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  • SWR 409 - Health Navigation Practicum for Social Work


    ENG 112  or EHS 120  or equivalent, HCR 400 , SWR 440 , HCR 380  or NUR 361 , MTP 320  or MTP 321  or NUR 110 ; prior or concurrent election of NSC 393 , PHS 309 /SWR 309 ; admission to Health Navigator Minor/Certificate Program. (3).

    Application of assessment and intervention methods learned in health navigation curriculum. Synthesis of theoretical health navigation knowledge with application of skills in a community setting. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 439 - Special Topics in Social Work Practice


    SWR 100  or consent of instructor. (1-3).

    Special topics in particular fields of social work practice, considered with dual focus on the emerging context of socio-economic trends, policy, etiology and theories of social function, impact on populations at risk, and evidence-based best practices in social welfare services delivery.  May be offered in different calendar and/or pedagogical/instructional formats. Topics announced in the course schedule; may be reelected when topics vary. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 440 - Social Work Methods III: Micro Application


    SWR 340 , concurrent election of SWR 460 . (3).

    Methods course concentrating on practice skills for service delivery agencies and systems, with a generalist perspective for assessing and intervening with change efforts for individuals and families. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 441 - Social Work Methods IV: Macro Application


    SWR 440  with a grade of C (2.0) or better; concurrent election of SWR 461  . (3).

    Continuation of SWR 440 , with a shift in focus to skills, processes and techniques appropriate to working with groups in community organizations and planning. Students develop “macro” practice skills in organizational assessment, organizational change, and community practice, and are expected to continue to demonstrate the socialization, professionalism and self-discipline which identifies them as beginning social workers. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 460 - Field Instruction I


    SWR 270 , SWR 360 ; concurrent election of SWR 440 . Open only to students with Social Work concentrations or consent of instructor. (6).

    Student placement for 16 hours a week in a social service setting, with experience in supervised observation and provision of appropriate service to agency clientele. Students are also required to attend a weekly seminar.  Offered fall semester only. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 461 - Field Instruction II


    SWR 460  ; concurrent election of SWR 441 .  Offered winter semester only. (6).

    Continuation of SWR 460 . Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 470 - Advanced Approaches to Social Work Research


    SWR 270 , SWR 360 . (3).

    Focuses on furthering students understanding of social work research methods and procedures. Students learn to use practice experience to inform scientific inquiry, and conversely, learn how research evidence informs generalist social work practice. Students engage in critical thinking to make evidence- based practice decisions. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 480 - Directed Reading/Research in Social Work


    At least junior standing, consent of instructor. (1-4).

    Directed reading or research study by qualified students under instructor’s supervision.  By special arrangement only. May be reelected for credit. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 485 - Special Topics in Social Work


    (1-6).

    Focus on various topics, including intensive study of specific areas related to social work. May follow a non-traditional university calendar schedule and may be delivered in nontraditional formats. The title for each section varies, based on the topic of study.  May  reelected to a total of 6 credits when topics vary. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 488 - Honors Thesis I


    Consent of Program Director. Open only to Honors Program students in Social Work. (4).

    Credit and grade for SWR 488 is not awarded until successful completion of SWR 489 . Graded ABCDE/Y.
  

  • SWR 489 - Honors Thesis II


    Prior or concurrent election of SWR 488 . Open only to Honors Program students in Social Work. (4).

    Graded ABCDE/Y.
  

  • SWR 490 - Integrative Seminar in Social Work, Global Justice and Diversity


    SWR 250 , SWR 300 , SWR 301 , SWR 302 , SWR 340 , SWR 350 ; concurrent election of SWR 440  and SWR 460 , or SWR 441  and SWR 461 . (3-4).

    Student-driven community-engaged course designed to integrate learning and skills from the whole of the Social Work program curriculum. Students work in groups to develop and implement plans for social change within the community, using a critical multicultural lens to analyze change on personal, interpersonal, structural/institutional and cultural levels. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 500 - Social Welfare Policies and Services


    Graduate standing. (3).

