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8. College of Fine Arts

Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music

The University of Texas at Austin is an institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music, approved for both its undergraduate and its graduate degrees in music. The requirements for entrance and for graduation given in this catalog are in accordance with the published regulations of the association.

Areas of Study

The College of Fine Arts offers courses in several areas of music. The undergraduate courses available in music performance, music literature, music studies, and music theory are listed below; complete descriptions of these courses are given in the following section.

Music Performance

Before the first semester or summer session in which they will be enrolled, new and transfer students must file an Application for Instruction in Music Performance. The card indicates the faculty member to whom the student has been assigned.

All students enrolled in a music performance course must fill out a Music Performance and Jury Report at the end of each semester or summer session for each course taken.

Students who receive a grade of D or F in any music performance course may not register for that course the next semester until the requests of other students for such work have been met.

Some of the following courses may be repeated for credit on the recommendation of the appropriate music performance jury.

  • 101G. Beginning Music Performance.
  • 201J. Beginning Class Piano for Nonmusic Majors.
  • 201K. Second-Semester Class Piano for Nonmusic Majors.
  • 201M. Beginning Music Performance: Class Piano.
  • 201N. Beginning Music Performance: Second-Semester Class Piano.
  • 201S. Beginning Music Performance: Class Harp.
  • 201T. Beginning Music Performance: Second-Semester Class Harp.
  • 210J. Beginning Instruction in Music Performance: Third-Semester Class Piano.
  • 210K. Beginning Instruction in Music Performance: Fourth-Semester Class Piano.
  • 313. Fundamentals of Music.
  • 115T. Lower-Division Reed Making.
  • 219. Diction.
  • 420J. Junior Jazz Recital.
  • 420R. Junior Recital.
  • 222J. Instrumental Conducting.
  • 222K. Instrumental Conducting.
  • 223J. Choral Conducting.
  • 223K. Choral Conducting.
  • 229. Diction.
  • 159J. Harp Repertoire.
  • 259L. Vocal Repertoire Coaching.
  • 259N. Chamber Music: Strings and Piano.
  • 259P. Chamber Music: Winds and Percussion.
  • 259T. Topics in Instrumental Technology.
  • 460J. Senior Jazz Recital.
  • 260M. Pedagogy.
  • 460P. Pedagogy.
  • 460R. Senior Recital.
  • 262. Intermediate Instrumental Conducting.
  • 263K. Intermediate Choral Conducting.
  • 176C, 276C, 376C. Special Topics in Music Performance.
  • 178C, 278C, 378C. Independent Study: Music Performance.

Music Literature

  • 302L. An Introduction to Western Music.
  • 302P. Introductory Topics in Western Music.
  • 303M. Introduction to Traditional Musics in World Cultures.
  • 303N. Introduction to Popular Musics in World Cultures.
  • 303P. Topics in Music of World Cultures.
  • 307. Topics in Popular Music.
  • 313M. History of Music I.
  • 313N. History of Music II.
  • 330L. History of Music III.
  • 334. The Music of the Americas.
  • 337. Music for Radio and Television.
  • 338. Masterpieces of Music.
  • 342. Area Studies in Ethnomusicology.
  • 343J. History of Jazz.
  • 376G. Special Topics in Music Literature.
  • 178G, 278G, 378G. Independent Study: Music Literature.
  • 379K. Advanced Topics in Music Literature.

Music Studies

  • 115D. StringInstrument Fundamentals.
  • 115E. Brass Instrument Fundamentals.
  • 115F. Woodwind Instrument Fundamentals.
  • 115G. Guitar Fundamentals.
  • 354. Musical Development of Children.
  • 354C. Children's Music Literature and Performance I.
  • 354D. Children's Music Literature and Performance II.
  • 354F. Music Performance, Listening, and Appreciation.
  • 155C. Techniques of Percussion Performance.
  • 255D. Techniques of String Performance.
  • 255E. Techniques of Brass Performance.
  • 255F. Techniques of Woodwind Performance.
  • 255M. Marching Band Techniques.
  • 255V. Techniques of Vocal Performance.
  • 356G. Choral Ensemble Literature and Performance.
  • 356J. Instrumental Ensemble Literature and Performance.
  • 176M. Special Topics in Music Studies.
  • 178M, 278M, 378M. Independent Study: Music Studies.

Music Theory

  • 605. Musicianship.
  • 606. The Elements of Music.
  • 411. Ear Training and Sight-Singing.
  • 612. Structure of Tonal Music.
  • 214C. Beginning Composition.
  • 218J. Beginning Jazz Improvisation.
  • 221J. Musical Analysis.
  • 221K. Musical Analysis.
  • 224G. Intermediate Composition.
  • 224J. Advanced Composition.
  • 325L. Counterpoint.
  • 325M. Counterpoint.
  • 226G. Orchestration and Arranging.
  • 226J. Orchestration and Instrumentation.
  • 226K. Orchestration and Instrumentation.
  • 226N. Choral Arranging.
  • 228G. Jazz Theory I.
  • 228J. Intermediate Jazz Improvisation.
  • 228K. Beginning Jazz Piano Techniques.
  • 228L. Jazz Theory II.
  • 328M. Studio Arranging.
  • 228P. Jazz Composition.
  • 329E. Introduction to Electronic Media.
  • 329F. Projects in Electronic Media.
  • 329G. Intermediate Electronic Composition.
  • 329J. Introduction to Computer Music.
  • 329M. Intermediate Computer Music.
  • 364. Advanced Ear Training.
  • 368L. Review of Music Theory.
  • 369P. Senior Paper in Music Theory.
  • 376J. Special Topics in Music Theory.
  • 178J, 278J, 378J. Independent Study: Music Theory.

