Apr 19, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


      Courses numbered from 101–299 are lower-division courses, primarily for freshmen and sophomores; those numbered from 300–499 are upper-division courses, primarily for juniors and seniors. The numbers 296, 396, 496, and 596 designate individual study courses and are available for registration by prior arrangement with the course instructor and approval of the department chair.

The number in parentheses following the course title indicates the amount of credit each course carries. Variable credit courses include the minimum and maximum number of the credits within parentheses.

Not all of the courses are offered every quarter. Final confirmation of courses to be offered, information on new courses and programs, as well as a list of hours, instructor, titles of courses and places of class meetings, is available online in Safari which can be accessed through the Wildcat Connection, and go to www.cwu.edu/registrar/course-information. The registration handbook will assist you in navigating through Safari and is available online at www.cwu.edu/registrar, click on Registration Handbook and then 2012-2013 Registration Handbook, a copy is also available in Registrar Services or your university center office.    

 

Sociology

  
  • SOC 488 - Colloquy


    Description:
    Current literature in sociology.

    Credits: (1-3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to a total of 10 credits.
  
  • SOC 489 - Senior Seminar


    Description:
    A senior capstone course. Portfolio review, career planning, and program evaluation activities.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: senior standing and admission to the sociology major or social services major.

    Credits: (1)

  
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    SOC 490 - Cooperative Education


    Description:
    An individualized contracted field experience with business, industry, government, or social service agencies. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, cooperating employer supervision, and faculty coordination.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: prior approval required.

    Credits: (1-12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • SOC 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • SOC 492 - Sociology Teaching Experience


    Description:
    Experience in the classroom and/or laboratory teaching.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: senior standing and admission to the sociology major or permission from the instructor.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 10 credits.
  
  • SOC 494 - Research Practicum


    Description:
    Supervised experience in qualitative research.

    Credits: (1-5)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 10 credits.
  
  • SOC 495 - Sociological Research


    Description:
    Individual research project.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SOC 350, SOC 363, and SOC 364.

    Credits: (1-15)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 15 credits.
  
  
  • SOC 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • SOC 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)


Spanish

  
  • SPAN 151 - First-year Spanish


    Description:
    Develop elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. For students with the equivalent of fewer than two years high school Spanish. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SPAN 152 - First-year Spanish


    Description:
    Develop elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. For students with the equivalent of fewer than two years high school Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 151.

    Credits: (5)

    Notes:
    Courses must be taken in sequence.
  
  • SPAN 153 - First-year Spanish


    Description:
    Develop elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. For students with the equivalent of fewer than two years high school Spanish. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 152.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SPAN 181 - Intensive Review of First-year Spanish


    Description:
    Intensive review of first-year Spanish for students with the equivalent of two years of high school Spanish who wish to continue with second-year Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: either at least two years of high school spanish, SPAN 151, or SPAN 152.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SPAN 251 - Second-year Spanish


    Description:
    Develop intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SPAN 252 - Second-year Spanish


    Description:
    Develop intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 251.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SPAN 253 - Second-year Spanish


    Description:
    Develop intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Courses must be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 252.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SPAN 261 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers 1


    Description:
    An introduction to academic Spanish for heritage speakers. This course is the first in a three quarter sequence that is designed to prepare heritage speakers of Spanish for more advanced study. Areas of focus will include grammar terminology, spelling, accentuation, ready and writing. Advisor approval or Spanish placement test results.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SPAN 262 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers II


    Description:
    An introduction to academic Spanish for Heritage Speakers. This course is the second in a three quarter sequence that is designed to prepare Heritage Speakers of Spanish for more advanced study. Areas of focus will include grammar terminology, spelling, accentuation, reading and writing. – Advisor approval or Spanish Placement Test results needed.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SPAN 263 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers III


    Description:
    An introduction to academic Spanish for heritage speakers. This course is the third in a three quarter sequence that is designed to prepare heritage speakers of Spanish for more advanced study. Areas of focus will include grammar terminology, spelling, accentuation, reading and writing. Advisor approval or Spanish placement test results.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SPAN 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • SPAN 301 - Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Literature


