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 563: Drawing for Designers 1
Prereq: Instructor Consent; Second level of drawing with focus on rendering architecture and decorative elements along with exploring drawing styles 1.0 credit. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 564: Drawing for Designers 2
Prereq: Instructor Consent; Second level of drawing with focus on rendering architecture and decorative elements along with exploring drawing styles 1.0 credit. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 565: Painting Master Class
Prereq: Instructor Consent; Independent studies in advanced scenic painting techniques. Assignments based on individual skills and interest. 1.0 credit. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 566: Painting Master Class
Prereq: Instructor Consent; Independent studies in advanced scenic painting techniques. Assignments based on individual skills and interest. 1.0 credit. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 568: Internship
Students must register in the summer term (CFA TH568s) for a 0.0 credit unpaid off-campus internship with an established, professional arts organizations (or member of the Professional Theatre Initiative) or an approved on-campus internship experience with a member of the Boston University faculty or staff. Before applying for internship credit, the student should check with their Faculty Advisor to determine whether the proposed experience and/or host organization qualifies. Upon completion, students should then register for a 1.0 credit Internship Reflection experience (CFA TH569) in the fall, handing in all required materials (journal, final reflection paper, essential forms). Details are updated on the CFA website. -
CFA TH 569: Internship Reflection
Students must register in the summer term (CFA TH568s) for a 0.0 credit unpaid off-campus internship with an established, professional arts organizations (or member of the Professional Theatre Initiative) or an approved on-campus internship experience with a member of the Boston University faculty or staff. Before applying for internship credit, the student should check with their Faculty Advisor to determine whether the proposed experience and/or host organization qualifies. Upon completion, students should then register for a 1.0 credit Internship Reflection experience (CFA TH569) in the fall, handing in all required materials (journal, final reflection paper, essential forms). Details are updated on the CFA website. -
CFA TH 570: Intern Ref D&P
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CFA TH 572: Media Design 2
This course is designed to be a continuation of CFA TH 571 Media Design 1. This course offers students a more in depth study of the art of media design in theatre. Including, but not limited to projection design and projection programming with discussion on content, composition and animation. 2.0 Credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 573: Media Production 1
This course is designed to introduce students to the technical aspects of media design in theatre. Including, but not limited to projection programming, midi controls and equipment usage with discussion installation, maintenance and usage. Fall only. 2 cr -
CFA TH 591: D&P Internship
Prereq: Approval of advisor and SOT Director; Meets as arranged. Work as an intern in a professional setting. Positions may be sought by the individual or suggested by advisor. Internship Proposal Form required prior to approval. The accepting organization must provide a letter of agreement prior to approval. An evaluation letter following conclusion of the internship is required. Personal journal or statement is also required. Variable credit. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 592: D&P Internship
Prereq: Approval of advisor and SOT Director; Meets as arranged. Work as an intern in a professional setting. Positions may be sought by the individual or suggested by advisor. Internship Proposal Form required prior to approval. The accepting organization must provide a letter of agreement prior to approval. An evaluation letter following conclusion of the internship is required. Personal journal or statement is also required. Variable credit. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 594: Theatre Management
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the managerial, administrative, and leadership aspects of both for-profit and non-profit theater. This class will consist of lectures on the fundamentals of arts management, case studies, project work, and a series of in-depth conversations with leaders in the field of theater and/or performing arts management. Emphasis will be placed on: marketing, PR, budgeting, audience development, producing, fundraising, education, and community relations. Producing work today, the challenges and opportunities, will be a theme throughout the semester. 2.0 credits. Spring semester. Effective Spring 2021, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: The Individual in Community. -
CFA TH 595: D&P Directed Study
Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Meets as arranged. Opportunity for the student to engage in concentrated research and/or personal development in specialized area. 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 credit. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 596: D&P Directed Study
Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Meets as arranged. Opportunity for the student to engage in concentrated research and/or personal development in specialized area. 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 credit. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 597: D&P Independent Study
Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Meets as arranged. Provides opportunity for the individual student to study in a specific field or gain practical experience in a specific area or theatrical production. 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 credit. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 598: D&P Independent Study
Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Meets as arranged. Provides opportunity for the individual student to study in a specific field or gain practical experience in a specific area or theatrical production. 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 credit. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 599: Matinee
Each semester that a graduate student is in residence in the School of Theatre they are required to enroll in the appropriate section of Matinee for their major. This is a non-credit course that encompasses a variety of components such as guest artist visits, alumni visits, master classes, and other special events. Additionally, students are required to complete a paper at the end of each semester, reflecting on and responding to an experience the student had attending a School of Music and a School of Visual Arts event during that semester. 0.0 credits. Fall & Spring -
CFA TH 601: Directed Study: Dramaturgy
Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in dramaturgy. 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 602: Directed Study: Advanced Dramatic Literature
Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in dramaturgy. 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 603: Directed Study: Playwriting
Prereq: Instructor Consent with approval from advisor and SOT Director; Special faculty directed study in playwriting. 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.
