2021-2022 Brenau University Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Brenau University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses Descriptions


 

Theatre

  
  • TH 327 - Advanced Costume Design

    (3)
    Building on the skills learned in Costume Design (TH 227), this course will further the development of effective research and rendering techniques and the study of the role of the Costume Designer in the professional theatre environment. The course will include both academic approach and practical exercises. Prerequisite(s): TH 227
  
  • TH 329 - Advanced Theatre Makeup

    (3)
    This course provides a more in-depth, hands-on practice to stage makeup and prosthetics used in theatre.  We will explore body casting, prosthetic molding, airbrush and body paint as well as other techniques for theatre and film makeup. Prerequisite(s): TH 229, Permission of the department
  
  • TH 330 - Movement for the Stage II

    (3)
    This course furthers class work explored in Movement I and is designed for the serious actor on a professional track of study. Focus will be on processes to provide the actor with a freer, more expressive and dynamic physical life on stage. Points of emphasis will include strength, stamina, flexibility, alignment, concentration and creativity. Methods used will include Michael Chekhov’s gesture work for specific character development, Alexander alignment work, Tadashi Suzuki’s movement as an acting discipline and the Viewpoints methods. Prerequisite(s): TH 230
  
  • TH 336 - Computer Aided Draftting Design for Theatre

    (3)
    The purpose of this course is to help the student develop a working knowledge of two CADD software packages - Vectorworks and Sketch-Up Pro.  Students will learn the basics of modeling in Sketch-up Pro and Vectorworks, and Lighting Design and development of construction drawings in Vectorworks. Prerequisite(s): TH 215
  
  • TH 340 - Playwriting

    (3)
    A practical course exploring the fundamentals of the art and craft of Playwriting, including understanding dramatic structure, character development, creative dialogue and theatrical technique. Prerequisite(s): EH 101, EH 102
  
  • TH 350 - Stage Management

    (3)
     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 as well as expose students to practitioners in the professional world of stage management.
  
  • TH 355 - Molding and Sculpting for Theatre

    (3)
    This course is a lab, or 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(s): TH 215
  
  • TH 360 - Advanced Costume Construction

    (3)
    This course builds on the skills developed in TH 260, Costume Construction. This course will cover more advanced sewing skills, draping and flat patterning, fabric manipulation and a more complete understanding of appropriate fabric choice and use. Prerequisite(s): TH 260
  
  • TH 365 - Advanced Scene Painting

    (4)
    The purpose of this course is to present the student with an opportunity to develop advanced skills in scene painting and scenic art for theatre and film. Students will hone the skills acquired in earlier classes and acquire new skills. The class will stress not only technique but safety, and environmental responsibility in dealing with paints and solvents. If possible, students will attend field trips to local scenic studios and paint plants.
  
  • TH 375 - Design Studio II

    (4)
    This course is an activity, or studio, course. Students will participate in drawing, painting, and model making using a variety of media and materials. Students will build on techniques learned in TH 275, and learn new skills. Students will learn advanced rendering skills, as well as, 3D model making. The focus is on creating finished works, as well as, learning the abilities, limits, and qualities of differing media and materials. Prerequisite(s): TH 275
  
  • TH 402 - Directed Independent Study in Theatre

    (1 to 3)
    Guided study of an area of theatre of special interest to the student; it is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to work intensively on a topic with the supervision of a faculty member. Note(s) Departmental Approval Required.
  
