Mar 29, 2024  
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 The department offers selected courses from this catalog as warranted by student needs and availability of faculty. Specific offerings for each term may be found in the Schedule of Classes.
 

 

Spanish Language

  
  • SPN 418 - Cervantes

    (4)
    Socio-historic literary analyses of Don Quijote de la Mancha and other representative works of Miguel de Cervantes. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 370 and 380.
  
  • SPN 419 - Spanish Literature - Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries

    (4)
    A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish authors beginning with Neoclassicism and including Naturalism. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 370 and 380.
  
  • SPN 420 - Spanish Literature - Twentieth Century

    (4)
    A study of works in various genres by leading modern and contemporary Spanish authors from the Generation of ‘98 to the present. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 370 and 380.
  
  • SPN 455 - Translation: English into Spanish

    (4)
    Translation from English to Spanish using a variety of materials that may range from commercial, technical to literary texts. Offered fall semester.
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 314 and 318.
  
  • SPN 457 - Business Spanish

    (4)
    Introduction to the essential vocabulary and style specific to Spanish business as well as to the basic workings of the Hispanic economy. All language skills receive equal emphasis. Course conducted in Spanish.
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 314, 316 and 318.
  
  • SPN 480 - Undergraduate Seminar

    (2 or 4)
    Study of individual authors, selected themes or critical problems. Conducted in Spanish.
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 370 and 380.
  
  • SPN 488 - Spanish-American Literature before 1888

    (4)
    A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish-American authors from the Colonial Period to Modernism. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 370 and 380.
  
  • SPN 489 - Spanish-American Literature after 1888

    (4)
    A study of works in various genres by leading Spanish-American authors of modern and contemporary literature. Conducted in Spanish. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 370 and 380.
  
  • SPN 490 - Independent Reading and Research

    (2 to 8)
    Directed individual research and reading for advanced Spanish majors. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): two 400-level Spanish literature courses and permission of department.
  
  • SPN 491 - Independent Translation Project

    (4)
    Directed annotated translation from Spanish into English of a major work or works in the student’s field. May not be counted toward the major.
    Prerequisite(s): SPN 355 and 455 permission of department.

Special Education

  
  • SE 355 - Identifying Learning and Behavior Differences in Students

    (4)
    Familiarizes students with the characteristics of all types of exceptional students, including the gifted and talented. Introduces special education law and services for persons with special needs. Requires completion of assignments in the field such as informal observation and assessment techniques for determining individual differences.
    Prerequisite(s): admission to elementary education major; EED 354, EED 420, FE 310, FE 315, IST 396 and one from EED 305, EED 470 or MTD 301 or admission to studio art major.
    Corequisite(s): RDG 414 except for studio art majors.
  
  • SE 401 - Introduction to Students with Special Needs

    (4)
    Introduction to special education, atypical children, individual differences, learner environment and instructional adaptations. Cross-listing with SE 501.

Statistics

  
  • STA 225 - Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Reasoning

    (4)
    Statistical ideas and thinking relevant to public policy, quality improvement, and physical and social sciences. Data collection and presentation; association; normal distribution; probability and simulation; and confidence intervals, p-values, and hypothesis testing. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 062 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
  
  • STA 226 - Applied Probability and Statistics

    (4)
    Introduction to probability and statistics as applied to the physical, biological and social sciences and to engineering. Applications of special distributions and nonparametric techniques. Regression analysis and analysis of variance. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the formal reasoning knowledge foundation area.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): MTH 122 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or MTH 154 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • STA 227 - Introduction to Statistical Methods

    (4)
    Introduction to statistical thinking and applications to industrial and similar processes. Descriptive statistics, distributions, and probability models useful in process control and systems reliability; confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression, and basic experimental design. Statistical concepts to be reinforced with case studies promoting problem solving skills and statistical thinking. Mathematics and statistics majors cannot use STA 227 to replace STA 226.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 121 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or MTH 141 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
  
  • STA 228 - Statistical Methods for Biology

    (4)
    Introduction to statistical methods for students in biology and other laboratory sciences. Basic principles of experimental design and data collection. Descriptive statistics, probability models, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, two- and multi-sample comparisons, regression models, categorical data, nonparametric methods. Mathematics or statistics majors cannot use STA 228 to replace STA 226.
    Prerequisite(s): MTH 141 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement.
  
  • STA 402 - Applied Linear Models I

    (4)
    Basic results from probability and statistics, linear regression, model testing and transformations, matrix methods in multiple regression, polynomial regression, indicator variables, basics of experimental design, one-way ANOVA with fixed and random effects.
    Prerequisite(s): STA 226 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or permission of instructor.
  
