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2012-2013 Graduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]
College of Visual and Performing Arts
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Dean: Richard T. Holly, M.M.
Associate Dean: Deborah Robertson, M.F.A.
School of Art
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Certificates of Graduate Study
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Art
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Master’s Programs
Doctoral Programs
ART 565 - Introduction to Museum Studies Survey of the history and philosophy of museums and museum typology. Overview of the purposes, structure, and operations of museums with attention to current issues and practices relating to ethics, collections, exhibitions, and education. Lectures, discussion, museum field trips, museum practicum. Research project.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
ART 600 - Art Pedagogy: Theory and Practice Exploration of the theory and practice of the School of Art Foundations curriculum and pedagogy through lectures, classroom observation, and readings. Designed to provide graduate students with the basic skills needed for effective teaching in the School of Art Foundations program. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours.
Credits: 1
ART 625 - Museums: Gender, Race, and Class Crosslisted with WOMS 625X. Interdisciplinary multicultural study of museum theory and practice as it pertains to diversity of race, class, and gender. A case study approach will be used.
Credits: 3
ART 654 - Museum Administration Theory and practice of museum administration focusing on governance, legal issues, fund raising, financial and personnel management, planning, public relations, security, and physical facilities. Lectures, case studies, and discussion.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 565 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ART 655 - Curatorial Practice Philosophy, practices, and issues involved in acquisition and care of collections, including collection policy, registration and cataloging methods, documentation/research of collections, conservation, and ethics. Lectures, case studies, museum visits, and museum practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 565 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ART 656 - Museum Exhibitions and Interpretation Theory and practices of exhibition planning, design, installation, and evaluation with emphasis on the interpretative function of exhibitions through labels, brochures, AV, and interactive devices. Lectures, practicum, exhibit critiques, class projects, and museum visits. Culminates in an exhibition by the class in an NIU gallery/museum.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 565 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ART 657 - Museum Education History, philosophy, and practice of museum education. Study and practical application through class projects and practicum of planning and implementing public programming, tour techniques, museum-school services, and development and evaluation of educational materials and outreach programs. Lectures, individual projects, observation in museums, and practicum.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 565 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ART 658 - Preventive Conservation Seminar For new and current museum professionals, introduction to preventive conservation as a holistic doctrine for the 21st century museum environment. Lecture and discussion, focus on the necessity for the museum to adopt the preventive conservation doctrine, address preventive conservation strategies, and discuss approaches to permanently and positively involve all museum workers in the process. This course does not teach conservation theory and/or practice.
Credits: 3
ART 665 - Museum Practicum Work experience in an NIU museum, gallery, or collection of related cultural or aesthetic objects and artifacts under the supervision of a member of the professional staff. Requires regular experience in day-to-day museum operations and completion of a major project arranged with intern’s museum supervisor/museum studies faculty member. Minimum practicum time is 120 clock hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ART 565 or equivalent and one Museum Studies core course.
Credits: 1
ART 680 - Seminar Discussion of historical and contemporary issues in the arts. Topics announced. May be repeated.
Credits: 3
ART 689 - Topics in Art Concentrated study in art. Studio, lecture and discussion, or field trip. Topics announced. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 semester hours as elective credit to be applied toward an advanced degree with school approval. May not be substituted for art history or seminar.
Credits: 1-6
ART 690 - Independent Study Work on individual problems in student’s chosen field. May be repeated. Multiple sections may be taken within the same semester.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school and instructor.
Credits: 1-9
ART 699 - One-Person Exhibition or Presentation and Documentation for the M.A. Studio Degree Credits: 1-4
ART 765 - Museum Internship Work experience in an off-campus museum, gallery, arts center, or other approved institution with collection(s) of related cultural or aesthetic objects and artifacts under the supervision of a member of the professional staff. Requires regular experience in day-to-day museum operations and completion of a major project arranged with the intern’s museum supervisor and a museum studies faculty member. Minimum contact time is 120 clock hours per credit hour. May be repeated to a maximum of 2 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Completion of ART 665 or ANTH 665; or consent of school.
Credits: 1-2
ART 780 - Teaching Art at the College Level: Internship Teaching art at the college level under the supervision of a master teacher.
Credits: 1-3
ART 799 - One-Person Exhibition or Presentation and Documentation for the M.F.A. Studio Degree Credits: 1-4
ARTD 509 - Advanced Interactivity Advanced studies in interactive art with emphasis on structured and individual projects. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTD 510 - Studies in Interactive Media Exploration in interactive art with emphasis on individual projects. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTD 520 - Design Field Experience A. Time Arts
C. Visual Communication
D. Photography
Cooperative work experience for design students. Cooperatively supervised professional practice with selected and/or approved design firms to provide a learning experience complementary to the student’s area of study in design. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Approval of the faculty field experience adviser in the design student’s area of study.
