Courses

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  • CFA TH 652: Introduction to Design 2
    Prereq: CFA TH 651; Meets with CFA TH 152. Meets 1 day/week for 2 hours/day. An introduction to the principles of 2D design through graphic studio exercises involving use of varied media. Work is based on fall semester work in black and white, adding color. Spring only; 2.0 credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 653: Master Class: Graduate
    Prereq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor; Meets with CFA TH 453. A laboratory/workshop class which created the opportunities to explore individual and collaborative ideas and problem solving in the creation of theatre. Emphasis is 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. 2.0 credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 654: Master Class: Graduate
    Prereq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor; Meets with CFA TH 453. A laboratory/workshop class which created the opportunities to explore individual and collaborative ideas and problem solving in the creation of theatre. Emphasis is 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. 2.0 credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 655: History of Costumes 1
    This course is an intensive survey covering the history of significant cultural expression in dress from 3000 B.C.E. through the 18th century. Students will examine the evolution of fashion by studying various types of art and literature as well as socio-economic, political, and religious influences. Students will familiarize themselves with the vocabulary, theory, production, silhouettes, and trends in Western dress through effective researching, experiential learning, discussion-based learning, and interactive lectures. Class work involves research projects with emphasis on color, materials, manufacture, theory, and application. 2.0 credits. Fall of even academic years.
  • CFA TH 660: AutoCad1
    Prereq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor; Meets with CFA TH 160. Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting program. Basic terminology, plate organization and technical drafting for Technical Production majors. Requirement variable for Freshman BFA Design & Production and Performance Core. 1.0 credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 662: Vectorworks 1
    Prereq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor; Meets with CFA TH 162. Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting program. Basic terminology, plate organization and technical drafting for Lighting and Sound designers. 1.0 credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 663: Scene Design Studio
    Prereq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor; Fundamentals of set design theory. Basic mechanical and conceptual solutions for the proscenium theatre: development of presentational and research skills. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres, ballet, dance and opera. 3.0 credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 664: Scene Design Studio 2
    Prereq: CFA TH 663 or consent of instructor; Fundamentals of set design theory; basic mechanical and conceptual solutions for the proscenium theatre: development of presentational and research skills. Readings and projects incorporate all theatre genres, ballet, dance and opera. 3.0 credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 665: Scene Painting 1
    Prereq: Instructor Consent; Meets with CFA TH 165. Studio class. Exposure to materials and tools used in theatrical scene painting. Exercises in general lay-in texture techniques and beginning work in nature studies. 2.0 credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 666: Scene Painting 2
    Prereq: CFA TH 665 or consent of instructor; Meets with CFA TH 166. Studio class. Exposure to materials and tools used in theatrical scene painting. Exercises in general lay-in texture techniques and beginning work in nature studies. 2.0 credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 667: Scene Painting Studio 1
    Prereq: Instructor Consent; Studio class. Soft goods and problem solving with advanced scene painting techniques. 1.0 credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 668: Scene Painting Studio 2
    Prereq: CFA TH 667 or consent of instructor; Studio class. Soft goods and problem solving with advanced scene painting techniques. 1.0 credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 669: Technical Production Studio 1
    Prereq: Hand or computer drafting. This course is designed to introduce students to the roles and skills that the technical director fulfills. Students will focus on drafting scenery to be built, budgeting, paperwork, and communication. Throughout the semester, students will take an actual designed show and break it down to its individual parts. They will each draft, budget, and organize a load-in. 3.0 credits. Fall Semester.
  • CFA TH 670: Technical Production Studio 1
    Prereq: Hand or computer drafting. This course is designed to give students a working knowledge of stage rigging techniques, tools, and equipment. Course work, readings, field trips, and practical application will ensure the student can analyze loads, problem solve, and safely lead a rigging crew. 3.0 credits. Spring Semester. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Quantitative Reasoning I.
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  • CFA TH 671: Theatrical Welding 1
    Prereq: Instructor Consent; Meets with CFA TH 271. An introduction to welding technology explaining and outlining welding safety and the best welding practices for theatre. Course covers cutting, drilling and assembling mild steel for theatrical scenic construction. 2.0 credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 672: Theatrical Welding 2
    Prereq: CFA TH 671; A continuation of CFA TH 671. Meets with CFA TH 272. Advanced techniques in welding technology explaining and outlining welding safety and the best welding practices for theatre. Course covers cutting, drilling and assembling mild steel for theatrical scenic construction. 2.0 credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 675: Costume Design Studio 1
    Prereq: 1st year Costume Design or Costume Production grad or Permission of Instructor. Fundamentals of costume design. Exercises focus on analysis-designing from the inside out. Covers a range of visual, written, and verbal techniques of communication; script analysis, style, research techniques, and rendering skills. Readings and projects may explore different theatre genres. 3.0 credits. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 676: Costume Design Studio 2
    Prereq: CFA TH 675; A continuation of CFA TH 675. Fundamentals of costume design. Exercises focus on analysis-designing from the inside out. Covers a range of visual, written, and verbal techniques of communication; script analysis, style, research techniques, and rendering skills. Readings and projects may explore different theater genres. 3.0 credits. Spring semester.
  • CFA TH 677: Figure Drawing 1
    Prereq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor; Meets with CFA TH 177. Studio work in figure drawing. Emphasis on drawing techniques and media through observation. May be repeated for credit. 1.0 credit. Fall semester.
  • CFA TH 678: Figure Drawing 2
    Prereq: Graduate standing or consent of instructor; Meets with CFA TH 178. Studio work in figure drawing. Emphasis on drawing techniques and media through observation. May be repeated for credit. 1.0 credit. Spring semester.

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