2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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TWP 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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TWP 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, freshman or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students may only count 6 credits of individual study credit towards any degree in Dodge College. This includes any combination of TWP 299, 399, or 499. Fee varies. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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TWP 303 - Producing Reality Television
Prerequisites, FTV 130A-G and television writing and production or broadcast journalism and documentary major or television minor. This course will serve students wishing to hone skills and pursue careers in producing reality television programming. Students will learn various techniques and methods for creating broadcast-quality reality programs across the format’s many genres. There will also be an emphasis on the legal and ethical issues that are central to the genre. In addition to classroom discussions and screenings, students will work in the field producing, filming and editing reality programming. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TWP 310 - The New Era of Television
Prerequisites, creative producing or television writing and production or broadcast journalism and documentary major or television minor. This course explores the dynamic and rapidly changing world of television - a world whose creative possibilities and prestige now rival feature films. Through lectures, screenings, prominent guest speakers and Q & A students will analyze current creative and business trends in television and use these analyses as the basis to evaluate the future of television. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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TWP 311 - Advanced Multi-Camera TV Production
Prerequisites, TWP 114 , junior standing and television writing and production, or broadcast journalism and documentary major. Using multi-camera TV production, students will plan and produce a series of live-on-tape studio or remote productions. Content may vary from semester to semester including talk/variety shows, music performances and live sports events. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TWP 320 - Narrative Television Workshop
Prerequisites, TWP 338 , television writing and production major. Narrative Television Workshop provides an intensive directing experience working with a company of actors in various genres of studio television production. The course will provide instruction and laboratory developing a vocabulary for clear communication between television directors and actors and in managing the time and technical challenges that can hinder obtaining a quality performance in staging and shooting dramatic and comedy segments. This course includes a lecture and required laboratory component held at different times. Fee: $300. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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TWP 327 - Seminar in Television Writing: Comedy
Prerequisites, SW 227 , or both SW 127 , SW 128 or both TWP 127 , TWP 128 and television writing and production, or screenwriting major, or television minor. A study of the techniques for writing half-hour comedy scripts for television. May be repeated for credit, with consent of instructor. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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TWP 328 - Seminar in Television Writing: Drama
Prerequisites, SW 227 , or both SW 127 , SW 128 or both TWP 127 , TWP 128 and television writing and production, or screenwriting major, or television minor. A study of the techniques for writing hour-long drama scripts for television. May be repeated for credit, with consent of instructor. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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TWP 329 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. Course titles, Prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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TWP 338 - Directing for Television
Prerequisites, TWP 114 , FP 239 , television writing and production major. An in-depth workshop in the implementation of techniques for directing actors and emphasizes turning analysis into performance. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TWP 340 - Sketch Comedy Writing
Prerequisites, TWP 127 or TWP 128 and Dodge College major or minor. Some sections may be open to non-majors. This course is designed to teach the professional and creative requirements involved in writing sketch comedy. Students will learn to write comedy sketches in a number of different styles including commercial parodies, “in-one” monologues, slice of life comedy, character-driven comedy, physical comedy, and political and topical satire as well as learning to construct jokes within the context of a sketch, and as stand-alone elements as part of a comedic monologue. Some sections of TWP 340 and TWP 640 will be held together. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TWP 345 - Television Pre-Production
Prerequisite, television writing and production major or television minor. An introduction to the necessities of pre-production: what it takes to plan for and execute an efficient production including such tasks as script breakdown, storyboard development, scheduling and budgeting, location scouting, planning for visual effects and more. Emphasis is on understanding the job responsibilities of various departments and developing effective teamwork, management, leadership and communication skills. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TWP 364 - Editing the Series
Prerequisite, FP 115 . Editing for episodic television requires an understanding of series tone and the relationships of key characters. This course offers students the opportunity to edit a television episode using the footage generated in Series Production. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TWP 367 - Editing the Promo and Trailer