  • STA 403 - Applied Linear Models II

    (4)
    Multi-way ANOVA, randomized block and Latin square designs, incomplete blocks, factorial and fractional factorial designs, confounding, response surface methods, random and mixed models, introduction to generalized linear models.
    Prerequisite(s): STA 402 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or permission of instructor.
  
  • STA 405 - Special Topics

    (2 or 4)
    Advanced study of a selected topic in statistics. May be repeated for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • STA 424 - Analysis of Categorical Data

    (4)
    Analysis techniques for data obtained by counting responses in different categories. Discrete distributions, goodness of fit, contingency tables, association and agreement measures, loglinear and logit models.
    Prerequisite(s): STA 402 with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or permission of instructor.
  
  • STA 425 - Elements of Stochastic Processes

    (4)
    Random walk models, Markov chains and processes, birth and death processes, queuing processes, diffusion processes and non-Markov processes.
    Prerequisite(s): STA 427 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or permission of instructor; APM 255 with a grade of 2.0 or higher (or 257 with a grade of 2.0 or higher) recommended.
  
  • STA 426 - Nonparametric Methods

    (4)
    Permutation and rank tests for location and scale, bootstrapping power of competing tests, confidence intervals, nonparametric regression and analysis of variance methods, density estimation.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): STA 402 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or STA 427 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or permission of instructor.
  
  • STA 427 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I

    (4)
    The distribution of random variables, conditional probability and stochastic independence, special distributions, functions of random variables.
    Prerequisite(s): STA 226, MTH 254, MTH 275, each with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • STA 428 - Introduction to Mathematical Statistics II

    (4)
    Interval estimation, sufficient statistics and completeness, point estimation, tests of hypothesis and analysis of variance.
    Prerequisite(s): STA 427 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
  
  • STA 490 - Independent Study

    (2 or 4)
    Reading or research on some statistical topic. May be repeated for additional credit.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of department.

Studio Art

  
  • SA 100 - Foundations of Visual Literacy

    (4)
    In this analytical overview of the forms and uses of visual imagery, students will learn to think critically about the formal methods and cultural impact of contemporary art media. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
  
  • SA 102 - Foundations of Studio Art

    (4)
    Students explore the basic elements of design and principles of art in black-and-white and color through two-dimensional and three-dimensional work.
  
  • SA 104 - Foundations of Media Art

    (4)
    Students explore the aesthetic, conceptual and technological transformations of media passing into, through and out of the digital domain.
  
  • SA 105 - Drawing for Non-Majors

    (4)
    Through observation and the building of basic drawing skills, students with little or no art experience explore the fundamentals of traditional drawing. Cannot be used to fulfill any studio art requirement for the studio art major or minor. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
  
  • SA 107 - Painting for Non-Majors

    (4)
    Focus on technique and building of basic painting skills. Students with little or no art experience explore the fundamentals of painting.
  
  • SA 130 - Introduction to Graphic Design

    (4)
    Students will explore the theory and practice of graphic design as applied art form through traditional hands-on and digital design assignments.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 102 and SA 104.
  
  • SA 160 - Photography for Non-Majors

    (4)
    Introduction to the technical, intellectual, inventive, and expressive possibilities of a broad range of traditional and non-traditional photographic processes. Cannot be used to fulfill any studio art requirements for the major or minor, but does fulfill a core requirement for majors in the studio art education K-12 degree program. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the knowledge applications integration area. Prerequisite for knowledge applications integration: completion of the general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
  
  • SA 200 - Critical Theory and Practice in Art

    (4)
    Analytical reading in critical art and cultural theory, combined with the practice of art, critical analysis, writing and lecturing about art. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in the major. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 100 or AH 101; may not be taken concurrent with SA 491.
  
  • SA 201 - Beginning Drawing

    (4)
    The fundamentals of drawing, through accurate observation of the physical world, are explored: tools, techniques, rendering linear perspective and chiaroscuro.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 102.
  
  • SA 216 - Beginning Painting

    (4)
    Introduction to the technical, intellectual, inventive and expressing possibilities of oil painting on canvas.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 201.
  
  • SA 260 - Digital Imaging I

    (4)
    Explores the digital photographic process (cameras, scanners, and digital manipulation) as tools to create conceptually relevant art.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 104.
  
  • SA 268 - Video Art I

    (4)
    Introduction to the creation of video as an art form from historical, conceptual, and practical perspectives. Thematic projects cover contemporary topics in video art. Screenings and articles are discussed to complement artistic production.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 104.
  