Credits: 1-8
ARTD 573 - Advanced Animation Intensive work in animation using 2-D and/or 3-D techniques with emphasis on individual projects. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTD 609 - New Media Design I Selected problems in design with emphasis on computer-aided design. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or 12
ARTD 610 - Design Selected problems in design. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTD 611 - Visual Communication Advanced problems in visual communication. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTD 612 - Studies in Design Varied topics in design. Studio, lecture, and discussion or field trip. Topics announced. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTD 613 - Photography I Advanced work in photography with emphasis on experimentation and development of an individual approach. May be repeated. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4-8
ARTD 666 - Time Arts I A. Animation
B. Video Art
C. Interactivity
D. Intermedia Arts
Advanced study in media arts with emphasis on individual approaches and independent research. Students may enroll in one, two, or three of the above listed subject areas concurrently, for 4, 8, or 12 credit hours in one of these subject areas, or any combination thereof. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or 12
ARTD 675 - Time Arts: Special Topics Concentrated study in time arts and electronic media. Topics announced.
Credits: 4
ARTD 709 - New Media Design II Advanced research problems in computer-aided design. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or 12
ARTD 712 - Research and Visual Communication Research in specialized laboratory problems. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTD 713 - Photography II Investigation of creative problems in photography through extended independent study. May be repeated. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTD 766 - Time Arts II A. Animation
B. Video Art
C. Interactivity
D. Intermedia Arts
Advanced development of media arts. Students may enroll in one, two, or three of the above-listed subject areas concurrently, for 4, 8, or 12 semester hours in one of these subject areas, or any combination thereof. May be repeated.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or 12
ARTE 500 - Studio Foundations for Art and Desgin Educators Exploration of 2-D studio media appropriate for K-12 environment, studio pedagogy, and development of technical skills in the representation and interpretation of subjects. Portfolio preparation for art and design education pre-service teachers. Studio and lecture.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ for ARTE 500: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 543 - Technology in Art and Design Education Focuses on technology integration in art and design education and addresses practices, issues, and potentials. Knowledge about and teaching of digital art making, and management of digital technologies appropriate for K-12 settings. Emphasis on collaboration, development of creativity, problem solving and technological knowledge. Hands-on experience with integrating technology into the art curriculum/instruction and creating expressive digital art and other visual images for classroom use.
Credits: 3
ARTE 563 - Art, Criticism, and Communication in Education Thematic, interdisciplinary, and culturally responsive approaches to the application of aesthetic, art historical, and critical theory and methods to instructional practice in communities and schools. Emphasis on communication theory and the role of visual and textual language in teaching and learning. Development and use of multiple methods of communication and digital instructional resources to measure and improve student performance. Types of evidence of professional growth. Lecture, discussion, and field experiences.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to teacher certification or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 580 - Alternative Teaching Experiences Internship teaching in community centers, social agencies, and other facilities offering educational programs outside of the public school pattern. Cooperatively supervised field experiences in alternative modes of instruction.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Approval of art education faculty adviser.
Credits: 3-12
ARTE 583 - Art in Elementary Classrooms Adapting visual arts concepts and skills as appropriate to the elementary child and the self-contained classroom. Emphasis on content knowledge and student growth and achievement connected to self-motivation, emotional well-being and active engagement. Field trip, lecture, studio, critique, and micro teaching experiences. Not open to art majors.
Credits: 3
ARTE 584 - Interrelated Arts Education Exploration of aesthetic concepts pertinent to education in the arts. Analysis of curricular structures that accommodate an education in combined arts and basic assumptions underlying these structures. Planning, developing, and implementing arts programs in the context of visual arts in K-12 educational systems.
Credits: 3
ARTE 588A - Student Teaching in Elementary Art Student teaching at the K-8 grade level for approximately one-half semester. Assignments to be made after approval by an art education adviser, and are subject to availability. (See “Teacher Certification Requirements.”) This course does not count toward required 33 semester hours for the M.S. in Art.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTE 682, final approval of portfolio, and successful completion of the Illinois Subject Matter Knowledge Test (Art K-12). CRQ: ARTE 588B.
Credits: 6
ARTE 588B - Student Teaching in Secondary Art Student teaching at the 9-12 grade level for approximately one-half semester. Assignments to be made after approval by an art education adviser, and are subject to availability. (See “Teacher Certification Requirements.”) This course does not count toward required 33 semester hours for the M.S. in Art.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTE 682, final approval of portfolio, and successful completion of the Illinois Subject Matter Knowledge Test (Art K-12). CRQ: ARTE 588A.
Credits: 6
ARTE 679 - Art Education for Special Needs Populations Philosophies, instructional methods, practice, and experience with appropriate materials, resources, and opportunities related to art education for special needs populations. Emphasis on laws and learning related to gifted and special education, interventions and reporting. Designed for students in elementary, middle level, secondary, special education, and art education. Lecture, discussion, and field experience.
Credits: 3
ARTE 681 - Creativity and Learning Examination of research and educational practices specifically related to the creative experience. Creativity and learning theory applied to problems of curriculum and instruction; questions of method to promote creativity in arts and humanities programs.
