Courses
The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular semester. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the Student Link for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.
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CFA TH 830: Theatre Education Colloquium
Weekly meeting of graduate students in the MFA Theatre Education program to discuss the progress in their study and challenges faced either in studio or rehearsal/production. Topics vary from week to week, but include guest artist visits and special collaborative events with other MFA students. Each semester that an MFA Theatre Education candidate is in residence at SOT he/she is required to enroll in this course. Course repeatable for credit. Fall & Spring semesters. -
CFA TH 840: Graduate Directing Colloquium
Weekly meeting of graduate students in the MFA Directing program to discuss the progress in their study and challenges faced either in studio or rehearsal/production. Topics vary from week to week, but include guest artist visits and special collaborative events with other MFA students. Each semester that an MFA Directing candidate is in residence at SOT he/she is required to enroll in this course. Course repeatable for credit. Fall & Spring semesters. -
CFA TH 841: Graduate Directing 1
Prereq: Graduate standing; MFA Directing students in their first semester of rehearsal/production experience will assistant director on two projects either for the School of Theatre or one of its Professional Theatre Initiative affiliates. 2.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 842: Graduate Directing 2
Prereq: Graduate standing; MFA Directing students in their second semester of rehearsal/performance experience will direct two projects. 2.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 843: Graduate Directing 3
Prereq: Graduate standing; MFA Directing students in their third semester of rehearsal/performance experience will assistant direct one project and direct another. 2.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 844: Graduate Directing 4
Prereq: Graduate standing; MFA Directing students in their fourth semester of rehearsal/performance experience will direct two projects. In preparation for the culminating thesis project in the third year. 2.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 855: History of Period Styles 3
Prereq: Instructor Consent; 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. 2.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 856: History of Period Styles 4
Prereq: CFA TH 855 or consent of instructor; A continuation of CFA TH 855. 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. 2.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 859: Photoshop 1
Studio work in basic to advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques. Project work is designed to accommodate skill level. Fall semester. 1 credit. -
CFA TH 860: Photoshop 2
Prereq: Graduate standing consent of instructor; 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. 1.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 863: Scene Design Studio 5
Prereq: CFA TH 764; 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 and opera. 3.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 869: Technical Production Studio 5
Prereq: CFA TH 669, CFA TH 769. This course is an introduction to scenic automation. Using the Creative Conners system, students will become familiar with all of the parts and pieces that make up scenic automation as well as how to program cues. Safety, efficiency, and practicality will be the primary focus. 3.0 Credits. Fall Semester. -
CFA TH 870: Technical Production Studio 6
Prereq: CFA TH 869. This course will discuss the inner workings of the professional world. The class will consist of field trips and projects aimed at preparing students for the world of theatre beyond graduation. At the end of the class the goal is for each student to have a solid understanding of the hierarchy, job opportunities, and layout of the professional theatre world. 3.0 Credits. Spring Semester. -
CFA TH 875: Costume Design Studio 5
Prereq: CFA TH 776; Advanced theoretical and practical design training; project work weighted toward individual student's 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. 3.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 876: Costume Design Studio 6
Prereq: CFA TH 875; A continuation of CFA TH 875. Advanced theoretical and practical design training; project work weighted toward individual student's 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. 3.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 877: Costume Rendering 1
Prereq: Advisor recommended or consent of instructor; Advanced work in figure drawing; specific rendering techniques or costume design. May be repeated for credit. 1.0 credit. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 878: Costume Rendering 2
Prereq: Advisor recommended or consent of instructor; Advanced work in figure drawing; specific rendering techniques or costume design. May be repeated for credit. 1.0 credit. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 879: Costume Production Studio 5
Prereq: CFA TH 780; 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. 3.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 880: Costume Production Studio 6
Prereq: CFA TH 879; 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. 3.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 882: Millinery 2
Prereq: CFA TH 881 or consent of instructor Millinery crafts learned through various projects on different styles of design. Skills might include: straw, buckram, wire, paper and felt. Offered in odd numbered AY. 1.0 credit. Spring semester.