Prerequisite, FP 115 . Over one semester students will write, edit, and produce a variety of promotional spots. The course will cover the fundamentals of network promotion, and trailer and promo structure. Final project will be a full-length movie trailer. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TWP 374 - Art and Business of Web Video
Prerequisites, Dodge College major, or minor. Some sections may be open to non-majors. Web video is exploding, and it’s the fastest, easiest way to break into the entertainment industry. This course introduces students to a new generation of filmmakers who are earning six and seven-figure incomes, studio deals, A-list Hollywood agents, book and record deals and more, because they have mastered the art and business of Web video. Learn what works for the Web: the genres, the monetization and the distribution models. Explore the secrets of YouTube’s top hit-makers. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TWP 376 - Shooting A Monetizable Web Series
Prerequisite, Dodge College major or minor. This New Media monetization intensive takes web video to the next level with a study of social media success and failure. The course will help the student successfully launch and market a personal brand on the 10 most popular social sharing sites in the world and measure monetization. Students will learn what a solid digital marketing strategy looks like, define and understand the audience, measure success and go viral. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TWP 388 - Pilot Production
Prerequisites, FTV 130 , consent of instructor. Using the scripts generated in Writing the Pilot, this course provides an intensive production experience mirroring the real world rigors of producing a single-camera dramatic show. Students will learn about and take on the various roles necessary for shooting a series episode. This course includes a laboratory component held at a different time. Letter grade. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits
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TWP 399 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, junior standing, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Students may only count 6 credits of individual study credit towards any degree in Dodge College. This includes any combination of TWP 299, 399, or 499. May be repeated for credit. Fee: TBD. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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TWP 420 - Advanced Television Directing
Prerequisites, TWP 320 , television writing and production major, or consent of instructor. Advanced Television Directing provides the continuation of an intensive directing experience working with a company of actors while shooting various genres of television production with two cameras. The course will provide instruction in developing a vocabulary for clear communication between television directors and actors and in managing the time and technical challenges that can hinder obtaining a quality performance in staging and shooting dramatic and comedy segments. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TWP 429 - Experimental Course
Experimental courses are designed to offer additional opportunities to explore areas and subjects of special interest. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Course titles, Prerequisites, and credits may vary. Some courses require student lab fees. Specific course details will be listed in the course schedule. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
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TWP 440 - Creating the Television Series - Non-Production
Prerequisites, TWP 327 , TWP 328 , senior standing. Building on the student’s previous narrative writing experience, this course provides an intensive study of creating and writing an original series. Students will study the narrative and dramatic requirements of developing a storyline and characters in the episodic form. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TWP 445 - Television Pre-Production: Series
Using scripts generated in Writing the Series, this course will provide an intensive theoretical overview as well as actual hands-on training in pre-production and production methodology. Students will prepare for the Interterm production of a single-camera television episode. In addition, students will learn and perform the various roles necessary for a successful production. These roles will include both above-the-line and below-the-line departments and procedures. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TWP 474 - Advanced Web Video Production
Prerequisites, FTV 130 , or FTV 130A , or FTV 130B , or FTV 130C , or FTV 130D , or FTV 130E , or FTV 130F or FTV 130G and Dodge College major or consent of instructor. TWP 374 recommended. This course introduces students to a new generation of filmmakers who are earning six and seven-figure incomes and landing studio development deals, A-list Hollywood agents, book and record deals and more because they’ve mastered the art and business of web video. An examination of web videos across a wide range of categories, from social activism to branded entertainment, from comedy to horror. Students will create and produce episodes of a series based on their potential to be monetized. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TWP 487 - Writing the Pilot
Prerequisites, TWP 327 or TWP 328 and television writing and production major. Building on the student’s previous narrative writing experience, this course provides an intensive study of writing and producing for a single-camera series. Students will study the narrative and dramatic requirements of developing a storyline and characters in the episodic form. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TWP 488 - Pilot Production