Credits: 3
ARTE 682 - Curriculum Development in Art and Design Education Sequential curriculum writing for teaching art and design with regards to student cognitive processes and curriculum goals, including culturally responsive, interdisciplinary and technological content. Analysis of the history and current trends in curriculum development. Emphasis on differentiated instructional and assessment methods; curriculum management, advocacy, and leadership. Arrangements for a clinical experience, with a minimum of 25 hours, will be provided to students not currently teaching in a classroom.
Credits: 3
ARTE 683 - Seminar in Art Education Investigation and discussion of topics in art education as they relate to issues in the visual arts, society, and education programs. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 3
ARTE 684 - History and Philosophy of Art Education Survey and appraisal of the historical and philosophical basis for teaching of art. Consideration of current objectives with implications for change.
Credits: 3
ARTE 685 - Research Readings in Art Education Critical evaluation of primary research. Applying criteria for evaluating: theoretical, descriptive (historical, ethnographic, empirical, and case studies), and experimental research.
Credits: 3
ARTE 686 - Leadership in Art Education Analysis of historical, sociopolitical, and economic influences on the formation and implementation of art education policy and leadership. Examination of advocacy strategies and administration of art programs.
Credits: 3
ARTE 687 - Evaluation and Assessment in Art Education Intent, function, and consequences of evaluation and assessment in art and design education. Survey of evaluation of art programs and teaching. Diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment of art. Methods and instrumentation related to evaluation in art education.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Teaching experience or at least 25 clock hours of clinical experience, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 688 - Alternative Methods of Instruction in Art Exploration of teaching approaches in art that vary in response to desired outcomes of learning. Use of models in the identification of teaching styles and in obtaining feedback. Planning and teaching for learning situations specific to K-12 art education.
Credits: 3
ARTE 781 - Research Topics: Independent Study A. Administration and Supervision of Arts Programs
C. Art Curriculum
D. Ethnicity in Art Education
E. Evaluation in Art Education
G. Art Museum Education
J. History and Philosophy of Art Education
K. Interrelated Arts Education
N. Learning Theory and Art Education
Q. Alternative Methods of Instruction in Art Education
R. Research Methods in Art
U. Art and Special Education
W. Media Aesthetics
Y. Special Topics
Independent research of a selected topic related to art teaching, therapy, or museum education. Credit limited to one topic per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTE 784, and at least one 600-level course in art related to topic selected, and completion of all other requirements for the M.S. degree and approval of the art education adviser.
Credits: 3 or 6
ARTE 783 - Doctoral Seminar in Art Education Analysis of selected problems and issues in art education. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours, but credit limited to 1 hour each semester.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the Ph.D. in Art Education; the Ed.D. specialization in Art Education; or consent of school.
Credits: 1
ARTE 784 - Research Methods in Art Education Survey of methods used to conduct theoretical, historical, and empirical research in art education; qualitative and quantitative methods; research question development, ethics, data analysis, and reporting.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTE 681 and ARTE 685, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 790 - Curriculum Theory and Evaluation of Visual Arts Programs Curriculum theory and evaluation in art education; historical and current trends of reform in art programming; development of expert knowledge about central concepts, structures, and debates in the professional field; critical analyis of curriculum as a foundation of research and leadership.
Credits: 3
ARTE 791 - Critical Theories of Art, Culture, and Pedagogy Cultural theory as a basis for art education research. Emphasis on the actual and potential impact of various critical traditions and contemporary critical theories on art education in schools and communities.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the art education specialization in the Ed.D. program in curriculum and instruction, or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTE 792 - Philosophies of Art and Aesthetics Historical and contemporary discourse of art and visual culture through the lenses of theoretical philosophy. Emphasis on aesthetics and ethics in Western civilization.
Credits: 3
ARTE 799 - Doctoral Research and Dissertation Student must accumulate 15 hours prior to graduation. May be repeated to a maximum of 100 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Candidacy for the doctoral degree and consent of chair of doctoral committee.
