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2008-2009 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]
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MUSC 121 - Class Piano I Introductory and elementary keyboard training using basic theoretical, harmonic, and technical concepts in practical keyboard application: transposition, melody harmonization, elementary jazz improvisation, technique and repertoire. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors. Formerly MU 131A
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor’s permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 122 - Class Piano II Introductory and elementary keyboard training using basic theoretical, harmonic, and technical concepts in practical keyboard application: transposition, melody harmonization, elementary jazz improvisation, technique and repertoire. Required of non-keyboard instrumental majors. Formerly MU 131B
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only. Not open to Music majors specializing in piano.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 161 - Music Technology Survey Provides students with a working knowledge of music technology practices, definitions, and concepts. Through both lecture and lab classes, students become familiar with a cross-section of hardware and software currently in use by the school and working professionals. Formerly MU 115
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor’s permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 162 - Music Technology Survey Provides students with a working knowledge of music technology practices, definitions, and concepts. Through both lecture and lab classes, students become familiar with a cross-section of hardware and software currently in use by the school and working professionals. Formerly MU 116
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 163 - Aural Concepts For non-music majors. An introduction to the use of music and sound components of multimedia and their potential for enhancing communication. Recognizing the special background and needs of the non-music major student, the course examines the production of musical sound, basic notation and theory practices, and an in-depth overview of disparate musical styles illustrating the variety and depth of musical thought from around the world and its potential relationship to the visual image. Formerly MU 149A
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to majors in the School of Music. Priority enrollment to Multimedia majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 164 - Aural Concepts For non-music majors. An introduction to the use of music and sound components of multimedia and their potential for enhancing communication. Recognizing the special background and needs of the non-music major student, the course examines the production of musical sound, basic notation and theory practices, and an in-depth overview of disparate musical styles illustrating the variety and depth of musical thought from around the world and its potential relationship to the visual image. Formerly MU 149B
Prerequisites & Notes Not open to majors in the School of Music. Priority enrollment to Multimedia majors.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 183 - Beginning Wind Instrument Repair An introductory course designed to acquaint music students with fundamental techniques associated with the repair and maintenance of saxophones, clarinets, flutes, trumpets, trombones, and French horns. Students learn valuable skills in replacing pads and corks, repairing springs, identifying leaks, making minor adjustments, freeing frozen slides and stuck brass mouthpieces, valve alignment and other practical topics. The course is particularly useful for future teachers and free-lance musicians. Formerly MU 117
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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MUSC 307 - Advanced Sight Reading An advanced music reading course designed to further develop the student’s music reading, writing, recognition, and inner-ear skills. Formerly MU 347A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MUSC 206 or THST 212
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 308 - Advanced Sight Reading An advanced music reading course designed to further develop the student’s music reading, writing, recognition, and inner-ear skills. Formerly MU 347B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisites: MUSC 206 or THST 212
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 335 - Vocal Improvisation Develops improvisation skills for vocal majors through the study of advanced vocal techniques, transcription, theory and analysis, and metric concepts. Formerly MU 348A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MUSC 232
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 336 - Vocal Improvisation Develops improvisation skills for vocal majors through the study of advanced vocal techniques, transcription, theory and analysis, and metric concepts. Formerly MU 348B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MUSC 335
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 351 - Music History I Designed to define the major style periods from Greek times to the present in terms of their philosophies, accomplishments, and interrelationships. Composers, performers, and theorists are examined in the context of musical literature with emphasis upon styles, forms, and techniques of composition as they evolve and change. The sequence puts into historical perspective the materials presented in the Music Theory courses. Through listening assignments, students are expected to further develop their aural skills and knowledge of musical literature. Formerly MU 301A
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 352 - Music History II Designed to define the major style periods from Greek times to the present in terms of their philosophies, accomplishments, and interrelationships. Composers, performers, and theorists are examined in the context of musical literature with emphasis upon styles, forms, and techniques of composition as they evolve and change. The sequence puts into historical perspective the materials presented in the Music Theory courses. Through listening assignments, students are expected to further develop their aural skills and knowledge of musical literature. Formerly MU 301B
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 353 - History of Rock Music This course investigates the History of Rock from its inception in the 1950s to the present. It begins with the important antecedents of Rock and Roll and then historically traces the various styles that evolved from that time to the present. There are live demonstrations and illustrations by guests in class. Formerly MU 306
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 355 - Introduction to Acoustics The course deals with the following topics: physical nature of sound; the reception and perception of sound; theories of consonance and dissonance; scales, tunings and temperaments; the acoustic properties of musical instruments, electronic instruments, and the voice; sound reinforcement; and environmental considerations, such as the design of concert halls, theaters, recording studios, and open spaces. A term paper, mid-term, and final examination are required. Formerly MU 390
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 383 - Stress Reduction for Performing Artists Through both lecture and student participation, this course provides an understanding of performance anxiety and techniques for treatment. Students develop and use methods for stress reduction, applicable to all performance situations. Formerly MU 304
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the College of Performing Arts only. Student must have completed the first semester of their Sophomore year (45 credits).
