 Department of Broadcasting/Cinema & Theatre (BCT) College of Arts & Sciences 200 Taylor Building (336) 334-5576 Acting | Broadcast/Cinema & Theatre Courses (BCT) |Design & Technical Theatre | Drama Major (BA) | Drama Major (BFA) | Drama Minor | Media Studies Major (BA) | Media Studies Minor | Radio Minor | Technical Theatre Minor | Theatre Education
Robert C. Hansen, Professor and Head of Department Professors Behm, Cook, Jellicorse; Associate Professors Bell, Edwards, Fragola, Frierson, McMullen, Paludan, Wolf, Wren; Assistant Professors Barr, Gulley, Linder; Lecturers Donaldson, Howieson, Hubbard, Shackelford, Terres The Broadcasting/Cinema and Theatre Department offers a full range of liberal arts and professional degree programs that prepare undergraduate students for a variety of career opportunities in radio, television, film and theatre. The Department offers the following undergraduate degree programs:
The degrees, which are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, provide students with a vital mix of course work that combines both theory and practice and allows for the development of skills and talents in radio, television, and film production and performance; acting, directing, design, technical theatre, theatre for youth, and theatre education. The Department also offers four minors: Media Studies, Radio, Drama, and Technical Theatre. Each minor requires completion of 18 hours of courses. The minors are broadly designed and include a variety of course selections and should be of interest to students with general interests in these areas who are majoring in complimentary fields such as Communication, English, Art and Dance. The Department's rich and varied curriculum is matched by an extensive co-curricular program that includes opportunities to participate in radio, film, and video production as well as local media internships; and the extensive Theatre production program which includes UNCG Theatre, Studio Theatre, Workshop Theatre, UNCG Summer Theatre, and the North Carolina Theatre for Young People. Participation in Department sponsored plays and musicals is open to majors and non-majors alike. Each fall the Department coordinates and hosts the North Carolina Theatre Conference (NCTC), K-12 Division Play Contest. The Department also presents the Carolina Film and Video Festival each spring which is a competitive showcase for both student and professional films and videos from across the nation. The Department utilizes office, classroom, laboratory, studio, and performance space in the Taylor, Carmichael, McIver, Aycock, and Curry buildings on campus. The Department's faculty is composed of talented artists and scholars with excellent reputations as teachers. Students are encouraged to collaborate with faculty on creative and research projects during their course of study. Admission to the Department's degree programs is competitive. The requirements stated below are minimum requirements, and marginal compliance with them does not automatically imply admission.
Post-Baccalaureate unclassified students are restricted from taking any 500-level class without the permission of the Department Head and course instructor. Only officially admitted MFA and MEd students can register for 600-level courses. Required: 122 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level AOS Code: U147The BA in Drama provides a broadly based approach for students who wish to emphasize theatre as an undergraduate major. A strong core of courses in stagecraft, acting, directing, playscript analysis, and theatre history is supplemented by additional work in performance, technical theatre, and other theatre studies. BA Drama Majors have plentiful opportunities to develop analytical, communication, and presentational skills highly valued in university graduates. BA drama students are required to complete one production assignment each semester during the freshman year and a total of six more during the sophomore, junior, and senior years. BCT 150/450 credit is granted for these assignments (see below). The BA in Drama major may also include a program for certification in theatre arts as described below. All Theatre majors are expected to read and abide by the policies published in the Theatre Program student handbooks, available by mail or in Taylor Building, Room 202. College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) (54-55 hours)All students must meet the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). The College of Arts and Sciences, however, has established liberal education requirements for its programs which, while including those of AULER, contain additional requirements in several categories. Therefore, students following this program should adhere to the College requirements. Please note that students who satisfy the College Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) will also satisfy the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). See a complete description of the College requirements and courses meeting AULER/CLER requirements. Major Requirements
