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  • CFA DR 259: Scene Painting 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 159 & 160 or consent of instructor. Extension of exposure to materials and tools included in CFA DR 159 and 160. Exercises in general lay-in and texture techniques, and beginning work in nature studies. 2.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 260: Scene Painting I
    Prereq: CFA DR 159 & 160 or consent of instructor. Extension of exposure to materials and tools included in CFA DR 159 and 160. Exercises in general lay-in and texture techniques, and beginning work in nature studies. 2.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 261: Technical Production 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 161 & 162 or consent of instructor. The primary focus is on the task of communicating in projection view drafting for construction purposes. The drafting is applied to projects constructed in steel. During the class period, construction decision-making is reviewed. Fundamentals of metal work and the craft of welding are learned. 3.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 262: Technical Production 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 161 & 162 or consent of instructor. The primary focus is on the task of communicating in projection view drafting for construction purposes. The drafting is applied to projects constructed in steel. During the class period, construction decision-making is reviewed. Fundamentals of metal work and the craft of welding are learned. 3.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 265: Engineering for the Stage
    Prereq: CFA DR 261 or consent of instructor. An introduction to the classic engineering study of static and strength of materials, specifically with structures and materials typical to technical production of theater in mind. Students learn mathematical and resource methods for calculating structural performance parameters in individual structural members as they interact in a common structure. Discussion of common building practices provides knowledge critical to departing from standard practice. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 267: Lighting Design 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 153 & 154 or DR 453 & 454 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the art and craft of lighting design for the stage. Explores the lighting design process, how to develop lighting ideas, concepts, and visual images from a text, and how to support those ideas to the point of realization. Required Labs will supplement class work with hands-on activities. 3.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 268: Lighting Design 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 153 & 154 or DR 453 & 454 or consent of instructor. Introduction to the art and craft of lighting design for the stage. Explores the lighting design process, how to develop lighting ideas, concepts, and visual images from a text, and how to support those ideas to the point of realization. Required Labs will supplement class work with hands-on activities. 3.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 269: Vectorworks 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 165 or consent of instructor. Studio work introduction to basic CAD drafting using Vectorworks. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 270: Vectorworks 2
    Prereq: CFA DR 269 or CFA DR 869 or consent of instructor. Advanced work in Vectorworks CAD; specific rendering techniques for the individual area of lighting and the light plot. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 271: Sound Design 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 172 or consent of instructor. Project based, explores soundscape design outside the theatrical context. Creation of sounds and soundscapes will be accompanied by performance in class followed by discussion. Lab work is required. 3.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 272: Sound Design 2
    Prereq: CFA DR 271. An overview of theatrical sound design, focusing on the process of creating a design. The emphasis is on sound cue creation, establishing mood, emotion and environment with sound, and critical listening. Covers the basics of the tools and technology used to implement a professional sound design. 3.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 273: Costume Design 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 153 & 154 or CFA DR 453 & 454 or consent of instructor. Fundamentals of costume design. Exercises focus on analysis-designing from the inside out. Covers a range of visual, written, and verbal techniques of communication; script analysis, style, research techniques, and rendering skills. Readings and projects may incorporate all theatre genres. 3.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 274: Costume Design 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 273. A continuation of CFA DR 273 Costume Design 1. 3.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 275: Costume Production 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 161 & 162 or consent of instructor. An in-depth study of pattern making for the female silhouette. Draping and flat patterning techniques are augmented with historical research in pattern development. The student develops a thorough understanding of the form and function of each element of the female costume. 3.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 276: Costume Production 1
    Prereq: CFA DR 275 or consent of instructor. An in-depth study of pattern making for the female silhouette. Draping and flat patterning techniques are augmented with historical research in pattern development. The student develops a thorough understanding of the form and function of each element of the female costume. 3.0 credits.
  • CFA DR 277: Costume Rendering Lab
    Prereq: advisor recommendation or consent of instructor. Advanced work in figure drawing; specific rendering techniques for costume design. May be repeated for credit. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 278: Figure Drawing
    Prereq: none. Studio work in figure drawing. May be repeated for credit. 1.0 credit.
  • CFA DR 311: Voice and Speech III
    Prereq: 211, 212. An exploration of a variety of approaches to Shakespeare's text, with an attempt to unify form and content. Developing and strengthening the voice and exploring the anatomy of language. Vowels and consonants, words and images, phrasing, and the intelligent orchestration of these components into overall meaning. The figures of speech, iamic pentameter, rhythm, line endings, verse and prose. 1 cr, 1st semester.
  • CFA DR 316: Voice and Speech/LAMDA
    Students will develop an understanding of vocal anatomy and physiology (with particular reference to the organs of speech), an understanding of the International Phonetic Alphabet and Cardinal Vowels, as well as analysis of their own accents. In addition, students will develop knowledge and practice of Stage Standard English (Received Pronunciation), release of unhelpful vocal tension, develop an understanding of clear articulation, and the ability to phonetically transcribe nonsense words.
  • CFA DR 321: Acting III
    Prereq: CFA DR 221, 222. Creating and sustaining characters and action in elevated and poetic texts from major periods of theatre history. Emphasis on organic interrelation of acting, speech, and movement. Actor explores deeply the demands made by form and content of each script. 3 cr. each semester.

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