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THEA 119 courses with the subject THEA, 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.
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EE:GL GE:FA For non-theatre arts majors. Audience’s appreciation of art of playwright, actor, director, and designer. Emphasis on development of western drama and theatrical arts in general.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 1010 Introduction to Acting I 3
GE:FA Acting through use of exercises and improvisational techniques.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 1020 Introduction to Acting II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 1027 Musical Theatre Fundamentals I 1
P: Audition and/or consent of instructor. Introduction to musical theatre performance fundamentals and song analyses.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 1037 Musical Theatre Fundamentals II 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 1061 Musical Theatre Private Voice 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Repeatable May be repeated for maximum of 10 s. Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 1100 Acting Foundations I 3
90 studio contact hours per semester are required. P: Admission to the acting or musical theatre concentrations through audition screening. Introduces foundational actor training through exercises and improvisation that develop awareness, focus, and imaginative play while exploring the relationship between the personal and performing self. Students cultivate truthful presence within given circumstances.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 1108 Introduction to Musical Theatre Voice I 1
Minimum of 1 instructed session and 1 studio hour per week. P: Audition and/or qualified status for BFA musical theatre program. Introduction to applied voice instruction specific to musical theatre technique and repertoire ranging from historic/legit technique to contemporary mix/belt technique.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 1111 Apprentice Level Production 1
May be repeated up to three times. P: Consent of instructor. Entry level practicum in various areas of theatre and dance production supervised by faculty.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Repeatable May be repeated up to three times. Repeatable up to 3 Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 1118 Introduction to Musical Theatre Voice II 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 1200 Acting Foundations II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2001 Theatre Technology 2
Subject THEA Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2002 Theatre Design 2
Subject THEA Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2003 Scene Painting 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2004 Introduction to Theatrical Properties 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2006 Exploration of Stage Make-up 2
4 studio hours per week are required. P: THEA major. Materials and techniques involved in the art of stage make-up.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2009 Decor and Ornament for the Stage 3
Decorative modes in Western civilization from Renaissance to present.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2010 Acting Studio I 3
Scene work and auditions for dept productions required. P: Audition and faculty jury; THEA 1020 . Introduces reality of doing repetition exercise, adjustment with fellow actor, independent activity, justification, and simple objectives. Frees impulses of young actor within structure of improvisational exercise.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2011 Theatre Technology Lab 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2012 Theatre Design Lab 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2013 Theatre Production Lab 1
4 lab hours per week are required. May be repeated up to two times. P: Consent of instructor. Hands-on experience in theatre production through assignment to costume, lighting, painting, props, scenery, and/or sound technology labs.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Repeatable May be repeated up to two times. Repeatable up to 2 Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2015 Introduction to Voice and Speech 3
GE:FA P: THEA major. Developing techniques for healthy and effective voice and speech practice.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2016 Vocal Production for the Actor 3
P: Professional acting and musical theatre major; THEA 2015 ; or consent of instructor. Exercises improve and develop actor’s voice.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2017 Movement for Actors 3
90 studio contact hours per semester are required. Introduction to movement studies for the actor. Emphasis on body awareness and physical expression.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2018 Stage Combat: Unarmed 3
Study of unarmed stage combat technique. Emphasis on safety and dramatic application for the stage.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2020 Acting Studio II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2030 Drama in Education 3
Introduction to theatre pedagogy.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2035 Theatre History-Literature I 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2075 Script Analysis 3
Study of formalist tools of textual analysis for devising a concept and formulating a production approach to plays in performance.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2099 Career Preparation 3
Theatre portfolio and business practices for entertainment design and production.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2106 Fundamentals of Stage Make-Up 1
45 studio hours per semester are required. An introduction to the fundamental materials and techniques used in stage make-up.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2123 Early Experiences for the Prospective Teacher 1
Minimum of 16 hours of directed observations and planned participation in appropriate school environments and 8 hours of seminar class instruction in the teaching area. For prospective teachers. May not count toward a BA major or minor. Introduction to teaching of theatre arts.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2164 Stage Management I 2
Subject THEA Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2165 Stage Management Lab 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2235 Global Theatre 3
EE:GL GE:HU Introduction to non-Western theatre and performance as it pertains to Asian, African, Middle Eastern, Caribbean and Oceanic theatre. Specific emphasis will be placed on origin, evaluation and cross-cultural theatrical development.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2300 Scene Study I 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 2400 Scene Study II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3000 Theatre Performance 3
