Courses & Rotation Schedule for Communication, Film, & Theatre

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The purpose of COMM 1001 is to introduce principles, methods, and techniques for communicating with individuals who sign. Topics include expressive and receptive sign skills, manual alphabet, numbers, usage of vocabulary, grammatical competence in American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture along with exploring the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) for ASL.

Hours:
3



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The purpose of COMM 1002 is to expand on the principles, methods, and techniques for communicating with individuals who use sign language. This course will focus on improving expressive and receptive sign skills (including but not limited to: manual alphabet, numbers, usage of vocabulary, grammatical competence in American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture along with exploring the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) for ASL.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1001 or permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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A critical thinking based course designed to introduce students to various communication contexts. Special emphasis is placed on adapting communication style and content to diverse cultural audiences. The course includes practice in research and informative speaking, and interpersonal and group communication skills.

Hours:
3



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This is an introductory course in the history, principles, and practices of public speaking with an emphasis on research and the organization of material as well as the verbal and nonverbal aspects of delivery. Special attention will be given to cultural and global perspectives, critical thinking, and audience analysis during the preparation and practice of public address.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1101H (may be taken concurrently)

Hours:
3



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This is an introductory course in the history, principles, and practices of public speaking with an emphasis on research and the organization of material as well as the verbal and nonverbal aspects of delivery. Special attention will be given to cultural and global perspectives, critical thinking, and audience analysis during the preparation and practice of public address. This course incorporates the academic standards maintained by the Honors Program.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1101H (may be taken concurrently) and acceptance to the Honors Program

Hours:
3



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This course covers the principles of visual literacy and basic techniques in the production of media content. Topics covered will include video photography and editing, digital still photography, graphics creation and editing, new media production, and publishing content via various media platforms and content management systems.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 0989

Hours:
3



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A communication course designed to give the student a better understanding of dyadic communication. Emphasis is on how we communicate in relationships and how we might choose to change our communication in the areas of listening, disclosure, and conflict.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100

Hours:
3



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This course introduces the student to the study of communication, culture, and communication between cultures in our global society. Students will become aware of the ability of culture to shape and modify personal views or reality through differing perceptions of world view, family experiences, history, and verbal/nonverbal message systems. How diverse cultures communicate in business, educational, health settings and conflict resolution will be addressed.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 0989

Hours:
3



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A review of the media's historical, current, and future developments and the increasingly important role the media has in shaping individuals, society, and culture. This course explores media theories, and trains students to become more informed and discerning media consumers.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 0989

Hours:
3



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An overview of production processes for radio, podcasting and webcasting. Attention to technical aspects of equipment usage both in-studio and in the field, including proper sound recording, editing, and packaging for broadcast or internet distribution. Students apply theory to practice by producing several different kinds of programs (e.g., music shows, commercials, interviews) of increasing length and complexity to demonstrate proficiency and to construct a portfolio appropriate for employment.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1400

Hours:
3



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Introduction to the field of public relations. Survey of public relations careers and history, including ethical and legal issues, and discussion of public relations practice, research, strategies, and theoretical concepts.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 1010 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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A survey of the historical development and cultural roles of the various mass media, including print, radio, film, television, and the internet, and an introduction to the foundational theoretical concepts of the media studies discipline.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102

Hours:
3



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Students will prepare oral presentations in activities such as debate, public speaking, and oral interpretation of literature. Students will learn to research, organize, polish, and deliver oral argumentative presentation in both on-campus and off-campus experiences. This course may be repeated for up to four credits.

Hours:
1



Notes:
Repeatable for up to four times.

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Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. This is a theoretical and applied course that addresses special topics in communication such as gender, political, visual, or popular culture and may include a service learning or practicum component.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 1500 and permission of the instructor

Hours:
2



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Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student interest and demand. This is a theoretical and applied course that addresses special topics in communication such as gender, political, visual, or popular culture and may include a service learning or practicum component.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 1500 and permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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Exploring the foundations, processes, and applications of communicating in intercultural contexts, this course emphasizes intercultural theory and research on intercultural power and contexts, identity, language, and nonverbal codes, understanding intercultural transactions, impacts of popular culture, and managing intercultural conflict.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 or permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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This course will extend the students' knowledge of public communication by giving them advanced practice. Emphasis will be placed on developing and demonstrating advanced presentational skills in various public speaking contexts, such as community presentations, press conferences, media interviews and persuasive speaking to hostile audiences. In addition to developing platform speaking skills, emphasis is placed on critical evaluation and the situational/historical/cultural determinants of effective discourse.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 1100 and COMM 1110

Hours:
3



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This course examines the nature of conflict in various organizational and interpersonal contexts, surveys major theories of conflict resolution, and develops students' abilities to apply models of conflict resolution, including mediation, negotiation, and collaborative problem solving.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 or permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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A critical thinking based course designed to introduce students to communication involving argumentation over the controversial issues of the day. An emphasis will be on the usage of logic and evidence to back claims of the sort of advocacy and opposition that occur both in judicial and legislative processes.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100 or permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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This course focuses on practical and theoretical elements of communication in today's culturally diverse business setting. Students will learn communication processes and basic concepts of interpersonal, group teambuilding, and organizational communication. Assignments include interviews, corporate branding, business reports, and sales presentations.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100

Hours:
3



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This course offers the student principles, practice, and theory in leading and participating in small group communication. Students will study factors which affect the quality of communication processes, interpersonal and task behaviors, leadership and participation, ethical considerations, group norms and cohesiveness, decision making and conflict resolution, and group evaluation options. Students will apply principles of effective communication in various small group settings.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100

Hours:
3



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In-depth examination of human nonverbal communication providing a balance of theory and application based on classic and contemporary research from a variety of methods and sources as well as popular literature and online contributions. Primary emphasis is given to "real world" practical application of nonverbal fundamentals used to communicate successfully in the interpersonal, professional, computer-mediated communication and educational arenas.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1100

Hours:
3



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This course focuses on how the increasingly media-rich world has affected communication in virtually every area of life. In this course, students will learn how to more effectively balance issues with computer mediated communication with face to face encounters. The students will explore issues regarding globalization, ease of communication, information richness, how to manage issues stemming from a continuing explosion of information, cultural issues in computer mediation communication, as well as issues of surveillance and privacy.

Hours:
3



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Theory and practice in using social media to communicate. Evaluation of social media for effective and appropriate use by organizations and individuals. Discussion of ethical and legal issues involved in social media.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Completion of all Area F requirements for the BA in Communication or the BS in Film & Digital Media, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Overview of and practice in qualitative and quantitative research in the field of communication.  Methods covered will include surveys, focus groups, content analysis, textual research, and ethnographic research and can be applied in various academic and professional communication disciplines, including journalism and public relations.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 1100 and COMM 2900, or permission of instructor.