    History of social reform in the United States. Analysis of values underpinning the focus and intent of services. Emphasis on income maintenance, mental health, child welfare, and criminal justice policy. Also listed as PUB 542 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • SWR 502 - Schools and Communities


    Graduate standing. (3).

    The role of schools in building community. Emphasis on interplay between schools and community agencies in provision of educational and social services to youth, parents and community members. Concrete programs and policies for connecting schools and communities.  Not open to students with credit for SWR 402 . Also listed as EDE 502  and PUB 582 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 508 - Survey of Social Welfare and Federal Policy on Native Americans


    Graduate standing. (3).

    See SWR 408  for description.  Not open to students with credit for SWR 408 . Graded ABCN.
  

  • SWR 510 - Contemporary Issues in Mental Health


    Graduate standing. (3).

    Examination of mental health policies and services and their historical context, with particular attention to the mentally ill and developmentally disabled populations and community-based treatment. Also listed as PUB 544 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • SWR 520 - Resource Development for Nonprofit Organizations


    Graduate standing. (3).

    Principles and practices in fundraising and development; proposal writing and presentation; long-range development planning; membership recruitment and retention; fees and pricing of services; special event fundraising; operation of profit-making ventures by nonprofit organizations. Also listed as PUB 520 .

    .Graded ABCDE.

  

  • SWR 521 - Entitlement Program Law and Policy


    Graduate standing. (3).

    Examination of regulations and policies that guide federal and state agencies in the implementation of entitlement programs, including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, and Workers’ Compensation. Eligibility requirements and termination procedures, court challenges to these processes, and recent reform proposals.  Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • SWR 525 - Substance Abuse Policies and Services


    Graduate standing. (3).

    Analysis of policies concerning substance abuse in the United States. Examination of politics and economics of drug and alcohol industries. Control legislation, funding priorities and remediation models. Also listed as PUB 543 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • SWR 527 - Volunteerism and the Independent Sector


    Graduate standing. (3).

    Origins of nonprofit organizations; their social, political, economic, cultural and ideological roles in American society. Major types of nonprofit organizations and their characteristics; current trends in the independent sector.  Also listed as PUB 540 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 539 - Special Topics in Social Work Practice


    Graduate standing, SWR 100  or consent of instructor. (1-3).

    Special topics in particular fields of social work practice, considered with dual focus on the emerging context of socio-economic trends, policy, etiology and theories of social function, impact on populations at risk, and evidence-based best practices in social welfare services delivery.  Not open to students who have credit for SWR 439 . May be offered in different calendar and/or pedagogical/instructional formats. Topics announced in the course schedule; may be reelected when topics vary. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • SWR 580 - Independent Study in Social Work


    Graduate standing, consent of instructor and advisor. (1-3).

    Research, readings or special projects tailored to academic needs and interests of the student in a topic related to social work.  May be reelected to a maximum of 4 credits. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • TEL 313 - Second Language Acquisition


    (Formerly LIN 313). ENG 200 /LIN 200 . (3).

    Second language acquisition theory and strategies. Problems in phonology, morphology, syntax, pragmatics, and cross-cultural issues. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • TEL 315 - Testing and Assessment


    LIN 200 /ENG 200 . (3).

    Theoretical and practical study of testing and assessment of second languages. Topics include curriculum and test design, English language proficiency tests, and test preparation materials. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • TEL 410 - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Seminar and Practicum


    LIN 200 /ENG 200 , LIN 244 /ENG 244 ; one from: TEL 313 , TEL 315 , EDR 341 . (6).