ElectivesElectives sufficient to complete the 122 semester hours required for degree. Required: minimum of 18 semester hours All Drama minors are required to take BCT 201 (3 hours). In addition, at least 15 hours must be taken from the following courses (three courses should be selected at the 200-level or above): BCT 113, 122, 123, 221, 251, 252, 254, 301, 320, 349, 450, 460, 520, 580, 581, 582, 586, 598. Required: minimum of 18 semester hours AOS Code: U150All Technical Theatre minors are required to take BCT 201 (3 hours) and BCT 122 or 123 (3 hours). In addition, at least 12 hours must be taken from the following courses: BCT 122, 123, 200, 253, 365, 375, 376, 450, 522, 525, 533, 546, 549, 550. Required: 122 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level Available Concentrations and AOS Codes:
The Media Studies major is designed to produce exemplary liberal arts graduates who can think critically and creatively, who can communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written discourse, who can skillfully and ethically employ contemporary media technology, and who are knowledgeable of the history and theory of film and electronic media. Given the diversity and complexity of moving image media, four concentrations are provided to permit each student to tailor his or her curriculum so as to master a specific area of the discipline. Each student must complete a capstone course, indicated in italics in each of the concentration requirements. College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) (54-55 hours)All students must meet the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). The College of Arts and Sciences, however, has established liberal education requirements for its programs which, while including those of AULER, contain additional requirements in several categories. Therefore, students following this program should adhere to the College requirements. Please note that students who satisfy the College Liberal Education Requirements (CLER) will also satisfy the All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER). See a complete description of the College requirements and courses meeting AULER/CLER requirements. Criterion for Progression in the MajorOnly grades of "C" or better taken in Media Studies or cognate courses substituted in the major will count toward completion of a major or minor. Major RequirementsMinimum 36 hours in Media Studies (all levels). Students must take the core requirements (24 semester hours) and one of four concentrations (12 semester hours) as listed below to complete the minimum requirements for the Media Studies major. Core Requirements (24 semester hours)
Concentration Requirements (12 semester hours)
Capstone CoursesIn each concentration above, there is at least one capstone course designated. A student must select one such course in which he or she:
Major ElectivesMinimum 6 semester hours recommended. In addition to the core and concentration requirements, Media Studies majors may take additional courses in the major but are encouraged to limit Media Studies courses to no more than 42 semester hours and to develop a strong minor or second major in either a cognate area of communication (e.g., Art, Communication Studies, English, etc.) or a content area (e.g., History, Psychology, Sociology, etc.).
University ElectivesElectives sufficient to complete the 122 hours required for the degree. Minors On a space available basis, Media Studies supports the following two minors:
Required: minimum of 18 semester hours
AOS Code: U132Required: minimum of 18 semester hours
Admission Procedures for the Media Studies Concentrations
Admission Procedures for the Media Studies Major
Students are limited to registration in only one concentration and must receive permission of the Media Studies program coordinator to take courses in another concentration. The Media Processes and Aesthetics concentration provides, however, for approval of a curriculum based on student choices from all Media Studies courses. Criteria for Continuing in the Media Studies Major
Additional Media Studies Regulations
Required: 124-128 semester hours, to include at least 36 hours at or above the 300 course level Available Concentrations and AOS Codes:
The BFA Drama Major emphasizes that theatre is a discipline involving three basic factors: talent, study, and practice. Only students who show evidence of talent and who work to perfect it through classroom study combined with practical application in the production program will be continued in the major. Transfer students from programs other than the BFA should note that this program is concerned with the maturation of the young artist. Thus enrollment for six semesters is required even when study is begun in the junior year. Transfer students who successfully remain in the BFA curriculum must, therefore, spend a minimum of three years in residence at UNCG to complete the BFA degree. There are no exceptions to this requirement. Students select from three concentrations: the BFA in Acting, the BFA in Design and Technical Theatre, and the BFA in Theatre Education (with teacher licensure). Provisional admission is granted to the BFA Acting Concentration students for their first semester in the program. Admission to the BFA Acting Concentration is based upon application, audition, and selection at the conclusion of the Fall semester. Provisional admission is granted to BFA Design and Technical Theatre Concentration students for the first year in the program. Retention beyond the first year in the BFA in Design and Technical Theatre is based upon application, review of project work, and