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. P: Theatre major. Individual theatrical performance and creative activities.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Repeatable May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s. Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3001 Stage Management Seminar 1
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 s.h. P: Consent of instructor. Seminar on the practical work of stage management.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Repeatable May be repeated for a maximum of 3 s. Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3002 Advanced Theatrical Drafting 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3003 Stage Lighting I 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3004 Scenery Design I 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3005 Scenery Design II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3006 Sound Design for the Stage 3
Fundamentals of sound design and reinforcement and the associated technology for live performances.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3007 Costume Design I 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3008 Costume Design II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3009 Welding for the Theatre 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3010 Acting Studio III 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3011 Creative Collaboration 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3012 Theatre Fungineering 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3015 Oral Interpretation 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3018 Movement for Actors II: Physical Characterization 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3019 Stage Combat: Rapier and Dagger 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3020 Acting Studio IV 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3021 Writing for Solo Performance 3
EE:CE WI Writing and performing solo theatre pieces through the use of journaling and acting exercises.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3025 Voice and Speech for the Actor 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3027 Vocal Production Laboratory I 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3030 Theatre for Young Audiences 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3031 Youth Theatre II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3032 Constructing Performance Projects in Theatre for Youth 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3035 Theatre History-Literature II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3036 Theatre History-Literature III 3
Integrated study of developments in theatre production and style. Dramatic literature from Age of Enlightenment in eighteenth century through beginnings of Modern Realism to present day.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3041 Curriculum Planning for Theatre Arts 3
Translation of theatre content knowledge into effective theatre pedagogy.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3042 Teaching Artistry 3
Pedagogy and educational systems for teaching artists.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3050 Advanced Acting I 3
For students not involved in THEA 2010 - THEA 3020 . Basic approach to role development through intensive scene study and improvisational exercises.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3055 Global History of Music in Theatre 3
WI P: Admitted to BFA in theatre arts (musical theatre concentration) or consent of instructor. Styles and periods.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3060 Advanced Acting II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3090 Acting the Song 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3095 Musical Theatre Styles 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3100 Starting a New Theatre Organization 3
P: Consent of instructor. Development of a master plan for a new theatre organization, including mission/vision, incorporation, board and by-laws development, three year financial plan, organization chart and staff descriptions, facility planning, repertory selection, marketing plan, fundraising plan, and personnel policies.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3110 Case Studies in Theatre Management 3
P: Consent of instructor. Review, critique and report on theatre management case studies based on the experience of professional theatre organizations.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3125 Introduction to Dramaturgy 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3164 Stage Management II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3300 Playwriting and Dramatic Literature for Young Audiences 3
WI P: Consent of instructor. Study of dramatic literature for children and youth including playwriting techniques and play development.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3500 Styles in Heightened Language 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3501 Independent Study in Theatre 1
May be repeated for maximum of 4 s.h. with change of topic. P: Consent of instructor and dept chair. Independent study of scholarly topic.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Repeatable May be repeated for maximum of 4 s. Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3502 Independent Study in Theatre 2
May be repeated for maximum of 4 s.h. with change of topic. P: Consent of instructor and dept chair. Independent study of scholarly topic.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Type course Repeatable May be repeated for maximum of 4 s. Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3503 Independent Study in Theatre 3
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with a change of topic. P: Consent of instructor and department chair. Independent study of scholarly topic.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Repeatable May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s. Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3600 Styles in Performance 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3601 Selected Topics in Theatre 1
Open to theatre and dance majors only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. P: Consent of instructor. Intensive study of selected topics.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Repeatable May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s. Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3602 Selected Topics in Theatre 2