Hours:
3



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Practice and instruction in writing public relations materials for print, audio, video, and online media. Emphasis will be placed on effective writing skills and on the various types of public relations copy.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2700 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Application and analysis of public relations principles within cases in business and industry, government, institutions, trades, and professions in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Students will be exposed to a series of public relations situations that permit them to develop their own solutions and approaches to problems faced in public relations practice.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2700 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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This course allows students to critically examine case studies and understand how to apply complex general and special communication theory to the practice of interpersonal communication. In the course, students will not only build on skills learned earlier in COMM 1500, or interpersonal communication, but also come to understand the various explanations of how interpersonal relationships may play out as a result of various communication strategies.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1500 or permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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Encourages the development of on-mic and on-camera speech and performance practices appropriate for radio, television, and multimedia. Stresses the importance of the audience in delivering entertainment, information and persuasion-based content. Attention to ethical and legal issues involving announcing. Students construct a project portfolio appropriate for employment.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1400

Hours:
3



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Provides students prerequisite skills to perform and produce sporting events for electronic media, with attention to the roles of play-by-play announcer, color commentator, and program producer. Emphasizes career development and demo reel / portfolio production.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2900

Hours:
3



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Introduction to sports communication as a practice and career. Students will learn how to tell multimedia stories about sports and will be prepared for careers in the sports communication. Strategies, ethics, diversity, and legal issues surrounding sports communication will be discussed.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 1010 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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This course provides a practical competitive experience on both an intramural and intercollegiate level to students in their third and fourth years in competitive mock mediation, debate, and individual speaking events. To complete this course, students must compete in mock mediation, individual speaking events, or intercollegiate parliamentary or policy debate. This course is repeatable up to four times.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 1100 and four hours of COMM 2901

Hours:
1



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This course explores how public opinion influences, and is influenced by, political leadership in the public sphere. Topics include the histories of the field of public relations and the concept of "public opinion"; qualitative and quantitative research methods in the study and measurement of public opinion; case studies in the use of public opinion research; case studies in the manipulation of public opinion, with a focus on the modern US presidency; and the relationship between the public, the media, and government officials.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of all lower division coursework

Hours:
3



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This course focuses on how persuasion and the arguments that constitute persuasion operate in our organizational and globalized world. Persuasion will be examined within the contexts of corporations, public service entities, public speaking occasions, and interpersonal relationships. This study takes place in the larger context of an information-intensive, globalized world. Students will learn argumentation within the contexts of both winning arguments and within the contexts of managing conflict through means such as conflict resolution and mediation.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 3250

Hours:
3



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This course involves analysis of organizational communication processes and the development of interpersonal, presentational, and group communication skills useful in business, government, and professional organizations. Additionally, the course will examine the traditional approaches that purport to explain organizational communication and compare them to more recent approaches. As well, the course will examine the methods organizational spokespersons use to communicate with the public. Finally, the course will consider organizational communication within its cultural and historical contexts.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 3510

Hours:
3



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This course focuses on communication competence in leadership. In this class, students will learn the purposes, strategies, structures, and language of leadership. As well, students will gain knowledge of the role communication plays in the various types of leadership students will experience and enact during the course of their lives. Finally, students will both learn and practice the skills needed for effective leadership in a number of different organizational, cultural and corporate settings.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 3510

Hours:
3



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Study of the history and effects of media law and regulation in the United States. Discussion of the First Amendment, libel, privacy, Freedom of Information, copyright, pornography, obscenity, commercial speech, the FCC, and ethical issues involving law and regulation of the media. Focus on the legal system and legal research.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2900 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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This course is a critical examination of rhetorical strategies used by leaders in public discourse. Emphasis will include the study of rhetorical criticism and its use to deconstruct select historical and contemporary speeches and other message formats from leaders. Application of rhetorical analysis methods to leadership discourse will be explored in diverse sources such as organizations, politics, social, environmental and protest groups, religion, and popular culture.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1110 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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This course offers instruction in special interest communication topics that are not covered by courses currently in the catalog. COMM 4590 courses may include topics in any communication concentration area, including organizational leadership, public relations, or journalism. Sections of COMM 4590 are offered in response to student demand or to capitalize on faculty research and expertise. This course may be taken twice under different topics for a total of 6 credit hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of all Area F courses for the B.A. in Communication

Hours:
3



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This course is designed to introduce principles and concepts useful in the design and delivery of communication-based training programs. These training programs may be delivered in organizational/business and/or academic environments. The course is oriented for those individuals who are planning to enter careers which involve a human resource development and training focus. The course, however, may also be valuable for individuals already in specialized work roles (e.g., technical specialists, communication consultants, personnel directors, volunteer coordinators, educators, etc.) who are asked to do training and consulting, but have a limited prior experience or a limited training methods knowledge base to call upon.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 3100

Hours:
3



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A service-learning course in which students will work as a team to research, design, and develop a public relations campaign for a local non-profit group. The course is designed to combine theoretical and practical applications of strategic communication and to build on prerequisite public relations classes.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 3760

Hours:
3



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This course focuses on crisis communication and management, emphasizing practical application of theories, strategies, and tactics from a public relations perspective. Students will be able to understand the theories of crisis communion, critically analyze crisis communication case studies, and learn to utilize crisis communication and management strategies for detection, prevention, preparation, containment, and recovery.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 2700 and COMM 3760

Hours:
3



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This course looks at both traditional and modern communication theories, defining theory as "why" explanations of contemporary communication phenomena. The course will provide a broad overview for students on both general communication theories that claim to apply to all communication phenomena, and special communication theories that apply to one type of communication. The course will strike a balance between theories that apply to one on one, interpersonal, and face to face communication and those that apply to computer mediated and mediated communication which occurs in an increasingly information-intensive and media rich world.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of at least 30 hours of 3000- or 4000- level COMM, JOUR, or MDST courses

Hours:
3



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The senior capstone is a final project intended to integrate material covered in previous courses and provide an in-depth exploration of a topic of special interest or career relevance to the student. The capstone project may be scholarly or creative in nature, but will culminate in a presentation of the student's work to a panel of CMSJ faculty. Students work closely with a supervising faculty member to develop the thesis or creative project.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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This course is designed to give third- and fourth-year students applied experience in a specific aspect of organization communication and leadership, multimedia journalism, broadcast, or film and digital video production. This course will be conducted as a practicum, allowing students to exercise and develop skills in their chosen concentration area. Secondary Education majors may use this course to acquire the professional experience necessary to become certified to teach Broadcast and Video Production at the secondary level. This course may be repeated up to four times.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
1



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This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to organizational leadership, public relations, or some other area of communication studies. The student's advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of fewer than 7 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
1



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This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to organizational leadership, public relations, or some other area of communication studies. The student's advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of between 7 and 12 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
2



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This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to organizational leadership, public relations, or some other area of communication studies. The student's advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of between 13 and 20 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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Introduction to news reporting and writing for print, online and broadcast, as well as to public relations news release writing. Practice in fundamentals of such writing.

Hours:
3



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Hands-on instruction and practice in the design and production of print and online news for the UNG student news organization. Assignments may include reporting, writing, editing, photography, video production, broadcast reporting, web design, print design, and advertising.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 1010, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Writing, interviewing, and information-­gathering for creating multimedia stories for diverse audiences. This course is a continuation of JOUR 1010 and will include discussion and instruction in ethics, responsibilities, and professional practice of journalism.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 1010

Hours:
3



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Special interest courses that may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are news writing, editorial writing, non-print media, school publications, advertising, reviewing and critiquing, and contemporary America newspapers.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor

Hours:
2



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Special interest courses that may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are news writing, editorial writing, non-print media, school publications, advertising, reviewing and critiquing, and contemporary America newspapers.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor

