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08:966:500
Actor Warm-Up (.5)
Vocal and physical warm-up to prepare the actor for acting, voice, speech, and movement classes. Course is repeated for credit.
Course is repeated. Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:501-502
Theater History I,II (3,3)
Western theatrical traditions from Greek through contemporary avant-garde theater.
Required for all first-year M.F.A. theater students. Open only to M.F.A. theater majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:503-504
Theater Homeroom (S/U,S/U)
A weekly multidisciplinary event that will include:
sharing of ideas, information, and inspirations; professional and academic
panels and workshops; guest artists; discussions and performances.
Open only to and required of all M.F.A. theater majors. Attendance is mandatory and the course is taken for satisfactory/unsatisfactory credit. Course repeated.
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08:966:505-506
Speech and Phonetics (2,2)
Exploration of all speech sounds in the world's languages. Increase experiential awareness of the actor's vocal tract and the actions of articulation, as well as developing greater flexibility and muscularity in speech. Acquire a sound working knowledge of phonetics as a foundation for learning accents and further work in speech.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:507
Drawing Practice for Theater Design (2)
Figurative drawing instruction, including still life, landscape, the human figure, and freehand perspective. Course is repeated for credit. Model fee.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:508
Costume Construction (2)
Basic sewing techniques and working with a commercial pattern.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors.
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08:966:509
Production Techniques (BA)
Practical experience in various production shops to create technical aspects of theatrical production. Course is repeated.
Open only to M.F.A. design and stage management majors.
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08:966:510
Theater Criticism (3)
Study of criteria for analyzing and evaluating plays and performances; workshops in critical writing.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors or by permission of the instructor. Writing sample may be required.
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08:966:511-512
Acting I (4,4)
Uses improvisation and scene work to build a truthful acting instrument.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:513-514
Movement I (2,2)
Development of a movement vocabulary and use of muscle release exercises for advanced dramatic movement.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:515-516
Voice I (2,2)
Using the two-part methodology of Fitzmaurice Voicework, this class encourages students to release habitual tensions that inhibit breath and sound, while safely supporting the voice, for a free expression of impulse.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:517
Introduction to Stage Lighting (1)
Technical and mechanical aspects of stage lighting, including electrical theory, practical wiring, equipment maintenance, and safety practice. Applications to stage, TV, film, and touring situations.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors.
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08:966:518
Acting Performance I (3)
Application of acting principles learned in the classroom to full stage production.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:519-520
Directing I (3,3)
Exploration of director's role as the unifying factor in a collaboration with designers, actors, and stage managers. Open scenes used to realize theories and techniques. Staging first-year actors in basic situations and moment-to-moment reality with minimal production values.
Open only to M.F.A. directing, stage management, and playwriting majors.
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08:966:521-522
Elements of Design (2,2)
Sketching and rendering techniques and practice for theater designers. Freehand drawing and painting perspective; model-making for set design.
Open to M.F.A. design majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:523-524
History of Architecture and Decorative Arts (2,2)
Weekly lectures and field trips to the Cloisters, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Frick Collection, and other museums where students do sketch assignments covering appropriate historical periods. Students are responsible for all public transportation and entrance fees.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:525-526
Costume Design and Rendering (3,3)
Exploration of skills needed to design costumes for stage and film. Weekly projects challenge students to develop their individual and unique style of working in design, through text analysis, historical research, and rendering, focusing on color, line, and proportion.
Open to M.F.A. design majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:527-528
Fundamentals of Lighting Design (2,2)
Basic theory and practice of lighting design, including script analysis, physics of light, and color and light plots.
Open to M.F.A. design majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:529-530
Fundamentals of Drafting (2,2)
Drafting as a means of clarifying and communicating ideas. Standard professional practice followed. Lettering for drafting emphasized. Model building in second semester.
Open to M.F.A. design majors or with permission of instructor.
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08:966:531-532
Playwrights Seminar (6,6)
Concentrated work in the theory and practice of playwriting. Completion of major dramatic writing projects each semester. Study of dramatic literature. Weekly group meetings supported by weekly individual tutorials.
Open to M.F.A. playwriting majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:533-534
Directing Project (3,3)
The directorial conception, casting, and rehearsal of a one-act play for a studio-level production at Jameson Studio Theater.