Prerequisites, FTV 130 , consent of instructor. Using scripts generated in Writing the Pilot, this course provides an intensive production experience mirroring the real world rigors of producing a single-camera dramatic show. Students will learn about and take on the various roles necessary for shooting a series episode. This course includes a laboratory component held at a different time. Letter grade. This course is repeatable for credit. Fee: $300. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits
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TWP 490 - Independent Internship
Offers students an opportunity to earn credit and learn professional skills “on the job” by working for a studio, network, production company, newsroom, etc. A minimum of 40 hours of work for each credit is required. P/NP. (Offered every semester.) ½-6 credits
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TWP 491 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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TWP 495 - Short Form Television I
Prerequisites, television writing and production major, senior standing, TWP 246 and two of the following: TWP 311 , TWP 320 , TWP 327 , TWP 328 , TWP 487 . Using the short form web series model, students will explore the creative and logistic challenges of creating an episode for a narrative television series. Students will present a show concept and series characters, write or work with writers on an episode script, and participate in producing an episode. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TWP 496 - Short Form Television II
Prerequisites, TWP 495 , television writing and production major. Building on the series created in TWP 495 , students will write and produce three additional episodes of a short-form TV series designed for the Internet. Letter grade. Fee: $300. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TWP 499 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Individual research and projects. Designed to meet specific interests which are not provided for by regular curriculum offerings. May be repeated for credit. Fee: varies. (Offered as needed.) ½-3 credits
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TH 100 - Introduction to Theatre Technology
This course is an overview of theatre production. It will introduce the student to production elements ranging from scenery, lighting, audio, projections, costumes, props and emerging technologies. Emphasis will be placed on the implementation of technical elements and production safety. Fee: $150. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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TH 105 - Theatre Practicum
This course gives students practical experience in the technical areas of the production program. Students will be given a production assignment and will perform specific activities related to that technical area. P/NP. This course must be repeated four semesters for a maximum of 2 credits. (Offered every semester.) ½ credit
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TH 110 - Introduction to Acting
This is a beginning acting course open to non-theatre majors and theatre majors in the technology track. The course includes relaxation work, ensemble exercises, beginning scene work, and an introduction to character building. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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TH 111 - Introduction to Performing Techniques
Prerequisite, theatre or theatre performance or screen acting major. This course is a study of the fundamentals of stage movement, vocal production, performance techniques, and professional discipline. Course work includes ensemble building, Alexander, Linklater exercises, Strasberg relaxation exercises, and the creation of physical and vocal warm-ups. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 2 credits
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TH 112 - Acting Fundamentals
Prerequisites, TH 111 , and screen acting, or theatre, or theatre performance major. Acting Fundamentals is an acting class designed to introduce the acting student to the fundamental techniques of the realistic acting style. Our approach will be based on, but not limited to, the theories of Konstantine Stanislavski, Lee Strasberg, Uta Hagen, Sanford Meisner, and Robert Benedetti. The students will be expected to apply the techniques learned in Introduction to Performance Techniques as they study scripted material. Some of the concepts explored in this class include : Moments of Evaluation, Circles of Attention, Sense Memory, Scene Objectives, and the “magic if.” (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TH 113 - Theatre Performance
Prerequisites, audition, consent of instructor. This course is designed for those students who have been given performance or stage management responsibilities in theatre productions. P/NP. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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TH 150 - Theatre in World Cultures
This is a study of theatre as a performing art, ritual, vehicle for social interaction, and popular entertainment. The role of theatre in world cultures, and the historical development of performance are explored through reading, collaborative projects, discussion, and attendance of live performances. Fee: $100. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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TH 170 - Creating Theatre: From Page to Stage - The Art of Collaboration
Prerequisite, theatre, or theatre performance, or screen acting major. This course is an introduction to the study of theatre as a collaborative art form. The emphasis is on the introduction of information that will enable students to appreciate the process of creating and maintaining viable theatre, and to effectively communicate as dedicated and disciplined theatre practitioners. The student will also learn to implement specific collaborative processes involving classroom exercises and departmental productions. Fee: $100. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TH 201 - Stagecraft