Hours:
3



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Hands-on instruction and practice in the design and production of print and online news for the UNG student news organization. Assignments may include reporting, writing, editing, photography, video production, broadcast reporting, web design, print design, and advertising.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 2000 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Advanced writing and reporting class building on skills learned in JOUR 1010 and JOUR 2010. Students will be expected to produce publication-ready stories for print, online, broadcast and public relations outlets.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 2010 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Study and practice of news reporting and writing at community level. Special attention given to source development, interviewing, finding and using government records and documents.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 2010 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Advanced use of computers and investigative techniques to access, analyze and develop database information in combination with traditional news reporting in web, broadcast and print forms. Use of multimedia presentation techniques to deliver such information to audiences.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: JOUR 2010 and MATH 1401, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Introduction to the techniques of newspaper, magazine, and online copy desk work. Rewriting and editing copy, titles, captions, photos and headlines for newspapers, magazines and on-line publications. Ethical and legal issues in copy editing. Emphasis on grammar, style, punctuation. Laboratory experience in editing.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 3010 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Production, ethics, and theories of multimedia journalism content for online. Students will apply ethical and creative techniques to write and produce digital stories using web sites, sound and moving images. The course will cover sound journalistic principles of newsgathering, content curation, blogging, social media, and storytelling in a converged new media environment.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: JOUR 1010 and COMM 1400, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Publishing and photo editing for print and online, and instruction in appropriate software. Discussion of basic design principles, ethics and legal issues, along with typography and color theory. Students will produce a final project suitable for a job portfolio.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 1400 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Taking and preparing digital images for the media, with discussion of ethical and legal issues surrounding production and use of digital photographs in a journalistic context.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 1400 and JOUR 1010, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Intensive, advanced writing and reporting practice for the development of non-fiction articles for magazines, newspapers, and other print and online publications, focusing on human interest writing. Topics include legal and ethical issues, freelance writing techniques, working with editors, multimedia additions for online features, and in-depth interviewing and reporting.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 2010 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Practice in the composition, performance and production of news for broadcast and webcast media. Focus on distinctions between electronic media and print media news-writing styles. Student performers deliver news stories in realistic settings, including television stand-up reports from the field, in-studio delivery on-camera using TelePrompTer, and voiced copy for radio. Audio and video production techniques are reviewed to allow students to assemble a completed newscast or news package. Professional industry standards, ethics and practices are discussed.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: JOUR 3010 and COMM 1400, or permission of instructor

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3



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Examination of the genre of literary journalism, focusing on the great flowering of the form in the late 1950s and the 1960s, and including representative samples of literary journalism as it is currently practiced. The focus of the course is the newly-conceived relationship between the journalist and his/her subjects and material, and how that changing role suggested the need for new forms with which to capture and express it.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 1010

Hours:
3



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Hands-on instruction and practice in the design and production of broadcast and online news for UNG student news organization. Assignments may include reporting, writing, video production, broadcast reporting, editing, photography, web design, and advertising. JOUR 4800 will focus primarily on producing video news content and the delivery of a broadcast news program.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: JOUR 3750, MDST 3800, or the permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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Seminar in a topic or issue in mass communication, journalism and/or media selected by the instructor or in response to student demand.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: JOUR 1010 and COMM 2900

Hours:
3



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This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to journalism. The student's advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of fewer than 7 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
1



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This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to journalism. The student's advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of between 7 and 12 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
2



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This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to journalism. The student's advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of between 13 and 20 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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A course focused on fostering an awareness, understanding, and appreciation for cinematic art. Students will consider the primary visual, aural, and narrative conventions in motion pictures, and will investigate the interaction between film, politics, history, religion, science, and society. This course replaced FILM 1100.

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3



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As an introduction to the film and digital media industry, this seminar examines the roles and responsibilities for each position within a film, television and/or digital media production. All areas of the production process will be considered, including business & legal issues, story development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution. Best-practices, procedures, professional expectations, and related safety considerations for each area will be emphasized. This seminar course will also address emerging technologies, workflow trends and other aspects of working in the film and digital media industry.

Hours:
3



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An introductory class that focuses on popular culture, such as films, television shows, video games, advertising, books, and other media texts, both American and international. Students will learn how to discuss and write about popular culture texts with an emphasis on media literacy, critiquing them and placing them in their cultural and historical contexts. Different sections of this class may focus on a specific theme or a specific medium.

Hours:
2



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This course introduces students to the process and formatting conventions of writing for various mass media, including film, television, radio, Internet, and non-broadcast audio applications. The course will cover fictional narrative content, non-narrative informational content, and journalistic content.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3



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This course is a study of the relationships between film and literature, which focuses primarily on cinematic adaptations of literary texts and/or cinema as text. It involves analyzing and interpreting significant texts within their historical, social, cultural, and generic contexts; and considers the influence of commercial factors on the artistic process.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3



Notes:
Course is equivalent to ENGL 2150

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This course presents cinema as a global art form that both reflects and critiques cultural constructions of such issues as race, gender, class, sexuality, religion, post-colonialism, and stardom.  Instructors may choose to focus on particular themes, genres, or artistic/historical movements, and consideration may be given to questions of national cinemas and their relationship to the dominance of Hollywood.

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3



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This course explores the cultural, artistic, economic, and educational functions of video games contemporaneously and historically. By examining the "flavor" of a game (analog and digital) students discover how games, like any media genre, reflect cultural, social, technological, and industrial shifts. By examining the various applications of video games, and understanding the medium's historical evolution, students are able to gain insight into contemporary media culture, consumer habits, and its potential roles in the future. This course is conducted in a lecture and discussion format with visual presentations.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102

Hours:
3



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This course introduces students to all phases in the film and digital media production cycle, from pre-production to production to post-production. Through readings, lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on projects, students will learn foundational skills in production management, cinematography, sound, and video editing.

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3



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This course serves as an introduction to technical and creative aspects of game development, including the art of creating a game prototype, playtesting, and development stages of games. This course will be a combination of theory and hands on practice in the fundamentals of game design.

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3



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In this practical "hands on" course, students will learn how to cut together found footage and footage they create using advanced editing software. Students will learn how the editor has a profound and significant influence on the overall tone and meaning of a film through the editing process. Students will strengthen their cinematic voice as they learn about and how to work with different kinds of conventional cuts, such as reverse cuts, POV, reactions, inserts, and jump cuts. Students will also learn how and when to employ other types of transitions such as dissolves, fades, and superimpositions. In addition students will learn how to synchronize sound, add musical tracks, and create sound effects. 

Hours:
3



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Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Latin American Film, Feature Writing, Digital Film Making and other topics suggested by students.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
1



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Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Latin American Film, Feature Writing, Digital Film Making and other topics suggested by students.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
2



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Special interest courses which may not be transferable are offered in response to student interest and demand. Among such topics are Latin American Film, Feature Writing, Digital Film Making and other topics suggested by students.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102 or ENGL 1102H with a grade of C or higher

Hours:
3



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This course introduces the techniques and skills of acting for the camera. In this course students will explore the acting process and develop basic skills in acting, auditioning, analyzing, improvisation, visualization, breathing, and relaxation as well as a working vocabulary of terms used in acting for film television, and digital media. Students will work in a variety of genres while also addressing technical problems posed by the different types of camera shots (e.g., close-up, two-shot, establishing shot). Recognizing that the dynamic field of film is a useful tool for communicating in any arena, this course also serves as an excellent opportunity for students to sharpen their public speaking skills and bolster their confidence.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Completion of all Area F requirements or permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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In this course students will learn the basic form of narrative screenwriting by focusing on developing short screenplays. Students will learn how to construct plot, develop characters, and write dialogue. Students will develop their narrative, visual voice through rigorous writing exercises, script study, and critiques. Outside writing, reading, and screening assignments are required.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 2100 or permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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This course examines the theory and practice of narrative structure, character development, and the challenges they present in balancing the competing demands of interactive gameplay and storytelling. Students will explore the possibilities of non-linear narrative as a way to achieve that balance and make storytelling an integral element of game design.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 2100

Hours:
3



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This course introduces students to the key elements of the feature film pre-production process, from business and legal preparation, locking and breaking down the screenplay, scheduling and budgeting, working with guilds and unions, and acquiring cast and crew.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MDST 1500, MDST 2100, and MDST 2500

Hours:
3



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This course will teach the hands-on techniques and aesthetic theory of audio production for visual media. Topics covered will include capturing direct dialogue and ambient sound on location and in studio, foley techniques, audio for animation, recording voice-over and post-synchronized dialogue, recording and mixing musical scores, and blending multiple audio elements in a unified sound design.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MDST 1500 and MDST 2500

Hours:
3



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An introductory course that focuses on the methods of basics of audio production as it pertains to recording audio in a studio environment. Through a series of screenings, lectures, assignments, critiques, and class discussions, students will develop the ability to record and master a multi-track audio project using studio production techniques. Special emphasis will be given to understanding of the basics of how we perceive sound, signal flow in the recording studio; different phases of multi-track production; how engineers and producers interact with recording artists; and deliverables of a multi-track product.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3200 or THEA 3525, or permission of instructor

