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SPED 476 - Practicum II - Service Delivery Models
This practicum course will provide students with an opportunity to observe and familiarize themselves with numerous school and community based placement options for individuals with disabilities. Practicum will include preschool through postsecondary transition experiences with students exhibiting a variety of disabilities. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 467 or instructor permission; Co-requisite: SPED 474.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 477 - Practicum IV - Behavior Assessment and Intervention
This practicum course will provide students with an opportunity to practice behavioral observation techniques with diverse populations in school-based settings. Practicum will include a variety of observation sites, including elementary, middle school, secondary, and/or post-secondary placements. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 474 or instructor permission; Co-requisite: SPED 472.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 478 - Complex Needs II
This course focuses on daily living skills for students with disabilities and builds upon concepts presented in SPED 474 Complex Needs. Topics include: vocational education, community based-education, developing leisure and recreation skills, communication skills, motor and medical needs, and assistive technology appropriate for persons with complex needs. The course emphasizes the transition of students with significant needs into post-secondary environments.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 474.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 480 - Practicum III - Individual/Group Intervention, Reading
Practicum experience in school/community settings. Designed to provide opportunities for students to develop, implement, and monitor literacy intervention programs for individuals or small groups of students.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 467 or instructor permission; co-requisite: SPED 483
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 481 - Practicum VI - Individual/Group Intervention, Written Expression
Practicum experience in school/community settings. Designed to provide opportunities for students to develop, implement, and monitor instructional intervention programs in literacy for small and large groups.
Prerequisites & Notes: Special education majors or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 482 - Practicum VII - Individual/Group Intervention, Math
Practicum experience in school/community settings. Designed to provide opportunities for students to develop, implement, and monitor instructional intervention programs in Math for small and large groups.
Prerequisites & Notes: Special education majors or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 483 - Reading Instruction for Students With Special Needs
Basic reading instruction for K-12 students in inclusive classrooms; emergent literacy, instructional methods, curriculum and materials; accommodating for individual differences.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 467 and LING 201 or permission of instructor; co-requisite: SPED 480.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 484 - Designing Written Expression Interventions
Written expression decision-making and instruction strategies within the context of Response to Intervention. Aligning instructional strategies to student need through the application of problem-solving, progress monitoring and decision making. Focus on topics such as emergent writing skills, mechanics, sentence fluency, and the writing process.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 467, SPED 483; co-requisites: SPED 481, SPED 482, SPED 485, SPED 486
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 485 - Designing Math Interventions
Math decision-making and instruction strategies within the context of Response to Intervention. Aligning instructional strategies to student need through the application of problem-solving, progress monitoring and decision making. Focus on emergent numeracy, computation, problem solving, algebra and functional applications of measurement, time and money.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 381 and SPED 467; or instructor permission; co-requisites: SPED 481, SPED 482, SPED 484, SPED 486
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 486 - Case Study Applications in Special Education
Uses the case study method to present situations frequently encountered in special education settings, in review of special education course content and application in preparation for student teaching internships.
Prerequisites & Notes: Co-requisite: SPED 484 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 490 - Teaching Laboratory
Diagnosis of students, lesson preparation, videotaped peer teaching, analysis of teaching, lesson redesign.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 494 - Internship - Elementary
Supervised general education teaching experience to develop and demonstrate teaching competence at the primary and/or intermediate grade levels. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to a Woodring Teacher Education Program and permission of the department.
Credits: 15
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 495 - Clinical Internship
Clinical Internship provides students extended experience in community settings that meet the needs of persons with disabilities. Students undertake a variety of duties that prepare them to interact in professional situations across community, organizations, and agencies. Repeatable up to 3 times including original course. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission into the Exceptionality and Disability, BAE and permission of the instructor.
Credits: 1-16
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 496 - Internship - Exceptional Children/Early Childhood
Supervised teaching experience to develop and demonstrate teaching competence for exceptional children. Repeatable to 24 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Recommendation for supervised teaching.
Credits: 2-18
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 498 - Internship - Special Education
Supervised teaching experience to develop and demonstrate teaching competence for children and youth with disabilities. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Recommendation for supervised teaching.
Credits: 15
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 499 - Internship - Exceptional Children/Secondary
Supervised teaching experience to develop and demonstrate teaching competence for exceptional children. Repeatable to 24 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Recommendation for supervised teaching.