Prerequisite, TH 100 . This course provides an in-depth study of the tools and techniques used in scenery construction. Emphasis will be placed on construction materials, stage operating systems, safety methodology and interpreting construction documentation. Fee: $150. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TH 202 - Introduction to Theatrical Makeup
This is an introduction to theatrical makeup. Students study stage makeup design and artistic skills, including both painting and three dimensional make-up. Often there are special opportunities for practical experience on actual productions. Theatre majors are advised to take the course in their freshman or sophomore year. Letter grade with Pass/No Pass option. Fee: $150. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TH 203 - Basic Makeup for the Performing Artist
Prerequisites, theatre performance major, sophomore standing, or consent of instructor. This course serves to introduce performing artists to the basics of makeup for the stage. Fee: $100. (Offered spring semester.) 1 credit
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TH 204 - Costume Construction
This course is designed as an introduction to the theatrical costuming construction process. The course gives students training in costume construction techniques, fitting, maintenance, tools, and other responsibilities involved in theatrical costuming. This course carries a laboratory component where students will gain hands-on experience. Letter Grade Fee: $150. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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TH 205 - Drawing and Rendering
Prerequisite, TH 100 . Drawing and Rendering encourages development of the skills necessary to communicate design ideas. It explores scenic, costume and lighting design using a diverse set of media including charcoal, pencil, ink, acrylic, watercolor, gouache and digital illustration. It will explore sketching, drawing, figure drawing, perspective, and color application. Letter grade. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TH 206 - Projection Design
Prerequisite, TH 100 . An introduction to projections design for live theatrical performance. In this course, students will explore storytelling through the development of still and moving images. Through a series of increasingly advanced, creative projects, students will develop the skills required of a projections, or media designer in today’s industry. Students will use content creation and mapping software to complete these projects. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TH 207 - Lighting for the Stage
Prerequisite, TH 100 , or consent of instructor. An introduction to theatrical lighting design with an emphasis on practical application. This course will include studies in lighting history, observation, color theory, instrumentation, photometry, collaborative process, and design (analysis and application). Fee: $150. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TH 211 - Movement for the Performer
Prerequisites, TH 111 and theatre performance or screen acting major. This course is an exploration of stage movement based on work of masters such as Suzuki, Alexander, Feldenkrais, and Bogart. It may include physical character development, Kabuki theatre physical techniques, Noh theatre physical techniques, mask work, gestural communication, and proxemics. Sections may be designated by degree track and/or class standing. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TH 212 - Tai-Chi for Theatre I
Prerequisites, sophomore standing, and theatre, or theatre performance, or screen acting major. This course is a study in movement of the Yang Tai-Chi form. The first semester consists of the first twenty-two movements and the second semester consists of the remaining twenty-two movements for a total of forty-four movements. Tai Chi I is a prerequisite for Tai Chi II. (Offered as needed.) ½ credit
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TH 213 - Tai-Chi for Theatre II
Prerequisites, TH 212 , sophomore standing, and theatre, or theatre performance, or screen acting major. This course builds on the foundation of TH 212 and continues the art and mastery of the second twenty-two movements in Yang Tai-Chi. Students learn the movement of the Yang Tai-Chi form in order to enhance and explore their study of movement and acting. (Offered as needed.) ½ credit
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TH 216 - Fundamentals of Character Building
Prerequisites, TH 212 , theatre major. This course is an exploration of building and performing characters that fall outside the student’s physical/vocal type. The emphasis will be on creating characters based on the recognition of the student’s internal emotional life, demonstrating characters based on the establishment of external vocal/physical adjustments, and interpreting characters based on script analysis. The course is designed for students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TH 217 - Introduction to Acting and Movement for Singers
Prerequisite, MUS 106 . This is an introductory acting and movement course designed for singers. Course work includes relaxation work, ensemble exercises, scene work, introduction to character building, and Stanislavski terminology and technique. (Offered every year.) 2 credits
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TH 218 - Character Building for Performance
Prerequisites, TH 111 , TH 112 , theatre performance, or screen acting major. This is a course in character building and development for performance. The emphasis is on creating complex characters through the exploration of psychological, physical, and emotional behaviors characterized by the use of gesture, actions, inner emotions, external stimuli, vocal variance, human interactions, and the body. Students will expand their knowledge of “character” through character research, scene study, and written textual analysis. Sections may be designated by degree track. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TH 229 - Experimental Course
