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CFA TH 447: Rehearsal and Performance 3
Rehearsal and Performance 3 -
CFA TH 451: D&P Senior Thesis
Meets as arranged. A major independent project presented to the faculty and student body as the final requirement for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The project is chosen with approval of the adviser and presented on a schedule established by the School. The project is given public exhibition or performance. Fall semester. 3 credits. -
CFA TH 453: Master Class: Undergrad
Prereq: consent of instructor. A laboratory/workshop class which creates opportunities to explore individual and collaborative ideas and problem solving in the creation of theatre. Emphasis placed on the student's personal discovery of their own unique approach to their work and their involvement in the larger community of theatre artists. Fall semester. 2 credits. -
CFA TH 455: History of Period Styles 3
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. Fall semester. 3 credits. -
CFA TH 463: Scene Design 5
Prereq: CFA DR 458 or CFA TH 364 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. Fall semester. 3 credits. -
CFA TH 469: Tech Production 5
Prereq: CFA DR 462 or CFA TH 370 or consent of instructor. Large scale project planning and drafting, using abstract objects and producing them as scenery both on paper and in the shop. The class also addresses problem solving for scenery on raked stages and complete design for a modular full-stage rake that can be struck, stored, and installed easily. Fall semester. 3 credits. -
CFA TH 475: Costume Design 5
Prereq: CFA DR 474 or CFA TH 376 or consent of instructor. Advanced theoretical and practical design training; project work weighted toward individual student needs, and realistic preparation for a career in costume design. Readings and projects incorporate multiple theatre genres, ballet, dance, and opera, depending on individuals in the class. Fall semester. 3 credits. -
CFA TH 479: Cost Production 5
Prereq: CFA DR 476 or CFA TH 380 or consent of instructor. Continues the study of flat patterning and draping through individual projects. Silhouette, line, and proportion become essential elements in the development of complete muslin reproductions. The study of the form and function of period underpinnings is stressed. Fall semester. 3 credits. -
CFA TH 481: Millinery 1 - FY 13, 15
Prereq: CFA DR 154 or CFA TH 152 or consent of instructor. Millinery crafts are learned through various projects on different styles of design. Skills might include: straw, buckram, wire, paper, and felt. Offered in on numbered FY. Fall semester. 1 credit. -
CFA TH 483: Lighting Design 5
Prereq: CFA DR 468 or CFA TH 384 or consent of instructor. An in-depth look at the functions and qualities of light and how to apply them in complex ways withing 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. Fall semester. 3 credits. -
CFA TH 485: Light and Movement
Prereq: Instructor Permission. A course intended for lighting designers, actors, directors, and dancers to develop theatrical work integrating light and movement. The goal of the course is to provide a workshop environment that fosters the development of new forms of theatrical expression involving light and movement. Weekly assignments involve light sources, movement and light conventions involving space, time, flow, and hue; improvisations; and experimentation with theatrical ideas, character development, and storytelling involving light and movement. Rehearsal times on Sundays and Monday evenings expected outside of the regular class times. Fall semester. 2 credits. -
CFA TH 497: Production
Prereq: CFA TH 398 or DR650. Each semester that a senior Design & Production BFA candidate 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. 1 credit per assignment. -
CFA TH 501: Directed Study: Dramatic Literature
Directed Study: Dramatic Literature -
CFA TH 503: BU in LA: Writing for
BU in LA: Writing for -
CFA TH 505: Drama Criticism 1
Drama Criticism 1 -
CFA TH 510: African American Drama
African American Drama -
CFA TH 511: Directed Study: Voice and Speech
Directed Study: Voice and Speech -
CFA TH 515: Directed Study: Singing
Directed Study: Singing -
CFA TH 520: BU in LA: Acting in Hollywood
BU in LA: Acting in Hollywood -
CFA TH 521: Directed Study: Acting
Directed Study: Acting