  • TH 407 - Playwriting II

    (3)
    A practical and intensive extension of the principles and discipline laid down in TH 340: Playwriting. Further work in dramatic construction, including dialogue, character and plotting, as well as further application in research. Prerequisite(s): TH 340
  
  • TH 410 - Advanced Directing Study

    (3)
    Students will build on knowledge gained in TH 311, 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(s): TH 311
  
  • TH 415 - Advanced Production Projects

    (1 to 3)
    Advanced problems in scenographic, lighting, and costume design. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department. Note(s) May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
  
  • TH 416 - Period Styles II: Scene Study

    (3)
    Further exploration of the task of the actor/director in understanding the relationship of style and period to text. Advanced scene-work in Shakespearean, Restoration, and Greek performance technique, putting into practice theories and research gained from Period Styles I. Emphasis is upon problem-solving, performance and text analysis, and studio experience. Prerequisite(s): TH 316
  
  • TH 417 - Acoustics

    (3)
    The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the fundamentals of acoustics and psychoacoustics. Acoustics is the study of the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound; and the qualities that determined the ability of a specific enclosure of 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. Students in the area of Sound Design need a fundamental grounding in the physics of sound, and our reactions to it, to perform the tasks required of a designer of sound for theatre-principally, that every member of the audience can hear and understand the actors and the story presented. Prerequisite(s): TH 217
  
  • TH 425 - Advanced Scenic Design

    (3)
    This course is an advanced study of scenic design for the stage. Students will design and defend 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(s): TH 225
  
  • TH 426 - Advanced Lighting Design

    (3)
    This course is an advanced study of lighting design for the stage. Students will design and defend 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(s): TH 226
  
  • TH 440 - Senior Acting Studio

    (3)
    An intense, advanced Acting Studio course for senior actors which will build upon and expand the techniques and understanding acquired through Acting I, II, Period Styles I, and II, designed to challenge further the performer about to emerge into the professional world. This course will have a rotating area of focus, to be determined each semester by the Performance Faculty, to be taken from Advanced  Study of Shakespearean text, Greek Tragedy, Restoration Comedy, Early Realism (Shaw, O’Neill, Chekov), or Contemporary, as dictated by the needs of the graduating BFA/Acting class. Prerequisite(s): May be repeated once. Note(s) May be repeated once. BFA/Acting majors required; BA/Theatre (with performance emphasis) majors may be accepted into the class at the discretion of the instructor.
  
  • TH 450 - Theatre Management

    (3)
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to economic and managerial aspects of the American theatre.
  
  • TH 450W - Theatre Management

    (3)
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to economic and managerial aspects of the American theatre. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise.
  
  • TH 460 - Advanced Stage Management

    (3)
    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(s): TH 350
  
  • TH 475 - Media & Projections for Theatre

    (3)
    The purpose of this course is to expose the student to the basic media, software, and equipment used in projections for theatrical productions. The aesthetics of using projections in a production, as well as the limitations and possibilities will be explored and discussed. Students will learn basic and advanced software systems for control of projections in theatre, as well as the design and engineering, hookup and troubleshooting of projection systems for live theaters. Prerequisite(s): TH 318
  
  • TH 480 - Theatre Capstone

    (3)
    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 thoughtful paper detailing how the project synthesizes the skills they have gained in the degree. Note(s) Senior Theatre Majors only
  
  • TH 480W - Theatre Capstone

    (3)
    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 thoughtful paper detailing how the project synthesizes the skills they have gained in the degree. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise. Note(s) Senior Theatre Majors only
  
  • TH 493 - Senior Production Project

    (1)
    This course is designed to bring a “hands-on” learning experience, with increased responsibility by the student for the final product. Students will work with faculty and classmates in approved production and/or performance roles. Students will be required to present full documentation of the process. Prerequisite(s): TH 390, Permission of the department.
  
  • TH 495 - Theatre Internship

    (1 to 6)
    Advanced special interest coursework, consisting of practical application in cooperation with a professional theatre organization. Note(s) May be repeated for up to 6 credits.
  
  • TH 499 - Senior Seminar

    (2)
    Advanced special interest course, required capstone course for all senior theatre majors. Students will prepare for a final exit interview which demonstrates proficiency in their content areas. The class will also include guest speakers and seminars on topics most relevant to further career development after graduation. Note(s) Senior standing in the theatre program.

