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Theatre and Film for Non-Majors

Theatre and Film for Non-Majors

Other courses may be offered to non-majors with faculty permission. Contact Stephanie Woodson for more information.

FILM CLASSES | THEATRE CLASSES

FMP 201: Film: The Creative Process I
History, elements, and techniques of theatrical film: cinematography, directing, acting, scriptwriting, producing, and criticism. Live and internet versions. General Studies: HU.

FMP 250: Sex and Violence in Film and TV: Ethics Survey
Sex and violence portrayals in media; examines societal evolution, technological development, market imperatives, production codes and industry realities and practices.

FMP 417: Business Ethics in Entertainment
Business and ethical practices of the entertainment industry; lecture, discussion and case study analysis of ethical decision making techniques.

THE 301: Film: The Creative Process II
Advanced study of contemporary cinema history and film techniques; analyzes social changes in film, multicultural filmmaking, and the star system.  General Studies: HU.

THE 400: Focus on Film: Film Production, Part 1
Specialized study of prominent film artists, techniques, and genres. Emphasizes the creative process.

THE 403: Independent Film
Examines the independent film movement from the French New Wave to contemporary independent filmmakers. General Studies: HU.

THE 404: Foreign Films and Filmmakers
Films and filmmakers from Europe, Asia, Australia, the Far East, South America, and the Caribbean. Emphasizes cultural content and filmmaking philosophies. General Studies: G.

THE 405: Film: Great Performers and Directors:
[Variable Topics such as Spielberg/Lucas, Alfred Hitchcock, Hollywood Rebels, Great Comedies, Science Fiction and Horror, etc.]
Examines processes and influences of one or more great film performers and/or directors. General Studies: HU.

THE 406: American Multicultural Film
Examines Native, African, Asian, and Latina and Latino American films and film artists in cinema history and production. Internet. General Studies: HU, C.

THEATRE CLASSES | FILM CLASSES

THE 100: Introduction to Theatre
Surveys theatre production from the Greeks to contemporary theatre. Internet. General Studies: HU.

THE 322: Theatre History and Culture
Critically examines major developments in theatre history, historiography, and dramatic literature. Internet. General Studies: HU, H.

THE 422: Latino and Latina Theatre
Readings, discussion, video of dramatic literature and production styles of Latina and Latino playwrights and theatre companies in the United States.

THE 423: African American Theatre
Readings, discussion, video of the history and dramatic literature of African American playwrights and theatre companies in the United States. General Studies: C.

THE 426: Pre-Columbian Theatre of the Americas
Selected studies in pre-Columbian theatre forms and texts of the Aztecs, Mayans, Caribbean islands, and North American Indians.

THP 101: Acting: An Introduction
Introduces basic principles of acting. Topics include terminology, scene and character analysis, exercises and improvisation, audition preparation.

THP 201: Theatre Production Crew
Participation in university MainStage theatre production backstage and board operations.

THP 260: Introduction to Playwriting
Basic skills of playwriting, including exercises in monologues, scenes, and conflict and resolution, leading to completion of a one-act play.

THP 261: Introduction to Screenwriting
Basic skills of screenwriting, including exercises in conflict and resolution, plot points, and theories of three-act structure and design.

THP 311: Improvisation with Youth
Basic materials, techniques, and theories for facilitating improvisational drama with children and youth.

THP 312: Puppetry and Children
Construction and manipulation of puppets; practice in performance skills. Emphasizes educational and recreational uses of puppetry by and with children.

THP 345: Lighting Design
Principles and theory of stage lighting design, including design process and execution, equipment, and light plots.

THP 350: Sound Design
Introduces the equipment, process, and recording techniques used in sound design for the theatre.

THP 482: Theatre for Social Change
Interactive theatre techniques (e.g., Boal, drama therapy, playback theatre) to examine and combat institutional, social, cultural, interpersonal, and personal oppressions. General Studies: C.