    Pedagogical theories and approaches to teaching English learners: reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar and vocabulary. Application of pedagogies in the classroom. Students learn about and experience teaching English learners by participating in a practicum. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 100 - Introduction to the Theatre


    (3) F

    Exploration of the theatre as a worldwide cultural phenomenon; the collaborative nature of the theatre as a contemporary art form. Non-technical investigations into the work of playwrights, actors, directors and designers, and the processes by which the written text is transformed into an experience to be shared by a live audience May include interactive strategies and group projects in addition to lecture/discussions, and may require attendance at theatre productions. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 111 - Theatre Practicum: Scenery/Properties


    Consent of instructor. Open to non-theatre majors only. (1).

    Participation in a Theatre and Dance Department mainstage production in the areas of scenery or props. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded Pass/Fail.
  

  • THE 112 - Theatre Practicum: Costume/Makeup


    Consent of instructor. Open to non-theatre majors only. (1).

    Participation in a Theatre and Dance Department mainstage production in the areas of costuming or makeup. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded Pass/Fail.
  

  • THE 113 - Theatre Practicum: Performance


    Consent of instructor. Open to non-theatre majors only. (1).

    Participation in a Theatre and Dance Department mainstage production in the area of performance. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded Pass/Fail.
  

  • THE 114 - Musical Mechanics of Theatre and Dance


    (3).

    Basic elements of music applied to musical theatre setting.  Students prepare for and simulate musical theatre auditions.   Also listed as MUS 114 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • THE 120 - Technical Practicum: Lighting/Sound/Management


    Prior or concurrent election of THE 216 . Open to theatre majors only. (1).

    Participation in a Theatre and Dance Department mainstage production in the areas of lighting, sound, or stage management.  May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • THE 121 - Technical Practicum: Stagecraft


    Prior or concurrent election of THE 215 . Open to theatre majors only (1).

    Participation in a Theatre and Dance Department production in the areas of scenery, props, lighting, sound, or stage management. Lab. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 122 - Technical Practicum: Costume/Makeup


    Prior or concurrent election of THE 214 . Open to Theatre majors only. (1).

    Participation in a Theatre and Dance Department mainstage production in the areas of costuming or makeup. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 123 - Theatre Practicum: Performance


    THE 230 , THE 339 ; or consent of instructor. Open to Theatre majors only. (1).

    Participation in a Theatre and Dance Department mainstage production in the area of performance. May be reelected to a total of three credits. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 124 - Technical Practicum: Stage Management


    THE 255 . (1-3).

    Participation in a Theatre and Dance Department production in the area of stage management. Lab. May be reelected to a total of 6 credits. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 150 - Drama as Performance


    (3) H

    Performance lies at the heart of dramatic literature. This course combines traditional forms of literary analysis with informal, in-class student readings to develop a critical and imaginative appreciation of drama. No special expertise in acting required, but employs performance as means of understanding the text. Material is drawn from a wide range of periods, styles and cultures. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 160 - Theories and Methods of Design


    (3) F

    Introduction to contemporary graphic design. Theory, professional practices, creative workflow, career paths, copyright, ethics. Also listed as ART 160  and COM 160 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 204 - Argumentation and Debate


    (3) H

    Basic instruction in public argumentation and debate.  Students develop research skills and learn to construct and deconstruct arguments.  Includes participation in debates. Also listed as COM 204 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 207 - Modern African Drama and Poetry


    (3) H

    Introduction to contemporary African drama and poetry, whose themes reflect socio-cultural, political and religious events prevalent in the societies from which they emanate. The relationship between traditional and modern drama and poetry. Analysis of language in selected poems and plays, including works by Wole Soyinka, Ama Ata Aidoo, Tess Onwueme, Athol Fugard, Dennis Brutus, and Niyi Ozundare. Also listed as AFA 207  and CPL 207 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 208 - Multicultural Drama


    At least junior standing. (3) H, US

    Examination of multicultural drama within the context of modern theater, and particularly diverse cultures that impact contemporary US society. Issues of assimilation, integration, inequalities, exclusion, cultural identity formation also scrutinized in broader Western and nonwestern contexts. May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both. Also listed as AFA 208 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 210 - Introduction to Public Speaking


    (3) H

    Students prepare and deliver public speeches, developing skills of organization, research and delivery while engaging important public issues. Students develop appreciation for ethical methods to approach diverse audiences and become more comfortable speaking in public and better equipped to use speech as a tool to execute change. Also listed as COM 210 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 213 - Oral Interpretation of Literature


    (3) F

    Oral communication of prose and poetry. Analysis of texts, methods of meeting problems inherent in their presentation, group and individual reading before the class, criticism, and possible public performance.  Also listed as COM 213 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • THE 214 - Stage Costuming


    (3).

