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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
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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.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 101, THTR 160.
Credits: 3
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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
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
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
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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
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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: 1
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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
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THTR 228 - UNDERSTANDING PLAYS
Reading a playscript 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
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THTR 255 - THEATRE PRODUCTION: TECHNOLOGY
Practical hands-on experience in production: rehearsal and/or run crew with lighting, sound, costumes, scenery, makeup, etc. 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 nonmajors: 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 257 - THEATRE PRODUCTION: PERFORMANCE
For theatre majors and nonmajors: direct instruction and experience in performance work. 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
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THTR 261 - ACTING STUDIO I: SCENE STUDY
Application of the actor/character theory learned in THTR 260 is presented in at least two different scenes which the instructor must approve. It is in the actor’s self-interest that, while in the category of American realism, each selection should offer a different writing style.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
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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
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THTR 264 - MOVEMENT STUDIO I: GROTOWSKI
An introduction to Jerzy Grotowski’s approach to acting, resulting in scenework based on emotional need discovered through movement.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 260
Credits: 3
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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
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THTR 311 - BEGINNING SCENE DESIGN
Theory and practical experience in communicating technical and artistic information through drafting and color-rendering.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 210, THTR 212.
Credits: 3
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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 213, THTR 311.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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THTR 319 - MILLINERY
History, design and construction of hats for the theatre.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 216
Credits: 2
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THTR 320 - COMPUTER DRAFTING AND DESIGN FOR THE THEATRE
Practical working knowledge of drafting and design software.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 101, THTR 210, THTR 211, THTR 212, THTR 213 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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THTR 328 - WRITING FOR THEATRE
Writing for the theatre discipline: including review and critique, technical writing and methods of research and citation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ENG 101 and THTR 228.
Credits: 3
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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
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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
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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
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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. Repeatable once for a maximum of 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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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
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THTR 355 - INTERMEDIATE THEATRE TECHNOLOGY
Directly supervised practice of theatre crafts relating to a design, management or technology concentration.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 210, THTR 212, THTR 213, THTR 216 or instructor permission
Credits: 2
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THTR 356 - REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE II
For theatre majors (after 50 hours in major) and nonmajors: practical experience in rehearsal and performance. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 256 and permission of Instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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THTR 360 - ACTING STUDIO II: PHYSICAL 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:
Written permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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THTR 361 - ACTING STUDIO II: VOCAL INTERPRETATION OF A ROLE
Continuation of skills and refinement of techniques presented in Acting Studio I, but with strong emphasis on voice and vocal characterization. Scene work from several major periods and styles is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Written permission of Instructor.
Credits: 4
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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.
Credits: 3
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THTR 364 - MOVEMENT STUDIO II: SUZUKI/VIEWPOINTS
An introductory exploration of the Suzuki and Viewpoints actor training movement systems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 264 and THTR 360.
Credits: 4
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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
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THTR 368 - ACTING FOR THE CAMERA
An exploration and application of techniques and approaches for actors reflected currently in the film and television industry.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 260, THTR 261, acceptance into THTR 360.
Credits: 3
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THTR 370 - PLAY DIRECTION
Theory and practice of stage direction including selection of play, casting and blocking. Production of a scene for public performance is required.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 160, THTR 212, THTR 213, THTR 228; or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
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THTR 371 - DIRECTING PROJECTS
Individualized practicum in directing for the stage. Repeatable up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 370
Credits: 1-6
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THTR 380 - THEATRE HISTORY I
Development of theatre to the Renaissance.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 101, THTR 228
Credits: 4
GUR Attributes: HUM
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THTR 381 - THEATRE HISTORY II
Development of theatre from the Renaissance to the beginning of realism.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 101, THTR 228; THTR 380 recommended
Credits: 4
GUR Attributes: HUM
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THTR 382 - THEATRE HISTORY III
Development of theatre from the beginnings of realism to contemporary theatre.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 101, THTR 228; THTR 380, THTR 381 recommended
Credits: 4
GUR Attributes: HUM
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THTR 383 - COSTUME HISTORY
Evolution of costume from ancient Greece through present-day fashion with reference to theatrical production.
Credits: 4
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THTR 384 - INTRODUCTION TO DRAMATIC WRITING
Beginning exercise in dramatic writing, with emphasis on primary forms and conventions.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 228 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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THTR 398 - INTEGRATED ARTS FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS
This arts education course provides future teachers with a foundation in the elements and principles of Visual Art, Dance, Music and Theatre and their applicability to the elementary classroom. (Also offered as ART 398, MUS 398 and DNC 398).
Prerequisites & Notes:
Admission to a teacher education program leading to an elementary endorsement.