    The information in parentheses after a course number is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact semester-hour equivalents of University courses are listed here. Additional TCCN information is published by the Office of Admissions.

Music: MUS

Lower-Division Courses

101G (TCCN: MUSI 1166). Beginning Music Performance. Class instruction in music performance for nonmusic majors and for music majors studying a secondary instrument. Sections are offered in the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, recorder, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice. Laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit when the instruments vary.

201J. Beginning Class Piano for Nonmusic Majors. Open to all University students, except music majors, who have no experience in piano. Three class hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit.

201K. Second-Semester Class Piano for Nonmusic Majors. Open to all University students, except music majors, who can fulfill the prerequisite. Three class hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 201J completed the previous semester with a grade of at least C, or consent by audition; and consent of instructor.

201M. Beginning Music Performance: Class Piano. Open only to music majors. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Credit granted only when taken as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Ability to read music, and concurrent enrollment in Music 605A or consent of instructor. No experience on the instrument required; for those with experience, consent by audition required.

201N. Beginning Music Performance: Second-Semester Class Piano. Open only to music majors. Continuation of Music 201M. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Credit granted only when taken as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Music 201M completed the previous semester with a grade of at least C, or consent by audition.

201S. Beginning Music Performance: Class Harp. Open to all University students who can fulfill the prerequisite. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. For music majors, credit granted only when taken as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Ability to read music and consent of instructor. No previous experience on the instrument required.

201T. Beginning Music Performance: Second-Semester Class Harp. Open to all University students who can fulfill the prerequisite. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. For music majors, credit granted only when taken as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Music 201S completed the previous semester with a grade of at least C, or consent by audition.

302L (TCCN: MUSI 1306). An Introduction to Western Music. Open to all University students except music majors. Information and techniques for the intelligent appreciation of music: its elements, basic forms, and major style periods from the Middle Ages to the present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week as required.

302P. Introductory Topics in Western Music. May not be counted by music majors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

303M. Introduction to Traditional Musics in World Cultures. Same as Asian Studies 303M. Open to all University students. Art, sacred, and folk traditions of music in the cultures of Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week as required.

303N. Introduction to Popular Musics in World Cultures. Same as Asian Studies 303N. Open to all University students. Popular traditions of music in the cultures of Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week as required.

303P. Topics in Music of World Cultures. May not be counted by music majors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

605 (TCCN: MUSI 1311). Musicianship. Study of the fundamentals of music for music majors through tonal harmony, ear training, sight-singing, keyboard drill, analysis, and composition of music. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours a week for two semesters. Music 605 and 313 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: For 605A, either satisfactory completion of the audition required for admission to the Butler School of Music and registration in class piano as assigned by the Butler School of Music, or consent of instructor; for 605B, Music 605A with a grade of at least C, and registration in class piano as assigned by the Butler School of Music or consent of instructor.

205M. Acting for Voice Performance Majors I. Fundamental techniques of acting for the lyric stage, theoretical and direct application of dramatic monologue, art song, and operatic literature. Includes ensemble participation in Butler Opera Center production. Two lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged. Music 205M and Theatre and Dance 303V may not both be counted. Prerequisite: A major in voice performance in the Butler School of Music.

205N. Acting for Voice Performance Majors II. Continuation of fundamental techniques of acting for the lyric stage, focusing on direct application of operatic solo literature, ensemble, and art song for performance. Includes ensemble participation in a Butler Opera Center production. Two lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged. Music 205N and Theatre and Dance 303N may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Music 205M.

606. The Elements of Music. A course in the fundamentals of music for nonmusic majors. Study of notation, and of the elements of rhythm, melody, and harmony; development of elementary aural skills; writing of simple compositions. Three lecture hours a week for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 606B, Music 606A.

307 (TCCN: MUSI 1310). Topics in Popular Music. Open to all University students. Studies of the popular music of a selected culture or geographical area. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week as required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

  • Topic 1: Music of African Americans. Same as African and African American Studies 317 (Topic 2: Music of African Americans).
  • Topic 2: History of Rock Music.
  • Topic 3: Jazz Appreciation.

210J. Beginning Instruction in Music Performance: Third-Semester Class Piano. Open only to music majors. Continuation of Music 201N. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Credit granted only when taken as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Music 201N completed the previous semester with a grade of at least C, or consent by audition.

210K. Beginning Instruction in Music Performance: Fourth-Semester Class Piano. Open only to music majors. Continuation of Music 210J. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Credit granted only when taken as a secondary instrument. Prerequisite: Music 210J completed the previous semester with a grade of at least C, or consent by audition.

411 (TCCN: MUSI 2216). Ear Training and Sight-Singing. Material drawn from all musical styles. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for two semesters. Prerequisite: For 411A, Music 605B with a grade of at least C, and concurrent enrollment in Music 612A; for 411B, Music 411A with a grade of at least C and concurrent enrollment in Music 612B.

612 (TCCN: MUSI 2311). Structure of Tonal Music. Elements of tonal harmony and form; tonal analysis. Three lecture hours a week for two semesters, with one laboratory hour a week as required. Prerequisite: For 612A, Music 605B with a grade of at least C, concurrent enrollment in Music 411A, and registration in class piano as assigned by the Butler School of Music or consent of instructor; for 612B, Music 612A with a grade of at least C, concurrent enrollment in Music 411B, and registration in class piano as assigned by the Butler School of Music or consent of instructor.