    Introduction to methods and materials of stage costuming, including construction, design rendering, costume history, make-up, and other costume crafts. Emphasis on continual reference to current departmental productions. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 215 - Stagecraft


    (3).

    Introduction to the basics of theatrical production including theory and mechanics of scenery and properties construction, lighting, sound and production management. Lecture/discussion. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 216 - Stage Lighting and Sound


    (3).

    Introduction to theory and mechanics of lighting and sound for the stage; management techniques necessary in mounting a stage performance. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 217 - Theatre Technology for Non-Majors


    (3).

    Basic introduction to materials and methods of stagecraft, lighting, props and audio for non-majors. Students study productions related but not limited to departmental productions. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 221 - Acting: Voice and Movement


    (2) F

    Designed to expand the physical and vocal imagination, promote spontaneity, demand self-extension, break patterns, tap dormant resources, and generate relaxation, self-confidence and trust. Understanding the body and voice through the principles and theories of Alexander, Linklater, Laban, Skinner, Lessac and others. Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 222 - Creative Drama


    (3).

    Introduction and application of process-centered, improvisational dramatic activities used to lead others in imagining, enacting and reflecting upon human experiences (i.e., personal experience and heritage, imagination, literature, social sciences and current events).  Emphasis on creative drama as a tool to develop interpersonal communication skills, creative thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.  Students work as participants as well as group leaders; work may include field experience with young people in communities off-campus.  Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • THE 225 - Acting for Non-Majors


    (3) F

    Exploration of play through theatre games, exercises, and creative problem solving. Investigating the nature of play, how it shapes creative expression, frees the imagination to enhance group interactions and stimulates the flow of fresh ideas. Readings, text study, rehearsal outside of class time. Intended for non-theatre majors. Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 230 - Acting I: Introduction to Acting


    Prior or concurrent election of THE 150 , THE 221 . (3).

    Introduction to the process of acting through movement, games, improvisation, monologues and scene work, designed to free the actor vocally, physically and emotionally. Fundamentals of text analysis and rehearsal technique. Reading, projects and rehearsals outside of class time. Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 239 - Drama of the Harlem Renaissance


    (3) H

    Examination of the development of African American drama with emphasis on the major playwrights of the Harlem Renaissance. Exploration of the political, social and racial climate addressed in their dramatic texts. Also listed as AFA 239 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 240 - Music and the Theatre


    (3) H

    Use of music in theatrical production; major emphasis on the period from the seventeenth century to the present. Music performed in lyric theatre, opera, operetta, music halls, minstrels, the American musical, and films. Theatrical history and musical heritage. Also listed as MUS 240 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 241 - Modernism


    At least sophomore standing. (3).

    Emergence of the modern movement in theatre and art from the end of the 19th century to the present, and the aesthetic characteristics shared by each. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 242 - Contemporary Black Theatre in America


    (3) H

    Contemporary Black dramas and dramatists in America since 1950, and the production of Black theatre in America today. Literature, sociology, mythology, and music behind the plays studied; operation and recent flourishing of Black theatre in America. Attendance at performances and participation in performance activities may be required. Also listed as AFA 242 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 251 - Fundamentals of Stage Makeup


    (3).

    Theory and practice of both two- and three- dimensional character makeup for the theatre. Lecture and laboratory. Also listed as ART 251 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 252 - Digital Imaging Design


    ART 141 .  (3).