selection in the spring semester of the provisional year. Provisional admission is granted to the BFA in Theatre Education for the first three semesters. After receiving passing scores on the PRAXIS I (Pre-Professional Skills Test), and a 2.7 GPA, students apply for admission to the Teachers Academy in the second semester of the sophomore year. Admission procedures are specifically outlined in the Department's "Theatre Education Handbook" that can be obtained in the Theatre Office, Taylor Building, Room 202. For students in the BFA concentrations, the total development of each student is continually under evaluation and is formally examined by the theatre faculty at least once each year. Continuance in the program depends upon the student's attitude, discipline, and achievement. As part of developing the appropriate professional understanding, BFA Acting students must complete one production assignment each semester in the freshman year and a total of six more assignments during their sophomore, junior, and senior years. Four of the BFA Acting students' production assignments must be in technical-related activities. BFA Design and Technical Theatre students must complete one production assignment each semester in the freshman year and a total of six more assignments during the sophomore, junior, and senior years. BFA in Theatre Education students must complete a minimum of two production assignments in their program. Students are required to do 70 hours of field experience in schools prior to doing student teaching. BFA transfer students in Acting and Design and Technical Theatre are required to complete one production assignment each semester in the program. BCT 150 and BCT 450 credit is earned for these production assignments as noted in the outline of requirements stated below. BFA Acting and Design and Technical Theatre majors are required to complete an internship. The internship may be fulfilled in the UNCG Summer Theatre Program, in the North Carolina Theatre for Young People touring company, or in an intensive, off-campus theatre program that is approved by the Theatre faculty. Transfer students should make arrangements to schedule the internship as soon as possible. Internships must be approved prior to completion of the internship duties. All Theatre majors are expected to read and abide by the policies published in the student handbooks, available by mail or in Taylor Building, Room 202 Requirements For the Acting and Design & Technical Theatre Concentrations All-University Liberal Education Requirements (AULER) (45 hours)All students in this program must complete AULER requirements. See a detailed listing of the complete AULER area requirements and courses meeting those requirements. Writing Intensive Course RequirementIn addition, candidates for BFA degrees must complete four writing-intensive courses in compliance with the College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Education Requirements (CLER). See additional information about writing-intensive courses. Major Requirements
Related Area Requirements
ElectivesElectives sufficient to complete the 124 hours required for degree. Design and Technical Theatre Concentration Major Requirements
Related Area RequirementsART 120 and 140. ElectivesElectives sufficient to complete the 124 semester hours required for degree. Requirements for the Theatre Education Concentration (128 semester hours)
All students in this program must complete AULER requirements. Areas with specific requirements for this concentration are indicated below. See a detailed listing of the complete AULER area requirements and courses meeting those requirements. AULER Area/Required Courses Sem Hrs
Writing Intensive Course RequirementIn addition, candidates for BFA degrees must complete four writing-intensive courses in compliance with the College of Arts and Sciences Liberal Education Requirements (CLER). See additional information about writing-intensive requirements. Major Requirements (54 hrs)
* also fulfills AULER credit Stage Management Assignment
Required Professional Education Courses (23 hrs)
Related Education Requirement (1 hrs)
Education Elective (3 hrs)
For Undergraduates 113 Voice for the Actor (3:3).Pr. BCT students only. The study of the mechanics of the voice for dramatic literature, developing intelligible speech through the use of Standard American Sounds. 121 Drama Appreciation (3:3).Theatre as an art form: how the actor, director, and designer function. Outstanding plays of major periods demonstrate the technical and aesthetic aspects of theatrical production. Illustrated lectures, demonstrations, and classroom experiments. [FA, CFA]. 122 Stage Crafts I (3:3:3).Introduction to technical theatre practice, backstage organization, scenery construction, stage lighting and sound. Practical experience in supervised laboratory and production program. 123 Stage Crafts II (3:2:3).Introduction to technical theatre practice in stage makeup and costuming. Practical experience in supervised laboratory and production program. 140 Radio Laboratory (1 to 2).Pr. permission of instructor.
Supervised participation in radio broadcasting or program production. (Production Course). 141 Cinevideo Laboratory (1 to 2).Pr. permission of instructor.
Supervised participation in filmmaking and/or presentation. (Production Course). 150 Theatre Practice (1:0:4).