313. Fundamentals of Music. Designed to familiarize students who are not music majors with the meaning of musical notation and with the harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic structure of music. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Music 605 and 313 may not both be counted.

313M. History of Music I. The history of music from the beginning of notation to the eighteenth century. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 605 or consent of instructor.

313N. History of Music II. The history of music from the eighteenth century to the early twentieth century. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 313M or consent of instructor.

214C (TCCN: MUSI 1286). Beginning Composition. Introduction to contemporary composition through the analysis and writing of short studies and through supervised original projects. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Music 411 and 612, or consent of instructor.

115D. String Instrument Fundamentals. Beginning instruction in string instrument performance and pedagogy. This course is offered in the following instruments: double bass, viola, violin, and violoncello. Individual or class instruction in music performance. Laboratory hours as required. May not be repeated for credit on the same instrument. May not be taken by music majors in their principal instrument. Prerequisite: A major in music.

115E. Brass Instrument Fundamentals. Beginning instruction in brass instrument performance and pedagogy. This course is offered in the following instruments: euphonium, French horn, trombone, trumpet, and tuba. Individual or class instruction in music performance. Laboratory hours as required. May not be repeated for credit on the same instrument. May not be taken by music majors in their principal instrument. Prerequisite: A major in music.

115F. Woodwind Instrument Fundamentals. Beginning instruction in woodwind instrument performance and pedagogy. This course is offered in the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, and saxophone. Individual or class instruction in music performance. Laboratory hours as required. May not be repeated for credit on the same instrument. May not be taken by music majors in their principal instrument. Prerequisite: A major in music.

115G. Guitar Fundamentals. Beginning instruction in guitar performance and pedagogy. Individual or class instruction in music performance. Laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: A major in music or consent of instructor.

115T. Lower-Division Reed Making. Individual instruction. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

316M. Introduction to Audio Recording. Fundamentals of modern multitrack audio recording, including analog and digital recording, microphones and microphone techniques, basic mixing and signal processing, technology, and terminology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

316N. Intermediate Audio Recording. Intermediate techniques of modern multitrack audio recording, including stereo and remote location recording, intermediate microphone techniques, signal processing and automated mixing, and modern production techniques. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 316M or consent of instructor.

218J. Beginning Jazz Improvisation. Study of basic jazz improvisational skills through performance of standard literature. Two class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 605 or consent of instructor.

219 (TCCN: MUSI 1161). Diction. French and English pronunciation for singers. Two lecture hours a week for one semester.

119Q, 219Q, 319Q, 419Q, 519Q, 619Q, 719Q, 819Q, 919Q. Topics in Music. This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Butler School of Music. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

420J. Junior Jazz Recital. Preparation and performance of a half-hour public recital in the major jazz instrument. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: For jazz composition majors, course 212J in the major jazz instrument for two semesters, or the equivalent, and approval of the jazz faculty; for jazz performance majors, course 412J in the major jazz instrument for two semesters, or the equivalent, and approval of the jazz faculty.

420R. Junior Recital. Preparation and performance of a half-hour public recital in the major instrument. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Course 412 (or 410) in the major instrument for four semesters, or the equivalent, and approval of the faculty.

221J. Musical Analysis. Detailed study of selected compositions from the tonal and post-tonal periods; analytical and compositional projects. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 411 and 612.

221K. Musical Analysis. Continuation of Music 221J. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 221J.

222J. Instrumental Conducting. Designed for those who have had no experience in conducting. Includes rudimentary use of baton, regular and irregular beat patterns, subdivisions and beat pattern variations as applied to simple instrumental literature, and practical experience in conducting instrumental groups. Two class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music or consent of instructor.

222K. Instrumental Conducting. Continuation of Music 222J. Further technical study in irregular meters, polyrhythmic and polymetrical patterns and scores; emphasis on expressive gestures, phrasal and compound beat conducting. Two class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 222J or consent of instructor.

223J. Choral Conducting. Designed for those who have had no experience in conducting. Includes regular and irregular beat patterns, subdivisions and beat pattern variations as applied to simple choral literature, and practical experience in conducting vocal groups. Two class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music.

223K. Choral Conducting. Continuation of Music 223J. Further technical study in irregular meters, polyrhythmic and polymetrical patterns and scores; emphasis on expressive gestures, phrasal and compound beat conducting. Two class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 223J or consent of instructor.

224G. Intermediate Composition. Continuation of Music 214C. The equivalent of two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 214C with a grade of at least B, and approval of the music theory and composition faculty.

224J. Advanced Composition. Continuation of Music 224G for composition majors only. The equivalent of two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. With consent of the music theory and composition faculty, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 224G with a grade of at least B, and approval of the music theory and composition faculty.

325L. Counterpoint. Development of contrapuntal skill in sixteenth-century style and in related late-twentieth-century styles; the teaching of counterpoint, including Fuxian species. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 411 and 612.

325M. Counterpoint. Analysis of eighteenth-century inventions, fugues, and passacaglias; development of contrapuntal skills in twentieth-century styles that draw on these historical models; the teaching of counterpoint. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

226G. Orchestration and Arranging. Techniques of instrumentation, arranging, and orchestration for band, orchestra, and chamber ensembles. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 411 and 612.

226J. Orchestration and Instrumentation. Study of the characteristics of individual instruments; writing for various combinations; study of scores of different periods; listening to recordings and live performances. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 411 and 612.