  • SA 300 - Professional Practices and Portfolio Design

    (2)
    Professional preparation in studio art, through portfolio design, writing for the visual arts, studio safety/environmental issues and the financial, legal and ethical aspects of careers in art.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 100, 104 and any 200 level studio art class.
  
  • SA 301 - Intermediate Drawing

    (4)
    Building upon traditional perceptual drawing skills, class moves towards more conceptual and experimental issues and applications of drawing.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 201.
  
  • SA 302 - Life Drawing I

    (4)
    Drawing from the life model, course focuses on the traditional practices of anatomical rendering.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 201.
  
  • SA 308 - Large Format Drawing

    (4)
    Explores the formal, conceptual, expressive and dynamic possibilities of large-scale drawing.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 301.
  
  • SA 310 - Media Drawing

    (4)
    Pushes the boundaries of traditional drawing by examining new methods of working and new and nontraditional materials, exploring cutting-edge of new media and contemporary art.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 301.
  
  • SA 316 - Intermediate Painting

    (4)
    Focus on technique, perceptual development and personal expression. Accurate rendering in paint of proportion, volume and chiaroscuro is given precedence.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 216.
  
  • SA 317 - Life Painting I

    (4)
    Focuses on objective study and formal construction of the figure using oil paint. Emphasis is placed upon accuracy and chiaroscuro.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 302.
  
  • SA 340 - Historic Painting Techniques I

    (4)
    Study of the techniques of the Old Masters, focusing on the tools and methods of five hundred years of western painting, particularly oil glazes on panel, egg tempera on panel, fresco and oil on canvas.
    Prerequisite(s): AH 101 or SA 102.
  
  • SA 341 - Historic Painting Techniques II

    (4)
    Building on SA 241, class focuses on a particular epoch or artist for a more refined directed individual course of study.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 340.
  
  • SA 350 - Black and White Photography I

    (4)
    Focus on the development of traditional photographic technique and the conceptual practice of photography as a fine art medium.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 104.
  
  • SA 360 - Digital Imaging II

    (4)
    Building upon the digital photographic process, the course moves toward more conceptual, technical and experimental issues and application of photography.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 260.
  
  • SA 362 - Black and White Photography II

    (4)
    Building upon traditional printing skills, course moves toward more conceptual, technical, and experimental issues and application of photography.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 350.
  
  • SA 368 - Video Art II

    (4)
    A continuation of Video Art I with emphasis on individual development. Projects explore aesthetic and conceptual forms used in contemporary video art. Screenings and articles are discussed to complement artistic production.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 268.
  
  • SA 370 - Internet Art

    (4)
    Utilizing the World Wide Web as their medium, students will create non/multilinear and interactive art pieces for public online access. Aesthetic and conceptual issues on the brief history of this medium are explored.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 104.
  
  • SA 375 - Conceptual and Postmodern Art

    (4)
    Advanced course explores the intellectual and expressive possibilities of conceptual and postmodern art through the creation of art that questions traditional modes of representation.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 268, 301 or 316.
  
  • SA 380 - Advanced Drawing and Painting I

    (4)
    Progression from assignment-based work to individualized bodies of artwork in drawing and painting, emphasizing personal expression, use of materials, and aesthetic critical theory.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 301 or 316.
  
  • SA 381 - Advanced Photography

    (4)
    Progression from assignment-based work to individualized bodies of artwork in photography emphasizing self-expression, use of materials, and aesthetic critical theory.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 260, 350 and either 360 or 362.
  
  • SA 383 - Advanced New Media

    (4)
    Progression from assignment-based work to individualized bodies of artwork in new media emphasizing personal expression, aesthetic critical theory, experimentation and advanced digital skills.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 368, 370.
  
  • SA 392 - Topics in Studio Art

    (4)
    Specific topics in studio art for which no regular course offerings exist. Topic, instructor and prerequisite will be announced before each offering. May be repeated for 4 additional credits.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • SA 395 - Projects in Studio Art

    (2)
    Specific projects in studio art for which no regular offerings exist. May be repeated in a subsequent semester under a different instructor for a total of 4 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • SA 396 - Directed Study Abroad in Studio Art

    (1 to 4)
    Directed individual research for studio art majors who travel abroad to study art monuments. Topic/creative activity must be approved by instructor before departure. May be repeated in a subsequent semester on a different topic for a total of up to 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • SA 397 - Study Abroad in Studio Art

    (4)
    Specific topics and directed individual creative activity in studio art offered through the Center for International Programs. Specific international program will be announced in the schedule of classes.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of Director of International Education.
  
