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  • CFA DR 468: Lighting Design II
    Prereq: CFA DR 267 & 268 or CFA DR 567 & 568 or consent of instructor. Investigation of lighting design problems and procedures. Projects for both theoretical and realized productions. Practical projects to demonstrate lighting design techniques. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres. 3 cr.
  • CFA DR 469: Lighting Crafts I
    Prereq: CFA DR 267 & 268 or consent of instructor. Practicum of electricity and theatrical lighting equipment. Covers basic electricity, lighting instrument physics and maintenance, and control boards. 1 cr.
  • CFA DR 470: Lighting Crafts I
    Prereq: CFA DR 267 & 268 or consent of instructor. Practicum of electricity and theatrical lighting equipment. Covers basic electricity, lighting instrument physics and maintenance, and control boards. 1 cr.
  • CFA DR 473: Costume Design II
    Prereq: CFA DR 273 & 274 or CFA DR 573 & 574 or consent of instructor. For the intermediate design student. Geared toward practical application of design theory. Continued development of script analysis, style, research techniques, and rendering skills. Exercises examine the principles of design as applied to historical costume. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres, ballet, dance, and opera, depending on individuals in the class.
  • CFA DR 474: Costume Design II
    Prereq: CFA DR 273 & 274 or CFA DR 573 & 574 or consent of instructor. For the intermediate design student. Geared toward practical application of design theory. Continued development of script analysis, style, research techniques, and rendering skills. Exercises examine the principles of design as applied to historical costume. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres, ballet, dance, and opera, depending on individuals in the class.
  • CFA DR 475: Costume Production II
    Prereq: CFA DR 275 & 276 or CFA DR 575 & 576 or consent of instructor. In this course the student will construct a three-piece men's suit of the nineteenth or twentieth century. It is a comprehensive course employing classic tailoring techniques, terminology, and fabrics. 3 cr.
  • CFA DR 476: Costume Production II
    Prereq: CFA DR 275 & 276 or CFA DR 575 & 576 or consent of instructor. In this course the student will construct a three-piece men's suit of the nineteenth or twentieth century. It is a comprehensive course employing classic tailoring techniques, terminology, and fabrics. 3 cr.
  • CFA DR 477: Fabric Dyeing
    Prereq: CFA DR 153 & 154 or consent of instructor. The student learns a variety of crafts associated with fabric painting and dyeing. Subject matter may include fiber reactive dyeing, fabric painting, batik and resist dyeing, distressing, and silk screen. 1 cr.
  • CFA DR 478: Fabric Dyeing
    Prereq: CFA DR 153 & 154 or consent of instructor. The student learns a variety of crafts associated with fabric painting and dyeing. Subject matter may include fiber reactive dyeing, fabric painting, batik and resist dyeing, distressing, and silk screen. 1 cr.
  • CFA DR 483: Educational Theatre Seminar
    For advanced Acting and Theatre Studies majors and with the consent of the instructor. Rehearsal and performance of scenes which are presented at area high schools in conjunction with the Huntington Theatre Company's Education Department Outreach programs. 1 cr, each semester.
  • CFA DR 507: Contemporary British Theatre
    Surveys theatre in Britain since World War II. Emphasizes the importance of economics and politics in that development. Significant texts are examined; includes visits to theatres.
  • CFA DR 527: PTI Internship
    Students will participate in a professional placement internship with either one of the School of Theatre’s existing Professional Theatre Initiative (PTI) affiliates, or an outside theatre of their own investigation. Internships require a minimum of 120 hours of work in the given semester they are executed, and approval for the internship work must be approved by faculty prior to the students participation. 3.0 credits – Fall & Spring semesters
  • CFA DR 601: Theatre Practice
    Preparation and presentation of produced and workshop projects. Includes activities in rehearsal, technical production, and stage management. (May be repeated for credit.) 1-4 cr, each semester.
  • CFA DR 650: Production
    Prereq: none. Meets late afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends. Specific design and shop work in the mounting of student or professional productions. Credits assigned reflect scale of time and responsibility. Does not include off-crew design work. May be repeated for credit. Variable Credit.
  • CFA DR 657: Scene Design III
    Prereq: DR 457, 458, or consent of instructor. 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, opera, television, and film.
  • CFA DR 658: Scene Design III
    Prereq: CFA DR 457, 458. 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, opera, television, and film.
  • CFA DR 661: Technical Production III
    Prereq: CFA DR 461 & 462 or CFA DR 761 & 762 or consent of instructor. Meets as arranged. Symposium environment - Each student designs a major project in concert with the instructor. The substance of each project is totally flexible focusing on the areas of need and interest of each individual student. These projects may include: mechanics, software, furniture, or advanced skills in plastics or other crafts. 3 cr.
  • CFA DR 662: Technical Production III
    Prereq: CFA DR 461 & 462 or CFA DR 761 & 762 or consent of instructor. Meets as arranged. Symposium environment - Each student designs a major project in concert with the instructor. The substance of each project is totally flexible focusing on the areas of need and interest of each individual student. These projects may include: mechanics, software, furniture, or advanced skills in plastics or other crafts. 3 cr.
  • CFA DR 667: Lighting Design III
    Prereq: CFA DR 467 & 468 or CFA DR 767 & 768 or consent of instructor. An in-depth look at the functions and qualities of light and how to apply them in complex ways within a lighting design for the stage. Focus will be placed on your continuing development as a theater artist and on expanding your knowledge of related design concepts, performance genres, and venues. Development of professional level design work and portfolio material will be expected. 3 cr.
  • CFA DR 668: Lighting Design III
    Prereq: CFA DR 467 & 468 or CFA DR 767 & 768 or consent of instructor. An in-depth look at the functions and qualities of light and how to apply them in complex ways within a lighting design for the stage. Focus will be placed on your continuing development as a theater artist and on expanding your knowledge of related design concepts, performance genres, and venues. Development of professional level design work and portfolio material will be expected. 3 cr.

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