Open to theatre and dance majors only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. P: Consent of instructor. Intensive study of selected topics.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Type course Repeatable May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s. Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3603 Selected Topics in Theatre 3
Open to theatre and dance majors only. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s.h. with change of topic. P: Consent of instructor. Intensive study of selected topics.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Repeatable May be repeated for a maximum of 6 s. Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3604 Theatre for Social Change 3
Exploration of interactive theatre techniques to examine and combat institutional, social, cultural, and personal oppressions.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3618 Theatre Study Abroad 6
May be repeated for a maximum of 12 s.h. Requires program application and fee. International travel and independent research in theatre related topics.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 6 Credits (max) 6 Type course Repeatable May be repeated for a maximum of 12 s. Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3800 Standardized Patient and Immersive Healthcare Theatre Practice: Foundations 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3850 Standardized Patient and Immersive Healthcare Theatre Practice: Advanced Applications 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 3900 Improvisation and Devising for Immersive Healthcare Theatre 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4000 Special Theatre Projects 1
May not be taken concurrently with THEA 2001 or THEA 2002 . P: Consent of instructor. Special projects in areas of theatre production and performance supervised by faculty.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4002 Advanced Technical Production 6
Minimum of 280 work and academic hours per semester. P: Junior standing; consent of instructor. Supervised internship in area of technical production. Extensive practical experience. Emphasis on professional methods in group situation. Parallel readings and study.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 6 Credits (max) 6 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4003 Stage Lighting II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4007 Costume Technology 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4010 Period and Style Acting 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4018 Stage Combat: Broadsword and Quarterstaff 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4025 Television and Film Practicum for the Actor I 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4027 Vocal Production Laboratory II 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4028 Vocal Production Laboratory III 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4030 Creative Dramatics 3
Informal, improvised dramatics with children. Preparation of leaders to conduct such sessions in school and community.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4031 Dialects for the Actor 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4040 Directing I 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4041 Directing II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4066 Theatre Management 3
Theory and practice of administration for nonprofit and commercial theatres. Theatre unions, financial considerations, promotion, grantsmanship, audience development, and career opportunities in theatre management.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4070 Professional Preparation and Audition Technique for Actors 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4080 Professional Preparation and the Business of Acting 2
Subject THEA Credits (min) 2 Credits (max) 2 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4081 Audition Techniques and Professional Preparation Laboratory 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4090 Musical Theatre Scene Study 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4095 Showcase Capstone 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4099 Design and Production Portfolio 1
3 hours per week. P: Junior or senior standing; consent of instructor. Assembly and presentation of portfolio and resume in theatrical scenography.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4125 Dramaturgy Capstone 3
P: Consent of instructor. Synthesis and application of dramaturgical skills in execution of a performance related project in preparation for professional practice in related fields.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4140 Internship in Production and Performance in Theatre for Youth I 3
P: Consent of instructor. Observation and supervised internship in production and performance in school and community settings.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4141 Internship in Production and Performance in Theatre for Youth II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4164 Stage Management III 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4323 The Teaching of Theatre Arts in Grades K-12 3
May not count toward BA major or minor. P: Admission to upper division. Teaching methods and practice application of theory.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4324 Internship in Theatre Education 10
Full-time, semester-long internship. P: Admission to upper division; THEA 2123
Subject THEA Credits (min) 10 Credits (max) 10 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4325 Internship Seminar: Issues in Theatre Education 1
Subject THEA Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4444 Master Level Production 4
May be repeated up to three times. P: Consent of instructor. Advanced level practicum in various areas of theatre and dance production supervised by faculty.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 4 Credits (max) 4 Type course Repeatable May be repeated up to three times. Repeatable up to 3 Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4445 Internship in Theatre Management 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4700 Acting On-Camera I 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 4800 Acting On-Camera II 3
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu THEA 5000 Dramatic Arts Workshop 3
Presentation and evaluation of workshop projects in various aspects of theatre arts.
Subject THEA Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Type course Edition 2026-2027 Catalog 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog Source catalog.ecu.edu Source: East Carolina University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