226K. Orchestration and Instrumentation. Continuation of Music 226J. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 226J.

226N. Choral Arranging. Techniques of voicing and arranging for choirs, vocal ensembles, and vocal chamber groups. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 411 and 612.

228G. Jazz Theory I. Study of the elements of jazz and popular styles, with emphasis on written theory and keyboard skills. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 201N and 605, or consent of instructor.

228J. Intermediate Jazz Improvisation. Continuation of Music 218J. Two class hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 201N, 605, 218J, and 228G; or consent of instructor.

228K. Beginning Jazz Piano Techniques. Designed for music majors (pianists and nonpianists) seeking basic skills in chord notation, chord interpretation and voicing, voice leading, and chord and scale relationships for improvisation. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 210K and 612, or consent of instructor.

228L. Jazz Theory II. Continuation of the concepts taught in Music 228G, with an emphasis on ear training, harmonic motion of jazz, and harmonic embellishment. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 228G.

328M. Studio Arranging. Techniques of composing and arranging for standard jazz and popular music instrumental combinations in varied styles. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. With consent of instructor, may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 612 and 228G, or consent of instructor.

228P. Jazz Composition. Individual instruction in the creative process of composition, involving the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic components of various jazz styles. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 328M or consent of instructor.

229. Diction. Italian and German pronunciation for singers. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

329E. Introduction to Electronic Media. Introduction to the fundamentals of recording, tape editing, and electronic music synthesis. One and one-half lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

329F. Projects in Electronic Media. Continuation of Music 329E for nontheory and noncomposition majors. One and one-half lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 329E and consent of instructor.

329G. Intermediate Electronic Composition. Continuation of Music 329E for music theory or composition majors. One and one-half lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 329E and consent of instructor.

329J. Introduction to Computer Music. An introduction to the basic concepts of digital music synthesis and signal processing. One and one-half lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 329E and consent of instructor.

329M. Intermediate Computer Music. Continuation of Music 329J. One and one-half lecture hours and eight laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 329J and consent of instructor.

129Q, 229Q, 329Q, 429Q, 529Q, 629Q, 729Q, 829Q, 929Q. Topics in Music. This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Butler School of Music. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

330L. History of Music III. The history of music from the early twentieth century to the present. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 313N or consent of instructor.

334. The Music of the Americas. Studies of both indigenous and borrowed traditions in the popular, folk, and art music of the Americas from the colonial period to the present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with one laboratory hour a week as required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

  • Topic 1: Music of Mexico and the Caribbean. Same as Latin American Studies 326 (Topic 1: Music of Mexico and the Caribbean). Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Music of Mexico and the Caribbean) and Music 334 (Topic 1) may not both be counted.
  • Topic 2: Music of Latin America. Same as Latin American Studies 326 (Topic 2: Music of Latin America). Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Music of Latin America) and Music 334 (Topic 2) may not both be counted.
  • Topic 3: Music of Brazil and Argentina. Same as Latin American Studies 326 (Topic 3: Music of Brazil and Argentina). Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Music of Brazil and Argentina) and Music 334 (Topic 3) may not both be counted.
  • Topic 4: Music of the Andean Countries. Same as Latin American Studies 326 (Topic 4: Music of the Andean Countries). Latin American Studies 322 (Topic: Music of the Andean Countries) and Music 334 (Topic 4) may not both be counted.

335M. Fundamentals of Digital Audio Workstations. An overview of the history and theory behind digital audio and digital audio recording, including stand-alone and computer-based digital audio workstations. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 316N or consent of instructor.

335N. Advanced Digital Audio Workstations. Includes advanced editing, MIDI control surfaces, use of Beat Detective application, surround and synchronization, advanced mixing, plug-ins, third-party digital audio workstation add-ons, soft synthesizers and samplers, and digital mastering techniques and practices. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 335M or consent of instructor.

336C. Computer Audio Production. Desktop music production, including the history of computer music, MIDI and specialized digital audio for multimedia production, loop-based music, contemporary production styles, and music production environments. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 335N or consent of instructor.

337. Music for Radio and Television. Survey of music history and trends; application to broadcasting; problems of music programming; copyright and clearance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

338. Masterpieces of Music. Study of the works of specific composers or of specific genres in the Western musical tradition. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May not be counted by music majors. Prerequisite: Music 302L or consent of instructor.

339M. Introduction to the Music Business and Entrepreneurship. An overview of the dynamics and business challenges of the contemporary music performance world, with an emphasis on the study of the rapidly changing musical culture and an increasingly competitive and diversified marketplace. Guest lecturers include professional conductors, directors of large performance venues, classical and pop music performers, music critics, songwriters, music publishers, entertainment law attorneys, and record producers. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Music 339M and 376C (Topic: Business of Music) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music.

339N. Music Entrepreneurship. Further exploration of the dynamics and business challenges of the contemporary music performance world, with emphasis on entrepreneurial savvy, communication skills, fluency with emerging technologies, commitment to audience education, public advocacy for music, and the future health and growth of musical culture. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music and Music 339M.

342. Area Studies in Ethnomusicology. Studies of the musical traditions of selected cultures or geographical areas. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Varies with the topic and is given in the Course Schedule.