  • SA 399 - Field Experience in Studio Art

    (4)
    Field experience for studio art majors under faculty supervision. An academic project that incorporates student performance in an occupational setting. May not be repeated for credit or taken by students who have received credit for AH 399.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
  
  • SA 480 - Advanced Drawing and Painting II

    (4)
    In-depth individual study and group critique as students begin work on the coherent body of artwork in drawing and/or painting that will form their student thesis work.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 380.
  
  • SA 482 - Advanced Photography and New Media

    (4)
    In-depth individual study and group critique as students begin work on the coherent body of artwork in photography and/or new media that will form their student thesis work.
    Prerequisite(s): SA 381 or 383.
  
  • SA 491 - Senior Thesis in Studio Art

    (4)
    Focusing on directed individual study, the student completes a coherent body of advanced art work, culminating in a thesis exhibition and thesis paper. Satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone experience.
    Prerequisite(s): senior standing, and either SA 480 or 482, and permission of instructor.
  
  • SA 495 - Independent Study in Studio Art

    (4)
    Directed individual investigation of specific problems in the visual arts. May be repeated in a subsequent semester on a different topic for a total of 8 credits.
    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.

Theatre

  
  • THA 100 - Introduction to Theatre

    (4)
    Theatre as an art form. Topics include acting, directing, design, dramatic literature, theatre history, theory and criticism. Students will view selected plays. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area.
  
  • THA 104 - Acting for Non-Theatre Majors

    (2)
    Acting experiences designed for non-theatre majors. The student will acquire basic acting skills, explore vocal and physical expressiveness, and gain confidence in performance settings.
  
  • THA 110 - Acting: The Instrument

    (2)
    Prepares the actors’ instrument for work on stage. Student actors discover their unique physical, vocal and emotional gifts and develop a respect for acting as a collaborative art.
    Prerequisite(s): theatre major or instructor permission.
  
  • THA 111 - Acting: The Script

    (2)
    The actor’s approach to script analysis. Focus on acquisition of an acting vocabulary, research methods, continued vocal and physical development, and basic audition techniques.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 110; or THA 104 and instructor permission.
  
  • THA 120 - Stagecraft

    (2)
    Survey of techniques of scenery construction and stage lighting, including proper use of tools and hardware in these areas.
    Prerequisite(s): theatre major or permission of instructor.
  
  • THA 121 - Costume Craft

    (2)
    Introduction to basic techniques of costume crafts. Various techniques such as dying, fabric stenciling, jewelry, mask making and puppet sculpting will be explored.
    Prerequisite(s): theatre major or permission of instructor.
  
  • THA 123 - Costume Construction

    (2)
    Exploration of techniques for basic costume construction, including hand and machine sewing, dressmaking, and use of fabric.
    Prerequisite(s): theatre major or instructor permission.
  
  • THA 124 - Elements of Design

    (4)
    Introduction to basic principles of design and their application to the art of theatre.
    Prerequisite(s): theatre major or permission of instructor.
  
  • THA 211 - Stage Movement

    (2)
    Exploring character and relationship through physical action. Discovering idiosyncrasies and neutrality. Preference for openings in this course is given to theatre majors and minors.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 110 or permission of instructor.
  
  • THA 213 - Mime

    (2)
    Basic mime techniques for the actor, including imaginary objects, movement illusions, environment illusions, and useful skills for the actor’s imagination.
    Prerequisite(s): theatre major or minor or permission of instructor.
  
  • THA 214 - Alexander Technique

    (2)
    Technique for achieving greater ease and grace of movement, with special applications for the performing artist.
    Prerequisite(s): studio course in acting, dance, voice, or instrumental music. May be taken concurrently.
  
  • THA 215 - T’ai Chi Ch’uan

    (2)
    Learning the first section of the Yang style form, students will increase their awareness of current movement habits and learn how to replace old habits with those that allow greater ease of movement, requiring less effort and muscular tension.
  
  • THA 216 - Stage Combat I

    (2)
    Safe methods of creating the illusion of violence on stage. Hand to hand and basic sword work.
    Prerequisite(s): preference for openings in this course is given to theatre majors and minors.
  
  • THA 217 - Stage Voice I

    (2)
    Development of actors’ understanding and command of voice and speech for the stage. Preference for openings in this course is given to theatre majors and minors.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 110 or instructor permission.
  
  • THA 218 - Stage Voice II

    (2)
    Continuation of THA 217.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 217.
  
  • THA 220 - Theatre Ensemble

    (0 or 2)
    Participation in a student production under faculty supervision. A minimum of 60 hours. Credit is available for on-stage and backstage work. May be repeated for a total of 8 credits.
  
  • THA 222 - Drafting for the Theatre

    (2)
    Study of the visual tools of scenic presentation: drafting, sketching, and perspective. Focus on principles and techniques of theatre drafting of ground plans, scenery and lighting. An introduction to computer-assisted drafting will be included.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): THA 120 or 124.
  