This course is designed to provide additional opportunities to explore experimental areas and subjects of special interest. It may be repeated for credit provided the course content is different. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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TH 230 - Screen Acting I
Prerequisites, TH 111 , TH 112 , and theatre, or theatre performance, or screen acing major. This introduction to screen acting begins by analyzing the similarities and differences between stage and screen acting. Course work continues into exercises that instruct students on basic screen techniques and will evolve into introductory scene work in front of the camera. Sections may be designated by degree track and/or class standing. Fee: $100. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TH 283 - Voice Production and Techniques I
Prerequisites, TH 111 , TH 112 , sophomore standing and theatre performance, or screen acting major. This is a course in the advanced principles of vocal production and stage usage. This course integrates a variety of production processes including Linklater, Berry, Alexander, Feldenkrais, and Fitzmaurice to develop alignment, respiration, phonation, resonation, and articulation for the actor. Some sections may be designated by degree track and/or class standing. Fee: $75. (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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TH 290 - Independent Internship
Prerequisite, theatre major. The internship positions will offer actual working experience in the theatrical and entertainment industry. P/NP. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) ½-3 credits
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TH 291 - Student-Faculty Research/Creative Activity
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students engage in independent, faculty-mentored scholarly research/creative activity in their discipline which develops fundamentally novel knowledge, content, and/or data. Topics or projects are chosen after discussions between student and instructor who agree upon objective and scope. P/NP or letter grade option with consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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TH 299 - Individual Study
Prerequisites, freshman or sophomore standing only and consent of instructor. For students who wish to pursue a special area of study not included in the curriculum. To enroll in individual study and research, students must complete the individual study and research form (available from the Office of the University Registrar) and obtain the signatures of the department chair of the course and course instructor. Students should spend 40 to 50 hours in instruction and research for each credit of individual study.
May be repeated for credit. (Offered every semester.) 1-3 credits
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TH 301 - Drafting for the Entertainment Industry
Prerequisite, TH 100 . This course will teach the standards and techniques for technical graphic communication within the entertainment industry, through the study of computer-aided drafting. Projects generated will include an emphasis in geometric constructions, plans, sections, elevations, orthographic and isometric projections. An introduction to drawing within a 3D environment will be provided during this course. Fee: $150. (Offered fall semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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TH 302 - Advanced Stagecraft
Prerequisite, TH 201 , or consent of instructor. This course is designed as an introduction to advanced construction techniques, materials, and practices used within the entertainment industry. This course gives students training in rigging, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, automation and special effects; and provides opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience through realized projects. Fee: $200. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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TH 303 - Decorative Arts
Prerequisites, TH 100 , or consent of instructor. A survey of period architecture, art, and decorations as they apply in research and design for theatre, film, and television. Fee: $150. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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TH 304 - Costume Design
Prerequisite, TH 204 or consent of instructor. This course covers design and rendering techniques as well as research. Theme, character analysis and the process for producing a show in a costume shop will be examined. Care and maintenance of a campus production will be addressed. Letter grade. Fee $150. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TH 305 - Theatre Production
Prerequisites, TH 100 , TH 170 , consent of instructor. This course is designed for those students who have been given a significant creative, technical, management or administrative production responsibility in theatre production other than performance. Such roles may include, but are not limited to: stage manager, assistant designer, assistant director, dramaturg, master electrician, props coordinator, and other comparable roles. Pass/No Pass. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. (Offered as needed.) 1 credit
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TH 306 - Advanced Theatrical Make-up
Prerequisite, TH 202 or TH 203 . A continuation of TH 202 or TH 203 Introduction to Theatrical Makeup. Covers face casting and beginning molding and bald cap application. Also addresses hair styling techniques for human and synthetic wigs, patterning for wigs and facial hair, care and maintenance of a campus production and hand tying and styling of a mustache. Letter grade. Fee: $150. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TH 307 - Lighting Design and Technology
