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  • CFA DR 136: Movement 1
    Musicality, expressiveness, and imagery through movement. The work includes researching and experiencing historical styles and collaborations of dance, theatre, music, and visual artists of the 20th century. 2.0 credits
  • CFA DR 138: Alexander Technique I
    Explore in depth the principles of F.M. Alexander's work, including direction, non-doing and faculty sensory perception. Begin to look at habitual patterns. Introduction to how the body is designed to function for maximum flexibility and ease. 1.0 Credit
  • CFA DR 153: Introduction to Design
    Prereq: none. Meets 1 day/week for 2 hours/day. An introduction to the principles of 2D design through graphic studio exercises involving use of varied media in black and white. (Spring semester works with color). Does not presuppose any artistic skills. Permission required. Fall only; 2.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 154: Introduction to Design
    Prereq: CFA DR 153. Meets 1 day/week for 2 hours/day. An introduction to the principles of 2D design through graphic studio exercises involving use of varied media. Work is based on fall semester work in black and white, adding color. Spring only; 2.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 159: Drawing & Painting Lab
    Prereq: none. Studio work in introduction to drawing, perspective, & media. 2.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 160: Drawing & Painting Lab
    Prereq: none. Studio work in introduction to drawing, perspective, media & color theory. 2.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 161: Introduction to Theatre Practice
    Prereq: none. Basic training in theatre technology, including scenery, costumes, properties, lighting, and sound. Discussion of basic terminology, shop organization, job descriptions, maintenance procedures, and safety. 2.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 162: Methods of Construction
    Prereq: CFA DR 161 or consent of instructor. Basic training in theatre technology. In the scenery section: discussion of materials, hardware, construction methods, scheduling, and budgeting. In the costume section: discussion of materials, construction methods, scheduling, and budgeting. 2.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 163: AutoCAD 1
    Prereq: none. An introduction to the uses of AutoCAD. This course will be geared towards familiarizing students with the basic commands and concepts for computer aided drafting (CAD), and how to manipulate them for the theatre. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 164: AutoCAD 2
    Prereq: CFA DR 163 or consent of instructor. A continuation of CFA DR 163 as a more advanced, in-depth study of AutoCAD. Goals will be based on improving the speed of drawing production, and learning new tools to help fit the specific needs of the student's area of focus. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 165: Drafting 1
    Prereq: none. Introduction to hand drafting, basic techniques, tools and approach to scenic technical and lighting design applications. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 166: Drafting 2
    Prereq: CFA DR 165 or consent of instructor. Studio work in advanced drafting techniques, perspective drawing and rendering. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 169: Photography
    Prereq: none. A general survey of the art and practices of photography. Focus is especially strong on aspects of: history of artists and images, history of technology, photographic processes, and basics of the camera and technology. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 170: Photography
    Prereq: none. A general survey of the art and practices of photography. Focus is especially strong on aspects of: history of artists and images, history of technology, photographic processes, and basics of the camera and technology. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 172: Audio Fundamentals
    Prereq: none. Fundamentals of components fra an audio system and their interconnection. Portable sound systems will be used for hands-on work, alternating with theoretical discussion. Topics include frequency and amplitude, audio signal mixing, and induction. Introduction to basic dynamic microphones and loudspeakers, basic cable and connector types (power, loudspeaker and audio signal cable) and their functions. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 177: Photoshop
    Prereq: none. Studio work in basic to advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques. Project work is designed to accommodate skill level. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 178: Photoshop
    Prereq: CFA DR 177. Studio work in basic to advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques. Project work is designed to accommodate skill level. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 198: Stagecraft ITP
    Prereq: none. Meets late afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends. Basic training in theatre technology, including scenery, costumes, properties, lighting, and sound. Discussion of basic terminology, shop organization, job descriptions, maintenance procedures, and safety. Specific production assignments as Run Crew, Wardrobe, Front of House, Board Operator or other duties as necessary in the mounting of student or professional productions. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 199: Stagecraft I
    This course description is currently under construction.
  • CFA DR 201: Modern Drama 1
    A survey of important plays and trends of the theatre from 1850 to 1950, with an emphasis on American and European dramatists. Students should expect frequent writing assignments. 3.0 credits ? Fall semester only

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