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3



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An introductory course that focuses on the methods of basic audio mixing and editing of a multi-track production. Through a series of screenings, lectures, assignments, critiques, and class discussions, students will develop the ability to edit, mix, master, and deliver a multi-track audio project using computer-based, postproduction software. Special emphasis will be given to understanding of workflow procedures that will achieve professional results; the basics of multi-track editing, equalization, and manipulation or audio in a post environment; and deliverables of a multi-track product.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3200 or THEA 3525, or permission of instructor

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3



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In this course students will learn to develop a visually compelling cinematic language. Students will learn how to break down a script and/or concept into dramatic beats and then organize those into visual moments. Students will build the vocabulary and conceptual framework necessary to analyze and discuss shot progression, camera movement, and production practices. Students will develop their visual voice by dissecting scenes, exploring the director's language, and participating in camera workshops. Outside film exercises are required.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3150

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3



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This course examines the development of cinema as an art form from its beginnings in the late 19th century through the end of World War II. Film History I focuses initially on the technologies that contributed to the invention of motion pictures and the existing art forms that influenced the aesthetics of early films. Students will then study the development of cinema through the Weimar Republic and Third Reich in Germany, Soviet Cinema of the 1920's, the experimental and classical periods of French cinema, and American cinema from The Trust Era through The Classical Hollywood Era. Students will view and research select films from each period, studying them both as reflective of their historical context and as one of the social forces that shaped history.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102

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3



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This course examines the development of cinema as an art form from the end of World War II until the present. Film History II begins by reviewing the Classical Hollywood Era then surveys the major cinematic movements that have followed, including Italian Neorealism, the French New Wave, European art cinema, the Chinese Fifth Generation, modern Japanese cinema, South Korean cinema, Bollywood, Iranian cinema and African cinema. All the while, we will track global trends such as the movement from distinct national cinema industries to internationalism, from conventional narrative form to more diverse and stylized storytelling, and from studio-controlled production to independent filmmaking. Students will view and research select films from each period, studying them both as reflective of their historical contest and as one of the social forces that has shaped history.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ENGL 1102 and MDST 3301

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3



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This course examines the contemporary East Asian cinemas of China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, with a focus on their critical visualization and deconstruction of nation. East Asian cinema cannot be understood outside the context of transnationalism, in light of the cross-pollination of culture, history, politics, and bodies that unite these Asian nations. In this course, students will be introduced to key filmmakers and their emergent new cinemas, industrial practices and national exchanges, as well as the historical, political, industrial and cultural events that gave rise to these globally influential transnational cinemas.

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3



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Survey of the history and development of the mass media in relation to social, economic, cultural, and technological conditions. The course will focus primarily on broadcast, print, and new media, with particular emphasis on the interrelations and convergence among all mass media. Students will also be introduced to historical analysis and research methods and will complete an historical research project.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 2900 or COMM 2050, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Games and sports are found in nearly every culture and historical period. This course explores the historical and cultural aspects of gaming, placing games within a larger media landscape while also emphasizing what makes gaming distinct. Throughout the semester students will examine the history of digital games as both commercial products and artistic forms, starting with early board games and continuing to the current landscape of digital games.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 2400

Hours:
3



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This course furthers students' knowledge of on-set production practices as they relate to the creation of digital cinematic images. They will advance their knowledge in roles and procedures related to production management, camera, grip, and electric departments. Through readings, lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, students will further their understanding of production practices and learn how to function as a successful member of the below-the-line crew.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 2500

Hours:
3



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Overview and analysis of contemporary television structures, meaning systems, genres, and modes of production. Course will focus on U.S. television, comparing it to global television production systems.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENGL 1102

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3



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In this course, students will learn how to cut together narrative film projects using industry standard editing software. Students will learn how the editor has a profound and significant influence on the overall tone and meaning of a film through the editing process. Students will strengthen their cinematic voice as they learn how to utilize various conventional cuts, such as match action cuts, cutaways, jump cuts, etc., as well as various camera setups. In addition, students will briefly explore the aesthetics and considerations in sound design, color grading, and title design.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MDST 1500 and MDST 2500

Hours:
3



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In this course, students will learn how to use Avid Media Composer, which is an advanced industry-standard video editing software. Students will also have the opportunity to become Avid Certified Users for the program (by passing the Avid assigned exams). Additionally, through detailed film and scene analysis, as well as peer-review of student projects, students in this course will further their storytelling abilities as editors and storytellers.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3700

Hours:
3



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This course focuses on scripting for various television formats. Topics covered include teleplay formatting, generic conventions, and the business specific to broadcast and cable television. Particular emphasis will be placed on writing in groups, as is the norm in the television industry. Students will collaborate on two teleplays, gaining experience in writing for existing series and in creating original series. The course will be taught as a workshop, with the majority of class time used for discussion, read-throughs, and critiques.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 2100

Hours:
3



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Introduces students to the process of adapting stories from public domain sources for the screen. Topics include the ethics of adaptation, techniques to fictionalize internal story "truths" for dramatic purposes, the differences between fictional and nonfictional original materials and contemporary non-fiction adaptations. Students adapt four scripts of varying lengths from source materials. Offered on an alternative year basis per program needs.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3100 with a grade of B or higher

Hours:
3



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This course gives students hands-on experience with lighting and set creation in a soundstage environment. Course topics include gaffing, green screen setup, production design planning, set decoration, and art direction.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MDST 1500, MDST 2100, and MDST 2500

Hours:
3



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In this course, students will learn how to produce, shoot, and edit short documentary projects. Students will analyze a variety of short documentaries and television shows for style and structure, as well as learn best practices for interviewing, filming, and editing such projects. Then, through a series of practical exercises, students will complete their own short unscripted production that covers a topic of their choosing.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3300

Hours:
3



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This course is designed to explore intermediate acting using several approaches from contemporary and classic acting disciplines. Students will cultivate skills in acting for camera, including analyzing, auditioning, improvisation, visualization, breathing, relaxation, and rehearsing techniques. Students will increase their self-confidence, cultivate their public speaking ability, and sharpen their 'presence'. Students will continue to build the vocabulary and conceptual framework necessary to analyze and discuss film and media and will gain a broad awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the craft of acting. Students will apply these skills through auditioning and acting in short films, doing scene and monologue work, readings, script analysis, and group exercises.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3000

Hours:
3



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In this, the first of a two-course sequence, students will learn the basic form of feature length screenwriting. Students will learn how to deepen plot, strengthen characters, and intensify dialogue. Learners will augment their narrative, visual voice through rigorous writing exercises, script study, scene study, workshops, and critiques, resulting in the development of a rough, first draft of a feature length screenplay. Outside writing, reading, and screening assignments are required. Offered alternating Fall semesters.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3100 with a grade of B or higher

Hours:
3



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In this, the second of a two-course sequence, students will expand upon the form of feature length screenwriting. Learners will deepen plot, refine characters, and strengthen dialogue. As engaged learners, students will amplify their narrative, visual voice through intense writing exercises, script development, workshopping, and critiques, resulting in the development of a polished, final draft of a feature length screenplay. Outside writing, reading, and screening assignments are required. Offered alternating Spring semesters.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 4101

Hours:
3



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This course examines the business and operational aspects of feature film production - from business entity setup, financing, contracts, and distribution. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the entertainment business, both for independent production and within the studio system, to learn how to successfully navigate all related areas of a motion picture's life cycle from development through distribution.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3150

