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THA 330 - Scene Design II
Continued study of the art of scenic design which takes the student from the design concept to implementation with emphasis on research, design process and presentation skills. Course Codes: AHS. Prereq: THA*150 and THA 280 or permission of instructor. Additional supplies required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AHS. Prereq: THA*150 and THA 280 or permission of instructor. Additional supplies required. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 331 - Lighting Design II
Continuing study of lighting for the stage from concept through implementation of the design. Emphasis placed upon design process, presentation and technical skills. Class will take an active part in the hang, focus and implementation of both department shows to complete lab hours during the semester. Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150, THA 281 and permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150, THA 281 and permission of the instructor. Term Cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 332 - Costume Design II
This is an upper division costume design course. It will build on THA 282: Costume Design I to allow advanced students to futher explore the art of costuming. Besides the styles and genres we touched upon previously, we will also work on designing for dance, musical, and opera. Course Codes: ACS. Prereq: THA 120.Q, THA 150, THA 282 or permission of instructor.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACS. Prereq: THA 120.Q, THA 150, THA 282 or permission of instructor. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 334 - Patterning Techniques
This is a second level costume construction course which will focus on developing patterns through both flat patterning and draping methods for women’s garments. It will provide training for students to make patterns independently. Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Additional fee required. Term Cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 335 - Scene Painting
A study of both traditional and non-traditional methods for painting theatrical scenery. Course Codes: GQS. 10-hours lab practicum required. Lab supplies fee is collected first day of class.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: GQS. 10-hours lab practicum required. Lab supplies fee is collected first day of class. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 336 - Technical Direction
This class is designed for students interested in technical theatre as a career. We will focus on the management side of technical theatre as well as more advanced shop work. Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Term Cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 337 - Millinery and Wig
This is an advanced costume craft and technology course for advanced theatre design and technology students. It will focus on hat and wig construction principles and methods. Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Additional fee required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: CS. Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Additional fee required. Term Cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 340 - Dramatic Styles in Performance
Advanced Styles of Acting as mastered textual analysis, research and performance. Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA*140 THA*240. Coreq: THA*340L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA*140 THA*240. Coreq: THA*340L. Term Cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 341 - Acting in Shakespeare
In this course students are exposed to the society, texts and style of William Shakespeare. Students apply what they learn in lecture, reading and discussion to performance in 5 different scenes. Course code: R. Prereq: THA*140 THA*240.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course code: R. Prereq: THA*140 THA*240. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 342 - Acting for Camera
Students will learn and apply the techniques, skill, and vocabulary required to act for the camera. Students will also learn camera acting techniques that utilize scripts from commercials, corporate videos, feature films, and daytime television (soap opera). Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240. Term Cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 343 - Acting Styles: Modern Forms
This is a studio scene study acting course which utilizes texts and styles from the Realism era, generally defined by the works of Ibsen, through to the present, including such styles as farce, absurdism, and magical realism. Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHS. Prereq: THA 140, THA 240. Term Cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 345 - Theatre Practicum
Production, projects in performance, design or management for upper class students working under direct supervision of appropriate theatre faculty. Junior or senior standing and departmental permission required. May be taken for a total of four credits and will not fulfill upper-level elective requirement. Course codes: FHS.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: FHS. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 351 - Play Analysis
Intensive reading and analysis of scripts, emphasizing structure and interpretation. Written texts are studied as the blueprint for theatrical production, since all artistic choices for traditional play production begin with a thorough understanding of the script. Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: THA.Q*120.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Prereq: THA.Q*120. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 360G - Chinese Theatre
This course will explore relevant aspects of Chinese culture as evolutionary factors which affected the development of chinese traditional and modern drama. It will focus on different types of drama, historical background, scripts, music and acting styles as well as stage and costume design. The connection between Chinese theatre and theatre of the West will be explored. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term Cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 371 - History of Fashion
Study of the evolution of fashion from the ancient Egyptians to the 20th century. The course traces changes in fashion forms; cultural identities, political, economic, and social events which influenced fashion, and shows how the use of artistic elements in the design of clothing changed from one period to the next. Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BR. Prereq: PEQ in Visual and Performing Arts. Term Cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 372 - Styles and Ornamentation
A study of how social, political, economic, and religious pressures within various societies throughout history have influenced the art and architecture of each society. Strong research methods are investigated and utilized with the goal of creating a personal resource document for foundational use in theatrical settings. The course investigates the how’s and why’s of existing art and architectural trends. Department Chair Approval. Course Codes: BHRG Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHRG Prereq: THA 150 and THA.Q 120 or THA.F 120. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 375 - Principles of Play Directing
Introduction to basic principles: determining production concepts and approaches to the dramatic material; oral patterns; and working with the actor staging dramatic material. Course Codes: ACHR. Prereq: THA 150 THA 240 THA 275 THA 276 THA 351 or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required and will be collected at first class.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ACHR. Prereq: THA 150 THA 240 THA 275 THA 276 THA 351 or permission of instructor. Additional course fee required and will be collected at first class. Term Cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 377 - Playwriting
A workshop course in the making of theatre scripts. Students will submit work on a project basis, which will be evaluated independently and/or in class. Course will be limited to 10. Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: THA*275 THA*276 THA*351 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ENGW*377.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHR. Prereq: THA*275 THA*276 THA*351 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with ENGW*377. Term Cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 403 - Special Topics in Theatre
Occasional course offerings in specialized areas of theatre history, theory, acting, technical theatre, or touring production. Offered at various levels of difficulty.