Voice

  
  • MV 100 - Introduction to Voice

    (1)
    Basic fundamentals of singing are taught in a weekly class setting. Includes the study of vocal technique, breath support, stage presence, vocal repertoire, and audition etiquette. Designed for students with little or no formal training in voice. Beginning singers must achieve a certain degree of competency before enrolling in MV 107 or 108. Required of all music majors who would not otherwise study voice prior to graduation. May be repeated.
  
  • MV 107 - Applied Voice

    (1-2)
    Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument.  Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level.
  
  • MV 108 - Applied Voice

    (1-2)
    Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument.  Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. All applied students must continue to enroll at the 201 level until they pass the Sophomore Qualifying Exam and qualify for the upper-division level.
  
  • MV 150 - Vocal Performance for Musical Theatre

    (1)
    The fundamentals of singing on stage are studied in a weekly class format. Includes the study of breath support, projection, vocal care and maintenance, musical theatre repertoire, and audition techniques. This course maybe repeated up to 4 times.
  
  • MV 207 - Applied Voice

    (1-2)
  
  • MV 208 - Applied Voice

    (1-2)
    Music majors will take 2 credit hour lessons each semester in their major instrument, and 1 credit hour each semester of study in their minor instrument.  Elective students may enroll for 1 credit hour lessons or 2 credit hour lessons with instructor approval. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons.
  
  • MV 209 - Vocal Coaching for Singers

    (1 to 2)
    This course serves to prepare the vocal student for performance in concert, recital, and opera. Materials to be covered include style, performance practices, diction, interpretation, and audition preparation. Course will include preparation of operatic as well as art song literature. Repertoire suitable for the individual student will be assigned by the voice teacher and prepared in this course by the vocal coach only after the music has been technically prepared by the student’s individual voice teacher. In addition to the per-hour tuition charge, there is an additional fee of $100 per credit hour for applied lessons. Note(s) May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.
  
  • MV 307 - Applied Voice

    (1-2)
  
  • MV 308 - Applied Voice

    (1-2)
  
  • MV 407 - Applied Voice

    (1-2)
  
  • MV 408 - Applied Voice

    (1-2)
  
  • MV 409 - Vocal Coaching for Singers

    (1 to 2)
    This course serves to prepare the vocal student for performance in concert, recital, and opera. Materials to be covered include style, performance practices, diction, interpretation, and audition preparation. Course will include preparation of operatic as well as art song literature. Repertoire suitable for the individual student will be assigned by the voice teacher and prepared in this course by the vocal coach only after the music has been technically prepared by the student’s individual voice teacher. Note(s) May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.

Women’s Leadership

  
  • WL 490 - Internship: Women’s Leadership

    (1-3)
    This course offers experiential learning through an internship that emphasizes gender awareness and leadership. As a result of this guided experience, the student will complete and present a paper of project to be defined in consultation with the instructor. Hours required for varying credits are as follows: 40 hours of work in internship earns 1 credit hour; 80 hours of work in internship earns 2 credit hours; 120 hours of work in internship earns 3 credit hours. Students, after conferring with instructors, will confirm and register for the appropriate number of academic credit hours before beginning internships. Departmental approval required. This course may be repeated for credit with a change in internship placement.
  
  • WL 490W - Internship - Women’s Leadership

    (3)
    This course offers experiential learning through an internship that emphasizes gender awareness and leadership.  As a result of this guided experience, the student will complete and present a paper of project to be defined in consultation with the instructor. Hours required for varying credits are as follows: 40 hours of work in internship earns 1 credit hour; 80 hours of work in internship earns 2 credit hours; 120 hours of work in internship earns 3 credit hours. Students, after conferring with instructors, will confirm and register for the appropriate number of academic credit hours before beginning internships. This course is designated as a “W” course. W courses emphasize the experience and expertise of women throughout course design and delivery. Students will identify and analyze the contributions and experiences of women. More than 50% of course activities, readings, and assessments emphasize and explore female experience, perspective, or expertise. Note(s) Departmental approval required. This course may be repeated for credit with a change in internship placement.
 

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