Hours:
3



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Discussion and examination of diversity issues and representations of social groups by news and entertainment media. Areas covered will include gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, and people with disabilities. Social, cultural, economic, psychological, and other effects of the representations of these groups will be considered. Media examined will include news media as well as movies, video games, television, magazines, and web sites. Ethical problems for media producers in portraying social groups will be considered.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2900, COMM 2050, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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In-depth, diversified examination of sports in the mass media. The course is designed to help students think more critically about the role of sports in culture, as well as the role of sports in the contemporary media landscape. Topics may include, but will not be limited to, the portrayal and representations of athletes in the media, coverage of various sports by the media, impact of new media on sports and sports coverage, nationalism in sports, effects of media on sports and vice versa, and sports and media as businesses.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: COMM 2900, COMM 2050, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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In this course students will strengthen their cinematic voice. Students will break down a script and/or concept into dramatic beats and then organize those into visual or special moments. Students will utilize shot progression, camera movement, and production practices to improve their storytelling skills. Students will cultivate advanced directing techniques by working with actors, shooting scenes outside of class, and participating in camera and editing workshops. Outside film exercises are required.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 2700 or MDST 3300

Hours:
3



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This course examines the history of American film as an art form and as a cultural phenomenon, from the invention of motion pictures to the present. The course will cover major historical movements and periods, including the Cinema of Attractions, the Trust Era, the advent of the Sound Era, the Hollywood Studio Era, Experimental Cinema, New Hollywood, American Independent Cinema, and Internationalization. Students will view and research select films from each period, studying them both as reflective of their historical context and as social forces that have shaped American culture.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MDST 3301 and MDST 3302

Hours:
3



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This course surveys animated motion pictures from their invention to the present, focusing on the form's commercial, industrial, and technical development, the aesthetics of animation as a form of expression, and the cultural context of significant moments and movements in animation history.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MDST 3301 or MDST 3302, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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This course explores the cultural, historical, and (trans) national origins of Japanese anime, and their continued impact on its later development. A product of both Japanese cultural traditions and outside global influences, anime has grown from a niche market to one of wider global appeal. Anime is a complex reflection of cultural flow that reflects aspects of post-war Japanese identity while also serving as a prime example of how culture flows between nations. By exploring the various facets of anime and its relationship to other media, students will learn more about both Japanese cultural history, racial identity, and about the flow of culture around the world – including right here at home.

Hours:
3



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This course offers a broad survey of Japanese cinema and its formal characteristics across the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, investigating how such a study allows access to the historical tensions and socio-cultural movements inherent in each time period. We will pay particular attention to Japanese cinema in relation Japanese imperialism, American Occupation, the atomic bomb and nuclear fear, globalism and Hollywood cinema, as well as gender and sexuality. This exploration of cinema in Japan will offer new insights into cinema as we examine the role of nation, trauma, memory and history in the formation of one of the most influential cinemas in the world.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3301, MDST 3302, MDST 3350, or MDST 3310

Hours:
3



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This course introduces students to the canonical texts, major filmmakers, industrial practices, and defining themes of South Korean cinema. The course content will be focused primarily on the Korean cinema industry's unique history and global impact, but the course will also broaden students' understanding of Korean culture, society, and politics.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3301, MDST 3302, MDST 3350, or MDST 3310, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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This course is a survey of Italian cinema from the early 1900's to the present from a historical, critical,and cultural perspective. Topics may include the silent era, Neorealism, the rise of art cinema, and the cycle of genres that have characterized Italian film. Through readings, lectures, discussions, and screenings, students will further their understanding of how Italy's changing political and economic climate have influenced Italian filmmakers' unique approach to storytelling on screen.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite?: MDST 3301, MDST 3302, or MDST 3350, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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This course allows the CMJ Department to offer instruction on specialized film genre courses, themed according to faculty research and expertise. Sections of MDST 4380 will explore a single genre's conventions, cultural messages, and aesthetic and technological contributions to the film industry. Through film analysis, students will learn about genre as an expression of social concerns and as part of a cultural process in which such concerns can be negotiated.Topics will vary but may include Science Fiction, Horror Cinema, or Global Westerns.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MDST 3301, MDST 3302, or MDST 3350, or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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This course allows the Communication, Media Studies and Journalism Department to offer instruction in special interest courses related to film history. Sections of MDST 4390 will be created in response to student demand or offered to capitalize on faculty research and expertise. Topics will vary but may include Women in Cinema, History of Television Advertising, African American Film History, or History of the Television Sitcom; studies of cinema and television in particular countries or regions; or may cover the history of a particular form or genre, such as Documentary or Animation.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: Completion of all lower division coursework

Hours:
3



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Video games are complex systems of meaning and representation that create experiences for players, and this course is a theoretical and philosophical exploration of the video game as a cultural form and media text. Although video games are a newer entrant into the media landscape, they occupy a central and growing role that has connections to other media within the cultural landscape, as well as properties that are distinct to gaming. This course explores this ambivalent nature of video games as distinct media objects and as part of a larger media landscape, employing a vocabulary that challenges existing notions of critical media theory and posits the significance of video games in the digital world.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 2400

Hours:
3



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This course looks at the challenges and possibilities of adapting a story from one medium to another, and of telling a story across several media simultaneously while considering fandom, marketing, and industry contexts. The relationship of new media to older media will also be a key focus.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3401 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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In this course students will strengthen their visual voice by being the cinematographer for a short-film project and compiling the footage into select dallies. In the practical, "hands on" aspects of the course, students will sharpen their skills, as well as study techniques and aesthetics of cinematography. Some of these topics may include: 4K and Cinema-RAW workflows, advanced cinematography theory, advance light/shadow control, A/B camera production methods, applying Look Up Tables (LUTs) onset. In addition, students will study the shooting strategies, as well as the overall visual design, of renowned cinematographers. Class time will be spent in lectures, demonstrations, hands-on exercises, in-class shoots, field trips, critiques and discussions.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3500

Hours:
3



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Students will learn theory and skills related to film production design that will enhance their ability to create believable, thoughtful, and meaningful worlds within the frame of a moving image. Topics include, but are not limited to, script analysis and research for design purposes, color and texture theory, sketches and models, set design (studio and location), natural and special effects makeup, hair styling, and wardrobe styling.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3500

Hours:
3



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This course offers instruction in special interest topics related to film and digital media pre-production, production, or post-production which are covered by courses currently in the catalog. Sections of MDST4590 are offered in response to student demand or to capitalize on faculty research and expertise. This course may be taken twice under different topics.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: COMM 2900, MDST 1500, MDST 2100, and MDST 2500

Hours:
3



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This course surveys the canonical works of film theory, develops students' awareness of the social, cultural, and historical contexts that produced major theoretical movements, and introduces students to the types of questions that serve as the basis of theoretical works. A central goal of the course is to develop students' ability to comprehend primary sources then apply theoretical models to motion picture texts.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: MDST 3301and MDST 3302

Hours:
3



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This course takes a comparative approach to studying the humanities by applying critical theory and methodologies characteristic of literary studies to the study of film, emphasizing aesthetics and the commonalities and distinctions between literature and film as art forms. The course will examine narrative structure, explore the cinematic equivalents to literary figures such as metaphor, metonymy, symbolism, etc., and compare the nature of the spectator's engagement with the filmic text to the reader's engagement with literature, with the goal of developing students' understanding of both media.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: This course is open to English and CMJ bachelor's majors who have completed all general education requirements.