Credits: 1-100
ARTH 510 - Studies in Ancient and Middle-Eastern Art Rotating topics include Egypt, Mesopotamia, Aegean Art, Archaic and Classical Art, Hellenistic Art, Etruscan and Early Roman Art, Roman Imperial Art, Islamic Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 520 - Studies in Medieval Art Rotating topics include Early Christian and Early Byzantine Art: ca. 330-843, Middle and Late Byzantine Art: ca. 843-1453, Early Medieval Art: ca. 500-1000, Romanesque and Gothic Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 530 - Studies in Early Modern European Art Rotating topics include Early Italian Renaissance Art, Early Northern Renaissance Art, 16th century Italian Art, 16th century Northern European Art, 17th and 18th century European Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 540 - Studies in Modern and American Art Rotating topics include American Art, 19th century Art, 20th century Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 550 - Studies in Contemporary Art Rotating topics include various aspects of contemporary art from 1970 to the present. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 560 - Studies in Design Rotating topics include 20th century architecture, visual communication, design and decorative art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 570 - Studies in Asian Art Rotating topics include South and Southeast Asian Art, Chinese Art, Japanese Art, Islamic Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 580 - Studies in African, Oceanian, Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Latin-American Art Rotating topics include Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, Pre-Columbian Art, Latin American Art. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 586 - Art Historical Methodology Studies of various methodological approaches and tools employed in the discipline of art history.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: 6 semester hours of art history survey or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTH 651 - Topics in Art History: Ancient and Middle-Eastern Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Art, and Outsider Art, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 652 - Topics in Art History: Medieval Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, including The Holy Image, The Art of Narrative in the Middle Ages, Imperial to Papal Rome, and The Art of the Medieval Book, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 653 - Topics in Art History: Early Modern European Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Art and Science: Optics, Images, and Visual Propaganda, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 654 - Topics in Art History: Modern and American Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as The Duchamp Effect, Controversies in American Art, Modernist Groups, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 655 - Topics in Art History: Contemporary Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Photography as Art and Art as Photography, Globalization and Contemporary Art, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 656 - Topics in Art History: Design In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics, such as Vienna 1900: Art and Culture at the Fin-de-Siècle, and Fashion- Modernism-Modernity, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 657 - Topics in Art History: Asian Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics such as, The Female in Japanese Art, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 658 - Topics in Art History: African, Oceanian, Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Latin-American Art In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics such as, Art, Ideology, and Empire: The Visual Culture of the Culhua-Mexica (Aztec) State, and Art and Architecture of the Ancient Maya, will be announced. May be repeated. Multiple enrollments are allowed in the same semester.
Credits: 3
ARTH 699A - Art History Thesis Credits: 1-3
ARTH 699B - Art History Master’s Research Project Credits: 1-3
ARTH 701 - Seminar in Art History Investigation of specific topics in art history. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours, but credit limited to 3 semester hours per topic.
Credits: 3
ARTH 703 - Independent Study in the History of Art Individual research in special problems and original subjects in art history as determined by student and adviser. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours, but credit limited to 3 semester hours per topic.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Permission of adviser.
Credits: 3
ARTH 785 - Topics in Art History In-depth research on specific artists, movements, periods, or problems in the history of art. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours. Multiple enrollment is allowed in the same semeter, but credit is limited to 3 semester hours per topic.
Credits: 3
ARTS 524 - Atelier Drawing Directed study to expand knowledge of a specific style of drawing with emphasis on the current philosophies, instructional methods, practice, and experiences. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 525 - Atelier Painting Directed study to expand knowledge of a specific style of painting with emphasis on the current philosophies, instructional methods, practice, and experiences. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 615 - Introduction to Studio Practices Lecture/ discussion course to introduce and develop the skills related to the development of the student entering the M.F.A. program. Includes artists’ presentations, portfolio documentation, resume writing, group critiques, faculty presentations, studio/materials safety, and selected readings.
Credits: 3
ARTS 620 - Drawing I Analytical studies of style and structure. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 623 - Painting I Development of individual style in painting. Extended independent study. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours. Students may take two sections (4 semester hours each) concurrently with the same instructor or with different instructors.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 630 - Printmaking I
A. Intaglio and Relief
B. Lithography
D. Serigraphy
Graduate level introduction to the specific disciplines of printmaking. Focus will be placed on individual development of skills and techniques in any of the stated areas. May be repeated. Students may enroll in two separate areas concurrently for 4 semester hours each.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 641 - Ceramics I Exploration of three-dimensional forms using clay and related materials. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 651 - Metalwork and Jewelry I Intensive studio work in selected techniques and processes. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 661 - Sculpture I Advanced individual development through work in various media. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 670 - Fiber/Interdisciplinary I Individual development through studio work in fiber and interdisciplinary art media emphasizing skills of execution, articulation and criticism. May be repeated to a maximum of 28 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance in M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 715 - Professional Studio Practices Lecture/ discussion course to assist students in the development of skills related to the professional practice of art. Includes exhibition preparation, art career preparation, the teaching dossier, business practice for the studio artist, grant writing, field trips to galleries and museums, artist presentations, and selected readings.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: ARTS 615 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
ARTS 720 - Drawing II Advanced problems in drawing. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 723 - Painting II Individual development of style. Extended independent study. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 728 - Technical and Historical Resources of the Artist: Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Media and processes of the artist and their historical significance. Emphasis on selected techniques from 14th through 20th centuries. Studio and lecture.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 4
ARTS 729 - Technical and Historical Resources of the Artist: Advanced Independent Study In-depth research and/ or studio application in specific historical techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school. Recommended: ARTS 728.
Credits: 4
ARTS 730 - Printmaking Workshop
Individual technical exploration and aesthetic development in areas of printmaking. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4 or 8
ARTS 741 - Ceramics II Individual technical exploration and professional development in clay and related materials. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 751 - Metalwork and Jewelry II Emphasis on expression and competence of execution in individualized studio work. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours. Student may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 761 - Sculpture II Individual studies in selected media. May be repeated to a maximum of 36 semester hours. Students may enroll in two separate sections concurrently.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.F.A. degree program or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
ARTS 770 - Fiber/Interdisciplinary II Advanced individual development through studio work in fiber and interdisciplinary art media emphasizing skills of execution, articulation and criticism. May be repeated to a maximum of 32 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Acceptance into M.A. or M.F.A. degree program, or consent of school.
