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CFA TH 307: History of Period Styles 1
This is the first course in a series of 4 seminar style classes where we explore periods throughout history primarily through studying Architecture and Decor along with exploring the political and social atmosphere of the times. Each student will have a weekly assignment to research and share with their classmates in a PowerPoint style presentation. History of Period Styles 1 covers the Dawn of Man through the Fall of Rome. 2.0 credits. Effective Fall 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU HUB area: Historical Consciousness. -
CFA TH 308: History of Period Style 2
A continuation of CFA TH 307 History of Period Styles 1. Survey covering the history of and significant cultural expression through interior decoration and furniture in major civilizations. Work involves research projects with emphasis on historic fabrics and construction. 2.0 credits. Spring semester. -
CFA TH 310: Music Theatre Skills 2
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CFA TH 311: Voice & Speech 5: Heightened Text
Prereq: CFA TH 212; An exploration of a variety of approaches to Shakespeare's text, with an attempt to unify form and content. Developing and strengthening the voice and exploring the anatomy of language. Vowels and consonants, words and images, phrasing, and the intelligent orchestration of these components into overall meaning. The figures of speech, iambic pentameter, rhythm, line endings, verse and prose. 2.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 318: Automated Lighting Technology
This course will be an introduction to light board programming with automated light sources. The emphasis of the semester will be on understanding the concepts inherent to working with automated equipment and developing a show file environment that allows for efficiency in working with that equipment. The goal is to provide insight as to the mechanics and logistics of moving light programming in preparation for the second semester of this course, which focuses on the artistic applications of moving lights. 2.0 credits. Spring Semester. Effective Spring 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Quantitative Reasoning II. -
CFA TH 319: Automated Lighting Design
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CFA TH 325: Acting 5
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CFA TH 327: Theatre Ensemble 3: Acting/Directing Lab
Prereq: CFA TH 128 and either CFA TH 227 or CFA TH 228 or instructor permission; In this acting/directing workshop, a series of scene assignments and short plays provide students with multiple opportunities to exercise and enhance their rehearsal and performance skills. The course emphasizes diagnosing and addressing rehearsal challenges. The workshop culminates in 'The Director's Project,' an presentation of short plays acted and directed (and, when feasible, written) by students. Those wishing to direct must be concurrently registered in CFA TH 341. 3.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 331: Movement 5: 360 Physical Storytelling
Prereq: CFATH232 or consent of the instructor. Inspired by the genre of black and white silent film, where expressive movement was paramount, this course is an immersive amalgamation of movement practices, styles and ideas to develop an ecstatic, informed, imaginative and truthful actor as artist - transitioning the actor into an artistic movement instrument with the ability to transcend through physical storytelling. 2.0 credits TH Only, Junior Act, Permission Req for Junior TA. Effective Fall 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU HUB area: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy. -
CFA TH 333: Figure Drawing
Studio work in figure drawing. Emphasis on drawing techniques and media through observation. Drafting elective requirement variable for BFA Design, Production & Management Core. May be repeated for credit. 2.0 credits. Fall & Spring semesters. -
CFA TH 335: Production Audio 1
Prerequisite: 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 even numbered academic years. -
CFA TH 336: Production Audio 2
Prerequisite: CFA TH 335 or permission of instructor. A continuation of CFA TH 335 Production Audio 1. 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. Spring semester in even numbered academic -
CFA TH 337: Somatic Practice 4
Prereq: CFATH 238; Focus on Alexander Technique and Shakespeare, including: organic iambic pentameter movement, dynamics of status, intensity with less tension, and responding to inner and outer environment consciously. 1.0 credit. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 339: 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 349 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. -
CFA TH 341: Directing Colloquium: The Director's Project
Prereq: CFATH 240. Development of an approach to conceiving a theatre production and forum for young directors to discuss and share the challenges/discoveries of their process. Definition of people, situations, ideas, action and flow inherent in script interpretation. Identification of form and structure from the director's point of view. Fundamental considerations in physical staging. Experience in lab events and scenes. Requires simultaneous enrollment in CFATH 327 for culminating work on The Director's Project. 2.0 credits. Fall semester. -
CFA TH 348: 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 349: 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 350: Scene Painting 2
Prerequisite: TH348 or permission of instructor. Studio class. Continuation of 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 351: Technical Production 1
Prerequisite: CFA TH 353 AutoCAD 1 or CFA TH 391 Vectorworks 1. 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 352: Technical Production 2
Prerequisite: CFA TH 353 AutoCAD 1 or CFA TH 391 Vectorworks 1. 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. Effective Spring 2025, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU HUB area: Quantitative Reasoning I.
