2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
    Jun 03, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Sociology

  
  • SOC 345 - Medical Sociology, 3 credit hours


    This course uses sociological concepts, perspectives and research methods to examine the socio-cultural aspects of health and illness, disease prevention and disease treatment. The course explores the epidemiology and social demography of health, examines the behaviors associated with health and illness, and reviews the experience of illness in various societies. Attention is given to the doctor/patient interaction, the medical professions in changing societies, and the health care delivery systems and social policies regarding medical care in the United States and other nations.

  
  • SOC 350 - Topics In Sociology, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D  or SOC 201D 
    Content will vary. Students may take this course more than once, provided that the topic is different each time. This course designation will include a significantly greater component of academic rigor and/or computer labs/service learning/additional research obligations for students enrolled in this course designation. Examples would be: Social Policies on Aging, Race and Racism from a Socio-Anthropological Perspective, or a sociological study about a particular country.

  
  • SOC 350I - Modern China, 3 credit hours


    Would you like to learn about contemporary China, often seen as America’s future rival in the world? Many Americans including national leaders know very little about China. Information related by the news media is not only frequently inaccurate but also misleading. In this fun and informative class, you get to learn about the Chinese culture, its people, and its achievements. You also explore the complex processes causing the rapid change in China and the pressing social problems its people face every day. You will also become aware of how the solutions to these problems affect issues Americans care about such as American trade imbalance with China, intellectual property protection, energy consumption, environmental pollution, nuclear nonproliferation, and global war against terror. Participation in field trips to local cultural attractions is required. Ideal for students who seek to work in areas of international business, politics, and comparative studies in the humanities and social sciences.

  
  • SOC 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • SOC 361 - Corrections, 3 credit hours


    This course acquaints students with an analysis of sentencing, probation, parole and a diverse number of critical issues in penology. Such issues may include the prison environment, deterrence, rehabilitation, retribution, prison violence, capital punishment, prisoners rights, and reform of the system.

    Crosslisted: CRJ 361 
  
  • SOC 365 - Perspectives on Violence, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SOC 100D  or CRJ 165 
    Americans today seem to be much more concerned about crime, especially violent crime, than in years past. While this fear is understandable, careful consideration of the “violence problem” leads to different ideas than those generally held in the minds of most citizens and those broadcast on national television. This course is an interdisciplinary inquiry into the patterns and correlates of violence, its various forms, such as interpersonal and collective violence, and attempts to control its occurrence.

    Crosslisted: CRJ 365 
  
  • SOC 386I - Global Perspectives, 4 credit hours


    Notes: Recommended Preq: SOC 100D  or Sophomore standing.

    We live in a world where global and local events are increasingly interconnected. The primary purpose of the course is to provide a sociological interpretation of global human dynamics. Issues of concern include areas of changing political economy, ecological sustainability, and international conflict. Major theories of development, i.e., modernization, dependency, and world-system will be examined. Alternative models of development and the role of different cultures in the national quest to advancement will also be discussed. In addition, this course seeks to understand how solutions to common problems such as globalization, environmental degradation, and the war against terror will affect American society as well as the global community.

  
  • SOC 400 - Applied Sociological Research, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SOC 280  and SOC 281 , Senior standing and Sociology Major. Required of all Sociology majors.
    The whole class will undertake an applied research project for an on-campus or off-campus client. The class will design the study, develop the instruments, gather the data, analyze the data, and report the findings to the client.

  
  • SOC 450 - Sociology Proseminar, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): Junior status and Sociology Major or Minor. Required of all Sociology majors.
    Integrating knowledge of sociology and its applications are the key element of this course. Students will apply knowledge gained to a special topic throughout the semester. Discussions and assignments will integrate concepts and theories from other courses in the major. Students also prepare a portfolio containing a resume, information about careers, graduate programs, and a network file. Class sessions may include meetings with Career Services and speakers on graduate schools and various career fields.

  
  • SOC 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • SOC 463(I) - Seminars in Sociology, 1-4 credit hours


    Offered occasionally on a variety of topics.