Prerequisite, TH 207 . An in-depth study of lighting design and lighting technology utilized in the Entertainment Industry. Topics covered will include lighting design, system design, programming, busking, previsualization, Art-Net, Architecture for Control Networks, Remote Device Management, and show control. Emphasis will be placed on lighting design, programming, and current lighting technology. Fee: $200. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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TH 308 - Stage Management
Prerequisite, TH 100 . This course provides students an understanding of the duties and responsibilities of a stage manager within the live entertainment industry. Emphasis will be placed on industry standards and developing the necessary skills required of a professional stage manager. Fee: $150. (Offered spring semester, alternative years.) 3 credits
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TH 309 - Scene Painting
Prerequisites, TH 100 , sophomore standing, consent of instructor. This is a course in the basic techniques, materials and methods used in painting scenery for theatre, film, and television. This course offers practical, hands-on experience such as color theory, highlight and shadow, paint mixing, grid and layout, base painting, cartooning, lay-in painting, and detail painting. Letter grade. Fee: $250. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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TH 310 - Expression Theatrale/Acting: Theatrical Expression (Cannes)
Prerequisites, language levels applicable: Elementary III (1st degree), Intermediate I, II, III (2nd degree), Proficiency (3rd degree). This course is taught in French. This course meets four to six hours per week and emphasizes rhythm and articulation of the French language employing a different, original “script” each month, written by the professor. Dramatic sketches, designed with roles suitable for all participants, use expressions and themes drawn from daily life and emphasize the sound of French as it is spoken. The number of hours per week is determined by the role assigned. Students who enroll in this course must pay a supplementary Fee to the College (approximately $175 times two or three optional sessions per semester). (Offered every semester.) 3 credits
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TH 313 - Theatre Performance
Prerequisites, junior standing, audition, consent of instructor. Designed for those students who have been given production or performance responsibilities in theatre productions. P/NP. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. (Offered every semester.) 1 credit
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TH 315 - Acting Styles
Prerequisites, TH 218 , theatre performance major, or consent of instructor. This course will analyze, interpret, and explore acting styles. Students will study period manners, period movement, historical evidence, and the importance of period costumes as accepted and practiced in the 6th, 16th, 17th, and 20th centuries. Some sections may be designated by degree track and/or class standing. Fee: $75. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TH 320 - Improvisation
Prerequisites, junior standing, and screen acting, or theatre, or theatre performance major. Improvisation aims to develop and expand students’ imagination, range of expression, and to release them from self-consciousness by altering their attitude towards failure. Through a series of improvisation games, techniques, and theories exploring status, impulse, splitting-the-attention, give/take, clowning, masks, narrative structure, and character development, students will enhance skills used onstage and off (e.g., presence, flexibility, courage, compassion, team building, rapid idea generation, and problem solving). Fee $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TH 321 - Meisner Technique
Prerequisites, TH 112 , TH 218 , and junior, or senior standing, or consent of instructor. This class explores the acting techniques developed by Sanford Meisner. Learning outcomes for the course include improvisational exercises, a system for analyzing text, and an understanding of basic Meisner concepts as demonstrated in class performances: repetition, activity, texted improvisations, and key facts/provocative phrases in text analysis. (Offered every year.) 3 credits
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TH 322 - Acting Shakespeare I
Prerequisites, TH 111 , TH 112 , junior standing, or consent of instructor. This course provides students with a fundamental approach to playing Shakespeare. Particular emphasis will be placed on a rhetorical approach to test and punctuation utilizing Shakespeare’s First Folio as the key to unlocking the text in a presentational actor/audience experience. Fee: $100. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TH 329 - Experimental Course
(Same as TH 229 .) 1-3 credits
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TH 330 - Screen Acting II
Prerequisites, TH 230 , screen acting major, or consent of instructor. This course will focus on intermediate acting techniques for screen. The student will participate in various exercises and perform on camera in two scenes. Some sections may be designated by degree track and/or class standing. Fee: $150. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TH 333 - Acting for Television Workshop
Prerequisites, TH 230 , and theatre, or theatre performance, or screen acting major. Students will be guided through all areas of working with television directors and the demands of production. Students will work with student directors, under the guidance of both theatre and film/television faculty, on three short projects using state of the art equipment provided by Dodge College. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TH 335 - Actors and Filmmakers Workshop
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. Students will be guided through all areas of working with film directors and the demands of production. Students will work with graduate student directors and cinematographers, under the guidance of both theatre and film faculty, on short projects using state of the art equipment provided by Dodge College. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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TH 345 - Musical Theatre