Hours:
3



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This class focuses on the aesthetic qualities and practices that have come to be known as "cinematic," that is, the narrative and formal traits once thought distinct to motion pictures. Students will examine how these stylistic qualities have influenced the aesthetics of other media, such as television, comics, and video games.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3301, MDST 3302, MDST 3350, or MDST 3600

Hours:
3



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Students will learn fundamental aesthetic and technical skills in the color finishing process using industry-standard software. Topics include but are not limited to color theory; reading digital scopes associated with luminance, contrast, and color; color correction; and color grading.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3700

Hours:
3



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Students will learn fundamental skills in the digital motion picture planning, filming, and finishing process as it relates to visual effects. Topics include, but are not limited to planning for visual effects prior to production, best practices for filming plates and elements for visual effects, corrective visual effect techniques, and creative compositing-based visual effects.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3700

Hours:
3



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This course examines the relationship between field and studio production for content produced for television and online distribution. The practical, hands-on techniques of studio production and the aesthetic appreciation of film, video and audio will be emphasized. The students in this course will learn to produce news and information segments, entertainment content and material for traditional and Internet media outlets. In addition, topics including the history and development of studio production, the rise and influence of the digital age and the convergence of multiple media will be discussed.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: MDST 3800

Hours:
3



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The senior capstone is a final project intended to integrate material covered in previous courses and provide an in-depth exploration of a topic of special interest or career relevance to the student. The capstone project may be scholarly, creative, or professional in nature but will culminate in a presentation of the student's work to a panel of Communication, Film & Theatre faculty. Students work closely with a supervising faculty member to develop the thesis, creative project, or participate in a professional internship.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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Co-operative in Film & Digital Media offers off-campus study with a semester of full-time, paid employment (minimum of 30 hours per week) at an industry partner. The course is designed to complement a student's formal education with paid practical work experience directly related to the student's academic major. The course will give students the opportunity to combine the theories and skills learned in class with paid practical experience related to their major. This course is repeatable once, for a total of two.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor

Hours:
6-9



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This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to film and digital video production or game development. The student's advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of fewer than 7 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
1



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This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to film and digital video production or game development. The student's advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of between 7 and 12 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
2



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This course enables students to earn credit toward their degree by completing an internship within a field related to film and digital video production or game development. The student's advisor will liaise with the organization offering the internship to verify that the experience merits internship credit. This course is appropriate for students who will work at the internship for an average of between 13 and 20 hours per week during the Fall or Spring terms. For Summer terms, First & Second terms/sessions, and Maymester terms, the number of required hours may be increased accordingly, due to the abbreviated time frame of the session/term. Internship courses may be repeated for up to 6 total hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

Hours:
3



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This course serves as an introduction to the discipline of theatre through observation, reading, discussion, and participation. It is designed to give the theatre major a survey of the creative process through the guidance and experience of those directly involved in the Gainesville Theatre Alliance.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Declared major in Theatre

Hours:
1



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Practical work in all aspects of production. The course is repeatable for a maximum of 2 credit hours total.

Hours:
1



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The course will emphasize developing the actor's instrument and introducing the student to the fundamentals of acting; making the student a more informed observer of the acting experience. Covers the fundamentals of stage terminology, stage movement, and improvisation.

Hours:
3



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This course provides a basic introduction to makeup application along with wig prep and skincare maintenance. This course is meant to be utilized by actors for both film and theater.

Hours:
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Fundamentals of interpretation and performance of various forms of literature, with emphasis on poetry, drama, and prose.

Hours:
3



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Introduction to the art of the theatre emphasizing its theories, means of production, and historical development.

Hours:
3



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Provides basic techniques and approaches to the art of acting. Fundamentals of Acting is intended to be a beginning acting course - minimal, or no, experience is expected. The course will emphasize developing the actor's instrument and introducing the student to the fundamentals of acting; making the student a more informed observer of the acting experience. Covers the fundamentals of stage terminology, stage movement, and improvisation.

Hours:
3



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This course is an introduction to movement and voice techniques for the stage and screen actor. We will explore a wide range of fundamental processes to provide the student with more centered, free, and dynamic artistic expression. This course is for Theater majors and minors.

Hours:
3



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This course is an activity, or studio, course. Students will participate in drawing and develop drawing skills using a variety of media and materials. Students will work with figure drawing, still life, sketching, rendering, and other techniques. The focus is of the course will be on visual communication through drawing.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1500 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Introduction to technical theatre production.

Hours:
3



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Exploring vocal (singing) technique and acting technique, then learning to synergize the two through songs chosen from the Musical Theatre canon.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1021 or THEA 1150 (either course can also be taken as a corequisite)

Hours:
2



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Exploring vocal (singing) technique and acting technique, then learning to synergize the two through songs chosen from the Musical Theatre canon.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1021 or THEA 1150 (either can be taken as a corequisite as well)

Hours:
2



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Applying the singing/acting techniques explored in Musical Theatre Workshop 1 to songs from the Musical Theatre canon specific to 1875 to 1926. Introduction to script and music analysis.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1851

Hours:
2



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Advancement of practical work in all aspects of production. The course is repeatable for a maximum of 2 credit hours total.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 1010 successfully completed twice

Hours:
1



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Practical work in all aspects of production: scenery and costume construction, box office and house management, lighting, and sound operation.

Hours:
1-3



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Practical work in all aspects of production: scenery and costume construction, box office and house management, lighting, and sound operation.

Hours:
1-3



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Practical work in all aspects of production: scenery and costume construction, box office and house management, lighting, and sound operation.

Hours:
1-3



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Practical work in all aspects of production: scenery and costume construction, box office and house management, lighting, and sound operation.

Hours:
1-3



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The course will explore a variety of theatrical auditions from cold readings to prepared monologues to callbacks, as well as analyze the business of the professional actor including resumes, headshots, correspondence, casting directors and agents.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1021 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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An introduction to the basic principles, techniques, and challenges of script analysis, which will provide students with a methodology that enables them to dissect a play from the perspective of performer, director, and/or designer in preparation for the rehearsal and production process.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: ENG 1101 with "C" or higher

Hours:
3



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A study of the basics of design for theatre. Understanding the use of visual elements (line, form, mass, color, texture, composition) and the language these visual elements use to communicate is foundational to the art of theatre.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 2070

Hours:
3



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This course provides an introduction to stage makeup and prosthetics used in theatre.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1500 and THEA 2150

Hours:
3



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This course will provide a survey of theatre history from its origins to the English Renaissance of the 16th and 17th centuries. The survey will include a review of each major historical period according to its dramatic literature, its production practices and its societal influences.

Hours:
3



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This course will provide a survey of theatre history from approximately 1660 to the present. The survey will include a review of each major historical period according to its dramatic literature, its production practices and its societal influences.

Hours:
3



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Students will investigate using the performing arts to create positive change around a social issue. The course will introduce concepts and applications of theatre for social change, and explore current and historical practices.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1100

Hours:
3



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Applying the singing/acting techniques explored in Musical Theatre Workshop 1 to songs from the Musical Theatre canon specific to 1943 to 1968. Further exploration of script and music analysis.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1852

Hours:
2



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Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student demand. Permission of instructor required. This 1 credit hour course is repeatable.

Hours:
1



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Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student demand. Permissions of instructor required. This 2 credit hour course is repeatable.

Hours:
2



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Special interest courses, which may not be transferable, are offered in response to student demand. Permissions of instructor required. This 3 credit hour course is repeatable.

Hours:
3



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The class is an introduction to the technique and application of screen acting in its varying forms. The students will be familiarized with the audition process and have the opportunity to set up online profiles that give access to current projects being cast in the region. Most importantly, students will acquire time in front of the camera, bringing relaxation and 'comfort with the uncomfortable.'