Credits: 2-18
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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SPED 501 - Research in Special Education
Introduction to the concepts and procedures of contemporary research within special education. Reviewing, analyzing and interpreting research literature applicable to special education. Planning research with exceptional populations including defining research problems, developing relevant hypotheses, and selecting appropriate research designs (including quantitative and qualitative approaches).
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Graduate school
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 503 - Instructional Design for Diverse Learners
Systematic analysis, design, development and evaluation of instructional systems and practices for diverse learners. Application of instructional design principles and supporting technologies in P-12 and transitional settings, within decision making frameworks and Response to Intervention.
Prerequisites & Notes: IT 443 or equivalent; Graduate status; SPED 501 or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 510 - Secondary Students With Special Needs
Rules, regulations, and related funding categories within special education. Includes specialized instruction and evaluation procedures for use in general education settings.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Secondary MIT or instructor permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 518 - Current Issues in Education: Special Education
Examination and discussion of current issues in special education. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr.
Credits: 1-5
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 542 - Issues in Inclusive Early Education
Current issues and best practices in early childhood program design and implementation. Emphasis on family-centered, play-based interagency models that serve children of all abilities. Applied research focus.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Graduate School or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 543 - Assessment of Young Children (Birth to 8 Years)
Issues and resources for accurate and appropriate assessment of young children. Current best practices in instructionally relevant assessment, monitoring child progress and evaluating overall program success. Alternative strategies for assessing the very young child, family needs and special populations. Emphasis on critical evaluation of instruments, psychometric adequacy and technical aspects of test development.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Graduate School or permission of instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 544 - Inclusive Curriculum in Early Childhood
Curriculum development and adaptation for infants, toddlers and preschool children. Includes available resources, best practices with the developmentally young and play-based curricula. Focus on model program curricular approaches, the use of daily routines and parent-child interaction as a context and content for curriculum, and peer-mediated learning strategies. Emphasis on efficacy research and the impact of various curricular models.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to Graduate School or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 560 - Literacy Instruction for Students With Special Needs
Advanced study of literacy instruction for K-12 students in inclusive classrooms; emphasis on supportive learning environments including computers, adaptive equipment, peer-mediated learning strategies, and accommodation for individual differences; includes theories of literacy acquisition, research-based instructional methods, curriculum and material, related disabilities, and assessment and evaluation.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 480, SPED 483; or equivalent; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 562 - Learning Problems
Information processing and learning theory as it applies to students with mild disabilities. Discusses assessment and evaluation of cognitive strategies and their application to academic and social skill development.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to graduate program or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 563 - Curriculum and Methods in Special Education
Analysis and application of curricular design, research-based instructional models, and assistive technology with discussions of universal design and legal mandates.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 564 - Social Skills
Applied behavior analysis for children with learning and behavioral problems. Emphasis on functional assessment, single-subject research design and the teaching of social skills.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to graduate program or permission of instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 565 - Communication and Collaboration in Special Education
The collaborating teacher’s role in providing special education services to children in integrated settings. Emphasizes instructional and communication skills needed to achieve that role.
Prerequisites & Notes: SPED 468; or equivalent; or permission of instructor
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 567 - Advanced Issues in Special Education
Intensive study of legal, intervention and ethical issues in special education. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 568 - Curriculum-Based Evaluation and Decision Making
Advanced evaluation and decision-making processes. Focus on curriculum-based procedures, formative evaluation, and educational decision making. Emphasis on generating present levels of educational performance and associated goals and objectives.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 570 - Violent and Aggressive Youth
This course is designed to present information on the problem of violent and/or aggressive youth in school. The class will stress an educative approach by focusing on what educators can do to prevent, respond to and follow up on acts of violence. S/U grading.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 590 - Seminar in Demonstration Teaching and Supervision
Advanced studies in the principles of supervision; utilization of instructional resources and the evaluation and improvement of teaching.
Prerequisites & Notes: ELED 442.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 598 - Residency in Special Education
Full-time residency placement in a special education environment in the public schools. Repeatable to a maximum of 16 cr.
Credits: 4-16
Grade Mode: Letter
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SPED 599 - Internship: Exceptional Children
Full-time teaching placement in a special education environment for ME. certification students. Not applicable to graduate plans of study. Repeatable to 24 credits. S/U grading.