Departmental workshop. Open to any student interested in participating in any phase of the theatre production programs. 170 Introduction to Media Studies (3:3).Introduction to the discipline of Media Studies with emphasis on the origins, characteristics, and effects of media. Media change and convergence as they effect media industries and society. (FA,SP) 171 The Development of the Cinema (3:3:3).AULER/CLER: FA/CFA Development of motion picture industry. Emphasis on history and major film movements. (FA,SU) 172 The Development of Broadcasting (3:3).Emergence, structure, and scope of radio, television, and cable. Examination of broadcasting theories and practices, with emphasis on audience influences on broadcasting and the effect of broadcasting on individuals and society. (SP) 190 Dynamics in Acting (1:0:3).Pr. sophomore BFA/ Acting major.
Daily practical exercise in physical disciplines to develop concentration, imagination, and the voice. 200 Theatre Graphics (3:2:3).Pr. 122. Introduction to the basic materials and techniques of graphic presentation in scenic, costume, and lighting design for the theatre. 201 Playscript Analysis (3:3).Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Systems for analyzing playscripts which may be adapted and employed by directors, actors, and/or designers. 202 Creative Process in Film and Video (3:3).Pr. 171. Various approaches for the enhancement of the visual imagination, emphasizing the origination of ideas and their development into scripts for film and video. (FA,SP) 203 Applied Aesthetics for Film and Video (3:3).Study of the major aesthetic elements in film and video production light, space, time-motion, and sound. (FA,SP) 204 Introduction to Media Writing (3:3:3).Pr. ENG 101 or FMS 103, or permission of instructor. Introduction to theory and practice of media writing with concentrated exercises in developing messages and shaping those messages to the demands and characteristics of various electronic media. (FA,SP) 205 Masterpieces of Cinema (3:2:3).AULER/CLER: FA/CFA Analysis of selected, significant motion pictures of the world's cinema, from the silent period to the present. (FA) 213 Basic Audio Production (3:3).Pr. 291, 310. Basic production techniques of radio including console operation, equipment use, and tape editing. (Production Course). 221 Development of American Musical Theatre (3:3).AULER/CLER: FA/CFA Musical theatre as an art form, stressing its development and major works since 1800. Minstrelsy, vaudeville, burlesque, operetta, and revue, but major emphasis on musical comedy. Illustrated lectures and demonstrations. 250 Fundamentals of Acting (3:3).AULER/CLER: FA/CFA
Understanding and appreciation of the problems, demands, and disciplines of the actor's art. 251 Acting I (3:1:4).Introduction to acting techniques: voice, movement, warmup exercises for the actor. Improvisation exercises and stage movement. 252 Acting II (3:1:4).Pr. 251. Application of basic techniques developed in 251 to elementary scene study. Introduction to the Stanislavski System. Further study in movement, voice, and improvisation which includes units on period style and adaptation of literature for performance. 253 Advanced Make-Up (3:2:3).Pr. 123 or permission of instructor. Special emphasis on character analysis, physiognomy, color, three-dimensional make-up, rubber prosthesis, beard and wig make-up for theatre, film and television production. 254 The Mask in Performance (3:2:3).Pr. 250 or 251 A cross-cultural introduction to masks throughout history, their construction, and use in performance. (Alt Yr) 256 Applied Theatre I (1-4:0:3-12).