    Description:
    This transitional course will prepare students for advanced literature courses by introducing the tools for analysis and critique of literary works in the various genres. Lectures, readings, and discussions will be conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SPAN 341 or SPAN 345.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 310 - Hispanic Civilizations and Cultures


    Description:
    This course focuses on the study of major historical and cultural events that have shaped Spanish-speaking societies. Lectures, readings, and discussions conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SPAN 341 or SPAN 345.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 341 - Spanish Composition and Grammar I


    Description:
    Development of writing skills through the practice of grammar, vocabulary, and rhetorical devices. SPAN 341 and SPAN 345 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 253

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 342 - Spanish Composition and Grammar II


    Description:
    Further development of writing skills through the practice of grammar, vocabulary, and rhetorical devices. SPAN 342 and SPAN 346 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 341.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 343 - Spanish Conversation


    Description:
    Development of speaking and listening skills through the practice of grammar, vocabulary, and communicative strategies.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 253.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 345 - Composition and Grammar for Heritage Speakers I


    Description:
    Grammar, composition and conversation for academic purposes for heritage speakers of Spanish. SPAN 341 and SPAN 345 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 253 or SPAN 263.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 346 - Composition and Grammar for Heritage Speakers II


    Description:
    Further development of grammar, composition, and conversation for academic purposes for heritage speakers of Spanish. SPAN 342 and SPAN 346 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 345.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 380 - Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Cultures


    Description:
    This course examines contemporary Hispanic poetry, short story, drama and film. Lectures conducted in Spanish; most readings in Spanish. This course is an elective for Spanish majors, minors and Latino and Latin American Studies minors.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SPAN 341 or SPAN 345; and SPAN 301, or by permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 12 credits.
  
  • SPAN 385 - Spanish Phonetics


    Description:
    Analysis of the Spanish sound system. Students will learn to describe, recognize, and produce the sounds of standard Latin American Spanish. Other dialects will also be examined.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 253.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • SPAN 415 - Don Quixote


    Description:
    This course will focus on the novel Don Quixote (1605, 1615) by Miguel de Cervantes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 432 - Advanced Spanish Composition and Grammar


    Description:
    Advanced grammar, composition, and stylistics through textual analysis and essay writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SPAN 342 or SPAN 346.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 442 - Spanish Translation and Interpretation


    Description:
    This course illustrates the specific semantic and syntactic aspects of Spanish in translation by examining a variety of texts and materials. Lectures, readings, and discussions in both English and Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SPAN 342 or SPAN 346.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 445 - Spanish Medieval Literature


    Description:
    This course analyzes the most representative works, literary genres, and movements of the Spanish Middle Ages. Lectures, readings, and discussions conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 446 - Hispanic Cinema


    Description:
    Focuses on the analysis of films that represent different aesthetics and genres of Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Latino filmmaking. The course is offered in English to students of any discipline, and is a literature elective for spanish majors and minors. Film critiques will be written in Spanish for Spanish majors and minors.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 449 - Spanish Golden Age Literature


    Description:
    Novel, theatre, and poetry in 16th- and 17th-century Spain, including works by Cervantes, Lope de Vega, Calderon, or Quevedo.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 456 - The Spanish and Latin American Short Story


    Description:
    Study of the short-story genre represented in works by major modern and contemporary Spanish and Latin American writers. Lectures, readings, and discussions conducted in Spanish.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 457 - Latin American Theater


    Description:
    Study of dramatic and performance theories and of theatrical pieces from Latin American playwrights.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Lectures, readings, and discussions conducted in Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 459 - Latin American Poetry


    Description:
    Study of literary conventions of poetry and the major contemporary Latin American poets.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Lectures, readings, and discussions conducted in Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 466 - Spanish Poetry


    Description:
    Study of poetic theories and of main developments in the poetry of Spain.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • SPAN 467 - Spanish and Latin American Literature and Film


    Description:
    Literary criticism of major contemporary Spanish and Latin American fiction and its reflection in film.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: SPAN 301.