Credits: 8-16
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 690 - Thesis
Research study under the direction of a faculty committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Approval of student’s graduate committee and successful completion of the qualifying exam.
Credits: 1-9
Grade Mode: S/U
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SPED 691 - Research Seminar
Graduate research under the direction of a program advisor/committee. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Approval of student’s graduate committee and successful completion of the qualifying exam.
Credits: 1-6
Grade Mode: S/U
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SAA 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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SAA 340 - Paraprofessional Advisement
Emphasizes the helping relationship in various student affairs advising, educational and residential program areas. Repeatable with different topics.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor and anticipated employment in campus-based student services.
Credits: 2-4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SAA 341 - Practicum in Paraprofessional Advisement
Supervised practicum for students to work in university student services programs. Repeatable with various experiences to a maximum of 6 credits. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: SAA 340; permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-4
Grade Mode: S/U
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SAA 375 - Diversity in Higher Education and Student Affairs
An introduction to the study of diversity issues within the context of services and programs in higher education and student affairs. Emphasis on the relationship between growth in diversity of students and the range and complexity of services and programs designed to ensure their academic and personal success.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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SAA 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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SAA 420 - Foundations of Student Leadership: Theory and Practice
Introduces leadership theories and facilitates student understanding of their leadership styles and strategies as emerging leaders.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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TESL 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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TESL 401 - Introduction to English Linguistics for TESOL
Students are introduced to the structure, history and use of English with emphasis on their application to the teaching of ESL. Includes an outline of basic linguistic aspects of language (phonology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics) and their historical, geographical and social variation.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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TESL 403 - Applications of Linguistics to TESOL
A one-credit version of TESOL 401 for students who have successfully completed an equivalent course in introductory linguistics. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of program director.
Credits: 1
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TESL 404 - Understanding English Grammar for TESOL
Theory of English grammar including parts of speech, syntactic structure, coordination, subordination, and discourse patterns.
Prerequisites & Notes: TESL 401 or TESL 403 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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TESL 405 - Methods for Teaching English Grammar
Demonstration and practice in explaining key structures in English. Creating and teaching lesson plans with explicit English grammar components. Participation in an embedded practicum with English language learners required. Not eligible for students who have taken TESL 402.
Prerequisites & Notes: TESL 401 or TESL 403, or permission of instructor; and TESL 404 or ENG 436, or concurrent.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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TESL 410 - Second Language Acquisition Theory for TESOL
The insights of modern linguistic and psychological theory into the process of second language learning, with special reference to the acquisition of English by speakers of other languages. Emphasis on why certain aspects of English structure pose particular difficulty for the non-native speaker.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to TESOL program or permission of instructor; TESL 401 recommended.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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TESL 412 - Spanish for Educators
Prepares educators to communicate with Spanish-speaking students and their families through Spanish language study. Guided investigation of Spanish-language academic resources and development of academic language in Spanish in chosen content area to support student learning. Seminar component (in English) undertakes contrastive analysis of the Mexican and US educational systems providing an example of how cultural and socioeconomic factors influence educational opportunities. Repeatable up to 10 credits, including original course.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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TESL 420 - Methods and Materials for Basic Communication
Theoretical and practical concerns in teaching English as a second language to students with beginning to low-intermediate proficiency in English. Emphasis on innovative approaches to the teaching of listening, speaking, and culture within a communicative framework. Guidance in the evaluation, development, and use of creative materials, including media-based materials. Required participation in embedded practicum with English language learners.
Prerequisites & Notes: Admission to TESOL program or permission of instructor; TESL 401 recommended.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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TESL 421 - Methods and Materials for Academic Language Proficiency
An expansion on theoretical and practical concerns in teaching English as a second language to students with intermediate to advanced proficiency in English. Emphasis on innovative approaches to the teaching of literacy within a communicative framework, with particular focus on structure, reading, writing, and culture in academic content areas. Guidance in the evaluation of textbooks and the development and use of creative materials, including media-based materials. Required participation in embedded practicum with English language learners.
Prerequisites & Notes: TESL 420 or permission of instructor; TESL 401 recommended.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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TESL 432 - Seminar in TESOL
Provides a forum for reflection and sharing of the diverse practicum teaching experiences of a co-requisite practicum course. Research resolves current classroom needs in classroom management. Provides practice working collaboratively to deliver professional development to colleagues and the community. Repeatable to a maximum of 4 credits, including original course. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: TESL 404; TESL 405; TESL 420; TESL 421; TESL 410 or concurrent; Co-req TESL 435.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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TESL 435 - Practicum in TESOL
Supervised TESOL practicum teaching English language learners. International placements available.
