Courses

The listing of a course description here does not guarantee a course’s being offered in a particular term. Please refer to the published schedule of classes on the MyBU Student Portal for confirmation a class is actually being taught and for specific course meeting dates and times.

• CFA TH 551: Technical Production Studio 1
  Graduate Prerequisite: 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 553: Colloquium
  Prereq: None; For D&P majors. Meets as arranged. Weekly meeting of all students by major, with their advisor, to discuss past, current and future production needs. May be repeated for credit. 1.0 credit. Fall semester.
• CFA TH 554: Colloquium
  Prereq: None; For D&P majors. Meets as arranged. Weekly meeting of all students by major, with their advisor, to discuss past, current and future production needs. May be repeated for credit. 1.0 credit. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 557: Theatrical Welding 1
  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 559: Scene Design Studio Lab
  Prereq: Instructor Consent and registration in Scene Design course; Work centers around projects that directly relate to work being done in the Scene Design Courses. 1.0 credit. Fall semester.
• CFA TH 560: Scene Design Studio Lab
  Prereq: Instructor Consent and registration in Scene Design course; Work centers around projects that directly relate to work being done in the Scene Design Courses. 1.0 credit. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 563: Drawing for Designers 1
  Drawing with focus on rendering architecture and decorative elements along with exploring drawing styles 1.0 credit. Fall and Spring semesters.
• CFA TH 565: Painting Master Class
  Independent studies in advanced scenic painting techniques. Assignments based on individual skills and interest. 1.0 credit. Fall and Spring semesters.
• 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 567: Scene Painting 1
  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 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
  INTERN REF D&P
• CFA TH 571: Media Design 1
  This course offers students an introduction into the art of media design in theatre. Topics include, but are not limited to, projection design and projection programming with discussion on content, composition and animation. 2.0 Credits. Fall semester.
• CFA TH 574: Media Production 2
  Prerequisite: CFA TH 573 or permission of instructor. This course is designed as a continuation of CFA TH573 Media Production 1. This course offers students a more in depth study of 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. 2.0 credits. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 577: Millinery 1
  Undergrad Prerequiste: CFA TH 172 or permission of instructor. Millinery crafts are learned through various projects on different styles of design. Skills might include: straw, buckram, wire, paper and felt. Materials and tools list will be provided. 2.0 credits. Fall semester in odd numbered academic years.
• CFA TH 581: Audio System Design 1
  Audio System Design 1 3 Independent N Fall Fall 2024 Undergrad Prereq: CFA TH 172 or permission of instructor. Audio systems, video systems and intercom systems will be examined from input to output in terms of signal flow and interconnection practices and how they are used. 3.0 credits. Fall semester in odd numbered academic years.
• CFA TH 584: Opera Design: History & Process
  This course explores the unique stylistic elements and qualities of opera and opera design. Taught as a seminar/discussion style course, weekly topics include opera history and major styles, understanding the libretto, storytelling, characters in opera, translations and super-titles, contemporary and experimental opera, culminating in team development of scenic, costume, and lighting designs for a theoretical production. 2.0 credits.
• CFA TH 585: Vectorworks 1
  Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting program Vectorworks and its application to theatrical drafting. Basic terminology, plate organization and technical drafting for Lighting and Sound designers. 2.0 credits. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 586: Color Interaction
  This course will explore the principles of color and the interaction of color in light and surface (local) color. As a workshop style class, basic color theory will be explored to discover how color in light interacts with various materials, surfaces, and unique applications within theatre design. Topics include study of contrasts, compliments, mixing, translucency, and other related areas. No previous experience in lighting design required. 2.0 credits.
• CFA TH 587: Vectorworks 2
  Prerequisite: CFA TH 585 or permission of instructor. Advanced work in Vectorworks CAD; permission rating on the use of Spotlight as it applies to drafting light plots and related lighting paperwork. 2.0 credits. Fall semester.