Open only to M.F.A. directing majors or by permission of instructor. Prerequisite: 08:966:519.
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08:966:535-536
Principles of Stage Management (2,2)
Systems and techniques of professional stage management. Course fees.
Open only to M.F.A. stage management majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:537
Theater Management (3)
Artistic direction and management of a working theater company. New York field trip. Activity fee.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:538
Theater Management: Producing (3)
Continuation of theater management with an emphasis on producing.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors or by permission of instructor. Prerequisite: 08:966:537.
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08:966:541-542
Acting II (3,3)
Advanced study of interpretation and characterization. Course fee.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:511-512.
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08:966:543-544
Movement II (2,2)
Interpretation of music, poetry, and dramatic themes. Continued integration of voice and body. The course will help actors develop physical confidence and freedom, which will enable them to choose their responses without conflict or inhibition.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:513-514.
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08:966:545-546
Voice II (2,2)
Development of 08:966:515-516 Voice I skills as appropriate for use in various styles of text.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:515-516.
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08:966:547-548
Speech II (2,2)
Continuation of 08:966:505-506 Speech I.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:505-506.
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08:966:549-550
Directing II: The Playwright's Voice (3,3)
Work in more complex and innovative forms that build on the skills and theories taught in 08:966:519-520 Directing I. Through research, discussion, and videos, the student is taught to identify and interpret the voice of the playwright. Short plays by playwrights with widely different styles--such as Shanley, Mamet, Pinter, and Williams--are directed for class. The student is expected to bring as many production values to the effort as he or she can achieve.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors or by permission of instructor. Prerequisites: 08:966:519-520.
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08:966:551-552
Set Design I (3,3)
Projects to develop an approach to scenic design that begins with characters inhabiting the work and culminates in creating the production environment.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:529-530.
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08:966:553
Production Properties (2)
Traditional and contemporary techniques, materials, and approaches to building and painting three-dimensional objects for stage use. Materials fee.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors or with permission of instructor.
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08:966:554
Advanced Production Properties (BA)
Directed study in advanced property projects or upholstery.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors or with permission of instructor.
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08:966:555-556
Costume Design I (3,3)
Advanced design discovery of appropriate costume through study of the people and period of the play. Close attention to period silhouette, colors, and fabrics. Sketching techniques.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:525-526 or with permission of instructor.
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08:966:557
Scene Painting I (2)
Classical trompe l'oeil painting and modern scene painting for classroom projects and departmental productions. Organization and painting of full stage drops emphasized. Materials fee.
Open to M.F.A. design students or with permission of instructor.
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08:966:559
Fabric Dyeing (2)
To learn the basics of fabric dyeing including color matching, ombre, shibori, resist-dyeing; fabric painting and distressing using union dyes, fiber specific dyes, and fabric paint. Safety issues and concerns will also be addressed.
Open only to M.F.A. costume design and technology majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:560
Costume Crafts (2)
This course will introduce the student to each of the areas of costume crafts, which include but are not limited to a variety of materials. Millinery basic techniques will also be explored.
Open only to M.F.A. costume design and technology majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:561-562
Lighting Design I (3,3)
Techniques for solving advanced lighting design and production problems. Role of lighting designer from conceptual meetings to crew organization and management.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:527-528.
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08:966:563
Draping I: Introduction to Draping (3)
In this course, students will obtain a basic knowledge of pattern drafting based on draping to an individual, starting with the dress form and fitting it to a specific body. We will use draping techniques to learn pattern manipulation for garments post-1920s.
Open only to M.F.A. costume design and technology majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:564
Draping II (BA)
The objective of this course is to focus on the fit of clothing and costumes to individuals. Students will learn how to identify fit issues in a fitting setting and how to correct the pattern. Bias construction, flat-patterning, working with stretch, and direction-giving will be explored.
Open only to M.F.A. costume design and technology majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:565
Production and Design Projects (BA)
Design and production assignments for Rutgers Department of Theater Arts productions.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:566
Introduction to Projection Design (3)
An overview of the discipline of projection design in live performance. Topics covered will include modes of projection design, the design conceptualization process, content creation, and playback systems.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:567-568
Global Theater I,II (3,3)
Explores the theories, practices, and the ideas behind the art of theater and theatrical performance in the 21st century, with an emphasis on historical perspectives and contemporary applications. Students will analyze how different societies and perspectives shape the theatrical form and the experience of it. Students will examine critically aesthetic and theoretical issues concerning theater and performance.
