86 courses with the subject THDN, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
THDN 105Introduction to Modern Dance4
This class is an exploration of movement fundamentals for the purpose of developing and strengthening individual creativity and artistic expression in dance. Class work is designed to: 1) Give individuals a basic understanding of anatomical structure and kinesiological principles as a foundation for developing technical skills needed to create articulate and expressive movement; 2) Provide an embodied experience of time and energy principles as related to dance; 3) demystify dance as an art form and make it accessible and relevant to all. Equivalent courses: HONR 230F, THEA 105 Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE), Thematic Encounter1/2-Movement CSBSJU Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2026-2027 429
Beginning theory and practice of scenography. Study of materials and techniques used in stage scenery. Also an introduction to the theories and equipment used in theater lighting and sound. Lab required. Fall. e Equivalent courses: THEA 113 Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE)
56 Additional Requirements: General Education Requirements: All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum (p. 23) requirements here (p. 23).
This course is an introduction to movement fundamentals and is e designed for actors, athletes, musicians, visual artists, and anyone desiring to improve fine motor skills, flexibility, coordination, posture, or body image. The goal is for students to develop somatic awareness so that they can recognize their own habitual movement patterns and learn to explore new movement options, with an emphasis on decreasing effort and increasing sensitivity. The course uses somatic methodologies and modern dance techniques to enhance students' understanding of basic anatomical and kinesiological principles, expand their range and quality of movement, and improve individual performance skills. And the course also offers an experience of movement as a creative form without the perceived stereotypical definitions and limitations of dance. Equivalent courses: THEA 140 Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE), Thematic Encounter1/2-Movement
Live performance is an experience. The lights, the sound, the collaborative storytelling all reach out and interact with the audience to create a singular, transitory moment. Theater Experience will cover all aspects of this moment, from the performers to the production aspects of theater, to you, the audience member. Students will attend productions on campus as well as take field trips to professional theatres to experience a variety of performances. The course seeks to enhance the student’s knowledge and appreciation of theater and dance through immersive learning and scholarly exploration. Equivalent courses: THEA 200 Attributes: Artistic Engagement (AR), Artistic Expression (AE), Thematic Encounter1/2 - Truth
THDN 209Theatrical Dance Styles and Physical Theater2
This course builds on the basic physical preparation for the actor and explores different dance forms and styles which are commonly used in theatrical productions. A variety of dance techniques and somatic methodologies will be studied, including ballet, ballroom, jazz, yoga, martial arts. Equivalent courses: THEA 209 Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE), Thematic Encounter1/2-Movement
This course is a practical seminar for those intending to major in theater. Content includes the integration of various aspects of theatrical production, an introduction to theater as a profession, portfolio and résumé development, and assistance in application to the major. Spring of sophomore year. Equivalent courses: THEA 215
You can get better at make believe! This course will help you learn the fundamental tools of improv through engaging exercises and group game play designed to bolster your soft skills and lay the foundation that will allow you to create without self-judgment. It provides experience in movement, voice, character study, spontaneity, presence, scene set- up, and collaboration utilizing these skills in free form improvisational exercises and in conflict resolution. The course provides a safe environment to explore your creative potential and experience the freedom and joy of improvisational play. The class is the perfect starting place for those with zero improv experience or for those wanting to refresh their improv fundamentals. Equivalent courses: THEA 217 Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE)
A minimum of 50 hours' work in acting or stagecraft involving a crew responsibility. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Topics: Acting, scenography, costume, stage management, dramaturgy, publicity/marketing, dance. Course offered for S/U grading only. Equivalent courses: THEA 240A
A minimum of 50 hours' work in acting or stagecraft involving a crew responsibility. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Topics: Acting, scenography, costume, stage management, dramaturgy, publicity/marketing, dance. Equivalent courses: THEA 240B
A minimum of 50 hours' work in acting or stagecraft involving a crew responsibility. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Topics: Acting, scenography, costume, stage management, dramaturgy, publicity/marketing, dance. Equivalent courses: THEA 240E
