max of 6 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 473 Theatre in Elementary Education
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Theatre experiences for growth and development of elementary school child. Discussion, lectures, and experimentation, analysis of materials, age groups, and situations. Teaching of children's theatre classes.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, or consent of program; and a grade of B or better in ED PSY 330(P) or equivalent.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 474 Theatre in Secondary Education
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Methods and philosophy of teaching theatre in the secondary school. Theory and practice in solving problems arising in practical teaching situations. Observation of Theatre classes.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, or consent of program; and a grade of B or better in ED PSY 330(P) or equivalent.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 475 Rehearsal and Performance:
2-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in the preparation, rehearsal, stage management or performance of theatrical productions.
Prerequisites: consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken for credit to max of 12 cr. Credit granted per production assignment.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 480 Leadership Skills for Theatre Management
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of management skills for organizing and running theatrical productions by understanding personal leadership styles, communication techniques, conflict resolution, and problem-solving within the artistic process.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 484 Field Work in Theatre
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theatre education field experiences in schools, agencies, and institutions.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education and consent of program.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 3 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 484G Field Work in Theatre
1-3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Theatre education field experiences in schools, agencies, and institutions.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education and consent of program.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 3 sem.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 485 Elementary Level Student Teaching in Theatre
2-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Student teaching experience in cooperating school systems in or near Milwaukee; supervision by mentor-teacher and members of Theatre faculty; weekly seminar; portfolio development.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, consent of program, and completion of all track required courses, a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA; and a GPA of 3.0 in theatre core or Praxis II passing score.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 485G Elementary Level Student Teaching in Theatre
2-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Student teaching experience in cooperating school systems in or near Milwaukee; supervision by mentor-teacher and members of Theatre faculty; weekly seminar; portfolio development.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, consent of program, and completion of all track required courses, a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA; and a GPA of 3.0 in theatre core or Praxis II passing score.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 486 Secondary Student Teaching in Theatre
2-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Student teaching experience in cooperating school systems in or near Milwaukee; supervision by mentor-teacher and members of the Theatre faculty; weekly seminar; portfolio development.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, consent of program, and completion of all track required courses, a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA; and a GPA of 3.0 in theatre core or Praxis II passing score.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 486G Secondary Student Teaching in Theatre
2-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Student teaching experience in cooperating school systems in or near Milwaukee; supervision by mentor-teacher and members of the Theatre faculty; weekly seminar; portfolio development.
Prerequisites: advanced to major in Theatre Education, consent of program, and completion of all track required courses, a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA; and a GPA of 3.0 in theatre core or Praxis II passing score.
Course Rules: May not be retaken for cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 490 Topics in Theatre:
1-4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Various forms of theatre processes or theatrical presentation/production. Specific credits and add'l prereq's announced in Schedule of Classes whenever course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st; see Schedule of Classes for add'l prereq's.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 8 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 490G Topics in Theatre:
1-4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Various forms of theatre processes or theatrical presentation/production. Specific credits and add'l prereq's announced in Schedule of Classes whenever course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st; see Schedule of Classes for add'l prereq's.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to max of 8 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 497 Study Abroad in Theatre
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Interdisciplinary and foundational exploration of world theatre through exchange programs, perfformance tours, or foreign cultural study.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog. Foreign language proficiency required for some programs.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Summer 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2018, Summer 2018.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 530 Stage Voice and Speech 3
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Vocal exploration through analysis of verse and heightened language, recorded voice work, and beginning dialects for the stage.
Prerequisites: Theatre 431(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 531 Stage Voice and Speech 4
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced dialects for stage utilizing individual research and presentation of a dialect focusing on advanced voice and speech work.
Prerequisites: Theatre 530(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 540 Physical Performance 3
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of and training in extended physical theatre techniques drawn from current performance research and text study.
Prerequisites: THEATRE 441(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2020.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 541 Physical Performance 4
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of movement and acting challenges through rehearsal and performance of new play texts.
Prerequisites: Theatre 540(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 570 Acting 5
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Scene work in pre-modern texts.
Prerequisites: Admis to Theatre BFA acting track, Theatre 471(P)
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
THEATRE 571 Acting 6
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Contemporary Performance Techniques. Work in the development and performance of new and contemporary material through ensemble work and physical theatre techniques.
Prerequisites: Admis to Theatre BFA acting track; Theatre 570(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
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THEATRE 575 Studio
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical application of all phases of production, rehearsal, and performance.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in THEATRE 214(P) or THEATRE 225(P); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 16 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
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THEATRE 675 Advanced Studio
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced practical application of all phases of production, rehearsal, and performance.
Prerequisites: Theatre 575(P) or 475(P); & cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 12 cr. Credit granted per production assignment.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
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THEATRE 685 Internship in Professional Theatre
1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Engagement with a professional Theatre in individual discipline area.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 12 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
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THEATRE 685G Internship in Professional Theatre
1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Engagement with a professional Theatre in individual discipline area.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 12 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
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THEATRE 690 Independent Study--Make-Up
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Individual program of supervised study in make-up.
Prerequisites: jr st, writ cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2012.
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THEATRE 697 Independent Study-Theatre Education and Theatre for Young Audiences
1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Individual program of supervised study in theatre education and children's theatre.
Prerequisites: jr st & cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
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THEATRE 697G Independent Study-Theatre Education and Theatre for Young Audiences
1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Individual program of supervised study in theatre education and children's theatre.
Prerequisites: jr st & cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Fall 2021.
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THEATRE 699 Independent Study:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Individual program of supervised study in the emphasis area of the instructor's expertise.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
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THEATRE 699G Independent Study:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Individual program of supervised study in the emphasis area of the instructor's expertise.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to max of 9 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/