Spanish

  
  • SPN 050 - Independent Study, 1-4 credit hours


  
  • SPN 070 - Internship, 1-12 credit hours


  
  • SPN 101 - Elementary Spanish I, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): None. Appropriate course for beginners. Students with more than two years of high school Spanish must have special permission of the instructor to register for SPN 101.
    This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Spanish. Students will learn basic grammar in an oral/aural context in each class. Students of Spanish 101 are expected to develop the four language skills of speaking, listening, basic reading and writing as well as an appreciation of Latino culture. Students will be exposed to native speakers of Spanish in an interactive CD ROM, tele-based program Destinos, and videos on Spain and Spanish-America.

  
  • SPN 102 - Elementary Spanish II, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SPN 101  or equivalent.
    Students of Spanish 102 are expected to enhance the four language skills of speaking listening, reading, and writing. This class will introduce the subjunctive mood, compound tenses, prepositions, and basic conversational skills. Speaking the language is greatly stressed at this level. Students will be exposed to native speakers of Spanish in an interactive CD ROM, telebased program Destinos, and videos on Spain and Spanish-America.

  
  • SPN 110 - Elementary Spanish in Ecuador, 7 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): None
    SPN 110 is offered in Ecuador by Experiment in International Living. It is a beginning language class for students with no more than three years of Spanish. (Appropriate student placement will be determined by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures to which students must present evidence of their high school year/s of Spanish, such as a transcript). This course will cover the equivalent of the first year of language and culture instruction offered in the Spanish Program at Baldwin Wallace University. This is an intensive course that allows students to complete two semesters of Spanish in one semester in Ecuador. Course Structure and Objectives: SPN 110 is an introduction to Spanish language and culture. It will cover basic Spanish grammar and structures and pay particular attention to vocabulary enrichment and knowledge of Latino culture. All skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and the three basic fields (grammar, introduction to reading, and writing) will be emphasized. See Explorations/Study Abroad program.

  
  • SPN 201 - Intermediate Spanish I, 4 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all Spanish majors.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN 102  or equivalent. SPN 201 is an appropriate entry point for most students with more than two years of high school Spanish.
    One purpose of this class is to review what the student already learned and to expand on her/his first year of Spanish at BW. This is a grammar class with an introduction to cultural and literary readings. All skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking), as well as the three basic fields (grammar, literature, and culture) will be emphasized during the course.

  
  • SPN 202 - Intermediate Spanish II, 4 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all Spanish majors.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN 201  or equivalent.
    An expansion of Spanish language skills developed with exercises in conversation, oral comprehension, composition based on cultural and literary readings.

  
  • SPN 210 - Intermediate/advanced Spanish in Ecuador, 7 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): Minimum SPN 101  (See the description of this class below for more details).
    SPN 210 is an intermediate and/or advanced course in Spanish that reviews and expands knowledge of grammar, aural skills (listening and comprehension), and reading and written skills in Spanish. If the student is a Spanish major or minor, this course may be the equivalent of SPN 102 /SPN 201 , SPN 201 /SPN 202 , SPN 202 /SPN 301I , or two of the following courses: SPN 240I , SPN 303I , and/or SPN 311I , however, the exact equivalence will depend on the student’s placement by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Course Structure and Objectives: SPN 210 is designed to reinforce and expand the Spanish language skills the student has already acquired in the first year of language instruction. During the semester, the student should improve her or his ability to manipulate not only the basic structures of Spanish, but more idiosyncratic and sophisticated structures as well. Special attention will be given to vocabulary enrichment, literary and cultural readings, oral discussions and writing. See Explorations/ Study Abroad program.

  
  • SPN 240I - Contemporary Spain and Latin America, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): None. Given in English. May be taken for major credit if out-of-class research and report is done in Spanish.
    A study and discussion of ongoing and developing events in any field, which present themselves in Spain and Latin America. The course also includes readings and discussions of the Hispanic character and pertinent topics in intercultural communication.

  
  • SPN 250I - Techniques of Spanish Translation, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SPN 202  and SPN 301I  or equivalent.
    A brief introduction to theories of translation followed by practical experience translating various texts.

  
  • SPN 260I - Commercial Spanish, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SPN 202  or equivalent advanced standing with permission of instructor.
    An introduction to commercial and technical terms in Spanish with practice in business correspondence.