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 401 - Advanced Classical Theory Formerly MU 404
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MUSC 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 421 - Advanced Piano & Applications This course is designed for all music majors to advance their skills in piano, including technique, pedagogy, sight reading, and musicianship skills. Formerly MU 435
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MUSC 321 MUSC 322
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 457 - Wagner and the Ring Cycle An in-depth study of Wagnerian Opera with special emphasis on the four operas that constitute the Ring Cycle. Lectures and discussions cover libretti, harmonic idiom, staging, and symbolism. Formerly MU 424
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: LACR 102
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 458 - Diaghilev and His Time This course investigates the role of Serge Diaghilev and his famous Ballet Russes in shaping the course of music and dance from c. 1909-1929. Special emphasis is placed on the works of Igor Stravinsky with reference to his music for the stage. Time is also devoted to the interrelationships between various artists, dancers, and writers such as Picasso, Cocteau, Nijinsky, Bakst, Massine, and others who were active in Paris. Works studied are looked at from the perspective of the composer, the choreographer, the set and costume designer, the dancers and the audience. Formerly MU 427
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 459 - Mixed Media Musical Masters Formerly MU 428
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 460 - Introduction to MIDI and Electronic Technology A detailed “hands-on” examination of the use of computers in the present-day composition environment. The course includes the uses of a computer, the language of MIDI, sequencing, audio sampling, analog, digital, and other forms of synthesis, and a survey of currently available music software. Strategies and technology of scoring and synchronizing to the visual image is emphasized through a final project. No prior computer or synthesis experience is needed. Formerly MU 415A
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Music and Multimedia majors only.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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MUSC 461 - Recording I A study of the recording process and the many facets of the recording studio. Designed to familiarize the student with conventional and creative recording techniques through practical experience in the studio. Formerly MU 413A
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 462 - Recording II A study of the recording process and the many facets of the recording studio. Designed to familiarize the student with conventional and creative recording techniques through practical experience in the studio. Formerly MU 413B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MUSC 461 Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Music.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 481 - Business of Music Examination of the legal, practical, and procedural problems encountered by the practicing musician. Specific course content includes the study of music publishing, recording contracts, and copyright and intellectual property rights issues. Formerly MU 420A
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 482 - Careers in Music A study in the career options available to musicians and the knowledge and craft necessary for the successful recognition and exploitation of these opportunities. Formerly MU 420B
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 499 - Music Internship An opportunity to participate in a workplace environment during the academic year. Students earn internship credit by completing a minimum number of hours in the field during the semester, and by satisfying the requirements of the sponsor, such as attendance, punctuality, responsibility, professionalism, tasks completed. Students may be assigned to recording studios, radio stations, arts organizations, or with music publishers, entertainment attorneys, music therapists, or record producers. Formerly MU 499
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only. May be taken three times for credit.
Credits: 1-3 cr |
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MUSC 601 - Advanced Theory & Analysis An intensive investigation of contemporary methods with emphasis on the study of recent compositional technique. Formerly MU 521A
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only. Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 602 - Advanced Theory & Analysis An intensive investigation of contemporary methods with emphasis on the study of recent compositional technique. Formerly MU 521B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: MUSC 601 Open to majors in the School of Music only. Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 631 - Graduate Improvisation I Improvisational styles, techniques, and devices are studied. Intervallic improvisation, and advanced pentatonic concepts are addressed, as well as study of the pioneers of jazz improvisation through recorded solos that mark turning points of improvisation. Topics include melody embellishment, improvising in phrases, silence, time-feel, pacing, syncopation, chord tone soloing, dynamics, non-harmonic triads, contracting and expanding chord duration, tri-tonic cells, sustaining peak points, and unaccompanied soloing. Formerly MU 625
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 650 - Seminar-Bibliography & Writing Other conditions for enrollment in this course: Students must be graduate degree or diploma candidates in music or pass a proficiency examination. Introduction to the elements of musical bibliography. Basic bibliographic materials are stressed, and a series of topics are investigated that are designed to further the student’s ability to use the library at the graduate level. Topics include music encyclopedias and dictionaries, collected editions and editing, periodicals, general bibliography, histories of music, introduction to biographies, thematic catalogs, bibliographies of music theory and analysis, discographies, and iconography. Formerly MU 501A