Supervised practical experience in various areas of theatre production. 257 Arts Management (3:3).Introduction to arts management for non profit arts organizations. Topics include management principles, marketing, fundraising, and financial planning. (Same as MUS 257) (FA/SP) 291 Introduction to Film/Video Production (3:3:2).Pr. admission to Media Studies major, 170, 171, or 172. Introduction to basic equipment and facilities used in film and video production. 292 Electronic Field Production (3:3).Pr. 291, 310. Gathering, writing, editing, rewriting, and producing news and features for broadcasting media. (Production Course). 301 Playwriting (3:3).Exercises in dramaturgical techniques including adapting literature for performance. Composition of one-act plays. 302 Writing for the Screen (3:3).Pr. BCT 171, 202, 203. Study of techniques of script writing, both adaptations and original material. (Production Course) 303 Broadcast Copywriting (3:3).Pr. admission to Media Studies major or permission of instructor. Analysis of persuasive radio and television spots and examination of broadcast copywritng techniques with emphasis on development of writing skills for electronic media. 306 Gender and Media Culture (3:3:3).AULER/CLER: SB/CSB Pr. ENG 101 or FMS 103 or permission of instructor. Examination of the nature of media contents and production processes as they influence the construction of feminine and masculine identities. (FA) 310 Media Communication Theory (3:3).Pr. 171 or 172 or permission of instructor. Media Communication Theory as a tool for understanding media contexts and social effects. Additional emphasis given to research design and data gathering techniques for media studies. (FA,SP,SU) 311 Radio and Television Announcing (3:2:2).Pr. BCT 113, 291, 310, or permission of instructor. Theory and practice of announcing skills and techniques in radio and television broadcasting. (B/C Production Course). 312 Broadcast Programming (3:3).Pr. 172, 310. Analysis of principal program genres in radio, television, and cable, with emphasis on notable artistic achievements in major genres. Identification, acquisition, and scheduling of programs. 320 Oral Interpretation (3:3).AULER/CLER: BL, CBL Principles of interpretation: analysis and practice in the oral presentation of various forms of literature to be selected from poetry, prose, and drama. 323 The Arts as Human Experience (3:3).AULER/CLER: FA/CFA An examination of the meaning of the arts experience, including its historical and personal significance. Includes reading and related work in art, dance, drama, and music. (Same as ART 323, DCE 323, MUS 323) 328 Theatrical Design for Schools K-12 (3:3).Pr. 122 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Study of design techniques and the execution of scenery, lighting, and costuming for low budget play and musical production. 333 Special Problems (1 to 3).Pr. permission of faculty supervisor is required prior to registration.
Guided individual study in an area of special interest to the student. 349 The Actor's Space (3:1:4).Pr. 251 and 252 Concentrated study of kinesthetic and spatial awareness. Special emphasis on physical and vocal adjustments to the demands of different performance spaces. (Alt Yr) 350 Workshop Theatre Practice (1:0:3).
Supervised production work in the Workshop Theatre. 351 Acting III (3:1:4).Pr. 251, 252, and permission of acting faculty.
Concentrated study in script and role analysis. Intensive improvisation to develop acting techniques. 352 Acting IV (3:1:4).Pr. 351. Intermediate acting technique. Emphasis on the practical application of Stanislavski's principles of Psycho-Technique and their subsequent interpretations. 365 Costume Design (3:2:3).Pr. 123 or permission of instructor. Principles and practice of costume design for performance. 366 Costume Crafts (3:2:3).Pr. 123 or permission of instructor. Exploration of basic design elements and fabrics relative to costuming. Laboratory projects in costume crafts. 367 Costume and Scenic Property Crafts (3:1:3).Pr. 122 and 123. An introduction to craft materials for costume and stage properties. Craft materials will include industrial felts, leather, flexible and rigid foams, thermoplastics, paper products, adhesives, fabric paints and fabric dyes. (Alt Years) 373 The Development of Digital Media (3:3:3).Pr. 170 and either 171 or 172; or permission of instructor for nonmajors. Introduction to the development, future, and utilization of digital media. (FA) 375 Scene Design (3:2:3).Pr. 122 or permission of instructor. Principles and practice of scene design for performance. 376 Lighting Design (3:2:3).Pr. 122 or 291 or permission of instructor. Principles and practice of lighting design for theatre, television and film. 379 New Analysis (3:3).AULER/CLER: AE/CAE Analysis of news theory and presentation as practiced in cinema, radio, television, and multimedia. Study of historical trends and significant cases from the early actuality film through digital news imaging. (SP) 380 News and Documentary in Broadcasting and Cinema (3:3:2).Pr. 171, or 172, 310 or permission of instructor. Development of news and documentary in radio, television, and film. Examination of significant programs and films and their influences on media trends and society. (SP) 390 Television Laboratory (1 to 2).Pr. 203, 291, 310 and permission of instructor.