  
  • SPN 262(I) - Seminar Taught in English, 1-4 credit hours


    A close study of a selected topic in Spanish. May be repeated if a different topic is offered.

  
  • SPN 263I - Seminar, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SPN 202  or permission of instructor.
    A close study of a selected topic in Spanish. May be repeated if a different topic is offered. Depending on the topic this course may substitute for courses required of the Spanish minor or major.

  
  • SPN 301I - Advanced Spanish I, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all Spanish majors. Equivalent to the former SPN-221I course.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN 202  or consent of the instructor.
    This course emphasizes the development of students’ oral proficiency in Spanish through the enrichment of vocabulary, improvement of pronunciation, and review of select grammar topics. Selected cultural and literary readings centering on contemporary Spain and Latin America will form the basis for classroom discussions and presentations. Speaking the language is greatly stressed at this level.

  
  • SPN 302I - Advanced Spanish II, 4 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all Spanish majors. Equivalent to the former SPN-335I course.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN 202  or equivalent.
    This course will focus on further refining and strengthening students’ command of advanced grammar topics studied in Intermediate II (SPN 202 ) while developing the ability to produce formal academic arguments in Spanish. Selected cultural and literary readings centered on contemporary issues in the Spanish-speaking world will form the basis for classroom discussions, writing workshops, essay assignments, and a formal research project.

  
  • SPN 303I - Introduction to Hispanic Literature, 4 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all Spanish majors and minors. Equivalent to the former SPN-275I course.

    Prerequisite(s): SPN 301I  or SPN 302I  
    An introduction to the study of literary texts in Spanish while reading a selection of major authors and literary genres from Spain and Latin America through the centuries. Students will develop the reading, writing, and formal analysis skills that will prepare them for more advanced courses in the major and minor while gaining a basic aesthetic appreciation of Hispanic literature and arts. While reading and analyzing prose, poetry, essay, drama and relevant secondary texts, students will become acquainted the linguistic nuances of the Spanish language as well as become familiar with the historical context and the rich vocabulary presented by the primary texts.

  
  • SPN 310I - Spanish Culture and Civilization, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SPN 202  or equivalent.
    A study of the historical and social development of Spanish culture and civilization.

  
  • SPN 311I - Spanish-American Civilization, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SPN 202  or equivalent.
    A study of the historical, political, economic and cultural development of Latin America.

  
  • SPN 350 - Special Methods Language Teaching, 3-4 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all students seeking a license to teach.

    See EDU 350-357 .

  
  • SPN 375I - Survey of Spanish Literature, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SPN 303I  or equivalent.
    A study of the major literary movements, representative authors and selections from their works from the 12th century to the 20th century. Short stories, poetry, essays and the theater are included.

  
  • SPN 376I - Survey of Spanish-American Literature, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): SPN 303I  or equivalent.
    A study and interpretation of a select number of major literary works from Latin America.

  
  • SPN 463 - Seminar, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing and permission of instructor.
    SPN 463 is intended to be a capstone seminar which builds on a significant understanding of Hispanic Studies. Topics may vary. Students may take the course twice if different topics are offered.


Sustainability

  
  • SUS 070X - Sustainability Internship, 1-12 credit hours


  
  • SUS 150I - Humans & The Earth: Can We Coexist?, 3 credit hours


    This team taught, interdisciplinary course examines global environmental issues, including biodiversity, climate, energy and population from biological and other disciplinary perspectives. These other perspectives will vary depending upon the academic disciplines of the other three faculty members who will teach the course. The student can satisfy three core credits, either in the sciences (BIO 150I ), the social sciences (ECN 150I /POL 150I ), or humanities (HUM 150I ) in the old core. The course satisfies the Interdisciplinary requirement in the new core.

  
  • SUS 363 - Integrated Sustainability Topics, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): At least nine (9) credit hours of completed courses listed in the Sustainability major with three different prefixes; and Humans and the Earth (POL/BIO /HUM /ECN 150I ) or at least 45 completed credit hours.
    Contemporary sustainability issues are inherently complex and demand the integration of knowledge and skills from different disciplines to fully address them. Courses will take an integrative, in-depth approach to investigate one topic or theme in sustainability. In order to facilitate an interdisciplinary learning experience, the courses will be taught by two faculty members from different disciplines. Specific topics will vary.