Prerequisites & Notes
Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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THA 452 - Seminar in Theatre
Group study of selected topics and texts in the fields of theatre and performance theory leading to preparation and execution of senior comprehensive projects and the comprehensive evaluation. Completed Internship required. Course Codes: AFHR. Cross listed with MTHA*452.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFHR. Cross listed with MTHA*452. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 453 - Portfolio Seminar
This course will teach theatre design and tech students how to get their portfolios together for graduate study or interview for jobs. It will cover resume development as well. Course Codes: F. Prereq: First level of design course in either scenery, costume, or lighting.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: F. Prereq: First level of design course in either scenery, costume, or lighting. Term Cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 1
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THA 454 - Theatre Arts Senior Showcase
Students will engage in professional preparation and also rehearse a Senior Showcase to be presented near the end of the semester for faculty, students, industry professionals, and a general audience. Course codes: FO Co-req: THA 452. Cross listed with MTHA 454. Additional course fee required. This course is open to BFA Acting Majors only.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: FO Co-req: THA 452. Cross listed with MTHA 454. Additional course fee required. This course is open to BFA Acting Majors only. Term Cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 483 - Internship in Theatre
Work with professional theatre companies and groups as approved by the department and complete various reflective assignments. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor, a written proposal and acceptance by a professional theatre company. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor, a written proposal and acceptance by a professional theatre company.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: permission of the instructor, a written proposal and acceptance by a professional theatre company. Term Cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 0
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THA 484 - Internship in Theatre
Work with professional theatre companies and groups and complete various reflective assignments. Prerequisites: permission of the instructor, a written proposal and acceptance by a professional theatre company.
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: permission of the instructor, a written proposal and acceptance by a professional theatre company. Requires permission of instructor. Term Cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3 to 6
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THA 485 - Independent Study
Exploration of specific topics of interest to the Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 486 - Independent Study
Exploration of specific problems of interest to the Theatre Arts student. Written proposal and departmental approval required.
Prerequisites & Notes
Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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THA 499 - Theatre Arts Comprehensive
Senior Comprehensive presentation of portfolio and/or performance pieces for evaluation and feedback Only S/U Grading. Course Codes: AFI.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: AFI. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 0
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THA.Q 120 - Introduction to Theatre: Arts And Analysis
(PEQ Visual Performing Arts) An exploration of culture as the foundation and experience of society. This course provides students with an ability to critically analyze the literature and performance of theatre as a cultural touchstone and mirror of the society in which it is created, as well as an overall appreciation of theatre as a distinct art form. Course Codes: ABR. Co-req: Theatre majors must also take THA*120L.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: ABR. Co-req: Theatre majors must also take THA*120L. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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Women and Gender Studies |
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WGS 201 - Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
Course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of women and gender studies. This course also explores why it is necessary to study women as an academic field, why gender is an essential tool for analysis, how gender is interactive with other social markers such as race, class, sexuality, age and nation and why women and gender studies enriches the study of humanity. Course code: R.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course code: R. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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WGS 205 - Feminist Praxis
This course focuses on a service learning trip to New Orleans, Louisiana, which allow students to learn about the world by being a part of it–rather than observing it from above. A major goal of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to apply their understanding of the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality to a case in the US through a service learning experience with NOLA community partners. Students will examine the rebuilding efforts from a social and economic justice perspective. Course Codes: RB. Pre or Coreq: WGS 201 or SOC/ANT 313G.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: RB. Pre or Coreq: WGS 201 or SOC/ANT 313G. Term Cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 1
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WGS 300 - Special Topics in Women and Gender Studies
Occasional course offering which considers a major issue in the field of Women’s Studies. Course Codes: BHR.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHR. Term Cycle: Spring. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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WGS 301G - Latin American Women Writing In the Margins