A minimum of 50 hours' work in acting or stagecraft involving a crew responsibility. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Topics: Acting, scenography, costume, stage management, dramaturgy, publicity/marketing, dance. Equivalent courses: THEA 240G
A minimum of 50 hours' work in acting or stagecraft involving a crew responsibility. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Topics: Acting, scenography, costume, stage management, dramaturgy, publicity/marketing, dance. Equivalent courses: THEA 240H
This skills-based course will teach a variety of methods used in the creation of textile arts which include clothing and costumes for the theater. The course will cover hand and machine sewing, embroidery techniques, fabric painting and dying techniques, synthetic and natural dyes. The class will culminate in a final project designed by the student using the techniques taught in the class to create a fashion or costume piece that demonstrates design and proficiency with the techniques learned in the class. Equivalent courses: THEA 253 Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE) THDN 270AA Theory and Practice for Acting 1-Australia (AE) (4
Alternative Fashion Trends of the late 20th century: How politics and music helped shape the alternative fashions of the last century. This class will examine how the hippy and psychedelic fashions of the 1960’s, punk fashions of the 1970’s/1980’s, grunge/Goth fashions of the 1980’s/1990’s and rap/hip-hop fashions of the 1990’s were influenced by the music and politics of their time. The course will also relate these fashions to the mainstream clothing of the time period they originated in and how these fashion trends continue today in fashions of the 21st century. Course offered for A-F grading only. Identity (CI). CI course may be taken prior to or concurrently with Focus Course. Equivalent courses: THEA 267, THEA 279A Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE), Thematic Focus - Truth
“I’m hip. I surf the web. I text. LOL: Laugh out loud. OMG: Oh my God. WTF: Why the face?” This line, spoken by Ty Burrell as the character Phil Dunphy on the sitcom Modern Family, embodies the content of this course. WTF will explore comedy, from its origins to today. We will examine texts, audio content, drawings, radio, television, film and the internet to determine what is funny, why is it funny, is it funny to everyone are their rules about what is funny and who made those rules. We will focus on marginalized voices to determine if comedy is universal, or if it is cultural or gender specific. We will use the survey of comedy to reflect back onto ourselves and explore how we got our own sense of humor and how it shapes who we are as people. Identity (CI). CI course may be taken prior to or concurrently with Focus Course. Equivalent courses: THEA 300 Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE), Thematic Focus - Truth
A minimum of 50 hours' work in acting or stagecraft involving a crew responsibility. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Topics: Acting, scenography, costume, stage management, dramaturgy, publicity/marketing, dance. Equivalent courses: THEA 340F
A minimum of 50 hours' work in acting or stagecraft involving a crew responsibility. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. May be repeated for up to 6 credits. Topics: Acting, scenography, costume, stage management, dramaturgy, publicity/marketing, dance. Equivalent courses: THEA 340G
A specialized program for the theater major to work in a theater situation away from the Saint Benedict's/Saint John's campus theaters. An internship program arranged with another college or professional company or a touring theater company. Arranged with the department chair the previous semester. Equivalent courses: THEA 350
Advanced work in scenic materials which are useful to the theater practitioner. The course explores face casting and mask-making, painting techniques, sculpting, upholstering, and stage weapon construction. Attending Theater Performances may be required. Equivalent courses: THEA 353 Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE) THDN 370AA Australian Theatre-Australia (AE) (4 Credits) Equivalent courses: THEA 370AA Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE) THDN 370GA Greek Theater: Ancient and Modern (3 Credits) This course will study and interpret ancient Greek drama both in its original context and as it is adapted and performed around the world today. The course will examine the origins and cultural context of Greek drama, as well as the performative aspects of the plays: theatrical space, stagecraft, music, and dance. It will also focus on key issues that the plays are concerned with, especially gender conflict, personal and communal identity, human violence, human and divine justice, self-sacrifice, political ambition, and the roles of women, slaves, and foreigners. In addition to studying the ancient texts, students will explor the relevance of these plays in later times, from the renaissance to today and will examine contemporary adaptations and projects based on these plays, especially ones that focus on