Credits: 4, 8, or, with consent of school, 12
Music
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Master’s Programs
Sixth-year Degree Programs
Certification Programs
Cooperative Education/Internship
MUSP 623 - Saxophone: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 624 - Bassoon: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 625 - Trumpet: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 626 - French Horn: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 627 - Trombone: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 628 - Tuba and Euphonium: Secondary Credits: 1
MUSP 629 - Percussion: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/ or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Students who wish to take secondary private study must obtain consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
MUSP 630 - Steelpan: Secondary Emphasis on performance, with proficiency requirements. Individual and/or group instruction. Open to non-music majors by special consent of school. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Students who wish to take secondary private study must obtain consent of the instructor.
Credits: 1
MUSP 637 - Advanced Choral Techniques and Conducting Practical exposition of all facets of choral directing, effective rehearsal procedures, score study, and organization of choral ensembles.
Credits: 3
MUSP 639 - Accompanying Practical study of accompanying by pianists as applied to standard solo instrumental and vocal literature. Involves rehearsals and in-class performance with soloists. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 640 - African Instruments Development of skills necessary to play selected instruments from various cultures and historical periods. Individual and/or group study. Participation for credit in more than one category during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 641 - Study of Caribbean Instruments Development of skills necessary to play selected instruments from various cultures and historical periods. Individual and/or group study. Participation for credit in more than one category during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 642 - Study of Renaissance and Baroque Instruments Development of skills necessary to play selected instruments from various cultures and historical periods. Individual and/or group study. Participation for credit in more than one category during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 643 - Study of Indian Instruments Development of skills necessary to play selected instruments from various cultures and historical periods. Individual and/or group study. Participation for credit in more than one category during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 644 - Study of Afro-Caribbean Percussion Instruments Development of skills necessary to play selected instruments from various cultures and historical periods. Individual and/or group study. Participation for credit in more than one category during same term permitted. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUSP 710 - Piano: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 711 - Organ: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 712 - Harpsichord: Primary Individual study in the student’s major medium of performance. Two semester hours credit per semester for students in the music education course of study; 4 semester hours credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance and pedagogy course of study. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 semester hours for the Performer’s Certificate and each degree undertaken.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Students who wish to take primary private study must pass an audition in the appropriate performance area.
Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 713 - Harp: Primary Individual study in the student’s major medium of performance. Two semester hours credit per term for students in the music education course of study; 4 semester hours credit per term (two in summer) for students in the performance and pedagogy course of study. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 semester hours for the Performer’s Certificate and each degree undertaken.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Students who wish to take primary private study must pass an audition in the appropriate performance area.
Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 714 - Voice: Primary Individual study in the student’s major medium of performance. Two semester hours credit per semester for students in the music education course of study; 4 semester hours credit per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance and pedagogy course of study. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 semester hours for the Performer’s Certificate and each degree undertaken.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Students who wish to take primary private study must pass an audition in the appropriate performance area.
Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 715 - Violin: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 716 - Viola: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 717 - Violoncello: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 718 - Contrabass: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 719 - Guitar: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 720 - Flute: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 721 - Oboe: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 722 - Clarinet: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 723 - Saxophone: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 724 - Bassoon: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 725 - Trumpet: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 726 - French Horn: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 727 - Trombone: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 728 - Tuba and Euphonium: Primary Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 729 - Percussion: Primary Individual study in the student’s major medium of performance. Two semester hours per semester for students in the music education course of study; 4 semester hours per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance and pedagogy course of study. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 semester hours for the Performer’s Certificate and each degree undertaken.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Students who wish to take primary private study must pass an audition in the appropriate performance area.
Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 730 - Steelpan: Primary Individual study in the student’s major medium of performance. Two semester hours per semester for students in the music education course of study; 4 semester hours per semester (2 in summer) for students in the performance and pedagogy course of study. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 semester hours for the performer’s certificate and each degree undertaken.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Students who wish to take primary private study must pass an audition in the appropriate performance area.
Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 735 - Advanced Choral Conducting Techniques Individual study in the student’s major medium of performance. May be repeated to a maximum of 24 semester hours for the Performer’s Certificate and each degree undertaken. Students who wish to take primary private study must pass an audition in the appropriate performance area.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2 or 4
MUSP 798 - Selected Studies in Musical Performance Independent or small-group study of selected topics. Participation in more than one independent study per term permitted by consent of school director. May be repeated to a maximum of 20 semester hours. See specific degree requirements for limitations. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-4
MUTC 500 - Recording Techniques Laboratory study of the techniques of professional recording as applied directly to all phases of musical storage and reproduction. Emphasis on gaining expertise with microphones, acoustics, multitrack recording, professional mixing techniques, etc.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Ability to read music and consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUTC 501 - Advanced Recording Projects Continuation of MUSC 500. Microphone theory and applications, audio console operation including, but not restricted to, signal processing, monitor mixing, overdubbing, and multitrack techniques; preparation of master tape suitable for disc recording; some study of current practices in digital recording and console automation. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUTC 500 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUTC 507 - Modal Counterpoint Class performance, analysis, and writing of counterpoint in Renaissance style as exemplified by works of such composers as Josquin, Lassus, and Palestrina. Preliminary study of Gregorian chant.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUTC 509 - Tonal Counterpoint Class performance, analysis, and writing of counterpoint as employed in 18th century style.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUTC 512 - Development and Practice of Electronic Music Comprehensive examination of the development and practices of all phases of electronic and computer music with both historical and projected examinations of applications in composition, performance and research.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUTC 600 - Composition: Secondary Selected studies in the techniques of composing for acoustic media. Not open to composition majors. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
MUTC 601 - Music Theory Review Review of harmony, analytical techniques, part-writing procedures, and listening strategies necessary for graduate-level study of tonal music. Does not satisfy graduate music theory requirements for any degree program. Credit earned does not count toward the M.M. degree or Performer’s Certificate.
Credits: 2
MUTC 604 - Seminar in Theory and Composition Projects and studies in theory and composition. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 3
MUTC 605 - Orchestration The scoring of original and other works for various combinations of instruments as well as one complete score for full symphony orchestra.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUTC 607 - Wind and Percussion Scoring Scoring for diverse wind and percussion ensembles.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
MUTC 609 - Jazz Arranging I Scoring techniques for jazz and popular ensembles.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUTC 610 - Jazz Arranging II Continuation of MUTC 609. Advanced scoring techniques for jazz and popular ensembles.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUTC 609 or consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUTC 611 - Electronic and Computer Music I Techniques of electronic music composition. Emphasis on tape techniques, analog and digital synthesis.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUTC 612 - Electronic and Computer Music II Further study and experimentation with techniques introduced in MUTC 611, Electronic and Computer Music I. Emphasis on implementing techniques studied thus far in more extensive electronic music compositions.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUTC 611 and consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUTC 617 - Music Theory Pedagogy Examination of pedagogical philosophies, strategies, and techniques for teaching music theory and aural skills at the college and precollege levels.
Credits: 3
MUTC 618 - Tonal Analytical Techniques Study and application of theoretical principles and analytical techniques appropriate to the music of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
Credits: 3
MUTC 619 - Post-Tonal Analytical Techniques Study and application of theoretical principles and analytical techniques appropriate to the music of the 20th century including neo-tonality, symmetry, atonality, set theory, serialism, minimalism, aleatory techniques, and eclecticism.
Credits: 3
MUTC 700 - Composition: Primary Individualized and/or group study and writing of small and large musical forms. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2-4
MUTC 711 - Electronic and Computer Music III Algorithmic composition. Study of how composers have used computers to create and perform musical works. Emphasis on design of original algorithms and their use in the composition/performance of musical works.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUTC 612 and consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUTC 712 - Electronic and Computer Music IV Further study and experimentation with algorithmic composition. Emphasis on creating more expansive computer music systems through the integration of hardware and software.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MUTC 711 and consent of school.
Credits: 2
MUTC 713 - Software Synthesis and Digital Audio Processing Advanced musical composition using software synthesis and digital audio processing techniques. Projects can include personal and network media as well as the creation of both musical compositions and original software components. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Credits: 3
MUTC 798 - Selected Studies in Music Theory Independent or small-group study of selected topics. Participation in more than one independent study per term permitted by consent of school director. May be repeated to a maximum of 20 semester hours. See specific degree requirements for limitations. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
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Theatre and Dance
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TH-D 505 - Ballet Emphasis on complex ballet techniques for performance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible to a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 semester hours. Proficiency required for admission to this course.
Credits: 1
TH-D 506 - Modern Dance Emphasis on complex modern dance techniques for performance and on movement quality and interpretative performance elements. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible to a maximum of 2 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 semester hours. Proficiency required for admission.
Credits: 1
TH-D 508 - Pointe II Advanced pointe techniques. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours. Proficiency required for admission.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1
TH-D 509 - Pas De Deux Partnering techniques and principles in classical ballet. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
TH-D 520 - The Business of Dance Practical application of studies to business, artistic, and academic development in the profession.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
TH-D 564X - Workshop in Movement and Performing Awareness Crosslisted as MUSP 564. Lectures, demonstrations, and related activities regarding the work of Moshe Feldenkrais as it applies to the training of performing artists. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
TH-D 567 - Dance Notation I Theoretical and practical introduction to notation. Analysis and recording of movement through the systems of Labanotation or Benesh Movement Notation. Equal emphasis placed on reading and writing dance scores. Recommended: Knowledge of intermediate-level ballet vocabulary.
Credits: 3
TH-D 568 - Dance Notation II Continuation of TH-D 567, including floor work and group scoring. Emphasis on reading of dance scores and recording movement in Labanotation or Benesh Movement Notation.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: TH-D 567 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
TH-D 574 - Dance Philosophy and Aesthetics Philosophy of dance including aesthetic principles and critical evaluations of varying dance forms and styles.
