Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the MyBU Student Portal for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• CFA TH 787: Sound Design Studio 3
  For the intermediate sound design student. Projects for both theoretical and realized productions. Practical projects to demonstrate sound design techniques. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres, ballet, dance, and opera.
• CFA TH 788: Sound Design Studio 4
  Graduate Prerequisites: CFA TH 787; or consent of instructor.
  Continuation of sound design exploration for the intermediate sound design student. Projects for both theoretical and realized productions. Practical projects to demonstrate sound design techniques. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres, ballet, dance, and opera.
• CFA TH 790: Systems Design 2
  Prereq: CFA TH 789 or consent of instructor; Audio systems, video systems and intercom systems will be examined from input to output in terms of signal flow and interconnection practices and how they are used. Offered in odd numbered AY. 3.0 credits. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 795: Production Management Studio 3
  Prereq: CFA TH 696 or Permission of Instructor. Advanced study into the role of the Production Manager within the design, production, and rehearsal process. Students will explore the complexities of balancing schedule, resource, and personnel management with artful management through discussions and exercises in communication styles, negotiation and conflict resolution, fostering collaboration, and facilitating a supportive creative environment. 3.0 credits. Fall Semester.
• CFA TH 796: Production Management Studio 4
  Prereq: CFA TH 795 or Permission of Instructor. Building on the concepts of Production Management Studios 1-3, this course will continue the advanced study into the role of the Production Manager within the design, production, and rehearsal process. Students will engage in a semester-long project that explores possibilities for innovating the design and production process with a specific focus depending on individuals in the classes. 3.0 credits. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 797: Production
  Prereq: Graduate standing; Each semester that a 2nd year graduate student in Design & Production is in residence at SOT, he/she is required to enroll in an appropriate section of Production. Meets late afternoons, evenings and/or weekends. Specific design and shop work in the mounting of student or professional productions. Does not include off-crew design work. Fall semester.
• CFA TH 798: Production
  Prereq: Graduate standing; Each semester that a 2nd year graduate student in Design & Production is in residence at SOT, he/she is required to enroll in an appropriate section of Production. Meets late afternoons, evenings and/or weekends. Specific design and shop work in the mounting of student or professional productions. Does not include off-crew design work. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 830: Theatre Education Colloquium
  Weekly meeting of graduate students in the MFA Theatre Education program to discuss the progress in their study and challenges faced either in studio or rehearsal/production. Topics vary from week to week, but include guest artist visits and special collaborative events with other MFA students. Each semester that an MFA Theatre Education candidate is in residence at SOT he/she is required to enroll in this course. Course repeatable for credit. Fall & Spring semesters.
• CFA TH 840: Graduate Directing Colloquium
  Weekly meeting of graduate students in the MFA Directing program to discuss the progress in their study and challenges faced either in studio or rehearsal/production. Topics vary from week to week, but include guest artist visits and special collaborative events with other MFA students. Each semester that an MFA Directing candidate is in residence at SOT he/she is required to enroll in this course. Course repeatable for credit. Fall & Spring semesters.
• CFA TH 841: Grad Directng 1
  This course description is currently under construction.
• CFA TH 842: Graduate Directing 2
  Prereq: Graduate standing; MFA Directing students in their second semester of rehearsal/performance experience will direct two projects. 2.0 credits. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 843: Graduate Directing 3
  Prereq: Graduate standing; MFA Directing students in their third semester of rehearsal/performance experience will assistant direct one project and direct another. 2.0 credits. Fall semester.
• CFA TH 844: Graduate Directing 4
  Prereq: Graduate standing; MFA Directing students in their fourth semester of rehearsal/performance experience will direct two projects. In preparation for the culminating thesis project in the third year. 2.0 credits. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 855: History of Period Styles 3
  Prereq: Instructor Consent; A survey covering the history of social, political and cultural movements and the expressions of those movements through architecture, interior decoration, furniture and dress in major civilizations. Work involves research projects and presentations. 2.0 credits. Fall semester.
• CFA TH 856: History of Period Styles 4
  Prereq: CFA TH 855 or consent of instructor; A continuation of CFA TH 855. A survey covering the history of social, political and cultural movements and the expressions of those movements through architecture, interior decoration, furniture and dress in major civilizations. Work involves research projects and presentations. 2.0 credits. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 859: Photoshop 1
  Studio work in basic to advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques. Project work is designed to accommodate skill level. Fall semester. 1 credit.
• CFA TH 860: Photoshop 2
  Prereq: Graduate standing consent of instructor; A survey covering the history of social, political and cultural movements and the expressions of those movements through architecture, interior decoration, furniture and dress in major civilizations. Work involves research projects and presentations. 1.0 credits. Fall semester.
• CFA TH 863: Scene Design Studio 5
  Prereq: CFA TH 764; Advanced design projects developed in conjunction with other designers and directors; emphasis on complex mechanical solutions. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres, ballet, dance and opera. 3.0 credits. Fall semester.
• CFA TH 869: Technical Production Studio 5
  Prereq: CFA TH 669, CFA TH 769. This course is an introduction to scenic automation. Using the Creative Conners system, students will become familiar with all of the parts and pieces that make up scenic automation as well as how to program cues. Safety, efficiency, and practicality will be the primary focus. 3.0 Credits. Fall Semester.
• CFA TH 870: Technical Production Studio 6
  Prereq: CFA TH 869. This course will discuss the inner workings of the professional world. The class will consist of field trips and projects aimed at preparing students for the world of theatre beyond graduation. At the end of the class the goal is for each student to have a solid understanding of the hierarchy, job opportunities, and layout of the professional theatre world. 3.0 Credits. Spring Semester.