Prerequisites & Notes: TESL 401 or TESL 403; TESL 405; TESL 420; TESL 421 (or permission of instructor); TESL 410 or concurrent; Co-req TESL 432 (or permission of instructor).
Credits: 2-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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THTR 101 - Introduction to the Art of the Theatre
An introduction to the nature of the theatre, to plays and the way they work, and to the arts of the theatre and the activities of those who perform them.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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THTR 160 - Introduction to Acting
Fundamentals of acting with emphasis on basic techniques and tools used by the actor. Includes improvisation; resume writing; auditioning; and vocal, physical and emotional awareness.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 168 - Introduction to Film: Acting and Production
Introduction to rudimentary acting and production techniques, including professional conduct, script analysis and audition process.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 184 - Writing for the Stage
This week-long intensive workshop focuses on writing for the stage – character creation, conflict and structure- resulting in the production of a working script and a staged reading. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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THTR 201 - Introduction to the Cinema
Training eye and ear to appreciate the work of the filmmaker. Analysis of the basic conventions of technique with an emphasis on critical exposition.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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THTR 202 - Film Genre
Exploring the development, structure, conventions, aesthetics, historical and cultural facets that comprise a specific genre in film. Examples include Film Noir, Western, Horror, etc.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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THTR 210 - Foundations in Design Communication
Introduction to theatre design concepts and principles, art techniques and theatre design critical language. Exploration of art media, drawing, painting and design presentation in relation to theatre design through dramatic analysis and design expression.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 212 - Introduction to Stage Technology
Basic theory of planning, drafting, construction and rigging for stagecraft and lighting technology.
Credits: 4
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THTR 213 - Stage Technology Practicum
Practice of basic theory in stagecraft and theatre technology. 12 hours of lab required.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 212 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 215 - Stage Make-Up
Theory and practice of applying makeup for the stage with emphasis on character development, facial anatomy and aging.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 216 - Introduction to Costuming
Introduction to costume technology, design and color theory, play analysis, costume history, and drawing/rendering techniques. 8 hours of lab work required.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 101 recommended.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 218 - Costume Figure Drawing
An introductory course focusing on costume figure drawing as a means of conveying costuming ideas through traditional and digital methods.
Prerequisites & Notes: Co-requisite: THTR 216.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 228 - Understanding Plays
Reading play scripts with an eye to theatrical production. Introduction to primary dramatic forms (tragedy, comedy). Practice in speaking and writing intelligently about plays.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 101 or permission of instructor
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 255 - Theatre Production: Technology
Serve as a member of the production crew for a departmental production in the areas of costumes, scenery, lighting, sound, stage management, and general backstage crew. Repeatable up to 3 times. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 212 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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THTR 256 - Rehearsal and Performance
For theatre majors (before 50 hours in major) and non-majors: practical experience in rehearsal and performance. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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THTR 260 - Acting Studio I: Theory
Exploration of the theory of the physical, vocal, intellectual and emotional instrument of the individual actor in relation to character demands of a scene or play through the studio approach. Students demonstrate their knowledge of theory in both written and oral forms.
Prerequisites & Notes: Audition and permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 261 - Voice Studio I: Voice and Breath
The fundamentals of Voice and Speech for Actors with an emphasis on developing resonance, finding vocal variety, and communicating with clarity and efficiency. Includes work with dramatic and poetic text.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 160 and instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 263 - Movement for Actors
An actor’s introduction to the history, vocabulary and basic techniques of several styles of theatrical movement and dance. Topics may include ballet, modern, jazz, tap, hip-hop, mask, combat and period styles. The actor will also explore character development through movement and dance. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 264 - Movement Studio I: Grotowski
An introduction to Jerzy Grotowski’s approach to acting, resulting in scene work based on emotional need discovered through movement.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 260
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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THTR 309 - Period Styles
This course introduces students to the social, historical and artistic forces behind period styles.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 310 - Scene Painting
A survey of traditional scene painting with emphasis on color, technique, materials, tools and formulas.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 212.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 311 - Beginning Scene Design
Investigates how stage designers create a visual world for works of drama, music and dance.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 210, THTR 212.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 312 - Digital Drawing for Theatre Design
This course introduces students to digital media drawing techniques using industry standard software.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 313 - Beginning Lighting Design
Technical and artistic study of light and color as they affect other theatre arts and contribute to artistic design; laboratory work in production.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 311
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 314 - Stage Management
An in-depth study of the stage manager’s role and responsibilities before, during and after production. Assignment to one major production.
