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 519: AutoCAD 1: 2D Theatrical Drafting
  Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting program AutoCAD and its application to theatrical drafting. Basic terminology, plate organization and technical drafting for Technical Directors. 2.0 credits. Spring semester.
• CFA TH 526: AutoCAD 2: 3D Theatrical Drafting & CNC Layout
  Prereq: CFA TH 519 - A continuation of AutoCAD 1 as a more advanced, in-depth study of AutoCad. Goals will be based on improving the speed of drawing production and learning new tools to help fit the specific needs of the student's area of focus.
• CFA TH 529: Costume Production Studio 3: Modern Tailoring 1
  This class explores the evolution of men's tailoring of the 20th century. Lectures focus on the significance of changing silhouettes for each decade and the inner structure that creates the perfect shape for various body types. Time will be allotted in class to participate in detail sample making, pattern drafting of various systems, cutting and assembling garments. Fittings will also be used to teach different methods of construction through class participation. The final product will be a finished three-piece suit. 3.0 credits. Fall semester of even academic years.
• CFA TH 530: Costume Production Studio 4: Modern Tailoring 2
  Prereq: CFA TH 529 - Continuation of Costume Production Studio 3, this class explores the evolution of men's tailoring of the 20th century. Lectures focus on the significance of changing silhouettes for each decade and the inner structure that creates the perfect shape for various body types. Time will be allotted in class to participate in detail sample making, pattern drafting of various systems, cutting and assembling garments. Fittings will also be used to teach different methods of construction through class participation. The final product will be a finished three-piece suit. Spring semester of even academic years.
• CFA TH 533: Costume Production 5: Historical Tailoring
  This class emphasizes the historical evolution of tailoring in menswear dating from 1690 to 1800. Lectures focus on the historical significance of silhouettes for each time period facilitating information on changing seam lines and infrastructure of the garment. Time will be allotted in class to participate in detail sample making, pattern drafting from different systems, cutting and assembling garments. Fittings will also be used to teach different methods of construction through class participation. The final product will be a finished tailored garment in preparation for modern tailoring. Fall semester of odd academic years. Meets with CFA TH 357.
• CFA TH 534: Costume Production Studio 6: Ladies' Tailoring
  This tailoring class emphasizes the historical development of the female suit in the 20th century. Lectures focus on the development and use of inner structures of the suit and the evolution of this throughout the decades. Students will choose a suit from their research and reproduce it following the appropriate tailoring methods. Class time is allotted for drafting, fittings and also demonstrations of tailoring techniques used during the 20th century. The final product of this class will be a finished tailored women's suit. 3.0 credits. Spring semester of odd academic years.
• CFA TH 535: Special Topics: Theatre
  Topics in theatrical study. Topics vary by semester.
• CFA TH 536: Figure Drawing
  Studio work in figure drawing. Emphasis on drawing techniques and media through observation. May be repeated for credit. 2.0 credits. Fall & Spring semesters.
• CFA TH 539: Production
  Production provides students with a discipline-specific laboratory experience to build knowledge, skills, and safety practices outside of their specifically assigned projects in CFA TH 549 Theatre in Practice. It includes a weekly area- specific Colloquium to discuss progress on projects within the School of Theatre season, celebrate triumphs and strategize about challenges on current shows, and engage in discussion of special topics. Students will build community among their peers within their major. 2.0 credits. Fall & Spring semesters.
• CFA TH 541: Graduate Internship: Directing
  Prerequisite: 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 MFA Program Head to determine whether the proposed host organization and internship position qualifies. Variable credit; a minimum of 40 hours of work is expected per unit of credit, and credit is ordinarily capped at 4.0 credits per internship. May be repeated for credit. Fall & Spring semesters.
• CFA TH 545: Directed Study: Performance
  Provides opportunity for individual students to study in a specific field or gain practical experience under the direct supervision of a faculty instructor. Approval of the student's advisor and an established focus of study required prior to registration. Students must fill out a "Directed Study Proposal Form" with their DS advisor's approval after registration. Credit amount varies, each semester. May be repeated for credit. Variable credit. Fall semester.
• CFA TH 549: Theatre in Practice
  Theatre in Practice serves as the CFA School of Theatre's laboratory for the development of new work or new approaches to existing work and encompasses the practical application of the skills that the student develops through their collective coursework within their program of study. This course covers the design, rehearsal, production, and performance work in the mounting of School of Theatre productions. The specific role each student is assigned is made by the SOT faculty with thought towards a student's personal artistic and academic goals. Assignments seek to challenge the student to take artistic risks and engage with a diverse community of theatre artists. 2.0 credits. Fall & Spring semesters.
• 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 552: Technical Production Studio 2
  Graduate Prerequisite: Working knowledge of a computer drafting program. This course is designed to give students an in-depth look into 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.
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• 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 558: Theatrical Welding 2
  Graduate Prerequisite: CFA TH 557. - 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 559: Scene Design Studio Lab
  Work centers around projects that directly relate to work being done in the Scene Design Courses.
• CFA TH 560: Scene Design Studio Lab
  Work centers around projects that directly relate to work being done in the Scene Design Courses.
• CFA TH 561: Scenic Automation for Theatre
  Prereq: CFA TH 612 - This course is designed to give students an introduction into theatrical automation. Why do we automate scenery, what equipment is used, and how is it done are all topics we will discuss during this course. There will be an emphasis on vocabulary and the practical aspects of automation and how it relates to the job of the technical director.
• 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.