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. This course will introduce and train actors in the performance style necessary for acting in musical theatre. It will include an overview of various musical theatre performance styles, and exploration of the performance of solo numbers and duets, a unit on scene work as it leads to musical performance, and directed performances. Fee: $150. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TH 347 - Advanced Acting for Singers
Prerequisites, TH 110 , or TH 217 , and BM performance, vocal emphasis, or consent of instructor. This course is designed for singers to explore and apply advanced principles of acting and movement to performances of classical repertoire on stage and in recital. Students will develop skills for researching and imagining a character, defining strong acting choices and communicating with sound, body language and gesture. (Offered as needed.) 2 credits
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TH 350 - London Theatre Tour
Prerequisite, sophomore standing. This course is an exploration of contemporary British theatrical productions with an emphasis on developing visual literacy and critical analysis. Students attend theatrical productions in London and Stratford, England. Fee: TBD. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits
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TH 351 - Exploring Theatre Around the World
Prerequisites, consent of instructor, an interest in the theatre and live entertainment. Students will have the opportunity to tour ancient and contemporary theatres, museums, and points of interest during the course. Focus will be placed on the study of theatre, dance, live entertainment, architecture, and the exploration of cultures. Fee: TBD. (Offered summer.) 3 credits
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TH 352 - New York Theatre Study Tour
Prerequisite, an interest in theatre and dramatic literature. This course is an exploration of contemporary New York City theatrical productions with an emphasis on developing visual literacy and critical analysis. Students additionally analyze the interconnectedness of local and global influences that contribute to the interculturalism within the New York Theatre community, as well as appraise and evaluate management strategies for pursuing and developing a successful career as a New York stage actor. Fee: TBD. (Offered interterm.) 3 credits
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TH 369 - Dramatic Theory and Criticism
Prerequisites, TH 170 and theatre or theatre performance major or consent of instructor. This course is an intensive study of foundational and innovative dramatic theory and cultural criticism as applied to a range of classic and contemporary dramatic literature. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TH 370 - Script Analysis
Prerequisites, TH 150 , or TH 170 , and sophomore standing. This course is a study of the play, from page to stage, with emphasis on critical analysis of structure, genre, theme, style, character, language, dramatic event, and point of view. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TH 371 - Theatre History I - Antiquity to the Eighteenth Century
Prerequisites, TH 170 , or equivalent, and junior standing. This is a study of the history and historiography of theatre and dramatic literature from ancient Greece to the eighteenth century. Students will apply critical thinking and practical skills in individual and collaborative group research projects. Fee: $75. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TH 372 - Theatre History II - Eighteenth to Twentieth Centuries
Prerequisites, TH 170 , or equivalent, and junior standing. This is a study of the history and historiography of theatre and dramatic literature from the eighteenth to twentieth centuries. Students will apply critical and theoretical approaches to the study of recent theatre history in individual and collaborative group research projects. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TH 373 - Dramaturgy
Prerequisite, TH 170 , or equivalent, or consent of instructor. This course explores the dramaturg’s role in the development of new dramatic texts and live productions. Students will learn and apply the skills and theories of dramaturgy through viewing and analyzing professional live performances, attending guest lectures by dramaturgs and literary managers, conducting readings and engaging in class discussions, and participating in hands-on, collaborative production projects. Fee: $75. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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TH 374 - Theatre for Social Change
Prerequisites, TH 170 and screen acting or theatre or theatre performance major. In this course, students will explore and engage in Theatre of the Oppressed and other theatre methods currently being applied in various non-traditional theatrical settings in order to generate dialogue on hot-button issues and also to facilitate social, political, and/or restorative change. Letter grade. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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TH 375 - Theatre Management
Prerequisites, TH 100 , TH 170 , and theatre, or theatre performance, or screen acting major, or consent of instructor. This course will examine the business side of theatre through discussion and study of theatre management techniques, arts administration, accounting practices, box office and front-of-house procedures, marketing, publicity, and personnel. The differences and similarities of commercial theatre versus not-for-profit theatre will also be addressed. (Offered spring semester, alternate years.) 3 credits
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TH 377 - Playwriting
