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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 514: New Play Development Lab
Pre-req: Experience in play writing. Students of any specialty, who also have experience in play writing, work together in a hands-on laboratory setting to hone vocabulary, dramaturgical engagement and creative skill sets necessary for successful new play development. Participants work during the semester as playwrights, dramaturgs, directors and actors. (Established collaborative teams working on existing productions are encouraged to enroll together as an extension of their rehearsal and performance process.) Students will work on actual plays-in-progress and learn best practices for the care and feeding of these nascent works. Spring semester 3 cr -
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. -
CFA TH 543: Internship: London Theatre
The London internship is an academic course. In addition to performing a role in a British organization related to London theatre scene, students must meet a number of academic requirements so as to successfully complete the internship. During the internship, students have to attend three mandatory tutorial meeting and produce academic work which will account for their final grade. 4.0 credits. Course offered through Boston University London Internship Program. -
CFA TH 544: Internship: London Theatre
The London internship is an academic course. In addition to performing a role in a British organization related to London theatre scene, students must meet a number of academic requirements so as to successfully complete the internship. During the internship, students have to attend three mandatory tutorial meeting and produce academic work which will account for their final grade. 4.0 credits. Course offered through Boston University London Internship Program.