    Introduction to foundational skills and processes relevant to the design discipline. Introduction to 2-D art fundamentals and exploration of visual problem-solving. Also listed as ART 252 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 255 - Stage Management


    THE 150 . (3).

    Basic introduction to stage management methods and skills students needed to work with theatre professionals.  Introduction to forms and procedures for managing productions.  May be reelected to a total of six credits. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 271 - Introduction to Theatre Design


    (3) F

    Introduction to basic elements of design and application of these elements to theatrical design. Emphasis on interpreting dramatic text and communicating ideas visually. Also listed as ART 271 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 272 - Film Genre


    (3) F

    Examination of a selected film genre (the gangster film, the western, science fiction, war films, Film Noir, etc.) or selected topical focus. Viewing, discussion and writing about film. Class time may be extended to accommodate screenings. Also listed as COM 272 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 275 - Clothing in Western Culture


    (3) H

    Historical examination of fashion and clothing of Western culture as a reflection of social mores, gender roles, and political and economic events from Egyptian times to the present. Also listed as WGS 275 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 300 - History of Western Theatre I


    ENG 112  or EHS 120 , at least sophomore standing. (3) H

    The theatre as an institution; the drama, methods, conventions and physical conditions of the stage as drama’s medium. Characteristic types of plays, theatre buildings, theatre organization and management, stage and scenic production, and acting examined in their contemporary philosophical, political, and social settings from antiquity to the medieval period.  Lecture/lab. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 301 - History of Western Theatre II


    ENG 112  or EHS 120 , at least sophomore standing. (3) H

    The theatre as an institution; the drama, methods, conventions and physical conditions of the stage as drama’s medium. Characteristic types of plays, theatre buildings, theatre organization and management, stage and scenic production, and acting examined in their contemporary philosophical, political, and social settings from the Renaissance to the end of the 19thcentury.  Lecture/laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 302 - Modern Theatre


    ENG 112  or EHS 120 , at least sophomore standing. (3) GS

    History of the modern theatre, 1875 to present. Plays from European and American theatre: Ibsen, Strindberg, Chekhov, Wilde, Shaw, O’Neill, Eliot, Hellman, Brecht, Wilder, Miller, Williams, Beckett, Churchill, and Wilson. Also listed as ENG 388 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 303 - United States Theatre History


    HIS 121  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Examination of performance in the United States as an attempt to forge an “American” identity as part of political, national, cultural, social, esthetic and economic developments. Also listed as HIS 323 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 304 - Advanced Public Speaking


    COM 210 /THE 210  or consent of instructor. (3)

    Provides students opportunity to hone their public speaking skills, developing expertise in delivery and speech composition for a number of real-world contexts.  Offered Winter semesters. Also listed as COM 304 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 311 - Summer Theatre Practicum


    Consent of instructor. (3).

    Students working in summer stock companies in performance, technical or design position may apply for credit by securing a department coordinator and an on-site supervisor. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 312 - Black Arts Movement


    AFA 215  or consent of instructor. (3) H, US

    Examination of the contributions Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and early 1970s to US cultural landscape and diversity; particular attention to issues of race, ethnicity, class and gender identity. Critically interrogates the creative works of leading black writers, poets, novelists and dramatists of the Arts Movement including those of Larry Neal, Maya Angelou, LeRoi Jones/Amiri Baraka, Harold Cruise, T. Morrison and Nikki Giovanni.  May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both. Also listed as AFA 312 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • THE 313 - Acting for the Camera


    THE 150 , THE 221 , THE 230 . (3).

    Studio course focusing on differences between acting on stage and in front of the camera. Emphasis on theory and practical application, working with monologues, commercials, soap operas and scenes for the camera. Students gain basic knowledge and experience of operating television cameras and working within a television studio.  Also listed as COM 313 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • THE 314 - Stage Costuming Lab


    THE 214 . (1).

    Application of methods and materials of stage costuming with an emphasis on department productions. Continuation of THE 214 . Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 315 - Stagecraft Lab


    THE 215 . (1).