Prerequisites & Notes: 2 credits of acting and THTR 212.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 315 - Advanced Makeup
An advanced study of the history, technique and application of theatrical make-up. Repeatable up to 6 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 215
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 316 - Beginning Costume Design
Theory, critical language, play analysis and studio experience for design and rendering of costumes for the stage.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 210, THTR 216 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 318 - Puppetry
Design, construction and manipulation of puppets with focus on the history of puppets and puppet making.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 319 - Millinery
History, design and construction of hats for the theatre.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 216
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 320 - Digital Drafting and Design Modeling
Practical working knowledge of drafting and design software.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 210; THTR 212; or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 321 - 3D Digital Modeling and Design
This course introduces concepts and methods of digital design composition appropriate for theater designers, engineers, artists and students of any field that work with physical and digital models.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 328 - Dramaturgy: Writing, Research and Critique
Dramaturgy for the theatre discipline: including review and critique, technical writing and methods of production research.
Prerequisites & Notes: ENG 101
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 330 - Beginning Theatre Pedagogy
A teaching assistant discussion/observation course designed to provide theatre students with experience and guidance in assisting an instructor in a particular theatre course. Repeatable up to 4 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: instructor permission
Credits: 1-2
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 350 - Theatre for Youth
Exploration of the history, philosophy, literature and techniques for creating theatre for young audiences.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 351 - Creative Pedagogy
Instructional methods in theatre arts, design, analysis and practical application of theatre arts techniques and pedagogy through observation, seminar and practicum in the theatre department.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 353 - Touring Theatre I
An intensive and comprehensive involvement in the study and practice of creating and performing theatre for youth. This is a two-quarter commitment, audition required. Repeatable once for a maximum of 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor, audition required.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 354 - Touring Theatre II
Participants prepare all aspects of a touring production and accompanying educational support materials offered to elementary or secondary schools in Washington. This is a two-quarter commitment. Repeatable once for a maximum of 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 353 and permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 355 - Intermediate Theatre Technology
Practical experience as an assistant designer or other assistant technical role on a departmental production in the areas of costumes/makeup, scenery, lighting, sound, and stage management. Repeatable up to 6 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 210; THTR 212; THTR 216; or instructor permission
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 356 - Rehearsal and Performance II
Practical experience in rehearsal and performance of university productions. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Instructor permission.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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THTR 360 - Acting Studio II: Interpretation of a Role
Continuation of skills and refinement of techniques presented in earlier acting studios, but with a strong emphasis on the use of the body and physical characterization. Scene work of several periods and styles is required.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 255; THTR 210, audition and instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 361 - Voice Studio II: Speech and Language
Continued refinement of skills and techniques presented in Voice Studio I, but with strong emphasis on diction and clarity of speech. Includes work with dialects and challenging dramatic text.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 255; THTR 210; audition and instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 362 - Irene Ryans and URTA Auditions
Preparation course for students selected to compete in the Kennedy Center’s American College Theatre Festival’s Irene Ryans acting competition and URTA graduate school auditions. Repeatable up to a maximum of three credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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THTR 363 - Voice and Diction
Sequence of exercises and drills challenging improvement in resonation, breath support, articulation, relaxation, placement and vocal work ranging from good stage speech (mid-Atlantic) to dialect.
Prerequisites & Notes: Audition and permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 364 - Movement Studio II: Suzuki/Viewpoints
An introductory exploration of the Suzuki and Viewpoints actors training movement systems intended to build an actor’s awareness of his/her body, especially the center. The method uses exercises that are inspired by Greek theater as well as martial arts and requires great amounts of energy and concentration allowing greater awareness of natural expressiveness in order to commit more fully to the physical and emotional requirements of acting.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 255; THTR 210; audition and instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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THTR 366 - Musical Theatre
Practical application of singing and acting to performance-related work from American musical theatre through solo, duet and group exploration.
Prerequisites & Notes: THTR 260 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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