Supervised participation in television broadcasting or video production. (Production Course). 391 Broadcast Newswriting (3:3).Pr. 310. Writing and planning newscasts for broadcast media. (Production Course) 393 Introduction to Single Camera Cinematography (3:3).Pr. 203, 291, 310. Introduction to technique in the use of the camera to communicate visual ideas. Emphasis is given to technical skills and equipment. (Production Course). 396 Creative Drama for the Classroom Teacher (2:2:1).Pr. elementary education majors with sophomore standing, or permission of instructor.
Elementary school creative drama and its place in the curriculum. Emphasis on fundamentals, materials, teaching techniques, and evaluation. 399 Radio-TV-Film Production Workshop (3:0:9).Pr. 203, 291, 310. Permission of faculty supervisor required prior to registration.
Guided practice in creative area of radio, television, or film, including writing, directing, performing, sound design, cinematography, or editing. (Production Course) 400 Performance Styles (2:0:3).Pr. 251, 252 or permission of instructor. Introduction to acting styles including Greek, Commedia dell 'Arte, Elizabethan, Comedy of Manners, and Musical Theatre. (FA,SP,SU) 403 Writing the Nonfiction Program (3:2:3).Pr. 310. Research, design and writing of nonfiction programs such as documentary, magazine, instructional, and educational programs. Emphasis given to the development and application of writing skills. Involves a weekly production laboratory. (Production Course) (SP) 408 Sportscasting (3:3).Pr. 310, 311 and admission to the Media Studies Major. Development of announcing skills required for sports broadcasting, including play by play. Includes legal aspects of sportscasting. (Production Course). (Alt FA) 410 Broadcasting Internship (1 to 6).Pr. admission to the Media Studies Major, 291, 310 and one additional production course 300-level or above, and approval by Director of Internships.
Field learning experience in local broadcast media. Academic supervision provided by faculty member and direction in the field provided by job supervisor. (Production Course). 411 Cinema Internship (1 to 6).Pr. admission to the Media Studies Major, 291, 310 and one additional production course 300-level or above, and approval by Director of Internships.
Field learning experience in local film industry. Academic supervision provided by faculty member and direction in the field provided by job supervisor. (Production Course). 440 Advanced Radio Laboratory (1 to 2).Pr. permission of instructor.
Supervised participation at an advanced level of radio broadcasting or program production. (Production Course). 441 Advanced Film Laboratory (1 to 2).Pr. 203, 291, 310.
Supervised participation at an advanced level of filmmaking and presentation. (Production Course). 450 Advanced Theatre Practice (1:0:4).Pr. 4 credit hours of 150 and junior standing.
Supervised participation at an advanced level in any phase of the theatre production program. 454 Teaching Methods in Theatre Arts (3:3:4).Philosophy, means, and methods for conducting classes and structuring curricular and cocurricular theatre activities. Includes internship in public schools as lab. Required for Theatre Education teacher licensure. (FA) 460 Directing I (3:3).Pr. 201, junior standing, and admission to appropriate degree program, or permission of instructor. Fundamental principles of directing for the theatre including adapting literature for performance. 477 Design and Technical Theatre Practicum (1-2:0:3-6).Pr. junior standing, admission to the BFA Design and Technical Theatre program.
Practice in design or technical production for performance. 493 Honors Work (3-6).See prerequisites under Honors Program
For Advanced Undergraduates and Graduate Students 501 Cinevideo Editing (3:3).Pr. 292 or 393 and admission to appropriate degree program. Survey of the history, aesthetics, and techniques in sequencing moving images. Laboratory experience, including the operation of control track editors. (Production course) 503 Advanced Media Writing (3:3).Pr. 203 or 303 or permission of instructor. Practice in television script writing with emphasis given to development of concepts and proposals for episodic television. Practice in analyzing and writing for existing television series and/or development of new programs. (Production course) 507 Media Law and Ethics (3:3).Pr. 310, admission to appropriate degree program, graduate standing or permission of instructor. Study of media law and questions of ethics as they apply to broadcasting and motion pictures. 508 Media Organization and Management (3:3).Pr. graduate standing or 172 and 310 or permission of instructor. Principles and practices of the organization and management of electronic media. 509 Media Sound Production (3:3).Pr. 203, 291, 310, and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. History, aesthetics, and techniques of sound production in media. (Production Course). 510 Intermediate Cinevideography (3:3).Pr. 310, 392 or 393 and admission to appropriate degree program, or permission of instructor. Further study of the use of the camera to communicate visual ideas. Development of skills using 16mm cinematography. (Production Course). 512 TV and Film Lighting (3:2:3).Pr. 376 and admission to appropriate degree program, or permission of instructor. Principles of light and color in lighting for television and film production. Application of the equipment and accessories used in the execution of lighting design through practical projects. (Production Course). 515 Film Theory (3:3).Pr. 171, 310 or graduate standing or permission of instructor. Study of the principal theories of film through the writings of critics, theorists, and directors. 517 The Auteur Director (3:2:3).Pr. 171, or permission of instructor.
