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  • CFA TH 508: Contemporary British Theatre
    Provides students with access to contemporary British theater and the critical tools to understand and enjoy theater from the perspectives of the playbooks and the productions themselves. This course surveys and offers explanation of the major developments that have taken place in British theater since 1956. Coursework focuses on students' theater visits, which occur once every week and include both mainstream and fringe theater productions. The plays are discussed prior to attendance, and students are expected to provide a critique of the works they have seen. 4.0 credits. Course offered through Boston University London Internship Program.
  • CFA TH 510: African American Drama
    A study of African American and Afro-Caribbean dramatic literature. Focus on the work of August Wilson, Lorraine Hansberry, Aimé Césaire, and Derek Walcott in the context of Western drama. Also offered as CAS AA 510 and CAS EN 588.
  • CFA TH 511: Directed Study: Voice and Speech
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in voice and speech. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 512: Directed Study: Voice & Speech
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in voice and speech. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 515: Directed Study: Singing
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in singing. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 516: Directed Study: Singing
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in singing. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 520: BU in LA: Acting in Hollywood
    The course is designed to be an intensive and practical introduction to the world of being an actor in Hollywood, enabling students to learn many of the things and gain the confidence necessary to navigate the complexities of pursuing acting careers in Film and Television. Ongoing evaluation and discussion of the individual actor's 'self-image' and 'self-marketing' (how each person can best present themselves to agents, casting directors, etc.) and acting for the camera, along with weekly focus on other topics of particular interest will form the basis of the class. As part of this class, guest speakers will participate from time to time as coaches and/or to give their take on the business. In addition, students will attend some evening sessions with the COM-track students when guests or topics of particular interest are featured. 4.0 credits. Course offered through Boston University in Los Angeles "Acting in Hollywood" program.
  • CFA TH 521: Directed Study: Acting
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in acting. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 522: Directed Study: Acting
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in acting. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 523: Directed Study: Physical Acting
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in physical acting. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 524: Directed Study: Physical Acting
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in physical acting. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 527: Directed Study: Theatre Ensemble
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in collaborative theatre making. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 528: Directed Study: Theatre Ensemble
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in collaborative theatre making. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 531: Directed Study: Movement
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in theatrical movement. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 532: Directed Study: Movement
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in theatrical movement. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 537: Directed Study: Alexander Technique
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in Alexander Technique. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 538: Directed Study: Alexander Technique
    Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in Alexander Technique. A statement thoroughly describing the project must be approved by the instructor, advisor and SOT Director prior to registration. May be repeated for credit. Variable credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 540: BU in LA: Internship in Hollywood
    The internship is one of the primary academic and professional pillars of the Los Angeles Certificate Program. Students are introduced to industry environments in their respective fields at sites where they will see the work of industry professionals and participate "in the business." Students are required to intern for a minimum of 20 hours per week, however, they are expected to intern at two companies for up to 40 hours per week. Progress is monitored through student journal entries and a final paper in which students reflect on their education and experience over the semester. 4.0 credits. Course offered through Boston University in Los Angeles "Acting in Hollywood" program.
  • CFA TH 541: Internship: Performance
    Prereq: Approval of instructor; Students may arrange credit for off-campus, unpaid internships with established, professional arts organizations. Before applying for internship credit the student should check with their BFA Program Head as well as the faculty advisor for Internship: Performance to determine whether the proposed host organization and internship position qualifies. A minimum of 40 hours of work is expected per unit of credit, and credit is ordinarily capped at 4.0 credits per internship. All off-campus internships are graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for credit. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 542: Internship: Performance
    Prereq: Approval of instructor; Students may arrange credit for off-campus, unpaid internships with established, professional arts organizations. Before applying for internship credit the student should check with their BFA Program Head as well as the faculty advisor for Internship: Performance to determine whether the proposed host organization and internship position qualifies. A minimum of 40 hours of work is expected per unit of credit, and credit is ordinarily capped at 4.0 credits per internship. All off-campus internships are graded Pass/Fail. May be repeated for credit. Spring semester.

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