Open to M.F.A. theater majors or by permission of the instructor.
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08:966:569-570
Performance Ensemble (2,2)
An actor-generated performance piece is created using theater games, improvisation, and ensemble-building techniques.
Open to M.F.A. acting majors or by permission of the instructor.
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08:966:571
Script Analysis for Actors (2)
This studio/analytical course is designed to unite the actor's unique instrument with the
dramatic demands of the written text. In this class, the play's the thing.
Open to M.F.A. acting majors or by permission of the instructor.
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08:966:572
Advanced Text: Dramatic Structure (2)
Course builds on concepts and skills learned in script analysis and applies them to close reads of two dramatic works and an intensive reading of two others. How does the actor get the most out of the first readings of a play? How do different works demand different or similar approaches? What is the nature and function of research in the artistic process?
Open to M.F.A. acting majors or by permission of the instructor.
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08:966:573-574
Clothing and Culture (3,3)
Explores human history through the lens of fashion using a multidisciplinary approach for each period and drawing on art history, anthropology, psychology, economic and political history, as well as sociology to understand the major arcs of fashion and how they reflect the cultural consciousness of their time.
Open to M.F.A. acting majors or by permission of the instructor.
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08:966:575
Directed Study: Theater Design (BA)
Special topics in costume, set, or lighting design.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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08:966:576-577
Writer's Workshop (3,3)
M.F.A. playwrights will explore their works-in-process with a director and actors.
Open only to M.F.A. playwriting majors.
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08:966:578
Staging for Directors (2)
Composition and picturization leading to scene work.
Open only to M.F.A. directing majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:579
Scene Study for Directors (2)
Continuation of staging and scene study leading to scene work using behavioristic techniques.
Open only to M.F.A. directing majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:580
Directing: Conceptualization (2)
Preproduction analysis of the dramatic script to develop and articulate premises that distinguish different productions in terms of style, type of staging, and directorial image.
Open only to M.F.A. directing majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:581
Script in Production (BA)
Supervised work revising and perfecting a student-written dramatic script during an actual production.
Open only to M.F.A. playwriting majors.
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08:966:582
Writing for Television (3)
Technique and procedures for the creation of comedic and dramatic teleplays. Examination of how TV series are derived and run from season to season. Course repeated.
Open only to M.F.A. playwriting majors.
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08:966:583-584
Sound Techniques for the Theater (2,2)
Analysis of scripts for sound. Research and preparation of sound media for rehearsals and performance.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:585
Playwright/Director Relationship (2)
Playwrights and directors explore and master techniques of collaborating on common projects. Emphasis on consultation and cooperation on such tasks as script interpretation, rewriting, casting, and rehearsal evaluation. Scripts developed in readings and workshops.
Open to M.F.A. playwriting, stage management, and directing majors; or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:586
Screenwriting (3)
An introduction to writing for film. Students develop their own screenplays as they examine different styles and genres of the medium. Course repeated.
Open only to M.F.A. playwriting majors.
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08:966:587-588
Advanced Stage Management (3,3)
Advanced stage management problems analyzed, with particular attention to problems of human relations and management. Organization and calling of complex productions addressed.
Open only to M.F.A. stage management majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:535-536.
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08:966:589
Stagecraft (2)
Building of complex scenic units. Experimental solutions to theatrical building problems.
Open only to M.F.A theater majors.
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08:966:590
Stagecraft Practicum (2)
Supervised stagecraft and construction projects.
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08:966:591
Dramatic Adaptation (3)
Techniques of selection, analysis, and conversion of literary works in other forms or languages to English language theatrical form. Literary works and stage adaptations examined to ascertain problems and techniques of adaptation.
Open only to M.F.A. playwriting majors.
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08:966:594-595
The Actor's Craft II (3,3)
Advanced study of interpretation and characterization.
Open only to M.F.A. directing majors.
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08:966:596-597
Acting Performance II (3,3)
Continued application of acting principles in stage productions.
Prerequisite: 08:966:518. Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:598
Advanced Stage Lighting Technology (2)
A seminar/lab course discussing and applying stage lighting practices. The course is focused on technologies used in entertainment lighting with attention on computer light boards, moving light, dimmers, and rigging.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:599
Special Topics in Theater Arts (BA)
Individually designed projects in research or creative activity.