  • Topic 3: Musics of India. Same as Anthropology 324L (Topic 13: Musics of India) and Asian Studies 361 (Topic 11: Musics of India). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
  • Topic 5: Black Perspectives in Jazz. Same as African and African American Studies 374 (Topic 10: Black Perspectives in Jazz). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.
  • Topic 6: Musics of East and Southeast Asia. Same as Asian Studies 361 (Topic 15: Musics of East and Southeast Asia). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

343J. History of Jazz. Survey of the history of jazz from its origins to the present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music or consent of instructor.

345. Advanced Audio Recording. Contemporary audio recording and production styles. Advanced techniques for specific recordings and musical styles, including ensemble recording in a multitrack environment. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 336C or consent of instructor.

347M. Music Copyright and Publishing. Recording, music publishing, and personal management agreements and how they affect the artist and writer. Includes negotiation considerations, deal points, record company economics and profitability, intellectual property rights, publishing and the control and exploitation of publishing rights in music property, publishing activities, performing rights organizations, catalog sales and acquisitions, publisher and songwriter relations, and royalty accounting. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music.

347N. Topics in the Business of Music and the Arts. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music and Music 347M.

354. Musical Development of Children. The processes of musical development in young children. Topics include music in multicultural contexts, music in the cognitive and social development of young children, and special issues concerning music and exceptional children. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor.

354C. Children's Music Literature and Performance I. Literature, materials, and music performance activities appropriate for young children. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 605 or 313, upper-division standing in music studies, or consent of instructor.

354D. Children's Music Literature and Performance II. Continuation of Music 354C. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 354C or consent of instructor.

354F. Music Performance, Listening, and Appreciation. Techniques and materials for the development of skill in composition, arranging, performance, and aural discrimination; problems related to the adolescent voice. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester.

155C. Techniques of Percussion Performance. Percussion performance techniques for individual and ensemble settings, including appropriate literature and rehearsal procedures. Two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music studies.

255D. Techniques of String Performance. String instrument performance techniques for individual and ensemble settings, including appropriate literature and rehearsal procedures. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music studies.

255E. Techniques of Brass Performance. Brass instrument performance techniques for individual and ensemble settings, including appropriate literature and rehearsal procedures. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music studies.

255F. Techniques of Woodwind Performance. Woodwind instrument performance techniques for individual and ensemble settings, including appropriate literature and rehearsal procedures. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music studies.

255M. Marching Band Techniques. Literature, materials, and techniques of the marching band. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music studies.

255V. Techniques of Vocal Performance. Technique of individual and ensemble singing practiced through the study of vocal literature. Two lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music studies.

356G. Choral Ensemble Literature and Performance. Choral music literature; rehearsal and performance techniques for choirs and small ensembles. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music studies or consent of instructor.

356J. Instrumental Ensemble Literature and Performance. Study of the literature and of performance and rehearsal techniques for heterogeneous instrumental ensembles. Three lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music studies and Music 210K.

159J. Harp Repertoire. Study and performance of the harp repertoire. One laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

259L. Vocal Repertoire Coaching. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

259N. Chamber Music: Strings and Piano. The equivalent of two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 411, 612, and consent of instructor.

259P. Chamber Music: Winds and Percussion. The equivalent of two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 411, 612, and consent of instructor.

259T. Topics in Instrumental Technology. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

460J. Senior Jazz Recital. Open only to jazz performance majors. Preparation and performance of a one-hour public recital in the major jazz instrument. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: Music 420J and approval of the jazz faculty.

260M. Pedagogy. An intensive study of repertoire and methods, designed for students planning to specialize in teaching. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

  • Topic 1: Woodwind Instruments. The equivalent of two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Two semesters of instrument course 260 and approval of the faculty in one of the woodwind instruments.
  • Topic 2: Brass Instruments. The equivalent of two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Two semesters of instrument course 260 and approval of the faculty in one of the brass instruments.
  • Topic 3: Piano. Offered in the summer session only, in conjunction with the High School Piano Performance Workshop; meets four hours a day for two weeks. May be repeated for credit. May not be substituted for Music 460PA or 460PB. Prerequisite: Piano 412 or consent of instructor.
  • Topic 4: Strings. The equivalent of two laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Two semesters of instrument course 260 and approval of the faculty in one of the string instruments.
  • Topic 5: Group Piano. The development of skills in teaching group piano. Examination of methods and materials used in keyboard instruction and for improvisation, sight-reading, and score reading. Two lecture hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music and consent of instructor.

460P. Pedagogy. Designed primarily for students planning teaching careers. This course is offered in harp, piano, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and voice. Methods of individual and class instruction through the use of music literature and the teaching repertoire. Practice teaching and laboratory for diagnostic and corrective methods are required. Two lecture hours a week for two semesters. Upon recommendation of the faculty, Music 460P and two semesters of instrument course 260 and approval of the faculty in the student's instrument may be substituted for instrument course 462 and Music 460R. Prerequisite: For 460PA, instrument course 462 and approval of the faculty, and consent of instructor; for 460PB, Music 460PA.

460R. Senior Recital. Open only to music performance majors. Preparation and performance of a one-hour public recital in the major instrument. Individual instruction. Prerequisite: For performance majors approved to pursue a pedagogy emphasis, approval of the faculty; for other performance majors, Music 420R and approval of the faculty.

262. Intermediate Instrumental Conducting. Problems and interpretation of larger band and orchestral works; analytical study of musical form as it relates to conducting; a synthesis of musical understanding and expansion of comprehensive musicianship through conducting problems. Two class hours and one laboratory hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 222K or consent of instructor.

  • Topic 1: Band.
  • Topic 2: Orchestra.

