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30 courses with the subject THE, 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.

THE 119Performance Workshop3

THE 116-416 Practicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 120Introduction To Theatre

THE 117-417 Practicum ........................................................... -

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 125Oral Interpretation

Free Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
THE 201Stagecraft3

Free Elective. .........................................................................

Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 202Stagecraft II Lec. 3./Credit 3

A study of costuming and make-up. It is a continuation of stage- craft I and completes the core requirements in technical theatre. It includes make-tip creations and an introduction to the use of masks and emphasizes costume and construction and experimentation with various materials to create functional designs. One hour lab required.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 205Theatre History3

Free Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -

Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 225Playwriting I3
Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
THE 233333 Acting I & II3

THE 116-416 Practicum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Free Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 252Playwriting I Lec. 3./Credit 3

The study of the basic principles of playwriting is the focus of this course. From start to finish, the student will complete a one act play as the final project. The student will learn how to develop plot, character, thought, diction, sound and spectacle in the original drama. Prerequisite: ENG 102.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 301Costuming and Make-up

. .3 3 THE 403 Scene Design

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
THE 305Directing I3

Sophomore Year Semester 1st 2nd

Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 306Directing II Lec. 3./Credit 3

A study of the performance styles and techniques of directing, including the study and production of scenes from period plays.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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THE 319Improvisational Workshop3

TOTAL 16 15 Junior Year Semester 1st 2nd THE/COM Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3

Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
THE 326Organizational Communication Lec. 3./Credit 3

An analysis of the Communication Audit — the upward, downward and horizontal flow of information. Students will design and implement interven- tion strategies to enhance communication within changing organizational cultures.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
THE 333Acting II Lec. 3./Credit 3

Training for the actor specializing in the physical and vocal techniques neces- c sary for executing roles in different acting styles, including Greek, Commedia dell’ Arte, Shakespearean, French Neoclassical, Restoration, Melodrama and Epic. Prerequisite: THE 233 or approval of instructor.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
THE 340Theatre Management Lec. 3./Credit 3

An examination of theatre management, with an emphasis on publicity, public relations, box office management, ticket sales and budgeting.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 345Black American Theatre Lec. 3./Credit 3

A study of historical and contemporary plays, theatre personnel and actors of Black America. It surveys the dramatic literature and producing organizations of the genre.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 352Playwriting II Lec. 3./Credit 3

Each advanced student is guided in the development and completion of a full-length play. Prerequisites: ENG 102 and THE 252.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 355Technical Theatre Workshop I

(Stagecraft and Lighting) Lec. 3./Credit 3. An introduction to the construction and rigging of stage scenery and lighting. The basics of lighting and scene design for stage and television are also taught.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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THE 356Technical Theatre Workshop II

Total 18 *These two courses should be logically connected given the student’s aims. All departmental prerequisite requirements still apply, except by per- mission of the instructor. Hampton University 2018-2020

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 362World Drama Lec. 3./Credit 3

An intensive study of the roots of drama in ritual and nondramatic literature and plays from the Ancient Greek period to 1642. Emphasis is on ancient Greek, Roman, Italian, Oriental, Spanish and early English drama Attention is paid to the plays as literature and as historical artifacts for the theatre.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 364Modern Drama3

Electives (Selected from the Theatre Offerings . . . . . . . 3 - Acting II, Directing II, Black American Theatre, Costume Design,

Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 400Cooperative

Internship Experience Lec. 3./Credit 3. Coordinated, structured off-campus work experience related to course of study in Theatre Arts. Work programs designated to provide a variety of practical experiences for the student.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
THE 402Scene Design3
Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
THE 403Scene Design Lec. 3./Credit 3

A historical survey of spectacle, from the Greeks to the present. Students learn the principles of design and produce settings for current productions. Rendering and model building are required. Drafting is essential.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 404Costume Design for Theatre and Dance

Choose Two Courses from the following. . . . . . . . .

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu
THE 419Dramatic Theory and Criticism

 Lec. 3./Credit 3. A seminar in the history and principles of dramatic criticism. The different forms and genres of literature will also be investigated.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
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THE 420421 Independent Study Lec. 3./Credit 3

A course providing qualified students an opportunity to conduct research in a specific area of Theatre Arts. Areas studied vary with the needs and interests of the student and the faculty member supervising the project.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 422Senior Project3

THE/COM Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Free Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Subject
THE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
img2.hamptonu.edu
THE 524525 Seminar in

Contemporary Theatre Lec. 3./Credit 3. A survey of current trends in theatre and related arts. Students investigate techniques for teaching theatre at the primary and secondary education levels. Course suggested for teacher recertification.

Subject
THE
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
home.hamptonu.edu

Source: Hampton University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59