Fall 2025 Theatre

THTR 101

Theatre History I: Premodern Drama

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 109. Field trips required at a nominal fee. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE Past course. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 102

Introduction to Theatre: A Collaborative Art

3 hours. Field trips required at a nominal fee. UIC GE Creative Arts course.

Online

THTR 103

History of Chicago Theatre Past and Present

3 hours. Field trips required at a nominal fee. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE Past course.

Online

THTR 105

Introduction to American Musical Theatre

3 hours. Field trips required at a nominal fee. As UIC does not offer musical theatre productions, the course will require attendance at productions outside the University. At least two are anticipated, one to see/assess a traditional musical comedy and a second to see a new or contemporary example of musical theatre. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE US Society course.

THTR 111

Movement I: Body/Self

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 210. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 121

Introduction to Acting I

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 161. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 140

Polish Drama in Translation

3 hours. Same as POL 140. Taught in English. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE World Cultures course.

THTR 141

Acting I: Fundamentals

3 hours. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 145

Acting Fundamentals for Non-majors

3 hours.

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 150

Fundamental of Theatre Technology

3 hours. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $40.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 151

Costume Technology I: Introduction to Costume Technology

3 hours. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 152

Lighting Technology I: An Introduction to Lighting Tech

3 hours. Field trip required at a nominal fee. Prerequisite(s): THTR 155; and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 153

Scenic Technology I: An Introduction to Stagecraft for the Theatre

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): THTR 150; and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 155

Fundamentals of Theatre Design

3 hours. Field trip required at a nominal fee. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 157

Drafting for the Theatre

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in THTR 150 and Credit or concurrent registration in THTR 155; and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 158

Costume Design I

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 257. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 159

Fashion and Furniture: History of Cultural Influences from Gothic to Atomic

3 hours. UIC GE Creative Arts, and UIC GE Past course.

THTR 170

Sound Design: An Introduction to Sound Design for Theatre

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): THTR 155; and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 182

Practicum in Theater: Run Crew

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 183

Practicum in Theater: Build Crew

1 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture, one Laboratory, and one Practice.

THTR 201

Theatre History II: Modern Theatre

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 209. Recommended background: THTR 101 is recommended for theatre majors. Restricted to Architecture,Design,& the Arts. UIC GE Creative Arts course. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 211

Movement II: Body/Space

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 310. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 111 and Grade of C or better in THTR 121; and sophomore standing or above. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 219

Dance at Hubbard Street

1 OR 2 hours. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 221

Advanced Acting: American Drama

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 451. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 111 and Grade of C or better in THTR 121 and Grade of C or better in THTR 162; and sophomore standing or above. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 230

Script Analysis for Theatrical Production

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 240

Improvisation for the Actor

3 hours. Restricted to Architecture,Design,& the Arts. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 246

Acting Fundamentals for Non-majors II

3 hours. Field trips required at a nominal fee. Prerequisite(s): THTR 145 THTR 145 or consent of the instructor.

THTR 250

Scenic Design I

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 150. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture.

THTR 252

Lighting Technology II: Intermediate Topics in Lighting Technology and Theatrical Lighting Controls

3 hours. Field trip required at a nominal fee. Prerequisite(s): THTR 150 and THTR 152 and THTR 157.

THTR 253

Scenic Technology II: Intermediate Topics in Stagecraft

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): THTR 150 and THTR 153 and Credit or concurrent registration in THTR 157; and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 254

Stage Management

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 270.

THTR 255

Scenic Design II

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 250. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 256

Lighting Design II: Intermediate Topics in Lighting Design for the Stage

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 150 and Grade of C or better in THTR 156; and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory and one Lecture-Discussion.

THTR 259

Makeup Design

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in THTR 150 or grade of B or better in THTR 151. Departmental Approval Required To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Laboratory-Discussion and one Lecture-Discussion.