Credits: 3
TH-D 577 - Special Studies in Dance A. Spanish
B. Mid-Eastern
C. Advanced Theatrical Jazz
D. Character
E. Female Classical Variations
J. Male Classical Variations
M. Theatrical Tap
N. Repertory
Q. Other
Studies in dance forms. Open to students who qualify for specialized study. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible to a maximum of 6 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 10 semester hours.
Credits: 1
TH-D 588 - Choreography Continued analysis of the elements of choreographic forms, styles, and trends with the development of dance studies of extended length; consideration of the theory and technique of advanced group work. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 2
TH-D 596 - Tutorial in Dance Directed individual study in special areas of dance. Concurrent enrollment in multiple sections is permissible to a maximum of 5 semester hours per semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 504 - Stage Combat Introduction to the fundamental skills of effective stage violence. Exploration of hand-to-hand, rapier, and dagger usage on stage. Teaches a fundamental understanding of violence on stage which provides a basis for advanced application to the technique.
Credits: 2
THEA 516 - Acting Studio: On-Camera Artistic projects requiring acting for film and/or video.
Credits: 3
THEA 535 - Pattern Development An overview of patternmaking techniques for the theatre.Explores different patternmaking techniques including: flat patterning, drafting systems, draping and primitive ethnic patterning (based on geometry and simple shapes).
Credits: 3
THEA 536 - Millinery and Accessories Exploration of millinery techniques including blocked felt, constructed buckram, straw and soft hats. Projects will have emphasis on both historical and theatrical interpretations of the techniques.
Credits: 3
THEA 537 - Dyeing and Fabric Modification for the Theatre Introduces the student to a variety of dyeing, painting and surface design techniques applicable to use on the stage. Considers techniques as well as products and the implication of both for costume design and construction.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: THEA 335 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 549 - Design and Technology Seminar in special problems and topics in design and technology. Open to students who are prepared for advanced and specialized study. Topics to be announced in advance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 550 - Advanced Drafting Advanced study of drafting techniques for the theatre emphasizing designing with Autocad with focus on the creation of virtual models and the derivation of typical design documentation from Autocad models. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 551 - Electronic Visualization Advanced study of modeling, rendering, and animation technique for the theatre emphasizing design with Autocad and Autovision or 3-D Studio. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 552 - Drawing for the Theatre Development for drawing and painting skills and exploration of graphic media paying particular attention to the needs of theatrical designers. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 2
THEA 553 - Rendering Techniques Practical exploration of graphic media and techniques for the theatrical designer. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 555 - Scene Painting Hands on investigation of concepts, tools, and techniques of scenic painting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 556 - Rigging for the Performing Arts Advanced study of overhead lifting equipment and techniques commonly used in theatres, arenas, and other performance venues.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 557 - Automation and Stage Machinery Advanced study of mechanical devices used to create motion in theatrical productions.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 558 - Structural Design for the Stage Advanced study of strengths and weaknesses of material and joining methods used to construct scenery.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 565 - Managing the Performing Arts Managing and working within performing arts organizations with special attention to areas of marketing, public relations, grants acquisition, audience development, box office procedures, budgeting, union relations, organizational structure, and board recruitment and participation. Study of the role of government in the funding of arts groups.
Credits: 3
THEA 566 - The Business of Theatre Study and practice of audition and interviewing techniques, contracts, taxes, unions, agencies, and other subjects for the professional.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 575 - Contemporary Theatre Study of theatrical art throughout the world since 1968, and the changing role of theatre in society. Considerations of contemporary movements in acting, directing, design, and playwriting. reading and analysis of significant and contemporary plays.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 576 - Theatre History Seminar in special periods of theatre history. Open to students who are prepared for advanced and specialized study. Topics to be announced in advance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 577 - African-American Theatre Exploration of the history of African-American theatre artists in the United States. Surveys of the contribution to theatre history by African-Americans from the minstrel era to the present. Emphasis on the development and evolution of playwrights, actors, and audiences.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 578 - Period Style for the Theatre I Intensive investigation of period style from pre-Egyptian through the Renaissance as it relates to theatrical production. Exploration of period clothing, manners, decor, and architecture with projects from dramatic literature.
Credits: 3
THEA 579 - Period Style for the Theatre II Intensive investigation of period style from Egyptian through contemporary as it relates to theatrical production. Exploration of period clothing and manners.
Credits: 3
THEA 581 - Playwriting I Conventions and techniques that playwrights use to communicate in the theatre. Analysis of selected plays. Lectures and discussion combined with exercises in the planning and writing of scenes and short plays.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 582 - Playwriting Studio Advanced work on new scripts generated by student playwrights. Involves interaction and collaboration in a three dimensional setting with directors and performers.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 590 - Summer Repertory Practicum Extensive and concentrated production experience in the preparation and performance of summer theatre repertory. Emphasis on the unique problems of repertory companies: performance, technology, and management. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 591 - Topics in Theatrical Performance Intensive investigation of a single dramatic form or theatrical phenomenon with emphasis on performance. Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours as topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-6
THEA 601 - Research Techniques in Theatre Arts Review of bibliographical and research methods applicable to graduate study in theatre arts. Consideration of project and research paper writing; collaborative approach to performance; preparation of prospectuses, and reports.
