Description of the Communication and Theatre Program 2008-2009
Course lists from previous catalogs are available at the Registration Services Catalog page.
The 18-credit Communication and Theatre Nucleus is required for all Communication and Theatre Majors.
Communication and Theatre Nucleus
COTH 219 Visual Communication 3 cr
COTH 222 Analysis and Interpretation in Communication 3 cr
COTH 304 Human Communication 3 cr
COTH 470 Philosophy and Theory of Communication 3 cr
COTH 478 Symbols in Communication 3 cr
COTH 484 Communication and Theatre Seminar 3 cr
Communication and Theatre Major: Standard Program
Communication Emphasis
A minimum of 36 credits is required including the 18-credit Communication and Theatre Nucleus, nine credits of upper-division Communication and Theatre electives and the following:
COTH 271 Small Group Communication 3 cr
One of the following:
COTH 215 Development of Theatre I 3 cr
COTH 216 Development of Theatre II 3 cr
One of the following:
COTH 241 Media Writing 3 cr
COTH 264 Film and Video Production 3 cr
Organizational Communication Emphasis
A minimum of 36 credits is required including the 18-credit Communication and Theatre Nucleus and the following:
COTH 271 Small Group Communication 3 cr
COTH 371 Argument and Conflict Management 3 cr
COTH 372 Issues Management 3 cr
COTH 374 Public Relations Communication 3 cr
COTH 376 Organizational Communication 3 cr
COTH 474 Campaign Planning in Advertising and Public Information 3 cr
Communication and Theatre Major: Comprehensive Program
Film, Video and Media Emphasis
A minimum of 60 credits is required including the 18-credit Communication and Theatre Nucleus, nine credits of upper-division Communication and Theatre electives, and six credits from outside Communication and Theatre in consultation with an advisor, and the following:
COTH 241 Media Writing 3 cr
COTH 264 Film and Video Production I 3 cr
COTH 306 Scriptwriting 3 cr
COTH 323 Media/Arts Management 3 cr
COTH 351 Mass Media in Society 3 cr
COTH 352 World Cinema Theory and Criticism 3 cr
COTH 361 Studio Production 3 cr
COTH 390 Film and Video Production II 3 cr
COTH 490 Film and Video Production III 3 cr
Theatre Emphasis
A minimum of 60 credits is required including the 18-credit Communication and Theatre Nucleus, nine credits of upper-division Communication and Theatre electives, and nine credits from outside Communication and Theatre in consultation with an advisor, and the following:
COTH 215 Development of Theatre I 3 cr
COTH 216 Development of Theatre II 3 cr
COTH 231 Stagecraft and the Theatrical Tradition 3 cr
COTH 235 Fundamentals of Acting 3 cr
COTH 306 Scriptwriting 3 cr
COTH 317 Theatre and Culture: 3 cr
COTH 323 Media/Arts Management 3 cr
COTH 391 Advanced Theatrical Production 3 cr
Communication and Theatre Minor
A minimum of 21 credits is required for a Communication and Theatre Minor. Students are advised to consult with their faculty advisor before deciding upon an appropriate concentration to meet their specific needs.
Communication Concentration
Required courses include:
COTH 219 Visual Communication 3 cr
COTH 222 Analysis and Interpretation in Communication 3 cr
COTH 271 Small Group Communication 3 cr
COTH 304 Human Communication 3 cr
COTH 376 Organizational Communication 3 cr
Communication and Theatre upper-division electives 6 cr
Film, Video, and Media Concentration
Required courses include:
COTH 219 Visual Communication 3 cr
COTH 222 Analysis and Interpretation in Communication 3 cr
COTH 241 Media Writing 3 cr
COTH 264 Film and Video Production I 3 cr
COTH 304 Human Communication 3 cr
COTH 361 Principles of Studio Production 3 cr
One of the following:
COTH 351 Mass Media in Society 3 cr
COTH 352 World Cinema Theory and Criticism 3 cr
Theatre Concentration
Required courses include:
COTH 219 Visual Communication 3 cr
COTH 222 Analysis and Interpretation in Communication 3 cr
COTH 231 Stagecraft and the Theatrical Tradition 3 cr
COTH 235 Fundamentals of Acting 3 cr
COTH 304 Human Communication 3 cr
COTH 391 Advanced Theatrical Production 3 cr
One of the following:
COTH 215 Development of Theatre I 3 cr
COTH 216 Development of Theatre II 3 cr
Capstone Course Requirement. The following course in the Communication and Theatre Major fulfills the Capstone Course Requirement: COTH 484 Communication and Theatre Seminar.