    Exploration of theatrical production process through practical application. Topics may include woodworking, metalworking, scene painting, rigging, lighting, sound and special effects.  Laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 316 - Musical Theatre Lab


    MUS 334 /THE 334 . (1).

    Nuanced exploration and practical application of musical theatre technique.  Topics may include musical theatre vocal technique, examination and employment of style differences, acting the song, or cabaret technique. May be reelected once for credit. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 317 - African World Performance Studio


    Consent of instructor. AFA 310  recommended. (3) F

    Practical aspects of artistic expression through drama, poetry, storytelling, music, dance, and some visual arts. A performance collective will be formed to showcase work of enrolled students.  Also listed as AFA 311 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • THE 320 - Introduction to Directing: Principles


    At least junior standing, THE 230 , THE 339 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Examination of the principle underlying the art of directing: script analysis, staging, audition, and rehearsal techniques. Beginning scene work.  Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 321 - Directing Plays for Young Audiences


    THE 225  or THE 230 , junior standing, Teacher Certificate Program in Speech concentration. (3).

    Fundamentals of directing plays for young audiences. Finding appropriate material, securing rights, working in collaboration, analyzing dramatic texts. Issues in casting, budgeting, developing ground plans, creating blocking, coaching actors, generating publicity, working with young performers and/or audiences. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 322 - Scene Painting


    A university-level drawing class, THE 271 /ART 271 . (3).

    Scene painting techniques including color theory, heightened perspective, stenciling, dimensioning, landscape and architectural styles. Applied work on realized sets. Also listed as ART 323 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 324 - Textiles and Costuming


    THE 214 . (3).

    Exploration of different textile qualities and innovative materials as they apply to theatrical costume construction. Focus on fabric manipulation through printing, painting, dyeing, and distressing. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 326 - Properties Design and Construction


    ART 271 /THE 271 . (3).

    Problems and practices in the procuring or design and construction of stage properties. Emphasis on continual reference to current departmental productions. Graded ABCDN.
  

  • THE 327 - Patterning and Draping


    THE 214 . (3).

    Introduction to pattern drafting and fabric draping to create garments for apparel or theatrical use. Focus on creating custom bodices, collars, sleeves, skirts, and pants for modern body shapes and sizes. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 331 - Voice and Diction


    THE 221 . (2).

    Theories and practice designed to equip the student with proper speech for the American stage through a fundamental understanding of phonetics and articulation.  Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 333 - Stage Combat


    THE 221 . (2).

    Concepts and principles for the performance of several forms of stage combat, including hand-to-hand, medieval broadsword, Italian Renaissance rapier and quarter staff; period weapon history and anatomy; common practices and procedures for safe actor combat.  Intense physical movement, partnered movement, physical awareness training, performance of choreography, acting. Lecture and laboratory. May be reelected once for credit. Each election must emphasize a different topic. Also listed as DAN 333 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 334 - Musical Theatre Workshop


    Consent of instructor. (3).

    Movement and vocal production for musical theatre. Basic modes of show dance including ballet, tap, jazz, clogging, and adagio partnering. Speech-level singing, song as monologue, and analysis of musical style. Examination of rehearsal and audition techniques. Culminates in scene study and performance.  May be reelected to a total of 9 credits. Also listed as MUS 334 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 336 - Creative Learning Experiences


    (3).

    Creative activities for early childhood, elementary and middle school children through the integration of art, music, play and drama. Techniques of planning, presenting and evaluating creative learning experiences for the classroom. Also listed as ART 336 , DAN 336 , EDE 340  and MUS 336 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 337 - Musical Theatre Studio


    Consent of instructor. (3).

    Scene study in musical theatre designed for intensive individual acting preparation in collaborative setting.  Reading and rehearsals outside of scheduled class time. May be reelected to a total of 9 credits. Also listed as MUS 337 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 338 - Dialects for the Stage


    THE 221 , THE 230 , THE 331 . (2).