    Credits: (4)

    Notes:
    Lectures, readings, and discussions conducted in Spanish.
  
  • SPAN 491 - Workshop


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • SPAN 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)


Supply Chain Management

  
  • SCM 310 - Supply Chain Management


    Description:
    Adoption of a supply chain orientation toward business management which emphasizes the inter-functional and inter-firm relationships that contribute to improving coordination of operations and performance of organizations that participate in various types of supply chains. OSC 323 and SCM 310 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: admittance to a business, accounting, or economics major, and a specialization in economic and business forecasting.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SCM 324 - Quality and Continuous Improvement


    Description:
    Development and deployment of quality management and continuous improvement practices. Qualitative, analytical, and statistical methods which integrate managerial, technical, behavioral, and economic perspectives.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SCM 310, admission to either the business, accounting, or economics major, and a specialization in economic and business forecasting.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SCM 425 - Procurement and Supply Management


    Description:
    Purchasing processes, procurement cycle analysis, research to support purchasing decisions, supplier relationship development and management, negotiations, commodity planning, costing, pricing, and value analysis related to the purchasing of products and services.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SCM 310, admission to either the business, accounting, or economics major, and a specialization in economic and business forecasting.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SCM 435 - Advanced Topics in Operations and Supply Chain Management


    Description:
    Advanced methods and models for planning, management, and decision making involving aspects of supply chain management operations including inventory, transportation, location, purchasing, and other related analyses. Emphasizes integration and coordination of resources for productivity improvement.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SCM 310, admission to either the business, accounting, or economics major, and a specialization in economic and business forecasting.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SCM 475 - Global Supply Chain Management


    Description:
    Global supply chain activities emphasizing integration of transportation, inventory, warehousing, facility location, customer service, materials handling, packaging, and information. Analysis of product and service delivery and the associated trade, cultural, and legal factors and influences.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SCM 310 and admission to either the business administration or accounting major.

    Credits: (5)

  
  • SCM 480 - Supply Chain Strategy


    Description:
    Integration of concepts learned throughout supply chain curriculum into a combined analysis of comprehensive cases incorporating strategic and tactical decision making throughout the supply chain planning and implementation process.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: SCM 310 and SCM 435 and admission to a business, accounting, or economics major, and a specialization in economic and business forecasting.

    Credits: (5)


Theatre Arts

  
  • TH 101 - Appreciation of Theatre and Film


    Description:
    Viewing, discussing, and comparing film and live theatre performance.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    AH-Aesthetic Experience
  
  • TH 107 - Introduction to Theatre


    Description:
    Overview of the basic elements of the theatre arts and dramatic structure, and the environment for production of plays. Attendance at assigned outside events is required.

    Credits: (4)

    General Education Category
    AH-Aesthetic Experience (W)
  
  • TH 140 - Introduction to Theatre Design


    Description:
    An introduction to the basic elements of design used to create unified scenery, costume, lighting, makeup, and sound designs with an emphasis in research and conceptualization.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 143 - Private Voice Lessons


    Description:
    Individual vocal instruction in the musical theatre style.

    Credits: (1-4)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • TH 144 - Foundations of Acting


    Description:
    Introduction to the theory and practice of acting craft, development of the actor’s tools, basic acting techniques, including pantomime, vocal conditioning, improvisation, and scene study.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 148 - Actor Conditioning – Monologue


    Description:
    Theory, technique, and practice of the acting craft with emphasis on choosing, analyzing, researching, and preparing monologues for audition and performance.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 244.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • TH 166 - Theory of Play Production


    Description:
    Theories of production are explored through basic script analysis and the examination of protocol and procedures in the resident production company and a variety of world theatre models.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 201 - Dance Production Application


    Description:
    Skills learned in the classroom are applied to dance production work for public presentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

    Credits: (1-3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 12 credits.
  