Credits: 3
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THTR 411 - ADVANCED SCENIC DESIGN
Design for the modern theatre; emphasis on interpretation of the play through design; practical designs and techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 312, THTR 313 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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THTR 412 - ADVANCED STAGECRAFT
Technical analysis of scripts, special effects, computers and properties. Laboratory work on productions.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 212, THTR 312.
Credits: 4
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THTR 413 - ADVANCED LIGHTING DESIGN
Concepts and techniques of drafting and computer-assisted drafting, text work sheets, and application programs related to lighting design.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 313.
Credits: 4
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THTR 414 - THEATRE BUSINESS PRACTICES
Examination of the theories and approaches to business management in the theatre as well as practical application of those theories discussed including budgeting, promoting and producing.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 314; THTR 101 recommended.
Credits: 4
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THTR 416 - ADVANCED COSTUME DESIGN
Exploration and execution of complete designs of costumes for the modern theatre with emphasis on the development of the design concept and interpretation.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 316, THTR 382, THTR 383.
Credits: 4
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THTR 420 - ADVANCED THEATRE DESIGN AND PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
Exploration and project execution of complete design paper project including all supporting technical and research materials leading to a final presentation of designer portfolio.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 212; and one from THTR 411, THTR 413, THTR 416
Credits: 5
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THTR 428 - MAJOR DRAMATISTS
The in-depth exploration of an individual playwright or group of playwrights who were influential in the development of a particular style of drama. Topics include Greek and Roman, British, Continental, North American, contemporary or individual playwrights. Repeatable under separate topics.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 222 or THTR 228.
Credits: 3
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THTR 428A - MAJOR DRAMATISTS
The in-depth exploration of an individual playwright or group of playwrights who were influential in the development of a particular style of drama. Topics include Greek and Roman, British, Continental, North American, contemporary or individual playwrights. Repeatable under separate topics.
Credits: 3
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THTR 428B - MAJOR DRAMATISTS
The in-depth exploration of an individual playwright or group of playwrights who were influential in the development of a particular style of drama. Topics include Greek and Roman, British, Continental, North American, contemporary or individual playwrights. Repeatable under separate topics.
Credits: 3
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THTR 428C - MAJOR DRAMATISTS
The in-depth exploration of an individual playwright or group of playwrights who were influential in the development of a particular style of drama. Topics include Greek and Roman, British, Continental, North American, contemporary or individual playwrights. Repeatable under separate topics.
Credits: 3
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THTR 428D - MAJOR DRAMATISTS
The in-depth exploration of an individual playwright or group of playwrights who were influential in the development of a particular style of drama. Topics include Greek and Roman, British, Continental, North American, contemporary or individual playwrights. Repeatable under separate topics.
Credits: 3
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THTR 428E - MAJOR DRAMATISTS
The in-depth exploration of an individual playwright or group of playwrights who were influential in the development of a particular style of drama. Topics include Greek and Roman, British, Continental, North American, contemporary or individual playwrights. Repeatable under separate topics.
Credits: 3
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THTR 428F - MAJOR DRAMATISTS: CONTEMPORARY WOMEN
The in-depth exploration of an individual playwright or group of playwrights who were influential in the development of a particular style of drama. Topics include Greek and Roman, British, Continental, North American, contemporary or individual playwrights. Repeatable under separate topics.
Credits: 3
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THTR 450 - THEATRE FOR YOUTH II
Advanced techniques in youth theatre. Each student selects and prepares a script for performance for and/or by youth.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 350.
Credits: 3
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THTR 451 - CREATIVITY ACROSS THE CURRICULUM II
Advanced techniques; supervised laboratory work with young people.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 351.
Credits: 3
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THTR 452 - SECONDARY THEATRE TECHNIQUES
Exploration of techniques and curriculum for use in secondary theatre classrooms. Creation of lesson plans and projects aimed specifically for theatre students. This course has a required academic Service-Learning component.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 351; acting and directing courses strongly recommended.
Credits: 4
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THTR 455 - ADVANCED PRODUCTION AND DESIGN
Directly supervised practice in theatre design/large group leadership. Students work as collaborators in scenic, lighting, costume, sound, makeup, property design, set dressing, technical direction or stage management. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 355 and permission of Instructor.
Credits: 4
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THTR 460 - ACTING STUDIO III: STYLE - SHAKESPEARE
Continued refinement of skills and techniques presented in Acting Studio II, adding the physical, vocal and emotional styles of performing Shakespeare plays.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 5
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THTR 461 - ACTING STUDIO III: PERSONAL PERFORMANCE
Continued refinement of skills and techniques introduced in previous studios, with special emphasis on individual acting problems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 5
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THTR 462 - ADVANCED ACTING TOPICS
Students study specific advanced acting techniques and styles and apply them directly through production performance. Repeatable with different topics up to a maximum of 10 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 260 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
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THTR 463 - AUDITION PREPARATION
Preparation of several contrasting monologues and development of specific performance skills to best demonstrate the varied talents of the individual actor in an audition format. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 460 or permission of Instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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THTR 464 - MOVEMENT STUDIO III: ADVANCED SUZUKI/VIEWPOINTS
An advanced exploration of the Suzuki and Viewpoints actor training movement systems.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 364
Credits: 5
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THTR 465 - SUMMER STOCK II
Offered only summer quarter. Contact director of theatre for details. Repeatable once.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Written permission of director of Summer Stock. Offered only summer quarter.