women, immigrants, veterans of war, and violence. Equivalent courses: THEA 370GA Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE) THDN 370GB Performing (in) Athens: Exploring the City through Theatre and Performance (3 Credits) Athens is considered one of the most vibrant theatre scenes in Europe. We will focus on current practices in theatre and performance mainly in Greece, but also in Europe and the United States. We will undertake a critical, historical and creative overview of theatre and performance making in periods of crisis, in Europe and the United States, and examine how contemporary Greek artists address issues such as: theatre and society, the human body/the body politic, and the stage and the city. We will also perform a slight backtrack into the ancient past and the beginnings of theatre in its birthplace. “Exploring the City through Theatre and Performance” will include visits to different theatres and other performance spaces: a theatre in a train, a 19th century proscenium theatre, underground performance spaces, together with backstage tours and talks with artists. “Exploring the City through Theatre and Performance” course is for students in the Arts and Humanities and anyone interested in theatre and performance. Equivalent courses: THEA 370GB Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE) THDN 370LA Contemporary British Theatre - London (4 Credits) Did you know London has around one hundred theatres? Fifteen of which are occupied by subsidized companies. Large commercial theatres can be found in the West End offering a variety of light entertainment, musicals and comedies. However, London’s theatre scene is not just big budget productions of Billy Elliot and the Lion King. Off-West End productions feature plays with more individual themes. The most innovative and experimental work is usually found in the ‘fringe’ theatres. Students enrolled in this course will be offered a ‘taste’ of all these modes of production, and a consideration of state subsidy for theatre within a critical framework. Students course will be introduced to a variety of texts, performances and theatrical venues that reflect the vitality of contemporary British theatre. Upon completing the course, students will be able to show an understanding of the network of relationships that constitute contemporary British theatre and be able to critically evaluate theatrical performances with an appreciation of technical terminologically and theoretical perspectives, forming an appreciation of e aesthetic, academic and political debates in contemporary British theatre. This course features a co-curricular study tour to Stratford-Upon-Avon. Equivalent courses: THEA 370LA Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE)
Supervised reading or research at the upper-division level. Permission of department chair and completion and/or concurrent registration of 12 credits within the department required. Consult department for applicability towards major requirements. Not available to first-year students. Equivalent courses: THEA 371
As in any industry, theaters use scores of raw and manufactured materials in producing a single show, from the programs in the lobby to repainting the stage after strike. Every choice made in theater production adds to or subtracts from our carbon footprint. This course examines problems faced and solutions taken on from the lobby to the loading dock with reducing, reusing, and recycling to lessen theater’s carbon footprint and grow a greener, sustainable arts community. Identity (CI). CI course may be taken prior to or concurrently with Focus Course. Equivalent courses: THEA 373 Attributes: Artistic Expression (AE), Thematic Focus - Movement
Working with a faculty advisor, the student plans and implements a creative project, a research project, or a thesis. This project might be in any area of theater including acting, playwriting, design, technical production, theater history, dramatic theory and criticism. Equivalent courses: THEA 395
Additional Requirements: General Education Requirements: 4 All undergraduate students must complete the requirements of the Integrations Curriculum (IC) which is designed to ensure all of our students receive a liberal arts education. Please review details of the Integrations Curriculum (p. 23) requirements here (p. 23). Graduation Requirements: In addition to the Integrations Curriculum, all undergraduate students must meet the following minimum degree requirements to earn their degree from CSB and SJU. Credits: 124 total credits, 40 of which must be from upper division coursework GPA: 2.0 or higher* 6 Residency: At least 24 of your last 32 credits must be completed at CSB and SJU Please visit Graduation (p. 23) under the Academic Policies and Regulations (p. 14) portion of the catalog for additional details regarding degree requirements. * Cumulative GPA as well as major(s)/minor(s) GPA. Please note some majors/minors may require a higher GPA to earn their degree. 4 Theology, Undergraduate DEPARTMENT CHAIR: Dr. Chris Conway 2 FACULTY: Jon Armajani; Nickolas Becker, OSB; Jennifer Beste; Adam 2 Beyt, Kristin Colberg; Chris Conway; Benjamin Durheim; Hansol Goo; Juliann Heller; Micah Kiel, Anna Mercedes; Michael Rubbelke; Laura Taylor, and Kari-Shane Davis Zimmerman.