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3022

Hours:
3



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Practical work in all aspects of production with emphasis on leadership roles. Repeatable for a maximum of 2 credits hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 2010 successfully completed twice

Hours:
1



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Advanced practical work in all aspects of production with emphasis on leadership roles: scenery and costume construction, box office and house management, lighting, and sound operation. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 2010 successfully completed twice

Hours:
3



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A deep dive into the Stanford Meisner acting technique.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1021

Hours:
3



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This course on the development of the individual voice focuses on resonance, tone, flexibility, articulation of language, and support for the purpose of transmitting meaning and emotion.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1190

Hours:
3



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This course continues the development of the individual voice focusing on resonance, tone, flexibility and articulation.  Application of skills begins with classic texts and moves to modern and contemporary script work.  Students are introduced to dialect and accent work for theatre and film.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3031

Hours:
3



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A practical course defining and describing major aspects of children's theatre and its uses financially, artistically and educationally to the artist-in-training. In addition to a brief survey of the history of children's theatre both nationally and globally, this course covers practice and uses of Creative Dramatics, Youth Theatre, and Theatre for Young Audiences.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 1021 or THEA 1150

Hours:
3



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This course will immerse students in the exploration and creation of devised theatre and solo performance. Collaborative ability, communication skills, imagination, and risk-taking are the foundations of devised theatre. Students will explore theoretical/historical context and the successive phases of creating, rehearsing, and presenting assigned projects from a variety of starting points.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1021 or THEA 1150

Hours:
3



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This is a practical course exploring the fundamentals of the craft of Playwriting, including understanding dramatic structure, character development, creative dialogue and theatrical technique. This class is an elective for all theatre students.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 with grades of C or higher and THEA 1100

Hours:
3



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This course introduces the student to the fundamental responsibilities and functions of the director. He/she will study and practice techniques in selecting, auditioning, and casting scenes and will examine techniques in staging. Student directed scenes will culminate the course. This course provides an introduction to the role of the director in the contemporary theatre. As many modern directors exert considerable influence upon the directorial responsibility is a vital part of the major.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 1021 and THEA 2070

Hours:
3



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The purpose of this course is to help the student develop a working knowledge of the CADD software package- Vectorworks. Other software may be covered as time permits. Students will learn the basics of modeling in Vectorworks for scenic and lighting design and development of construction drawings.

Hours:
3



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The purpose of this course is to present the student with an overview of advanced techniques and professional standards in technical design. Students will work beyond the basics of wood and canvas as explored in Stagecraft. Emphasis is placed on the development of intermediate to advanced wood working, painting, and engineering methods and skills, as well as, safety management and production organization.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 1500 & THEA 3161

Hours:
3



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This course will explore the scenic design process including script analysis, research, rendering and construction. Emphasis will be placed on the application of technique and theory and the process and tools used to successfully communicate visual ideas relating to scenery for the stage.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 2070 and THEA 3161

Hours:
3



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This course will explore the functions and qualities of lighting in entertainment settings. Emphasis will be placed on the application of technique and theory and the process and tools used to successfully communicate visual ideas relating to lighting for the stage.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequistes: THEA 2150 and THEA 3161

Hours:
3



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The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the basic media used in sound design and engineering for the theatre, including reel-to-reel, cassette, minidisk, digital audiotape (DAT), CD, and digital audio workstations (DAW) and common techniques and equipment for digital, analog, and multi-track sound reinforcement and recording. Students will also develop a thorough understanding of the fundamental and physical properties of electricity, light, and sound. Emphasis is on the design and engineering of special effects, wiring, power distribution, hookup and troubleshooting, audio-visual technology, as well as automated lighting control and programming.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1500

Hours:
4



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This course is designed to explore the costume design process including script analysis, research, rendering and construction. Emphasis will be placed on the application of techniques and theory and the process and tools used to successfully communicate visual ideas relating to costuming for the stage.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 1010 and THEA 2150

Hours:
3



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This course is a study of modern methods of vocal reinforcement for the stage and the use of music and sound effects in theatrical production. Students will focus on the technical components of a sound system, script analysis, research, and the use of computerized sound control equipment.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3525

Hours:
3



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This course introduces the fundamentals of drawing for the theatre. From Architecture to the human form, designers and technicians will develop the ability to effectively communicate through drawn/sketched images.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 2150

Hours:
3



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An exploration of digital tools for visualization of scenic, lighting, and costume designs for the stage. Emphasis will be on VectorWorks and Photoshop.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3161

Hours:
3



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An exploration of the body in movement as it relates to contemporary theatrical clown, with discoveries that will be applied to the devising of original physical theatre pieces.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1190

Hours:
3



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This course is an exploration in the use of theatrical masks as tools for actor training and performance.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3301

Hours:
3



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This course presents advanced topics in stage technology, including advanced rigging techniques, production planning, electronic controls, pneumatics, hydraulics, structural design for the stage and metal fabrication, welding, and other state-of-the-art technologies. Emphasis will also be placed on the design/engineering layout, CAD drafting and execution for an advanced production problem. The Lab component of this course consists of two hours. If possible, students will attend field trips to local scenic studios.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 1500 and THEA 3161

Hours:
3



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The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the basic, thorough understanding of the fundamental and physical properties of electricity and light. Emphasis is on the design and engineering of special effects, wiring, power distribution, hookup and troubleshooting, audio visual technology, as well as automated lighting control and programming.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 1500 and THEA 3161

Hours:
3



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This course provides a basic understanding of the technical skills and tools required for a theatrical costume technician. This course will include the study of hand sewing methods, use of a sewing machine, how to read and use a pattern, and a basic understanding of fabrics.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1500

Hours:
3



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This course provides a basic understanding of the technical skills and tools required for theatrical costume crafts. This course will include: the study of hand sewing methods; use of a sewing machine; design, construction, and decoration of masks, hats, and other costume accessories.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3515

Hours:
4



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The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the basic media used in sound design and engineering for the theatre, including reel-to-reel, cassette, minidisk, digital audio tape (DAT), CD, and digital audio workstations (DAW) and common techniques and equipment for digital and analog sound reinforcement. Emphasis is on the design and engineering, hookup and troubleshooting, of audio systems for live theatre sound.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1500

Hours:
3



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An in-depth, hands-on practice of advanced stage makeup techniques, make-up effects, and prosthetics used in theatre.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 2525

Hours:
3



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The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the fundamentals of acoustics and sound systems optimization. This course features hands-on system tuning and focuses on the causes of the problem we face, not just simplistic solutions. The process of learning how to optimize systems reveals improved methods for system design. Acoustics is the study of the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound; and the qualities that determine the ability of a specific enclosure or construction (such as a theatre) to reflect sound waves in such a way as to produce proximity, clarity, and fidelity in human hearing. Psychoacoustics is the study of how humans react to sound. Together they form the basis of sound design for live theatre.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3225

Hours:
3



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The purpose of this course is to present the student with an opportunity to develop basic skills in scene painting and sculpture for theatre and film. The class will stress not only technique but safety, and environmental responsibility in dealing with paints and solvents.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1500 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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The purpose of this course is to present the student with an opportunity to develop basic skills in scene painting for theatre and film. Students will hone the skills acquired in earlier classes (Principles of Design and Design Studio I) and develop advanced techniques in painting and sculpture. The class will stress not only technique but safety and environmental responsibility in dealing with paints and solvents as well as tools and techniques for sculpture.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 2500, THEA 3251 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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This course is a studio course. We will experiment with a variety of sculpting and molding techniques which are used in the creation and repair of various props, costume pieces and set pieces for the theatre. Students will be involved in researching and evaluating these processes. The focus is on creating finished works, as well as, learning the abilities, limits, and qualities of differing media and materials.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 2150 or permission of instructor

Hours:
3



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Basic to advanced training in stage management designed to prepare the student for work in a variety of performance venues. This course will address the construction and maintenance of a promptbook, organizing rehearsals, production meetings, and other stage management topics.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 1021 and THEA 1500

Hours:
3



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The purpose of this course is to expose students to the concepts of resource management as it relates to different types of theatrical production. Students will apply problem solving strategies to each step of the production process from show conception to strike and how to effectively communicate those solutions to team members.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1500 & THEA 3161

Hours:
3



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This course will provide a survey of the history of musical theatre from its origins to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the various other forms of theatre that contributed to the development of the Musical and to the practitioners of both the early and modern forms of musical theatre.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1100

Hours:
3



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This is a survey course studying the history of western costume and decorative arts. Students will learn to identify the hallmarks of clothing, furniture, architecture and interior decoration from the Ancient Egyptian to the Modern period. Students will gain an understanding of how these elements function as a reflection of each society and how these elements can be manipulated in the theatre communication process. To that end, students will engage in research and develop a design morgue for each era - to include color renderings of specific elements.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 2150

Hours:
3



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This course is a survey of the history of theatrical design and designers. Students will focus on important movements, literature, directors, and designers involved in the history of theatre from the Italian Renaissance to the present. Students will participate in discussions, do research and present information gained in research to the class.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 1100 and THEA 1500

Hours:
3



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This course is made available as a substitute for THEA 2620.