Credits: 3
THEA 607A - Period Style for Actors: Text Analysis In-depth research and textual investigation of the dramatic works of the 17th, 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to M.F.A. specialization in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 607B - Period Style for Actors: Physicality Period style and movement exploration of the 17th, 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to M.F.A. specialization in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 608 - Acting Techniques Study in contact and truthful response, conversational reality, concentration, spontaneity, getting in touch with one’s own behavior and that of others.
Credits: 3
THEA 609 - Advanced Voice and Diction A. Freeing the Voice
B. Building the Voice
C. Voice Characterization
D. Musical Theatre Performance
E. Stage Speech
In-depth voice study including voice production, voice characterization, verse, dialects, musical theatre performance, and specialized topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 15 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the M.F.A. specialization in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 610 - Advanced Acting A. The Actor’s Inner Life
B. Clarity and Character
Studies in advanced acting. Each semester will be a further development of performance technique as it relates to the rehearsal process. Scene work used as a means of gauging the actor’s ability to apply studio work to text. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: THEA 608 or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 611 - Advanced Movement A. Relaxation and Response
B. Expression and the Body
C. Specificity
In-depth stage movement studies including character work, combat, and specialized topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the M.F.A. specialization in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 612 - Directing Techniques Exploration of directing as an art form. Study of directorial processes: analysis, research, conceptualization, designer interaction, rehearsal processes, and performance study.
Credits: 4
THEA 613 - Advanced Stage Management Advanced study of the stage manager in theatrical production. Examination of the prompt script, coordination of production personnel, and the management responsibilities in the prerehearsal, rehearsal, and performance periods.
Credits: 2
THEA 619 - Performance and Production In-depth research and performance or production preparation in a significant area of the performing arts. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: M.F.A. candidacy or consent of school.
Credits: 1
THEA 636 - Advanced Costume Design I Advanced exploration of the costume design process from analysis to the execution of designs.
Credits: 3
THEA 641 - Advanced Lighting I Study of advanced lighting design and technology for the performing arts, including preparation of designs and practical experience.
Credits: 3
THEA 646 - Advanced Scene Design I Exploration of advanced scene design processes from analysis to the execution of designs.
Credits: 3
THEA 670 - Seminar: Theatre History A. Greek and Roman Theatre
B. Medieval, Elizabethan, and Jacobean Theatre
C. 17th and 18th Century Theatre
D. 19th and 20th Century Theatre (until 1968)
E. Contemporary Theatre
G. Special Topics
Subject and materials change from semester to semester. May be repeated to a maximum of 18 semester hours.
Credits: 3
THEA 676 - Script Laboratory Study of theatre and drama in special periods and genres. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 677 - Seminar in Theatre Research Intensive investigation of a single significant dramatic form or theatrical phenomenon. Topics selected on basis of current research needs and announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 680 - Theatrical Criticism Major contributors to the arts of dramatic and theatrical criticism from the Greeks to the present day as they have influenced dramatic and theatrical practices.
Credits: 3
THEA 695 - Internship in Theatre Arts Off-campus experience opportunities with selected organizations in theatre. Limited to qualified students. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours. S/U grading may be used.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-9
THEA 697 - Directed Individual Study in Theatre Arts Independent study of problems in any area of theatre. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of school.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 699 - Thesis Open only to students writing a thesis in an M.A. program. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Consent of the student’s graduate adviser.
Credits: 1-6
THEA 708 - Verse Drama Integrated voice and performance work on scenes and monologues from Greek to Elizabethan drama.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Admission to the M.F.A. specialization in acting or consent of school.
Credits: 3
THEA 712 - Directing Studio Development of skills in analysis, research, staging, and production; study of directing styles and the directors who developed them. Practical application of techniques and research. May be repeated to a maximum of 20 semester hours.
Credits: 5
THEA 713 - Directing Laboratory Individualized development of techniques of directing. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours.
Credits: 1
THEA 716 - Advanced Acting Laboratory Individualized development of techniques of acting. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Credits: 1-3
THEA 748 - Technology Studio Individualized development of technical proficiency and creativity of fields of theatre technology. May be repeated to a maximum of 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: M.F.A. candidacy.
Credits: 5
THEA 749 - Design Studio Individualized development in technical proficiency and aesthetics in costume, scene, and lighting design. May be repeated to a maximum of 30 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: M.F.A. candidacy.
Credits: 5
THEA 799 - Final Project Artistic projects undertaken by M.F.A. candidates. Includes analysis, completion of project, oral examination, final project documentation.
Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: M.F.A. candidacy and consent of student’s graduate adviser.
Credits: 1-6
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