Works of an individual film director. Subject differs from offering to offering. 518 Studies in Media Genres (3:2:3).Pr. 171 or 172, or permission of instructor.
Technical, dramatic, social, and rhetorical dimensions of a media genre. Subject differs from offering to offering. 519 Animation Production (3:3).Pr. 393 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Study and practice of techniques of animation. (Production Course). 520 Advanced Oral Interpretation (3:3).Pr. 320 or graduate standing. Audiences, materials, and procedures of readers theatre. Practice in advanced principles of oral interpretation of literature. 522 Advanced Stagecrafts (3:2:3).Pr. 122 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Study of advanced scenic construction, property construction, and rigging techniques for the stage. Supervised laboratory work in wood, plastics, metal, and other materials. 523 Technical Direction (3:3).Pr. 122 and 375 or 376, and junior, senior, or graduate standing, and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Theatrical technical direction with emphasis on organizational, managerial, and problem-solving duties and responsibilities. Lecture combined with practical projects. 524 Professional Theatre Audition Techniques (3:3).Pr. 251, 252, 351, 352, and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Audition theory, techniques, and practice for theatre, television, and films. 525 Computer Assisted Drafting (3:1:6).Pr. 535, or HID 111 and HID 112, or ART 222 or equivalent technical drawing aptitude and admission to appropriate degree program. Fundamental principles and application of 3-D design utilizing a DOS based drafting and design program. 526 Actuality Genres (3:2:3).Pr. 170, 171 or 172, 310, and 373; or graduate standing; or permission of instructor for nonmajors. History and theory of reality-based genres in cinema, radio, television, and multimedia. Study of trends and significant works from the early actuality film through postmodern news docudramas. (SP) 533 Scene Painting I ( 3:1:4).Pr. 122 and 375, and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Tools, materials, and techniques of scene painting. 534 Scene Painting II (3:1:4).Pr. 122, 375 and 533, and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Advanced problems in scene painting. 535 Scene Drafting and Construction (3:3).Pr. 375 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Advanced problems in scene construction combined with the development of scene drafting skills and techniques. (ALT years) 536 Stage Management (1-2).Pr. 122 and 541, or permission of instructor.
The role of the stage manager. Supervised participation as a stage manager in the theatre production program. 540 Directing for Television (3:2:3).Pr. 203, 291, 310 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Fundamental principles of directing for television. Laboratory directing experience. (Production Course). 542 Directing Practicum (1:0:3).Pr. 541 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Practice in directing the play; preparations of a 20- to 30-minute play or excerpt, and presentation in the Workshop Theatre. Required of BA and BFA Theatre Arts candidates in the semester following enrollment in 541. 543 Advanced Costume Design (3:2:3).Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Advanced problems in costume design for performance. 544 Advanced Scene Design (3:1:6).Pr. 375 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Advanced problems in scene design for single set productions in performance. 545 Advanced Lighting Design (3:2:3).Pr. 376 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Advanced problems in lighting design for performance. 546 Theatrical Sound Design and Technology (3:3).Pr. 122 or 123 or permission of instructor and admission to appropriate degree program. An introduction to the theory, aesthetics, and technology of theatrical sound design. 547 Multi-Set Design Techniques (3:1:6).Pr. 375 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Advanced problems in scene design for multi-set productions in performance. 549 Historical Costume Drafting and Draping (3:1:6).Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Theory and practice in costume construction; basic pattern-making techniques for stage costumes. 550 Stage Millinery and Accessories (3:1:4).Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Historical millinery and accessories in relation to stage adaptation; design and construction techniques. 551 Writing the Feature Film I (3:3).Pr. 202, 203, 302 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Advanced study of screenwriting with emphasis on writing of original full-length material. (Production Course). (SP) 552 Writing the Feature Film II (3:3).Pr. 551. A writing workshop in which students complete the first draft and a polish of a feature-length screenplay. (Production Course). (FA) 560 Directing II (3:3).Pr. two theatre courses and BCT 201 and 460, or permission of instructor. An intermediate directing course that involves the student in the theory and practice of contemporary plays. (SP) 565 Broadcasting/Cinema and Theatre Field Studies (1-3:3).
