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2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • TH 440 - Advance Design Problems


    Description:
    Conceptualization, design, and application of advanced design techniques and theories through paper project or executed on mainstage productions in one of four areas: scenery, lighting, sound, or costumes.

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • TH 443 - Singing for Actors III


    Description:
    Advanced study of the mechanics of singing as applied to presentation of theatrical show music.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: 3 credits of TH 343.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 9 credits.
  
  • TH 444 - Acting Styles


    Description:
    Performance skills applied to heightened texts and stylized comedy including Shakespeare, Wilde, Coward, and other major playwrights.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 344.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 8 credits if content differs.
  
  • TH 445 - Audition Techniques


    Description:
    Exploration and practice of advanced techniques and materials required for professional auditions.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 344.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 452 - History of Fashion


    Description:
    Historical changes in fashion and costume design from Egyptian period through eastern civilization to present. Social, political, and religious influences on fashions. FCSA 452 and TH 452 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • TH 460 - Production Management


    Description:
    This course explores production management theory and practice, covering production estimating and budgeting, scheduling, and working with entertainment union contracts. Students will develop organization and communication skills specific to the duties of the production manager.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 166 and TH 360.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • TH 461 - Costume Design


    Description:
    Basic principles of design related to theatrical costumes. The role of the costume designer in planning and developing a sketch from the initial reading of the script through production, research, production meetings, and rendering technique.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: either TH 361, both FCSA 388 and TH 366, or admission to the apparel design minor.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • TH 464 - Wig Creation, Styling, and Maintenance


    Description:
    The study and practice of creating, styling, and maintaining wigs for stage.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 465 - Costume and Fashion Drawing


    Description:
    Sketching design ideas for theatrical costumes and street clothing in three-dimensional form with textural effects and color to present a realistic appearance on paper.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 467 - Scene Design


    Description:
    Study, research, practice, and applied use of scenic design techniques and theory.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 266, TH 340, and TH 366.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • TH 468 - Lighting Design


    Description:
    Basic principles of design related to lighting design for the theatre. This class examines the role of the lighting designer from initial reading of the script through production, research, production meetings, and creation of the light plot.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 366 and TH 368.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • TH 475 - Acting for Film and Television


    Description:
    Study and practice of the techniques of performing for the camera. Topics may include the following: feature film, daytime drama, commercials, or other major applications.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisite: TH 344.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit if content changes.
  
  • TH 481 - Kennedy-Center Festival


    Description:
    Participation in the annual Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and/or the Northwest Drama Conference.

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

    Credits: (1-2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • TH 487 - Theatre Pedagogy


    Description:
    Student will be given individualized instruction in teaching practices and will participate in journal writing, critiquing, counseling, coaching, advising, leading discussion, and grading. TH 487 and TH 587 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 8 credits.
  
  • TH 488 - Introduction to Dramaturgy


    Description:
    An introduction to research applied to production including author, world of the play, and the socio-political influences surrounding the text and its time.

    Credits: (3)

  
  • TH 489 - Career & Portfolio Preparation


    Description:
    Techniques and practice in preparation of professional portfolio, resumes, and letters of application for employment in the entertainment industry.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Prerequisites: admission to the theatre arts major and junior standing or above.

    Credits: (3)

  
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    TH 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.

    Credits: (1-12)

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


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • TH 492 - Practicum in Producing and Touring Theatre


    Description:
    Lecture, demonstration, and participation in producing and touring a show.

    Credits: (3,6,12)

    Repeatable for Credit
    A maximum of 3 credits may be applied to the specialization.
  
  • TH 493 - Theatre Laboratory


    Description:
    Practical experience in all aspects of theatre production to better prepare for career opportunities.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated up to 3 credits.
  
  • TH 495 - Senior Research Project


    Description:
    Senior students shall present a research paper in a major area of interest.

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

    Credits: (3)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  
  • TH 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • TH 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

  
  • UNIV 101 - Academic Advising Seminar


    Description:
    This course is designed for students to learn about the mission of the general education program and majors in order to make informed academic decisions and discover opportunities for personal growth.

    Credits: (1)

    General Education Category
    Basic Skills 1 - GenEd Colloq
  
  • UNIV 102 - Strategies for College Success


    Description:
    Course will teach essential study skills for succeeding in and graduating from college. Students will learn how to develop habits that lead to academic success.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • UNIV 103 - Career Exploration


    Description:
    Designed to assist students in researching and assessing their career goals through classroom coursework and career-related interest and personality inventories.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • UNIV 109 - Introduction to Civic Engagement


    Description:
    The student will use civic engagement to identify and explore career interests and meet community needs.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • UNIV 295 - Introduction to Undergraduate Research


    Description:
    This class will prepare students to conduct faculty mentored research and creative expression projects.

    Credits: (2)

    Consent
    By permission.
  
  • UNIV 297 - Enrichment Course


    Description:
    Enrichment course on various topics for freshmen and sophomores to broaden their interest areas.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
  
  • UNIV 301 - Career Management


    Description:
    Identify work suited to interests, personality, goals, and values. Maximize ability to obtain work in chosen field, manage career moves tomaintain interest and growth through economic changes and life stages while minimizing economic dislocation.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • UNIV 308 - Civic Engagement Theory and Application


    Description:
    Student combines civic engagement theory and diversity sensitivity with real-world situations and major content to design and conduct a community project.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • UNIV 309 - Civic Engagement


    Description:
    Student will use program of study content knowledge to improve a community situation.

    Credits: (2)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Notes:
    UNIV 309 and EDCS 309 are equivalent courses, students may not receive credit for both.
  
  • UNIV 497 - Enrichment Course


    Description:
    An enrichment course on varying topics for upper-division students to explore more deeply issues of academic interest.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • UNIV 597 - Enrichment Course


    Description:
    An enrichment course on varying topics for graduate students to explore more deeply issues in their areas of academic focus.

    Credits: (1)

    Repeatable for Credit
    May be repeated for credit.
    Grading Basis
    Grade will either be S or U.
  
  • WS 201 - Introduction to Women Studies


    Description:
    A survey of women studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. Basic terms, concepts, theories, and research methodologies will be introduced. Gender-related issues will be examined from the historical, cross-cultural, and cross-national perspectives.

    Credits: (5)

    General Education Category
    SB-Perspectives on Cultures and Experiences of U.S. (W)
  
  • WS 384 - Language and Gender


    Description:
    This course is designed to guide students to explore the active and rapidly expanding field of gender studies and language research dealing with how biological and cultural awareness of sexes are reflected in speech. WS 384 and ANTH 384 are equivalent courses; students may not receive credit for both.

    Credits: (4)

  
  • WS 398 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • WS 488 - Colloquium


    Description:
    This course serves as the culminating experience for the women studies minor. Students will write a five-page paper that synthesizes the major approaches and ideas they have encountered in their coursework for the minor.

    Credits: (2)

  
  • WS 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.

    Credits: (1-12)

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


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  
  • WS 498 - Special Topics


    Credits: (1-6)

  
  • WS 499 - Seminar


    Credits: (1-5)

 

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