Credits: 1-15
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THTR 470 - PLAY DIRECTION II
Producing and directing a one-act play for public performance; special emphasis on working with the actor.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 314, THTR 370; 30 hours in the major and permission of instructor
Credits: 4
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THTR 471 - ADVANCED DIRECTING PROJECTS
Individualized practicum in directing for the stage. Repeatable up to 6 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 470
Credits: 1-6
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THTR 480 - DEVISING PRODUCTION
Students devise an original work for the main stage theatre season through phases of research, creation, and development. All students write, design, and perform the piece.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Audition Course - Permission of Instructor.
Credits: 5
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THTR 485 - DRAMATIC WRITING WORKSHOP
Opportunity for disciplined expression in writing for stage, film, television or other media. May be repeated under separate topics to a maximum of 12 credits.
Prerequisites & Notes:
THTR 384 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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THTR 495 - INTERNSHIP
Qualified third- and fourth-year students may apply to apprentice with theatre companies, performing arts agencies or producing organizations. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Junior status or above and permission of Chair.
Credits: 1-12
Grade Mode: S/U
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THTR 496 - SENIOR PROJECT
Capstone course demonstrating accomplishment in the departmental concentration.
Credits: 1-4
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WMNS 211 - INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN STUDIES
Introduction to the issues, questions, conceptual frameworks and methods basic to a study of human societies, their institutions and cultural artifacts from a perspective that comprehends women’s experience.
Credits: 4
GUR Attributes: BCGM
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WMNS 212 - FEMINIST THEORY AND EXPRESSION
This course will engage students in critical thinking, reading and writing about multicultural and global perspectives that women have developed from a feminist consciousness. Class material may include oral, written, and visual texts.
Prerequisites & Notes:
ENG 101; 30 credits.
Credits: 4
GUR Attributes: CCOM
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WMNS 311 - AMERICAN WOMEN STUDIES: 1620-1850
Women’s role in American society from colonial times to the mid-19th century, with attention to differences of race and class. Emphasis on changing sex roles for both women and men as a result of changes in the structure of the family, immigration, urbanization, expansion of the frontier, education, religion, development of the nation and industrialization.
Prerequisites & Notes:
HIST 103 or 104 or ENG 216 or other WMNS course.
Credits: 5
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WMNS 313 - AMERICAN WOMEN STUDIES: 1850-PRESENT
Factors influencing the female gender role as it changed in the last century and a half from the ‘Cult of True Womanhood’ to the ‘New Woman’ to the ‘Feminine Mystique’ to the ‘Liberated Woman.’ Emphasis on the impact of changing modes of American capitalism; women’s efforts for equal rights and social reform; changing patterns of fertility; women’s increased participation in the work force; changes in women’s role in the domestic sphere.
Prerequisites & Notes:
HIST 103 or 104 or ENG 216 or other WMNS course.
Credits: 5
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WMNS 314 - GLOBAL WOMEN
Introduces the concepts of transnational feminism. Examines the experiences of women in a global economy, explores the strategies women develop to resist global patriarchal structures, and to organize and mobilize globally.
Prerequisites & Notes:
WMNS 211 or four credits of 300-level Women Studies.
Credits: 4
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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WMNS 315 - ISSUES OF WOMEN’S MOVEMENT
Prerequisites & Notes:
PLSC 101, SOC 101 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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WMNS 411 - SENIOR PROJECT
Projects serve as a capstone experience for minors and majors in which students demonstrate their ability to apply knowledge of subject matter and methodology. Students are encouraged to develop interdisciplinary research or field projects that gives them opportunity to put into practice the theories and skills they have been learning during the course of their study. Students are encouraged to develop project internships with women’s community organizations. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Completion of Women Studies core.
Credits: 1-6
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WMNS 453 - WOMEN OF THE GLOBAL SOUTH
Explores women’s economic, religious, political and familial roles through topics such as development and globalization, violence, and women’s movements. Student contributions to course topics emphasized through individual papers and group panel work. Also offered as ANTH 453.
Prerequisites & Notes:
Fifteen credits of 300-level Anthropology or related discipline; WMNS 211; ANTH 353 highly recommended; or permission of instructor.
Credits: 5
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