263K. Intermediate Choral Conducting. Problems and interpretation of larger choral works. Analytical study of musical form as it relates to conducting. A synthesis of musical understanding and expansion of comprehensive musicianship through conducting problems. Two class hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Music 223K or consent of instructor.

364. Advanced Ear Training. Further development of techniques taught in Music 411, with emphasis on aural recognition of larger musical forms and of music of contemporary style. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing in music and Music 411 and 612.

368L. Review of Music Theory. An intensive review of the skills and concepts required for the study of music theory at the graduate level. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May not be counted toward a graduate degree. Prerequisite: Upper-division or graduate standing in music.

369P. Senior Paper in Music Theory. Writing of a major paper on a topic in music theory approved by the instructor. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Music 221K with a grade of at least B, at least seven semester hours of upper-division coursework in music theory, and consent of instructor.

176C, 276C, 376C. Special Topics in Music Performance. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

376G. Special Topics in Music Literature. Three class hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

376J. Special Topics in Music Theory. Three class hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

176M. Special Topics in Music Studies. One class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

677P. Internship and Final Project. Restricted to seniors. Practical experience in the music and recording industry related to the student's area of interest within the music business, recording technology, or electronic media. Comprehensive final project addresses entrepreneurship, as well as technical and business elements of the music and recording industry. Forty hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of the program requirements for enrollment in an internship course and consent of the program director.

178C, 278C, 378C. Independent Study: Music Performance. Individual projects to be completed under faculty supervision. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor and the director of the school.

178G, 278G, 378G. Independent Study: Music Literature. Individual projects to be completed under faculty supervision. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor and the director of the school.

178J, 278J, 378J. Independent Study: Music Theory. Individual projects to be completed under faculty supervision. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor and the director of the school.

178M, 278M, 378M. Independent Study: Music Studies. Individual projects to be completed under faculty supervision. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor and the director of the school.

379K. Advanced Topics in Music Literature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Two or more topics may be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: Music 612 and 313N, or upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

  • Topic 1: Topics in Keyboard Literature.
  • Topic 2: Piano Literature, Eighteenth Century to the Present.
  • Topic 5: Topics in Instrumental Chamber Music.
  • Topic 6: Topics in Symphonic Tradition.
  • Topic 7: Topics in Instrumental Concerto.
  • Topic 8: Topics in the Art Song.
  • Topic 9: Topics in Opera and Music Drama.
  • Topic 10: Topics in Mass and Motet.
  • Topic 11: Topics in Choral Music.
  • Topic 12: Topics in Cantata and Oratorio.
  • Topic 13: Topics in Modern Music.
  • Topic 14: Special Topics in the Western Musical Tradition.
  • Topic 17: Topics in Instrumental Wind Music.

Ensemble: ENS

Lower-Division Courses

103L. Opera Laboratory. Performance and instruction in operatic theatre. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

103P. Butler Opera Center Ensemble. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition. Instruction and performance in operatic acting, vocal coaching, and stage direction. Four laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit.

105. Sight-Reading. Designed to develop and improve sight-reading skills in piano performance. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

106. Accompanying. Designed for pianists, organists, and harpsichordists to improve ensemble playing and to give training in the technique of vocal and instrumental accompanying. One and one-half to three laboratory hours a week as required for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

107J. Jazz Orchestra. Advanced jazz ensemble. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

107K. Large Instrumental Ensemble. Offered under various topics according to instrumentation, including Symphony Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

207L. Longhorn Band. In the spring semester, this organization divides into multiple performing ensembles. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

107S. Small Instrumental Ensemble. Offered under various topics according to instrumentation. Two laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

109C. Choral Ensemble. Offered under various topics according to ensemble composition, including University Chorus and Women's Chorus. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

109K. Chamber Singers. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

109L. Concert Chorale. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

109P. Pop Choral Ensemble. Offered under various topics, including Longhorn Singers and Varsity Singers. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Open to any University student who can qualify by audition.

Performance

The abbreviations used for performance courses are included in Appendix B.

Lower-Division Courses

201. Lower-Division Music Performance: Secondary. Individual instruction in music performance for nonmusic majors and for music majors studying a secondary instrument. This course is offered in the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, recorder, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice. May be repeated for credit.

202. Lower-Division Piano: Secondary. Individual instruction beyond Music 210K. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent by audition.

210. Lower-Division Music Performance: Principal. Individual instruction in the principal instrument for students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music or the Bachelor of Music with a major in music studies, music theory, composition, music literature, or music performance. This course is offered in the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: For Organ 210, Piano 201 or the equivalent.

412. Lower-Division Music Performance: Major. Individual instruction in music performance for students majoring in music performance or music performance pedagogy. This course is offered in the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, and violoncello. May be repeated for credit.

212J, 412J. Lower-Division Music Performance: Improvisation. Individual instruction in improvisation for students majoring in jazz composition or jazz performance. This course is offered in the following instruments: double bass, drum set, guitar, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and vibraphone. May be repeated for credit.

Upper-Division Courses

251. Upper-Division Music Performance: Secondary. Individual instruction in music performance for nonmusic majors and for music majors studying a secondary instrument. This course is offered in the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, recorder, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Course 201 in the secondary instrument for four semesters, or the equivalent, and approval of the area faculty.

260. Upper-Division Music Performance: Principal. Individual instruction in the principal instrument for students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Music or the Bachelor of Music with a major in music studies, music theory, composition, music literature, or music performance. This course is offered in the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp, harpsichord, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Course 210 in the principal instrument for four semesters, or the equivalent, and approval of the music faculty.