  
  • SUS 400 - Sustainability Capstone, 3 credit hours


    This team-taught course explores a prominent sustainability theme to be determined by the instructors. Examination of the theme will be broadly and intentionally interdisciplinary, drawing as widely as possible upon knowledge, skills, and learnings obtained in those courses in the major. It will have an inherent problem-solving focus based upon a “real world” sustainability issue. The course will include a significant team-based project that engages students in an issue currently faced by significant social actors. Thus, it aims not only to integrate disciplinary knowledge and skills but also to apply those disciplines to real-life sustainability practice. One of its aims is to provide graduates with a significant team based, problem-solving experience that demonstrates important competencies in the emergent field of sustainability.


Theatre

  
  
  • THE 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


    Practical experience in any area of theatre.

  
  • THE 100 - Introduction To Theatre, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors and minors

    An introduction to the major ideas, influences and practices which shape theatre today. The emphasis of the course is to develop the student’s critical ability to evaluate and appreciate theatre performance.

  
  • THE 135 - Singing for Actors, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting track.

    An introduction to the basic elements of singing, including physiological aspects of the singing process and expressive singing with an emphasis on development of individual performance skills. The purpose of the course is to aid students in becoming more marketable as professional actors.

  
  • THE 150 - Makeup for the Stage, 1 credit hour


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track.

    A basic course in the fundamental principles and practices of designing and applying stage makeup. Emphasis will be placed on the development of application techniques and familiarization with materials. Additional lab hours required.

  
  • THE 151 - Introduction to Acting, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre minors

    A basic course designed to introduce non-majors to the principles of acting. Emphasis is placed on body control, interpretation, improvisation and scene work.

  
  • THE 154 - Creative Dramatics, 2 credit hours


    A course designed to familiarize the elementary/secondary school teacher with the use of creative dramatics in the classroom. Theory as well as practical application of the arts and crafts of theatre will be considered.

  
  • THE 160 - Acting I, 3 credit hours


    This course focus on developing and refining the vocal and physical skills necessary to effectively perform a full range of dramatic texts, including verse. This is accomplished through practical voice work and its application to texts, including Shakespeare.

  
  • THE 161 - On-stage Experience, 1 credit hour


    After being cast in a play, a student may register for credit for on-stage experience. Registration with instructor’s permission only.

    Graded: S/U
  
  • THE 162 - Backstage Experience, 1-2 credit hours


    Notes: Two hours required of theatre majors and minors and dance minors.

    A student may register for backstage work on plays being offered during the semester. Hours toward credit can include working in the scene or costume shop or crewing a show. Registration with instructor’s permission only.

  
  • THE 175 - Stagecraft for the Actor, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all Musical Theatre Majors

    An introduction of the basic stagecraft skills required of the actor working in a professional environment. Emphasis is placed on developing a knowledge and appreciation for all areas of stage design (scenic, costumes, sound, and lighting). Both lecture and laboratory experience is included. Students will be required to complete a practical component to the course by working on one of the stage crews.

  
  • THE 180 - Stagecraft, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors and minors

    A study of the principles and practices of stage scenery construction. Emphasis is placed on utilization of materials and appropriate technology. Both lecture and laboratory experience is included.

  
  • THE 190 - Script Analysis, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors and minors.

    Theory, analysis, and interpretation of scripts for the purpose of play production; an introduction to American and international playwrights, spanning 2,000 years.

  
  • THE 220 - Rendering Techniques, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the design and technical studies track.

    An introduction to rendering techniques required to communicate in technical theatre and design. Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of mediums and discover a personal style best suited to their artistic aesthetics.

  
  • THE 240 - Vectorworks, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the scenic/lighting design and technical studies track.

    This course covers the basics of learning how to draw in Vectorworks, a software program used in theatrical drafting, technical drawing and 3D modeling.

  
  • THE 250 - Audition Techniques, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track. Take sophomore year.

    Career development course focusing on audition fundamentals, marketing, resumes, headshots, on-camera training and monologue preparation.