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only. Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 651 - Music Journalism Practical, hands-on study of writing about music, musicians, and the music industry for consumer, trade and academic periodicals; books, videos, DVDs and other multimedia projects. Students learn library and Internet research techniques, how to acquire and foster industry contacts, interview methodology, how to best utilize archival resources, the writing “marketplace” and the “business of writing,” formulation of a marketable idea, magazine writing and editing, the periodical and book submission process, professional guidelines and insights for composing video/ DVD narration and voice-overs. Formerly MU 515
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only. Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 661 - MIDI and Music Technology Hands-on exploration of music technology applicable to performer, composer, and arranger with focus on fluency with MIDI sequencing including MAX to create interactive live performance situations. Students work with modular digital multi-tracks and edit and create original sounds for synthesizers and samplers. Hard disk recording using Pro-Tools III and Digital Performer, SMPTE and synchronization in the studio, and composition and sound design for film, video, and theater are also explored. Training in notation software is an integral and essential aspect of the course: after the first month, assignments for all graduate courses require use of professional notation software. Formerly MU 615
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 662 - MIDI and Music Technology Hands-on exploration of music technology applicable to performer, composer, and arranger with focus on fluency with MIDI sequencing including MAX to create interactive live performance situations. Students work with modular digital multi-tracks and edit and create original sounds for synthesizers and samplers. Hard disk recording using Pro-Tools III and Digital Performer, SMPTE and synchronization in the studio, and composition and sound design for film, video, and theater are also explored. Training in notation software is an integral and essential aspect of the course: after the first month, assignments for all graduate courses require use of professional notation software. Formerly MU 616
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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MUSC 681 - Graduate Professional Internship Provides hands-on experience in a variety of professional settings — rehearsals, performances, meetings with producers, and in-studio projects such as recording, arranging, or project coordination. The program is developed by the graduate advisor and major teacher in conjunction with the student to select topics and experiences most relevant and beneficial to that particular student’s education. Formerly MU 620
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 682 - Graduate Professional Internship Provides hands-on experience in a variety of professional settings — rehearsals, performances, meetings with producers, and in-studio projects such as recording, arranging, or project coordination. The program is developed by the graduate advisor and major teacher in conjunction with the student to select topics and experiences most relevant and beneficial to that particular student’s education. Formerly MU 621
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 683 - Jazz Pedagogy This course is designed to prepare students to teach all aspects of a jazz curriculum including arranging, theory, history, improvisation and managing various ensembles, including rehearsal techniques and such. A review of teaching strategies, methods, and available materials is conducted. Basic Computer technologies for the creation of teaching materials are included. Each student rehearses with a UArts ensemble. Outreach activities with area public schools are developed. Formerly MU 516
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Music only. Restricted to students enrolled in graduate programs.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 684 - Graduate Forum A graduate seminar in which various aspects of study, including musical development and accomplishment, are correlated with critical, aesthetic, and historical components. Additionally, artistic and professional issues are researched and discussed. Various approaches to the preparation of the graduate recital are explored and progress toward a successful performance is closely monitored. Topic selection, research, and writing of the graduate thesis are evaluated through weekly critiques. Formerly MU 627
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 685 - Graduate Forum A graduate seminar in which various aspects of study, including musical development and accomplishment, are correlated with critical, aesthetic, and historical components. Additionally, artistic and professional issues are researched and discussed. Various approaches to the preparation of the graduate recital are explored and progress toward a successful performance is closely monitored. Topic selection, research, and writing of the graduate thesis are evaluated through weekly critiques. Formerly MU 628
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Masters in Jazz Studies only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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MUSC 690 - Independent Study Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum, with limited supervision. Independent Study is available to Junior and Senior undergraduate students who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and to graduate students in good standing. Each Independent Study may be taken for one to three credits in Liberal Arts, 1.5 to six credits in CAD, and one to six credits in CPA and CMAC. Independent Study cannot fulfill major requirements. Independent Study may serve as free, studio, and liberal arts electives, depending on the topic of investigation. Students cannot apply more than 12 total credits of independent study towards their degree requirements.
Credits: 1.5 - 6 cr |
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SAAR 300 - Study Abroad: Arcadia University An off-campus study experience under the auspices of Arcadia University.
Credits: variable between 12 and 18 credits |
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SABU 300 - Study Abroad: Butler University An off-campus study experience under the auspices of Butler University.
Credits: variable between 12 and 18 credits |
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SASY 300 - Study Abroad: Syracuse University An off-campus study experience under the auspices of Syracuse University.
Credits: variable between 12 and 18 credits |
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SAWE 300 - Study Abroad: Wells College An off-campus study experience under the auspices of Wells College.