  • TH 202 - Performance Studio


    Description:
    Skills learned in the classroom are applied to performance in studio work, which may be presented publicly.

    Credits: (1-3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 24 credits.
  
  • TH 207 - Introduction to Children’s Drama


    Description:
    History, literature, and aesthetics of children’s drama techniques in the United States and throughout the world.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 215 - Music Fundamentals for Musical Theatre I


    Description:
    Basic music terminology, fundamentals of notation, scales, and the study of basic rhythms. Ear training, interval singing, and melodic dictation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: 1 credit of MUS 154A.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 216 - Music Fundamentals for Musical Theatre II


    Description:
    Study of major and minor scales, major and minor key signatures, major and perfect intervals, and continued study of rhythms. Interval and melodic singing, melodic dictation, and beginning of singing in counterpoint.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: 2 credits of MUS 154A and TH 215.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 217 - Music Fundamentals for Musical Theatre III


    Description:
    Study of diminished, half diminished, and augmented intervals and scales, basic conducting patterns, exploration of lead sheets, and modern chord notation. Continuation of interval, melodic, and counterpoint singing, as well as sight singing and the reading of rhythmic patterns.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: 3 credits of MUS 154A and TH 216.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 243 - Singing for Actors


    Description:
    An introduction to the mechanics of singing as applied to presentations of theatrical show music.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for up to 9 credits.
  
  • TH 244 - Basic Acting 1


    Description:
    Theory and practice of essentials of acting craft-development of the actor’s tools, the voice, body, and imagination. Introduction to Satnislavski method, with viewpoints and composition.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 245 - Basic Acting II


    Description:
    Theory and practic of essential acting craft–development of the actor’s tools, the voice, body, and imagination. Physical theatre techniques, improvisation, scene study.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 244.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 246 - Basic Acting III


    Description:
    Theory and practice of essential acting craft–development of the actor’s tools, the voice, body, and imagination. Concentration on physical theatre techniques, scene study, and text analysis.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 245.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 248 - Vocal Conditioning for the Actor


    Description:
    Study and application of the techniques used in the development of the actor’s foundational vocal conditioning.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Co-requisites: TH 245 and TH 246.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • TH 252 - Stage Dance


    Description:
    Study and directed practice of individual and group dance in modern musicals and operas.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 8 credits.
  
  • TH 261 - Costume Technology


    Description:
    Basic theory and study of costume construction and fabrication for the theatre. Emphasis on terminology, safe operating procedures of sewing machinery, basic stitches, and fabric identification. Participation in production work is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major or apparel design minor.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 266 - Theatre Drafting


    Description:
    Supervised study and practice of drafting theatrical sets, properties, and light plots.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 267 - Scene Technology


    Description:
    Scene construction, rigging, painting, and shifting techniques. Participation in production work is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 268 - Lighting Technology


    Description:
    Participation in production work is required. Applied study of lighting instruments, lighting accessories, hanging, cabling, focusing, lighting control systems, safety, and maintenance. Participation in production work is required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the theatre arts or film and video studies major.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 270 - Stage Makeup


    Description:
    The history, functions, materials, and techniques of makeup as a theatrical art.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 166.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    Production application required.
  
  • TH 290 - Cooperative Education Portfolio


    Description:
    A collection of individualized contracted field experiences with the industry. This contractual arrangement involves a student learning plan, with a cooperating employer, under faculty coordination, that must be completed prior to the first experience to be included in the portfolio.

    Credits: (1-6)

    Consent
    By permission.
    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • TH 295 - Theatre Education Portfolio


    Description:
    Live Text portfolio will be employed to build professional portfolios, documenting theatre training, and compliance with state certification and NCATE standards.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • TH 298 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • TH 300 - Rehearsal and Performance


    Description:
    Open only to non-majors participating in theatre arts productions. Does not satisfy any requirement for the major. Course meets with appropriate application course and instructor.