Prerequisite: Proposed topic approved by a senior theater arts faculty member.
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08:966:601
Avante-Garde (3)
Delves into a half-century of theater's multi-branched avant-garde movement that flowered in the 1960s including the aesthetics, goals, and approaches to craft. Study includes political theater, new use of space, and development of new vocabularies.
Open to M.F.A. theater majors or by permission of the instructor.
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08:966:605-606
Acting: Scene Study (1,1)
Rehearsing toward a performance.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:607
The Actor's Craft III (2)
Previous training applied to problems in period style and language.
Open only to M.F.A. directing majors.
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08:966:608
Advanced Light Lab (2)
A weekly discussion and exploration of the properties of light, and how to manipulate the medium to support storytelling, affect perception, and inform overall point of view.
Open only to M.F.A. lighting design majors.
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08:966:609
Advanced Costume Construction (3)
Advanced skills and terminology that are needed in costume construction. Throughout the semester students learn hand and machine sewing, focusing on techniques used to stitch historical and modern costumes. This course will also familiarize students with textiles through learning about the different fibers and weaves.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:610
Stage Combat (1)
Physical aspects of stage violence ranging from unarmed fighting to the use of weapons. Emphasis on safety and cooperation between actors.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors.
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08:966:611-612
Acting III (3,3)
Previous training applied to problems in period style and language.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:619-620
Directing: Thesis Preparation (1,1)
Research and preproduction planning for final production project.
Open only to M.F.A. directing majors.
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08:966:621-622
Scene Design II (3,3)
Design projects tailored to individual needs with a concentration on productions of scale and complexity beyond departmental scope. Portfolio development is emphasized.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:551-552.
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08:966:623-624
Costume Design II (3,3)
Individual design projects focusing on problem areas and coordinated with current productions. Portfolio presentation is emphasized.
Open only to M.F.A design majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:555-556.
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08:966:625-626
Lighting Design II (3,3)
Advanced theoretical and practical lighting problems examined. Coordinated with current productions.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:561-562.
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08:966:629
Scene Painting II (2)
Continuation of 08:966:557 Scene Painting I.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors. Prerequisite: 08:966:557.
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08:966:630
Designer/Director Relationship (2)
Directors meet with designers enrolled in 08:966:521-522, Elements of Design, to explore the collaborative process in the creation and exploration of design ideas.
Open only to M.F.A. design and directing majors.
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08:966:631
Advanced Design Projects (BA)
Design and production assignments for Rutgers Theater Department productions.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:632-633
History of Costume and Décor (3,3)
An introduction to the major period styles in clothing, architecture, and interior design/décor from antiquity to Baroque (1800 AD) and 1800 to present day.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:637-638
Drafting and Theater Technology: Advanced Projects (3,3)
Theater technology projects, including advanced drafting and design.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:639-640
Directing: Advanced Projects (BA,BA)
Continuation of 08:966:533-534, Directing Project, with production of a full-length play at Jameson Studio Theater.
Open only to M.F.A. directing majors.
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08:966:641
Costume Technology Practicum (BA)
Coursework varies according to individual needs. Focus on a specific costume craft such as dyeing, painting, jewelry, or millinery.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:645-646
Theatrical Rendering Techniques (2,2)
Development of traditional rendering techniques for scenery and costumes focusing on, but not limited to, watercolors.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:647
Draping III: Historical Draping (3)
Learn how to replicate period gown prior to the 1920s through draping and flat-patterning techniques. This will include the construction of one complete finished set of period undergarments and period gown in muslin.
Open only to M.F.A. costume design and technology majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:649-650
Costume Construction Projects (BA,BA)
Specific assignments in costume construction coordinated with departmental productions.
Open only to M.F.A. design students.
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08:966:651
Tailoring (3)
Obtain a basic knowledge of tailoring techniques by constructing a man's suit. This will include patterning, fitting to an individual, and constructing a man's suit jacket.
Open only to M.F.A. costume design and technology majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:652-653
Computer Drafting I (2,2)
Object-based computer drafting.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:529-530.
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08:966:654
Stage Management Projects (BA)
Stage management projects on main stage productions, or production stage management of a semester season. Course repeated.