Prerequisite, TH 150 , or TH 170 , or consent of instructor. This course is an introduction to the art and craft of dramatic writing for the stage in which the student will study structure, theme, and character while pursuing a completed one-act play. Students work one-on-one with their instructor, meeting every week for teaching/discussion. (Offered every semester, reading and conference only.) 3 credits
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TH 378 - Methods of Teaching Drama
Prerequisite, TH 170 . This is a foundational course on the use of drama with young people as an educational medium in both formal classroom teaching and teaching in the community. The class involves significant participation, both participating in creative exercises and facilitating them, as well as site visits, textbook and outside readings, and writing projects on the subject of educational drama. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TH 379 - Text Analysis and Scene Study for Performance
Prerequisites, TH 111 , TH 112 , TH 218 , all three with a grade of “B” or higher, junior standing, and theatre performance, or screen acting major. This course is an exploration of text analysis (the study of the language within the script) “and scene study (the study of the structure of the script) for performance. The course will enable the students to create a personal approach to play analysis that fosters unique performances that serve the theatrical demands of the playwright and the production. Sections may be designated by degree tracks. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TH 387 - Introduction to Scenic Design
Prerequisites, TH 100 , TH 201 , TH 205 , TH 301 . This course encourages development of the skills necessary to communicate design ideas. This class is meant to foster creative growth, artistic expression and textual analysis as it pertains to the design of scenery. Letter grade. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits
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TH 388 - Directing for the Theatre I
Prerequisites, TH 100 , TH 170 , junior standing, and theatre, or theatre performance, or screen acting major. This course is a close, practical examination of the craft of play direction. Production techniques are covered as an essential part of the overall subject. The student director solves specific problems through the direction of scenes. This course includes a laboratory component. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TH 389 - Directing for the Theatre II
Prerequisites, TH 388 , and theatre, or theatre performance, or screen acting major. This course continues the practical examination of the craft of play direction. It continues production techniques as an essential part of the overall subject. The student director solves specific problems through the direction of scenes. Emphasis is placed on play analysis and structure. Each student will direct a one-act play. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TH 392 - Technology for Live Performance
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. An interdisciplinary course designed to allow students the opportunity to develop the skillsets needed to implement the most current technology into live performances. Through this collaborative setting, students will not only learn theory and how to utilize technology, but they will be provided with the opportunity to develop realized projects while developing much needed collaboration and interpersonal skills. Some sections of this course will be taught with DANC 392 . May be repeated for credit. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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TH 399 - Individual Study
Prerequisite, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (Offered as needed.) 1-3 credits
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TH 401 - Emerging Technologies for Live Entertainment
Prerequisite, TH 100 , or consent of instructor. This is a study of the technology used for live productions. This course will allow students to understand entertainment control system design concepts while interfacing with the most current technology in the entertainment industry. Fee; $200. (Offered fall semester, alternative years.) 3 credits
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TH 406 - Study in Theatrical Design
Prerequisite, TH 204 , or TH 207 , or TH 301 , or consent of instructor. This is an individual study/seminar course in one or more areas of theatrical design: set, lighting, costume, and sound. This course is designed to prepare students for further study into a specific design area. Students will gain an understanding of the materials and techniques used for design and presentation in the theatrical environment. Fee: $150. (Offered on a Reading and Conference basis only.) 3 credits
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TH 410 - Acting Shakespeare II
Prerequisites, TH 210, and theatre, or theatre performance, or screen acting major, or consent of instructor. This course is a continuation of the first semester approach to the Fundamentals of Acting Shakespeare. Continued emphasis will be placed on a rhetorical approach to text and punctuation utilizing Shakespeare’s First Folio as the key to unlocking Shakespeare’s clues for actors. An examination of “words into phrases” and figures of speech will be added as well as an approach to utilizing technique acquired in the first semester to sonnets and scene work. Some sections may be designated by degree track and/or class standing. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits
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TH 411 - Voice Production and Techniques II
Prerequisites, TH 311 , theatre performance major, or consent of instructor. This is a course in the principles of speech as designated by the International Phonetic Alphabet (International Phonetic Association). It integrates a variety of speech and vocal processes including Linklater, Fitzmaurice, and Machlin and the use of stage accents to further develop phonation, resonation, and articulation for the actor. (Offered spring semester.) 3 credits
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