462. Upper-Division Music Performance: Major. Individual instruction in music performance for students majoring in music performance. This course is offered in the following instruments: bassoon, clarinet, double bass, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, violoncello, and voice. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: For Voice 462, Voice 210 for four semesters, or the equivalent, and approval of the music faculty; for other instruments, course 412 in the major instrument for four semesters, or the equivalent, and approval of the music faculty.

462J. Upper-Division Music Performance: Improvisation. Individual instruction in improvisation for students majoring in jazz composition and jazz performance. This course is offered in the following instruments: double bass, drum set, guitar, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and vibraphone. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: For jazz composition majors, course 212J for two semesters, or the equivalent, and approval of the appropriate music faculty; for jazz performance majors, course 412J for two semesters, or the equivalent, and approval of the appropriate music faculty.

Department of Theatre and Dance

Registration with a member of the department faculty is required of students planning to major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and of those enrolling in courses that require faculty permission.

All students majoring in the department are required to act in productions or to serve on technical crews as scheduled by the faculty of the department.

The information in parentheses after a course number is the Texas Common Course Numbering (TCCN) designation. Only TCCN designations that are exact semester-hour equivalents of University courses are listed here. Additional TCCN information is published by the Office of Admissions.

Theatre and Dance: T D

Lower-Division Courses

301 (TCCN: DRAM 1310). Introduction to Theatre. Open to all University students except majors in the Department of Theatre and Dance. A study of theatrical texts and practices of the past and present. Three lecture hours a week for one semester; attendance at all major productions of the department is required.

102T, 202T, 302T. Topics in Dance Technique for Nondance Majors. Fundamental study of principles and vocabulary of dance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. May not be counted toward the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in dance.

303. Fundamentals of Acting. Not open to theatre and dance majors. Basic principles of acting and practical work in scenes from plays. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Theatre and Dance 303 and 313C may not both be counted.

303C (TCCN: DRAM 2336). Training the Speaking Voice. Not open to theatre and dance majors. Fundamental principles of vocal production and speech. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

303V. Acting for Voice Performance Majors I. Fundamental inquiry into the acting process. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A major in voice performance in the Butler School of Music.

303W. Acting for Voice Performance Majors II. Techniques for playing and shaping action within scene structures. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 303V.

306. Introduction to Improvisational Drama. General introduction to improvisational activities with application to the theatre. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

311. Languages of the Stage. Introduction to the ways that performance communicates meaning, as a foundation for further study in theatre and dance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance or consent of instructor.

111T, 211T, 311T. Introductory Topics in Theatre and Dance. Restricted to theatre and dance majors. Introductory topics in theatre and dance, including basic research methods, contemporary and local performance, the role of the artist in society, the philosophy of a fine arts education, and the exploration of campus resources. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

112. Freshman Movement and Physical Conditioning. Principles and techniques of physical conditioning. Three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty.

312C. Contemporary Dance Technique. Intensive study of principles, technique, and vocabulary of contemporary dance. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty.

312D. Intermediate Contemporary Dance Technique. Intensive study of intermediate-level theory, technique, and vocabulary of contemporary dance. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty.

312F. Ballet Technique. Intensive study of principles, technique, and vocabulary of ballet. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty.

312G. Intermediate Ballet Technique. Study of intermediate-level theory, technique, and vocabulary of ballet as a supporting style. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty.

312M. Movement Improvisation. Exploration and study of elements of movement design. Three hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance.

312N. Movement Composition. Continuation of Theatre and Dance 312M. Three hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 312M or consent of instructor.

112P, 212P, 312P. Fundamental Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory. Preparation and performance laboratory related to production. At least six laboratory hours a week for one semester; additional laboratory hours may be required for rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty.

112T, 212T, 312T. Topics in Dance Technique. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least one lecture hour a week for one semester, and additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty.

313C (TCCN: DRAM 1351). Acting I. Fundamental inquiry into the acting process; improvisational approaches to the playing of dramatic action. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance or consent of instructor.

313D (TCCN: DRAM 1352). Acting II. Fundamental techniques of character analysis and portrayal. Introduction of published text. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and Theatre and Dance 313C, or consent of instructor.

313E (TCCN: DRAM 2351). Acting III. Personalization of character explored through various theatrical styles. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and Theatre and Dance 313D with a grade of at least B, or consent of instructor.

113P, 213P, 313P. Projects in Acting and Directing. Preparation and performance laboratory related to production. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of the acting/directing faculty.

314C (TCCN: DRAM 1330). Design for Performance. Introduction to the techniques, practices, and processes in costume, lighting, scenic, and sound design. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance or consent of instructor.

314M (TCCN: DRAM 2331). Technical Theatre. Introduction to the techniques, practices, and processes in technical theatre. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance or consent of instructor.

314P (TCCN: DRAM 1320). Production Laboratory. Three hours a week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance or consent of instructor.

315. Playwriting I. The study and practice of writing plays. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

317C (TCCN: DRAM 2361). Theatre History through the Eighteenth Century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

317D (TCCN: DRAM 2362). Theatre History since the Eighteenth Century. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

317M. Dance History I. An exploration of world dance as an expression of cultural identity and change. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 311.

317N. Dance History II. Continuation of Theatre and Dance 317M. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 317M or consent of instructor.