Credits: variable between 12 and 18 credits |
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THEA 151 - Survey of Theater Arts Designed to foster students’ intellectual engagement with drama and theater, from classical to contemporary, by introducing them to the basic terminology and methodology used in understanding plays and performances. A range of critical perspectives are applied to a variety of plays from different periods and places; additionally, a number of contexts for theater study are introduced, including theater history and production elements. Formerly TH 113
Prerequisites & Notes Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Theater Arts.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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THEA 161 - Collaboration in Theater A study of how the functions of the various role-players in theatrical production intersect. Special focus is given to the behind-the-scenes production staff and the creative artists whose work intertwines on its way to final public presentation. Discussions embrace working within the production bureaucracy, the need to work within means, and the spirit of teamwork that yields a successful production experience. Formerly TH 121
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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THEA 475 - Special Studies in Theater Arts Topics and studies of current interest in areas of theater practice, such as new trends or movements in performance, movement, voice work or international theater. Topics could also include areas of theater production, guest artists’ workshops, or contemporary developments in the field. Courses can be taught in either a studio or lecture format with contact hours varying accordingly. Formerly TH 475
Prerequisites & Notes Instructor permission required. Repeatable for credit.
Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs |
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THEA 499 - Internship Hands-on involvement with a professional company. Placements may consist of administrative or production support work, positions in assistance to directors, producers, stage managers, designers or dramaturgs, literary management, casting, understudying or performance, and may be outside the Philadelphia area. Formerly TH 449
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Student must have completed the first semester of their Junior year (75 credits).
Credits: 3-15 cr |
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THEA 690 - Independent Study Independent Study offers a matriculated student the opportunity to initiate individual research or advanced projects that are beyond the limits of the standard curriculum, with limited supervision. Independent Study is available to Junior and Senior undergraduate students who have a minimum 2.5 GPA and to graduate students in good standing. Each Independent Study may be taken for one to three credits in Liberal Arts, 1.5 to six credits in CAD, and one to six credits in CPA and CMAC. Independent Study cannot fulfill major requirements. Independent Study may serve as free, studio, and liberal arts electives, depending on the topic of investigation. Students cannot apply more than 12 total credits of independent study towards their degree requirements.
Credits: 1.5 - 6 cr |
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THMD 111 - Beginner Ballet Ballet technique training oriented to the specific needs of the musical theater performer. Classes build strength and awareness while extending the student dancer’s physical and expressive range. Formerly TH 151
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 112 - Beginner Ballet Ballet technique training oriented to the specific needs of the musical theater performer. Classes build strength and awareness while extending the student dancer’s physical and expressive range. Formerly TH 151
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 121 - Beginner Jazz Jazz dance technique training oriented to the specific needs of the musical theater performer. Classes build strength and awareness, while extending the student dancer’s physical and expressive range. Emphasis placed on isolation of muscle groups and rhythm training. Formerly TH 153
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 122 - Beginner Jazz Jazz dance technique training oriented to the specific needs of the musical theater performer. Classes build strength and awareness, while extending the student dancer’s physical and expressive range. Emphasis placed on isolation of muscle groups and rhythm training. Formerly TH 154
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 131 - Beginner Tap Dance Technique training in tap. Attention to the specific needs of the Musical Theater performer. Introduction of Broadway dance style as well as hoofing. Tap vocabulary and terminology introduced. Formerly TH 155
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 132 - Beginner Tap Dance Technique training in tap. Attention to the specific needs of the Musical Theater performer. Introduction of Broadway dance style as well as hoofing. Tap vocabulary and terminology introduced. Formerly TH 156
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Priority enrollment to Musical Theater majors.
Credits: 0.5 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 161 - Movement for Actors I Introduces basic movement vocabulary in Modern Dance using basic improvisational technique. The course is designed to provide the student with awareness of his/her body and the basic skills of movement and dance, such as stretching, breathing, posture, coordination, balancing, etc. Course also allows student the experience of creative application of movement and movement expression through various forms and structures of improvisation. Formerly TH 115A
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Acting majors only. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 163 - Neutral Mask A sequence of instruction in mask/movement techniques designed to remove all pedestrian movement from the actor, thereby helping the student to begin to develop a movement vocabulary. Develops students’ awareness of their own personal movement habits and their ability to drop their habits in order to achieve neutral body movement. Exercises are designed to achieve neutral body by beginning with simple actions and progressing to object identification. Formerly TH 101
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Acting and Applied Theater Arts majors only. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THMD 171 - Stage Combat I The integration of aggressive acting intent and safe combat techniques using both the unarmed body and the knife. Formerly TH 105A
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Acting and Theater Management and Production majors only.
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 172 - Stage Combat II The integration of aggressive acting intent and safe combat techniques using a saber or single rapier. Formerly TH 105B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 171
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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