Open only to M.F.A. stage management majors.
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08:966:655-656
Costume History I,II (2,2)
Obtain a basic knowledge of historical costumes and clothing, from Western dress of ancient times up through the 17th century. This will include learning basic terminology and visual identification of periods using a variety of research tools.
Open to M.F.A. design majors or by permission of instructor.
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08:966:657
Directed Study: Advanced Design (BA)
Advanced classwork in scenic, costume, or lighting design.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors. Prerequisite: Corresponding Design II classes.
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08:966:658
Directing: Professional Practicum (2)
Field trips to study practice at the League of Resident Theaters playhouses on the eastern seaboard. Conferences with artistic personnel and analyses of productions and performances. Activity fees.
Open only to M.F.A. directing majors.
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08:966:663
Directed Study: Advanced Directing (BA)
Advanced directing projects for third-year directors.
Open only to M.F.A. directing majors.
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08:966:664
Video Auditioning (1)
On-camera audition techniques.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:666-667
Advanced Topics in Stage Management (BA,BA)
Advanced study in stage management focusing on refinement of management and organizational techniques.
Open only to M.F.A. stage management majors.
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08:966:675-676
Seminar in Costume History (3,3)
In-depth study of period clothing with emphasis on primary sources.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors. Prerequisites: 08:966:525-526 or with permission of instructor.
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08:966:677-678
Computer Drafting II (2,2)
Line-based computer drafting.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:679
Computer Illustration I (2)
Computer illustration using raster-based programs.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:680
Computer Illustration II (2)
Computer illustration using vector-based programs.
Open only to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:690
Career Transition/Auditioning (1)
Monologue preparation and audition techniques, including cold reading.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:695,696
Seminar: Topics in Theater (BA,BA)
Special topics in theater as offered.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors by permission.
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08:966:697,698
Workshop: Topics in Theater (BA,BA)
Special workshops and studio courses as offered.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors by permission.
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08:966:699
Internship in Theater (BA)
Internships in theaters and the entertainment industry.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors by permission.
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08:966:703-704
Performance Projects: Theater Arts (BA,BA)
M.F.A. degree thesis projects in acting, directing, playwriting, stage management, and design.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors by permission.
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08:966:705-706
British Art and Culture (3,3)
An exploration of British history, art, architecture, and culture through forming the foundation of the intensive study of Shakespeare's work in historical, social, and religious context. Students see classic and contemporary performances and visit cultural and artistic landmarks throughout England.
Open only to M.F.A. majors studying in London.
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08:966:707-708
Shakespeare Plays (3,3)
Students will obtain a basic knowledge of Shakespeare's plays contextualizing the writing by exploring texts written and/or published in the reign of Queen Elizabeth (1558-1603) and in the reign of King James I (1603-1625). The course will also cover initial breakdown and understanding of Shakespeare's plays--verse, rhyming verse, and prose.
Open only to M.F.A. majors studying in London.
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08:966:709-710
Acting in London (12,12)
Students will obtain training specific to the study of classical acting. The course will cover traditional British drama study in performing classical and Shakespearean texts in the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods. Students will participate in a rigorous weekly conservatoire schedule consisting of five main components: acting, voice and speech, movement, stage combat, and historical dance.
Open only to M.F.A. acting majors.
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08:966:711
Design in London (12)
Students will obtain training specific to the study of design techniques of Britain and history of British design. The course will cover design, life drawing, model making, project development, and presentation skills. Students will participate in demanding weekly classes as well as site-specific study, working side-by-side with leading professional London directors.
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08:966:758
Portfolio Prep (1)
Prepares the M.F.A. design student to present design work in the professional portfolio format required by the industry. Team-taught by design faculty, the student is guided in résumé preparation, portfolio choices, and professional presentation.
Open to M.F.A. design majors.
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08:966:796
Professional Development Seminar (1)
Students are provided with a comprehensive integration of career development approaches, entrepreneurial strategies, and explorations of regional, national, and global markets, movements, and players.
Open only to M.F.A. theater majors.
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08:966:800
Matriculation Continued (0)
To continue matriculation after completion of coursework for the degree until final thesis is submitted.
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08:966:877
Teaching Assistantship (BA)
Registration for semester in which teaching assistantship is assigned. Not for degree credit.
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Graduate Programs in Theater Arts 