119Q, 219Q, 319Q, 419Q, 519Q, 619Q, 719Q, 819Q, 919Q. Topics in Theatre and Dance. This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Theatre and Dance. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

Upper-Division Courses

121P, 221P, 321P. Festival Project and Production. Students initiate, develop, and/or participate in an approved departmental major festival project or production under the supervision of a faculty member. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least one lecture hour a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

322. Dance Pedagogy. Techniques and materials used in the teaching of dance. Two lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

322E. Advanced Contemporary Dance Technique. Intensive study of advanced theory, technique, and style of contemporary dance. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty.

322J. Advanced Ballet Technique. Study of advanced theory, technique, and vocabulary of ballet as a supporting style. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty.

122P, 222P, 322P. Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory. Preparation and performance laboratory related to production. At least six laboratory hours a week for one semester; additional laboratory hours may be required for rehearsals and performances. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: A major in the Department of Theatre and Dance and consent of the dance faculty.

323C. Directing I. Study and practice of the fundamentals of stage directing: composition, picturization, movement, gesture, and unit structure. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, or consent of instructor.

323D. Directing II. Dramatic and environmental analysis of full-length plays. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 323C or consent of instructor.

323E. Directing III. Theory and techniques of play directing, with practical applications in projects and scenes. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre and Dance 323D, and consent of instructor.

123P, 223P, 323P. Advanced Projects in Acting and Directing. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of the acting/directing faculty.

324. Design and Technology for Performance. Exploration of aspects of design and technology in performance, including costume, lighting, scenery, and sound. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 314C, 314M, and consent of instructor.

124P, 224P, 324P. Advanced Production Laboratory. One, two, or three hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Two semesters of Theatre and Dance 314P, and a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance or consent of instructor.

325. Playwriting II. Emphasis on the form and writing of the full-length play or equivalent. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre and Dance 315, and consent of instructor.

125P, 225P, 325P. Projects in Playwriting. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

326. Dramatic Activities for the Classroom. Theory, materials, and practice, including story dramatization, storytelling, puppets, pantomime, shadow plays, role-playing, and theatre games. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

326C. Theatre Studies: Creative Drama. Theory and practice of creative drama for children, both as an art form and as a process for emphasizing creative expression and aesthetic growth. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

326D. Theatre Studies: Theatre for Young Audiences. Theory and practice of all phases of play production for young audiences. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

326E. Theatre Studies: Directing the Young Performer. Introduction to the theory and practice of directing and producing theatre with young performers, with emphasis on appropriate literature. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre and Dance 323C, and consent of instructor.

126P, 226P, 326P. Projects in Theatre Studies. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

127P, 227P, 327P. Projects in History, Criticism, and Performance Studies. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

129Q, 229Q, 329Q, 429Q, 529Q, 629Q, 729Q, 829Q, 929Q. Topics in Theatre and Dance. This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Theatre and Dance. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

332M. Choreography. Advanced study of the principles and practices of choreography. Three hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Theatre and Dance 322M and 332M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre and Dance 312N, and consent of instructor.

332N. Choreography: Design for Dance and Movement Theatre. Continuation of Theatre and Dance 332M. Three hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Theatre and Dance 322N and 332N may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Theatre and Dance 332M.

332P. Advanced Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory I. At least six laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre and Dance 222P, a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, and consent of the dance faculty.

332Q. Advanced Projects in Dance Performance and Repertory II. At least six laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre and Dance 332P, a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, and consent of the dance faculty.

332R. Dance Pedagogy Theory. Principles, techniques, and materials used in the teaching of dance. Three lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, and consent of the dance faculty.

332S. Dance Pedagogy Practicum. Practical application techniques and materials used in the teaching of dance. Four and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre and Dance 332R, a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, and consent of the dance faculty.

351S. Seminar in Theatre and Dance. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Completion of at least ninety semester hours of coursework, a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, and consent of instructor.

151T, 251T, 351T. Topics in Theatre and Dance. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one class hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

352. Experiential Anatomy. Principles and techniques of physical conditioning with practical applications to injury prevention for dance and theatre practitioners. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester, with additional hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, Theatre and Dance 332P, a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, and consent of the dance faculty.

152P, 252P, 352P. Projects in Dance Movement Studies. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

152T, 252T, 352T. Topics in Dance and Movement. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

353T. Topics in Acting and Directing. Topics in acting (including voice/speech and movement) and directing. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing, a major in the Department of Theatre and Dance, and Theatre and Dance 313E with a grade of at least B or consent of the acting/directing faculty.

154P, 254P, 354P. Projects in Design and Technology. Individual projects in theatre design and technology. For each semester hour of credit earned, at least one hour a week for one semester and additional laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

354T. Topics in Design and Technology. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

  • Topic 1: Costume and Makeup Crafts.
  • Topic 2: Fabric Painting and Dyeing.
  • Topic 3: Mask Making.
  • Topic 4: Millinery.
  • Topic 5: Scenery Technology I.
  • Topic 6: Costume Rendering.
  • Topic 7: Drawing for Theatre Designers.
  • Topic 8: Painting.
  • Topic 9: Robotic Lighting.

355T. Topics in Playwriting. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

356T. Topics in Theatre Studies. Topics in theatre studies, including creative drama, theatre for children and youth, and theatre with young adults. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with laboratory hours as required. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

  • Topic 1: Puppetry.

357T. Topics in History, Criticism, and Performance Studies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.

  • Topic 1: Latin American Theatre and Drama. Same as Latin American Studies 322 (Topic 13: Latin American Theatre and Drama).

Undergraduate Catalog, 2008-2010

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