  • THA 223 - Drawing and Rendering for the Theatre

    (2)
    Study of the presentational skills of theatrical design. Focus on the development of skills and techniques in drawing and rendering for scenery, costumes and lighting.
    Pre/Corequisite(s): THA 120 or 124.
  
  • THA 301 - Theatre History I

    (4)
    Survey of theatre from its origins to about 1700, including dramatists, stages, production and acting. Representative plays will be read. Mandatory attendance at selected live performances. May include student participation in brief performance projects. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or in the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
  
  • THA 302 - Theatre History II

    (4)
    Survey of theatre from about 1700 to the present, including dramatists, stages, production, and acting. Representative plays will be read. Mandatory attendance at selected live performances. May include student participation in brief performance projects. Satisfies the university general education requirement in the arts knowledge exploration area. Satisfies the university general education requirement for a writing intensive course in general education or in the major, not both. Prerequisite for writing intensive: completion of the university writing foundation requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
  
  • THA 305 - History of American Musical Theatre

    (4)
    Focuses on dramatic themes, musical styles, dance innovations and the artistic elements of American Musical Theatre while exploring the artists, producers and audiences that reflected the changing viewpoints, beliefs and lifestyles of the nation.
    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
  
  • THA 310 - Acting: The Role

    (2)
    Actors’ synthesis of instrument and script as applied to creation of a role. Scene work drawn from significant plays in the realistic repertoire. May be repeated once for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 111.
  
  • THA 311 - Stage Dialects

    (2)
    Study of several of the stage dialects most commonly employed by American actors. Methodology for independent mastery of additional dialects.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 111.
  
  • THA 312 - Acting: Shakespeare

    (2)
    Introduction to understanding and speaking Shakespeare’s language. Scene and monologue work for select plays.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 310 and major standing.
  
  • THA 313 - Coaching for Actors

    (1)
    Prepares the acting student for performance, on-camera work, and monologue exploration, including study of style, performance practices, diction, interpretation, and audition preparation. Includes preparation of play repertoire appropriate to students’ level of proficiency and accomplishment. Course may be repeated for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing and instructor permission.
  
  • THA 316 - Stage Combat II

    (2)
    Advanced methods of creating the illusion of violence on stage. Progression to rapier and dagger, broadsword and quarterstaff.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 216.
  
  • THA 320 - Scenic Design

    (4)
    A study of the process of designing scenery for the stage, including conceptualization, drafting and rendering. May be repeated once for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 120, 124. THA 222, 223 strongly recommended.
  
  • THA 321 - Lighting Design

    (4)
    A study of the process of designing lighting for theatre and dance, including conceptualization, instrumentation, plotting, hanging and focusing, cueing and board operation. May be repeated once for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 120, 124. THA 222 recommended.
  
  • THA 322 - Costume Design

    (4)
    A study of the process of designing costumes for the stage, including research, conceptualization, materials, and rendering. May be repeated once for credit.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 121, THA 124. THA 222, THA 223 strongly recommended.
  
  • THA 323 - Stage Makeup

    (2)
    A study of the process of designing makeup for the stage, including conceptualization, materials and application of two-dimensional designs.
    Prerequisite(s): theatre major or minor or permission of instructor.
  
  • THA 324 - Survey of Architecture, Fashion, and Furniture

    (4)
    Survey of the time periods most often used in theatrical productions. Each era will be considered through the architecture, fashion and furniture of the time. Connections will be made to the politics, music, art and literature of the era.
    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
  
  • THA 325 - Costume History

    (4)
    Methods and styles of human dress from the Bronze Age to the present, including the roles of textiles and fibers and the importance of human decoration of clothing, skin, and hair. Several traditional ethnic cultures will be explored along with Western dress. Visual examples will be provided.
    Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
  
  • THA 326 - Properties Practicum

    (2)
    Exploring properties production for the stage including construction, upholstery, and sewing as well as the organizational and artistic skills required by the properties artisan.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 120.
  
  • THA 327 - Scene Painting

    (2)
    Techniques for painting scenery for the theatre including material, layout, faux finishes, and the organizational and artistic skills required for the scenic artist.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 120.
  
  • THA 330 - Stage Management

    (2)
    A study of the duties and the organizational, communication and leadership skills required of the theatrical stage manager.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 104 or 110 and THA 120.
  
  • THA 331 - Stage Manager Project

    (2)
    Student will serve as a stage manager or assistant stage manager for a departmental production under faculty supervision.
    Prerequisite(s): THA 330.
 

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