  
  • THE 251 - Portfolio Presentation, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the design and technical studies track. Recommended junior year.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 220 
    Students will learn the fundamentals of creating a theatre design and technical portfolio. Emphasis will be placed on the presentation and critical evaluation of the artistic aesthetics. Students will also be required to create a professional website devoted to their creative and professional work.

  
  • THE 259 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • THE 260 - Acting II, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 160  or MUC 146  
    An intermediate acting course focusing on the teachings of Constantin Stanislavski. Performance skills are developed through character analysis, improvisation, monologues and scenes.

  
  • THE 261 - The Actor’s Voice, 3 credit hours


    Study and practice of fundamentals of vocal production: breathing, quality, articulation, projection, and expressiveness for the performing artist.

  
  • THE 263(IH) - Seminar, 2-4 credit hours


    The study of topics relevant to the theatre. May be repeated more than once, provided the subject or topic is different.

  
  • THE 266 - Acting on Camera, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): BFA in Acting only or permission of instructor
    Students will apply the tools and vocabularies developed in acting studio work to acting for the camera. The mechanics, physical freedoms and limitations of particular camera shots will be examined. Students work on television and film scenes on camera, honing their text analysis and acting skills for the specific demands of digital media performance. Through rehearsal, taping, and reviewing scene work, students develop crucial skills for working on camera.

  
  • THE 270 - Collaborative Studies in Theatre, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors and minors.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 100 , THE 190 
    This course is designed to improve the student’s ability to collaborate on theatrical material by exploring the intellectual process required to communicate with colleagues. Emphasis will be placed on developing each student’s artistic sensibility and their ability to articulate conceptual ideas.

  
  • THE 276 - Movement, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): THE 160 ; BFA in Acting Only, or Permission of Department Chair
    Students will explore spontaneous physical expression, refine stage presence and specificity, seek an awareness of control and range of movement, and find a sense of play.  May include work in Clown, Commedia, Laban, dance, and other physical approaches.

  
  • THE 277 - Stage Combat I, 3 credit hours


    An introductory course in the design, practice, and performance of theatrical violence. This course will focus on unarmed (or hand to hand combat) and single sword (or single rapier). Students will explore the techniques used to create the illusion of danger and the means by which we use violence to tell stories on the stage and screen. Focus will be places on safety, partnering and physical specificity. The course will culminate in a final performance of choreography set to a scene from classic dramatic literature.

  
  • THE 285 - Stage Management, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the stage management/directing tracks.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 100 
    A study of the principles and practice of stage management in commercial and non-commercial settings. The course will explore such areas as scheduling, cue-calling, and rehearsal procedures.

  
  • THE 286 - Theatre Management, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the stage management track.

    A study of the principles and practice of theatre arts management in commercial and noncommercial applications. The course will explore such areas as philosophy, objective financing and theatre promotion.

  
  • THE 288I - Theatre History I, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 100  or MUC 146  
    A survey of the origin and development of Western theatre.

  
  • THE 289I - Theatre History II, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 100  or MUC 146  
    A study of the foundations of modern theatre including American theatre history.

  
  • THE 328IX - Acting Shakespeare, 4 credit hours


  
  • THE 359 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • THE 360 - Acting III, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 260  
    This is a scene study class based in dramatic literature from the genre identified as classical realism. Scene work will be drawn from the playwrights Heinrich Ibsen and Anton Chekhov. Working the poetic imagery of these two playwrights is a preparatory step toward the denser imagery of Shakespeare’s text. Also included in the course will be a study of the life and culture of 19th C Norway and Russia and the various cultural and historical forces that led to the creation these great works of dramatic literature.

  
  • THE 361 - Music Theatre, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): THE 261  and BFA in Acting students or permission of instructor.
    Study and practice of fundamentals of musical theatre.

  
  • THE 375 - Costume Construction I, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the costume design track.

    Students will be introduced to the methods and materials used to create theatrical costumes. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills in millinery, dyeing, draping, and costume construction.

    Additional lab hours required.
  
