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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 493 - BET Music Practicum A field placement that provides an opportunity for the student to apply classroom knowledge to work within a discipline specific setting. A research paper or an approved project based on the experience enables the student to merge theory with observation and practice. The practicum includes on-site individual supervision by the host practitioner, as well as small group supervision on campus with a music faculty member.
Prerequisites & Notes Only open to students in the School of Music.
Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr |
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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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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 356 - Advanced Playwriting A follow-up to Playwriting. Students further develop their writing and revising skills. In addition, the class analyzes selected contemporary plays and write playwrights’ critiques of modern theatrical practices. Students complete a polished one-act or radio drama.
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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THMD 271 - Stage Combat III This intermediate course teaches the integration of safety and acting with the techniques of broadsword and rapier-and-dagger. Formerly TH 205A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 172
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 272 - Stage Combat IV Intermediate course prepares the student for the National Stage Combat Proficiency Test, adjudicated the last day of class by a Fight Master from the Society of American Fight Directors. This test includes unarmed combat, rapier-and-dagger and broadsword, integrated into a character-specific scene of dramatic conflict. Formerly TH 205B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 271
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 362 - Movement for Actors VI Develops clarity and precision of movement through increased awareness of action and character. The student develops greater kinesthetic sense and enhances his/her capability for expressive movement. This term focuses on viewpoints. Formerly TH 315B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THVC 311or THVC*222 Open to Acting and Musical Theater majors only. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 371 - Stage Combat V Advanced exploration of the text-specific challenges of fight direction and fight performance using a wide variety of weapons. Weapons and texts change each semester. Formerly TH 305A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: National Stage Combat Proficiency Test Recognition. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 372 - Stage Combat VI Advanced exploration of the text-specific challenges of fight direction and fight performance using a wide variety of weapons. Weapons and texts change each semester. Formerly TH 305B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 371
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 462 - Senior Movement Project See THMD 461. Formerly TH 415B
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: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 471 - Stage Combat VII Advanced exploration of the text-specific challenges of fight direction and fight performance using a wide variety of weapons. Weapons and texts change each semester. Formerly TH 405A
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 372
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THMD 472 - Stage Combat VII Advanced exploration of the text-specific challenges of fight direction and fight performance using a wide variety of weapons. Weapons and texts change each semester. Formerly TH 405B
Prerequisites & Notes Prerequisite: THMD 471
Credits: 2 cr, 3 hrs |
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THPD 120 - Crew Four different production assignments for School of Theater productions. Continues the classroom instruction in theater tech skills, providing an increased understanding of Technical Production. Formerly TH 103L
Prerequisites & Notes Open to majors in the School of Theater Arts only. Repeatable for credit.
Credits: 0 cr, hrs vary |
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THPD 124 - Costume & Property Technology Introductory course in various phases of physical production dealing with the stage, house, backstage personnel and their duties, construction and painting of scenery, stage lighting, costumes, props, and makeup. Formerly TH 124
Prerequisites & Notes Corequisite: THPD 126 Priority enrollment to majors in the School of Theater Arts.
Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs |
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THPD 126 - Costume & Property Tech Lab Laboratory experience for students in SOTA’s Theater Management and Production and Design-Tech program. Students receive foundation training in scenery construction and rigging, lighting and electrical production, costume and property construction, and provide production support serving as primary assistants to professional designers working on SOTA shows. Weekly hours may vary depending upon assignment. Formerly TH 124L
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Theater Management and Production and Theater Design and Technology majors only.
Credits: 1 cr, 1.5 hrs |
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THPD 220 - Production Crew Advanced technical production assignments for School of Theater Arts productions. This course continues the study of theatrical production begun in theater tech classes and labs. This course is meant for students with non-performance majors in the School of Theater Arts.
Credits: 0.5 cr, hrs vary |
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THST 101 - Acting Studio I An introductory studio focusing on the fundamentals of acting including basic skills for stage communication, voice, and movement; involves centering and exercises designed to increase physical and emotional stamina, identify and strengthen technique, develop focus and concentration, and introduce the student to the demands of the theater. In the process of demystifying the craft, the student discovers the energy, power, and vulnerability of self. Formerly TH 103A
Prerequisites & Notes Open to Acting, Applied Theater Arts and Musical Theater majors only. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs |
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THST 110 - Music Skills Lab Supports Music Skills I and II. Formerly TH 122L
Prerequisites & Notes May be taken twice for credit.
Credits: 0 cr, 1 hr |
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