This course will analyze main narratives produced by Latin American women addressing issues of gender and sexuality in the context of the globalization process –economic event initiated in the decade of 1980’s to the present–. The course focuses on the themes of gender, and sexuality, within the feminist debate, as it takes place in Latin America. The course also offers the opportunity: (1) to discuss theories of gender and sexuality as first proposed in the Western civilization, (2) to assess the interpretation of/reactions to these theories by Latin America feminist writers/theoreticians, and (3) to relate these discussions on gender and sexuality to specific literary productions by women in Latin America. A student-centered teaching methodology will be used in the course. These readings will be accompanied by screening of videos, movies and Internet sites (blogs, etc.) pertinent to the topics of debate proposed in the curriculum. Students will be encouraged to develop presentations utilizing multimedia resources, when appropriate. Course Codes: BHR. Cross-listed with LIT*310G.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHR. Cross-listed with LIT*310G. Term Cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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WGS 302 - Gender & Education
This course explores the ways in which the practices and theories of schooling intersect with the practices of gender in Western culture. The course will introduce students to the ways in which cultural beliefs about gender and sexuality are infused in schooling, and it will help students investigate how their own educational experiences and gender identities have shaped each other. The course will also investigate how political and social forces help to shape the ways gender is addressed and avoided in schools. Course Codes: BHR. Cross listed with SPF 302.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: BHR. Cross listed with SPF 302. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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WGS 311 - Women’s Literature and Film of Contemporary Spain
This course explores issues related to constructions of gender in contemporary Spanish literature and cinema since the turn of the ninetienth century to present day. The course will be taught in Spanish. Course Codes: R. Prereqs: SPN 203G. Cross-listed with SPN 311.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Prereqs: SPN 203G. Cross-listed with SPN 311. Term Cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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WGS 315 - Women in Film
This course will introduce the student to the analysis of cinema and focus on the role of women both before and behind the camera. Movies representing women’s experiences from a great number of countries will be screened in class. Additional theoretical writing on women and gender issues will be studied. Course codes: BHR. Cross-listed with LIT*315.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course codes: BHR. Cross-listed with LIT*315. Term Cycle: Variable. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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WGS 315L - Short Term Study Abroad in Senegal (Dakar), Africa
This course will allow you to be part of the short-term study abroad program in Africa: in Dakar, Senegal. Course Codes: B. Coreq & Prereq: See Instructor. Cross listed with LIT 315.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: B. Coreq & Prereq: See Instructor. Cross listed with LIT 315. Term Cycle: Summer. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 1
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WGS 350 - Feminist Theories and Methods
Feminist Theories and Methods will provide students with in-depth knowledge of contemporary strands of feminist theory and how to apply those theories in research and practice (i.e. praxis). The course will focus on feminist praxis, which produces knowledge that will make a difference through social and individual change. Course Codes: CARH. Prereqs: WGS 201 or SOC/ANT 313G. WGS Minors & Majors, all other need permission from the instructor to register.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: CARH. Prereqs: WGS 201 or SOC/ANT 313G. WGS Minors & Majors, all other need permission from the instructor to register. Term Cycle: Fall. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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WGS 440 - Seminar in Women and Gender Studies
Course looks at some critical books and essays that compose the theoretical underpinnings of the last twenty years in feminist theory. The seminar will raise issues and study different approaches to questions such as: women’s relationship to language; the social construction of knowledge; the history of patriarchal policies: the politics of women’s bodies; mothering as a concept and activity. Course Codes: RHAC. WGS minors & majors prereq of WGS 201, all others need permission from the instructor to register.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: RHAC. WGS minors & majors prereq of WGS 201, all others need permission from the instructor to register. Term Cycle: Spring and Summer. Typical yearly cycle: Irregular offering.
Credits: 3
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WGS 483 - Women and Gender Studies Internship I
Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply.
Prerequisites & Notes
Term Cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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WGS 484 - Women and Gender Studies Internship II
This course is reserved for students who have already completed a first internship at the 483 level. Practical guided learning experience at a business or organization with the student spending at least 10 weeks (8 weeks in the summer) for a total of at least 120 hours of time at an internship site. Supervised placement provides experience appropriate to the student’s knowledge skills and interests. In addition to the on-site activities, students complete reflective assignments and, depending on cycle, participate in seminars, skill-building sessions, leadership program activities and/or networking events to connect their experiential learning with their academics. Performance evaluation assessment of the internship and self-assessment of learning occur at the end of the semester. Students can apply for pre-existing internships or consult with Assistant Director of Internships and their home department to discuss a new opportunity. All college policies related to internships apply. policies related to internships apply.
Prerequisites & Notes
Term Cycle: Fall, Summer, and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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WGS 485 - Independent Study
Advanced study open to Juniors and Seniors arranged by individual student with a faculty member in an area of mutual interest. Course Codes: R.
Prerequisites & Notes
Course Codes: R. Term Cycle: Fall and Spring. Typical yearly cycle: All Years.
Credits: 3
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