  • THE 377 - Stage Combat II, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): THE 277  
    This class builds off the philosophies of Stage Combat I and introduces students to an advanced technique of Rapier and Dagger style theatrical combat. Focus is on safety, communication, precise technique and ways to build choreography into a performance ready and polished piece of work. The course will culminate in a final performance of choreography set to a scene from classic dramatic literature.

  
  • THE 382 - Scenic Design, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the design and technical studies and stage management tracks.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 180 , THE 270 
    A study of the application of the elements of basic design to the art of scenic design for the theatre. The course explores the design process from the evolution of the design concept to the execution of renderings and model making.

  
  • THE 383 - Lighting Design, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the design and technical studies and stage management tracks.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 180 , THE 270 
    A study of the theories and practice of lighting design with emphasis on the functions and the controllable properties of light. The course is designed to acquaint the student with practical application and effective utilization of lighting design.

  
  • THE 385 - Costume Design, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the design and technical studies track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 270 
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of costume design. Emphasis will be placed on historical research, applying conceptual thought, and developing character. Students will be exposed to costuming materials and design techniques, as well as historical costume period.

  
  • THE 390 - Directing, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track and stage management track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 180 , THE 190 , THE 260 , THE 270 
    A study of the theories, processes and techniques of the stage director. The course will also focus on questions of play selection, analysis and research. Practical laboratory experience will supplement lecture/discussion.

  
  • THE 459 - Faculty-student Collaboration, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • THE 460 - Acting IV, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the acting and directing track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 360  or MUC 246X  
    An advanced acting course focusing on performance and analysis of period scenes and monologues.

  
  • THE 461 - Acting V, 3 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): THE 460  and Senior Status or permission of instructor.
    In a scene-study environment, this course will refine and implement advanced principles of the craft of acting for the theatre.  Students will perform multiple scenes in a variety of styles. Particular emphasis will be placed on imaginative physical and vocal characterization, the ability to quickly render bold, dramatic acting choices, and the capacity to manage an accelerated work rate.

  
  • THE 463 - Seminar, 2-4 credit hours


    The study of advanced topics relevant to the theatre. May be repeated more than once, provided the subject or topic is different.

  
  • THE 464X - Capstone: Senior Project, 2 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior status
    Students will be required to create an experiential project highlighting their specific area of interest in one of the three theatre major tracks: acting and directing, design and technical studies, and stage management. Project proposals will be approved by the theatre faculty and the student will be assigned a faculty mentor. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of both technical skills and artistic style.

  
  • THE 465 - Shakespeare in Performance, 4 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): THE 463  ”Acting Shakespeare”
    Students will gain a greater understanding of Shakespeare and the theatrical practices of his time through rehearsing and performing a full-length play at an outdoor performance venue.  This work will expand and refine vocal and physical technique, and the abbreviated rehearsal and staging conditions will expose students to contemporary professional staging practices.

  
  • THE 475 - Costume Construction II, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the costume design track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 375 
    Students will explore advance techniques in costume construction. Emphasis will be place on costume draping with accuracy in historical periods.

    Additional lab hours required.
  
  • THE 480 - Advanced Stagecraft, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the scenic/lighting design and technical studies track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 180 
    An advanced course in the art of stagecraft. Topics of study may include but are not limited to advanced scene construction, welding, rigging, props construction, lighting and scene painting.

    Additional lab hours required.
  
  • THE 485 - Advanced Stage Management, 3 credit hours


    Notes: Required of all theatre majors in the stage management track.

    Prerequisite(s): THE 285 
    An advanced course focused on the professional stage manager covering topics on advanced management aspects such as rehearsal to performance, collaboration between directors and designers, how to lead a run crew, and practical skills from paperwork to calling a show.

  
  • THE 491 - Honors Courses, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • THE 492 - Honors Courses, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • THE 495 - Showcase, 2 credit hours


    Prerequisite(s): BFA Acting majors with Senior Status only.
    A performance-based course that bridges the actor’s craft from educational to professional.  Students will rehearse scenes and monologues, and learn practical skills for career development.  The course will culminate in a 30-minute industry presentation for agents and casting directors in New York City.


Urban Studies

  
  • UST 050 - Independent Study, Credit hours to be arranged


  
  • UST 070 - Internship, Credit hours to be arranged


 

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