Courses

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• 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 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 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
  Prerequisite: Instructor Consent and registration in Scene Design course; Work centers around projects that directly relate to work being done in the Scene Design Courses.
• CFA TH 560: Scene Design Studio Lab
  Prerequisite: Instructor Consent and registration in Scene Design course; Work centers around projects that directly relate to work being done in the Scene Design Courses.
• CFA TH 561: Scenic Automation for Theatre
  Graduate Prerequisite: CFA TH 612 or permission from professor. - 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. 3.0 credits. Fall 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 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
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• 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 572: Media Design 2
  Prerequisite: CFA TH 571 or permission of instructor. 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. Topics include, but are not limited to, projection design and projection programming with discussion on content, composition and animation. 2.0 Credits. Spring 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 575: Fabric Dyeing 1
  Undergrad Prerequiste: CFA TH 172 or permission of instructor; The student learns a variety of crafts associated with fabric painting and dyeing. Subject matter may include fiber reactive dyeing, distressing and silk screening. 2.0 credits. Fall semester in even numbered academic years.
• CFA TH 576: Fabric Dyeing 2
  Prerequiste: CFA TH 575 or permission of instructor. Continuation of Fabric Dyeing 1. The student learns a variety of crafts associated with fabric painting and dyeing. Subject matter may include fiber reactive dyeing, distressing and silk screening. 2.0 credits. Spring semester in even numbered academic years.
• 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.