Guided off-campus study in the Broadcasting/Cinema and Theatre disciplines. Travel required. Site and topic will vary from semester to semester. 579 Theatre Management (3:3).Pr. drama major, and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Theatre organization and operation. Practical problems of financing, promoting, and staffing various theatre programs. 580, 581, 582 Theatre History I, II, III (3:3), (3:3), (3:3).AULER/CLER: FA/CFA, for BCT 582 only Specific conditions under which the great plays of the world have been produced. First semester: the beginnings to 1600; second semester: 1600-1850; third semester: 1850 to the present. 583, 584 Period Styles in Performance Design I, II (3:3), (3:3).Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Study of period style and how it is used in performance design. First semester: architecture, decor and fashion from antiquity to Renaissance. Second semester: architecture, decor and fashion from Renaissance to present. 585 Advanced Radio-TV-Film Production (3:2:3).Pr. admission to appropriate degree program and permission of instructor. Advanced application of principles and techniques of radio, television, or film production. (Production Course). 586 Non-Western Theatre and/or Film. (3:2:3).AULER/CLER: NW/CNW
Dramatic literature, theatre, and/or film in India, China, Japan, and Africa. Subject varies with instructor. (FA,SP,SU) 588 Documentary Production (3:2:3).Pr. 403, 392 or 393, 380 is recommended, and admission to appropriate degree program. Documentary construction, research, planning and production techniques. Further development of video production skills in supervised laboratory project. (Production Course). 589A Experimental Course: Stage Violence (3:1:4).Pr. limited to BFA/MFA students Intensive study and practice of the mechanics of stage violence. Designed for advanced performance students, course will focus on safe performance techniques for violence in both period and contemporary texts. (Offered SP99). 589B Experimental Course: Advanced Studies in Acting for the Camera (3:1:4).Pr. 599 Second semester follow-up course on an advanced level for students who have had BCT 599, Acting for the Camera. Focus will be on contexts (film, TV, industrials, commercials, CD-ROM games, etc.) as acting techniques. (Offered SP99 and FA99) 590 Acting V (3:1:4).Pr. 351 and 352, and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Advanced scene study and role preparation with emphasis on the plays of Chekhov, Shaw, Ibsen, Strindberg, and American neoclassic dramatists. 592 Period Acting I (3:1:4).Pr. 251, 252, and ENG 227 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Study and practice of Shakespearean acting styles. Performance emphasizing manners, movement, and vocal delivery of the Elizabethan period. 594 Applied Theatre II (1-4:0:3-12).Pr. 256 and admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Intensive experience in one or more areas of theatre production. 596 Creative Dramatics for School and Community (3:2:2).Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Research and literature for creative dramatics for children, ages five through 14. Practice in leading groups of children in creative dramatics. 597 Puppetry (3:2:2).Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Scope and development of puppetry throughout the world. Practical experience in the design, making, and performing of puppets. 598 Children's Theatre for School and Community (3:2:2).Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor. Research and literature of children's theatre; methods of producing plays with children in school and community situations. 599 Acting for the Camera (3:2:2).Pr. admission to appropriate degree program or permission of instructor.
Practical experience in camera technique for actors in dramatic film and television production. Please refer to The Graduate School Bulletin for additional graduate level courses. |
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