THTR 261

Voice II: Speech

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 111 and Grade of C or better in THTR 162 and Grade of C or better in THTR 122. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 271

Sound Design Topics

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): THTR 150 and THTR 155 and THTR 157 and THTR 170; and consent of the instructor. Course Schedule Information: To be properly registered, students must enroll in one Lecture-Discussion and one Laboratory-Discussion. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 280

Practicum in Performance

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department and completion of a successful audition. Instructor Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $50.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 281

Practicum in Theatre Administration

1 TO 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 282

Practicum in Costuming

1 TO 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $40.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 283

Practicum in Technical Theatre

1 TO 6 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Instructor Approval Required

THTR 299

Individual Topics

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

THTR 311

Movement IV: Style

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 411. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 212 and Grade of C or better in THTR 222 and Grade of C or better in THTR 264. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 317

Movement & Voice II

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in THTR 217. Restricted to Architecture,Design,& the Arts. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 321

Advanced Acting: Shakespeare

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 452. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 222 and Grade of C or better in THTR 264 and Grade of C or better in THTR 212; and junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 331

Page to Stage: Adaptation of Text for Theatrical Performance

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 231. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 333

Stage Direction

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 465. Performance projects required. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 101 and Grade of C or better in THTR 201 and Grade of C or better in THTR 230; and Grade of C or better in THTR 121 or Grade of C or better in THTR 141. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 351

Costume Technology III: Advanced Techniques in Costume Crafts

3 hours. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in THTR 151; or consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 354

Stage Management Topics

3 hours.

THTR 355

Scenic Design III: Advanced Scenic Design for the Stage

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): THTR 154 and THTR 155 and THTR 157 and THTR 250 and THTR 255; and consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 358

Costume Design III: Advanced Costume Design for the Stage

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in THTR 155 and Grade of B or better in THTR 158 and Grade of B or better in THTR 258; or consent of the instructor. Recommended background: Grade of B or better in THTR 151 and Grade of B or better in THTR 251. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 361

Voice IV: Text Styles

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 477. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 212 or Grade of C or better in THTR 222 or Grade of C or better in THTR 264. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $20.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 383

Special Projects in Theatrical Design

1 TO 3 hours. May be repeated. Previously listed as THTR 464. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 250; or consent of the instructor.

THTR 384

Teaching Artist Seminar

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or above; or consent of the instructor. Students must have satisfactorily completed at least one 200-level practice-based course in the Departments of Theatre, Music, or Art. Restricted to Architecture,Design,& the Arts. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 388

Special Projects in Performance Training

3 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 hours. Previously listed as THTR 466. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

THTR 403

Topics on Performance

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 463. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 413

Movement VI: Movement Lab

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 312 and Grade of C or better in THTR 322 and Grade of C or better in THTR 362. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 421

Advanced Acting: Ensemble

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s). Previously listed as THTR 459. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 312 and Grade of C or better in THTR 322 and Grade of C or better in THTR 362. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 431

Playwriting

3 hours. Same as ENGL 495. Previously listed as THTR 423. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor. Recommended background: For BA Theatre majors: THTR 101, 201, and 230. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 435

Contemporary Performance Techniques

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 470. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 101 and Grade of C or better in THTR 201 and Grade of C or better in THTR 230; and Grade of C or better in THTR 121 or Grade of C or better in THTR 141. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 445

Drama in Its Cultural Context II

3 OR 4 hours. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours.

THTR 450

Portfolio Production

3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in THTR 141 and Grade of C or better in THTR 101 and Grade of C or better in THTR 201 and Grade of C or better in THTR 230 and Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in THTR 254; and Grade of C or better in THTR 150 and Grade of C or better in THTR 155 and Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in THTR 154 and Grade of C or better or concurrent registration in THTR 157; and Grade of C or better in AH 111; and junior standing or above; and consent of the instructor. Completion of DPT coursework through the 200-level in one or more specific areas. Departmental Approval Required

THTR 461

Voice VI: Voice Lab

3 hours. Previously listed as THTR 479. Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in THTR 312 and Grade of C or better in THTR 322 and Grade of C or better in THTR 362. Departmental Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 491

Study Abroad in Theatre

0 TO 16 hours. May be repeated with approval. Approval to repeat course granted by the department. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required

THTR 494

Internship

1 TO 8 hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours for undergraduate students; or 8 hours for graduate students. Undergraduate credit should be in multiples of 3. Only three hours may be applied toward theatre major requirements. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or above and 12 hours of upper-division courses in theatre, with a 3.00 grade point average in those courses and approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required

THTR 498

Independent Study

1 TO 4 hours. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing and approval of the department. Instructor Approval Required

Theater Lab Fee $30.00 Flat Fee.

THTR 597

Thesis Production

0 TO 8 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Approval of faculty thesis production committee. Instructor Approval Required

THTR 598

Thesis Research

0 TO 16 hours. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. May be repeated. Students may register in more than one section per term. Prerequisite(s): Approval of faculty thesis research committee. Instructor Approval Required