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This course will provide a survey of theatre literature from the oldest extant texts to the current age, with emphasis upon the culture and development of Western theatre. Asian, African, and Eastern European theatre literature will also be explored. The survey will include a review of each major historical period and its societal influences.This is a survey course designed to provide an in-depth exploration of a playwright or group of playwrights. Students will study the playwright, the plays, and historical context. Topics and playwrights may be adjusted according to, required reading in other courses, current trends, or availability of visiting artists.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 2070

Hours:
3



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A one hour seminar allowing junior theatre majors to analyze, discuss and eventually structure their artistic goals with the intention of developing their Senior Thesis Project proposal for THEA 4900. This course will serve as a bridge to the student's capstone project in THEA 4900.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the department

Hours:
1



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The Gainesville Theatre Alliance gives students the opportunity to work in production with professional designers, actors, directors, and technicians. This course is presented as another opportunity to take advantage of those professionals' presence on our campus in a formal classroom setting. THEA 3903 classes will be taught by a Professional Artist in Residence (with appropriate credentials), or team taught by a faculty Instructor of Record and visiting Professional Artist in Residence. The topic of each section will be specific and will vary from previous and post sections. The classes will focus, in detail, on methods and ideas that are normally beyond the scope of most required Theatre classes and will take advantage of the specific knowledge-base of a visiting Professional Artist in Residence. This course may be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

Hours:
3



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This course is designed to bring together all the learning experience of a theatre student. Students will work with faculty and classmates to conceptualize and realize a costume, lighting, or scenic design. Students may also act as a technical director or costume shop manager for a production. Students will be required to present full documentation of the process, as well as, present and defend a paper based on the project.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the Theatre Department

Hours:
3



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Advancement of practical work in all aspects of production with emphasis on leadership roles. Repeatable for a maximum of 2 credit hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 3010 successfully completed twice

Hours:
1



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An advanced class for students in key leadership production positions - Wardrobe Head, Master Carpenter, Charge Scenic Artist, etc. Emphasis will be given to improving the student's knowledge and skill level in management, efficiency, and craftsmanship. Students will be encouraged to utilize critical thinking tactics while problem-solving on a daily basis. This course is repeatable for a maximum of 6 hours.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 3011 successfully completed twice

Hours:
3



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Study of the techniques for approaching theatrical characterization and production through the perspectives of various historical and cultural styles. Particular attention will be paid to actor and director research, kinesthetic technique and cultural empathy.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3022

Hours:
3



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This course continues the development of the individual voice with a focus on animation voicing, audiobook narration, voiceover and other related skill sets.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 1190

Hours:
3



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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the role of the director in the contemporary theatre. As many modern directors exert considerable influence upon the total artistic vision of theatre production, the student's understanding of the directorial responsibility is vital. Students will build on knowledge gained in THEA 3110, Directing, study staging techniques for varied audience-actor relationships (thrust, arena, etc.), and advanced study of directing technique. The course culminates in a fully produced studio project.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3110

Hours:
3



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This course will utilize acting for camera, basic filmmaking, and creative writing techniques to help actors produce their own work to be seen and shared online.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 4022

Hours:
3



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This course is an advanced study of lighting design for the stage. Students will design and defend design choices for musicals, opera, and non-realistic theatre events with both historical and modern contexts. The focus will be on conceptualization, documentation, and communication of the design idea.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 3205 and THEA 3251

Hours:
3



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This course is an advanced study of lighting design for the stage. Students will design and defend design choices for musicals, opera, and non-realistic theatre events with both historical and modern contexts. The focus will be on conceptualization, documentation, and communication of the design idea.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 3210 and THEA 3510

Hours:
3



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The purpose of this course is to expose students to different ways of creating media content for use in theatrical productions. Discuss the aesthetics of using projections in a production, as well as the possibilities and limitations of original content verses copyright material.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3252

Hours:
3



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The purpose of this course is to expose students to software and hardware used in projection design for theater. Discuss the aesthetics of using projections in a production, as well as the possibilities and limitations of original content verses copyright material. Students will learn basic and advanced software systems for control of projections in theatre, as well as, the engineering, hookup and troubleshooting of projection systems for live theatre.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 4215

Hours:
3



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This course is an advanced study of costume design for the stage. Students will design and defend design choices for musicals, opera, and non-realistic theatre events with both historical and modern contexts. The focus will be on conceptualization and communication of the design idea.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 3222 and THEA 3251

Hours:
3



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This course will familiarize students with recording instruments and mixing and mastering music tracks. Students will also learn the complexities involved in creating and controlling sound for musical theatre including using wireless mics, mixing for a musical, musical instrument reinforcement, and loudspeaker placement. Students will create several pieces of composed music including scores for theatre and film and integrate other learned skills to create sound designs for plays using computer sound control software and hardware. Finally, the course will prepare students for transitioning to working in the profession.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3225

Hours:
3



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This course is an introduction to martial arts for the stage-known as stage combat. Students learn the basics of safe, simulated, unarmed combat: falls, rolls, throws and flips, as well as various punches, kicks and blocks. The basis of safe weapons work, primarily single sword, will be explored as well. Emphasis is placed on actor safety, script interpretation, and acting the simulated violence.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3022

Hours:
3



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This course provides advanced understanding of the technical skills and tools required for a theatrical costume technician. This course will include the study of advanced costume construction techniques, how to drape and pattern, and an advanced understanding of fabrics.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3515

Hours:
4



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This course is an introduction to the economics and managerial aspects of the American Theatre.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: THEA 1100 and THEA 1500

Hours:
3



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Advanced Stage Management will provide students with additional tools to make the transition from stage managing in an educational environment to professional theatre. Topics include: calling complex cues; calling a show from a musical score; protocols for stage combat, weapons, and special effects backstage and on stage; interfacing with the design team and the stage manager's role in new play development; AEA rules and other professional trade unions; strategies for finding and keeping work; and more.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3600

Hours:
3



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Senior Seminar provides theatre students with the information necessary to succeed in the business side of theatre. Weekly seminars will cover the various theatre markets, unions and contracts, representation, financial aspects of the gig economy, and marketing and networking.

Hours:
1



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This 1 credit hour elective course is designed to bring a capstone learning experience to a student; with increased responsibility by the student for the final product. Students will work with faculty and classmates to conceptualize and realize a costume, lighting, or scenic design; act as technical director, costume shop manager, director; or otherwise take part in the mounting of a full, student driven, Discovery Series production. Students will be required to present full documentation of the process. This will take the form of production documents, including, but not limited to- technical drawings, renderings, promptbook, rehearsal notes, performance reports, process and/or production photographs, and/or other documentation. Each project will be determined in the student's junior year in THEA 3900.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: THEA 3900 and permission of the department

Hours:
1



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This internship serves as the capstone to the candidate's training for the Theatre Technology Certificate. Each candidate must complete a minimum of 150 hours of work/study with a reputable and/or participating commercial theatre, scenic/lighting production shop, lighting installation/rental company, rigging installer, sound reinforcement or special events company. Each candidate will prepare and defend a portfolio and resume of work produced during the candidate's training period. Each employer will prepare a written statement/evaluation of the work performed by the internist.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisite: Permission of the Theatre Department

Hours:
4



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The capstone course asks students to showcase how they have synthesized their skills in performance, design, or other theatrical areas. This capstone project culminates in a performance or polished design portfolio, and a thoughtful research paper detailing how the project synthesizes the skills they have gained in their degree.

Hours:
3



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