    Exercises, projects, drills, and scene study designed to equip the actor with clear, articulate command of the major regional and foreign stage dialects.  Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 339 - Actor’s Studio


    THE 221 , THE 230 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Scene study in modern and contemporary texts tailored to meet the needs of individual actors.  Lecture and laboratory. Reading and rehearsals outside class time. May be reelected to a total of 9 credits by BFA students; others with consent of instructor. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 343 - CAD for Theatre Design


    A university-level drawing class, THE 271 /ART 271 . (3).

    Development of working knowledge of computers as a tool for theatrical design. Computer techniques and how they are used for design and graphic presentation techniques. Designs may cover various styles. Emphasis on competence in using the CAD program. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 345 - Classical Styles Workshop


    THE 221 ,  , THE 339 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Team taught by performance and design faculty. Major stylistic periods from a social context which dictates fashion, movement and acting styles. Rehearsal and performance techniques culminate in period scene study.  Lecture and laboratory. Prior or concurrent enrollment in THE 331  recommended but not required. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 350 - Scripted: Sex and Gender in the Theatre


    ENG 112  or EHS 120 . (3) H

    Examination of the manner in which theatrical works reflect, re-enforce, challenge and re-vision sex and gender roles in a variety of periods and cultures. Topics include: the politics of representation, the theatrical tradition of cross-dressing, performance art, and the relationship of theatre art to pornography and voyeurism. Also listed as WGS 350 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 351 - Improvisation for the Theatre


    THE 221 , THE 230 . (3).

    Techniques of improvisation explored in exercises, theatre games, scenes and projects.  Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 352 - Scene Study: Shakespeare


    THE 221 , THE 230 , THE 339 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Scenes, monologues, sonnets, verse study (scansion, music, imagery, diction, rhetoric), historical research.  Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 360 - Research Methods for Theatrical Design


    THE 271  or ART 271 . (3).

    Connections between cultural values and visual imagery representative of important historical periods. Emphasis on period research and its importance in the theatrical design process. Examines a variety of research methods pertinent to theatrical design. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 370 - Costume Design for the Theatre


    THE 271  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Application of theories and techniques of costume design to specific problems of the play. Student produces renderings for costume designs using various media.  Lecture and laboratory. Also listed as ART 370 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 372 - Philosophy in Film


    At least junior standing or consent of the instructor. (3).

    Philosophical ideas as expressed in film and literature. Screenplays, original sources, and analytic articles considered.  Also listed as PHL 372 .Graded ABCDE. Offered infrequently.
  

  • THE 380 - Scene Design for the Theatre


    THE 271  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Three-dimensional design for the stage. Design and execution of three-dimensional scale models, scenic renderings appropriate to the play. Use of various media.  Lecture and laboratory. Also listed as ART 380 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 383 - Sound Design for the Theatre


    THE 216 , THE 271 . (3).

    Exploration of aesthetics and technologies in sound design for live performance, including the creation of soundscapes and live sound reinforcement. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 385 - Lighting Design for the Theatre


    THE 216 , THE 271 ; or consent of instructor. (3).

    Advanced course in the theories and aesthetics of lighting design for theatre, opera and dance. Emphasis on lighting as a theatrical art form, and the method of executing this vision successfully.  Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 390 - Playwriting


    Consent of instructor. (3).

    Principles and practice of modern dramatic composition. Group analysis of characterization, story, plot structure, dialogue and other dramaturgical elements in the one-act play. Also listed as ENG 309 .Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 391 - Directed Reading


    To be arranged. (1-3).

    May be reelected for credit. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 392 - Collective Playwrights Workshop


    THE 230 , consent of instructor. (3).

    Improvisational techniques, exercises and scenes, culminating in the performance of a script developed by the class through improvisation.  Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE.
  

  • THE 393 - Honors Independent Study


    Open only to Honors Students in Theatre. (3).

    Independent study in preparation for senior honors thesis. Graded ABCDE/Y.
 

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