    Credits: (1-2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • TH 301 - Production Application


    Description:
    Skills learned in the classroom are applied to production work for public presentation. Different sections will be offered for participants in each area of the production team.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admitted to the theatre arts major or dance performance minor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 18 credits.
  
  • TH 302 - Performance Application


    Description:
    Skills learned in the classroom are applied to performance work on productions for public presentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 18 credits.
  
  • TH 303 - Management Application


    Description:
    Skills learned in the classroom are applied to stage management work on productions for public presentation.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: admission to the theatre major.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 18 credits.
  
  • TH 312 - Creative Dramatics in School and Leisure


    Description:
    Theory and practice of dramatic improvisation as a stimulus for learning and creative recreation. Focus on exploratory drama for language acquisition and social interaction.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 313 - Writing for Children’s Theatre


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: TH 166 and TH 207, or admission to the English writing specialization.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 329 - Directing I


    Description:
    Participation in and direction of fundamentals of applied directing.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: TH 144 or TH 244 or instructor permission.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 330 - Introduction to Playwriting


    Description:
    Fundamentals and practice in dramatic writing techniques and styles.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: TH 107 and TH 166, or admission to the English writing specialization.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 8 credits.
  
  • TH 332 - New Play Production


    Description:
    An exploration of the problems and techniques specific to the production of original, student-written plays. Participation in public performances of new plays, including weekend and evening activities is required.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • TH 333 - Stage Combat Fundamentals


    Description:
    The study and practice of basic skills, techniques, and safety factors used in staging and performing violence for the stage and media. Focus is on falls, rolls, and unarmed combat. May include use of one historical weapon.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: TH 144 or TH 244.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 335 - Movement for the Actor


    Description:
    The study and practice of various movement disciplines, such as Laban, Suziki, Feldenkrais, Chekhov, Lessac, or Alexander, to enhance flexibility and expressiveness of the actor’s body in a variety of performance applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: TH 144 or TH 244.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated if content or title changes for up to 9 credits.
  
  • TH 342 - Dialects for Stage and Screen


    Description:
    Dialect acquisition for use in stage and on-camera work. Dialects studied will include a range of material from British Standard, Cockney, New York, Irish, Scottish, and Southern, and will feature the implementation of phonetics and a proficient use of the vocal instrument. May be repeated if title changes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 246.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 6 credits if topic changes.
  
  • TH 343 - Singing for Actors II


    Description:
    An introduction to the mechanics of singing as applied to presentations of theatrical show music.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 243.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 9 credits.
  
  • TH 344 - Intermediate Acting I


    Description:
    Character interpretation and scene study through script analysis and scene work.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 246.

    Credits: (3)

    Notes:
    TH 344 and TH 345 to be taken in sequence.
  
  • TH 345 - Intermediate Acting II


    Description:
    Character interpretation and scene study through script analysis and scene work. Courses are to be taken in sequence.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 344.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 350 - Theatre Management


    Description:
    Courses are to be taken in sequence. Policy and practice of theatre administration including budgets, contracts, box office, purchasing, staffing, marketing, and audience development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: TH 107 and TH 166.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 351 - Theatre Management


    Description:
    Courses are to be taken in sequence. Policy and practice of theatre administration including budgets, contracts, box office, purchasing, staffing, marketing, and audience development.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: TH 107 and TH 166.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 352 - Stage Dance II


    Description:
    Advanced study and directed practice of individual and group dance in modern musicals.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: TH 252 and permission of the instructor.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 12 credits.
  
  • TH 353 - Stage Properties


    Description:
    Research, methodology, design, and construction of stage props and furniture.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 267.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 354 - Scene Painting


    Description:
    Study in the methodology and skills of scene painting, materials, and techniques.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 356 - Stage Sound


    Description:
    Engineering and operation of the technologies for theatrical sound.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 166.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 360 - Stage Management


    Description:
    Techniques, communication methodology, resources, practices, and technical training for the stage manager.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 166.

    Credits: (3)

 

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