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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

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Theatre and Cinema
  

  • THEA 300 - Sound Design for the Arts

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, demonstration, laboratory and critique.
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Instruction in the art of sound recording, editing, storage and processing. Study of sound design for the arts with special emphasis on dance, film radio, television, music and theatre.
  

  • THEA 328 - Acting II: Improvisation Techniques

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 227 .
    The workshop style class seeks to improve the actors’ access to their individual creativity and imagination through exercises designed to sharpen their improvisational skills. The course seeks to reinforce the actors’ conscious use of technique in their creative process.

    Note(s): Can be repeated for academic credit.
  

  • THEA 330 - Theatre Design I

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 201 , THEA 231 , and THEA 232 .
    A study in the fundamentals of design for theatrical venues including the conceptualization process. Students will be introduced to each design area including scenery, costume, lighting and sound.

    Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 200 and THEA 330.
  

  • THEA 333 - Theatre Design II

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: One hour lecture; four hours laboratory.
    Prerequisites: THEA 330 and sophomore standing.
    Students are introduced to multiple mediums used to produce required drawings, renderings, and drafting for productions. Students will work on rendering techniques (color pencils, watercolor, acrylic, pastels, etc.), hand drafting, CAD/ Vectorwork drawing/drafting, and sketching.
  

  • THEA 334 - Theatre Design III

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
    Prerequisites: THEA 333 .
    Concentrated study of design for scenery, lighting, and costuming. Students may elect but are not required to focus in two areas of design. Students will work to refine their collaborative and organizational skills needed for their selected areas.
  

  • THEA 336 - Makeup II

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture, demonstration and critique.
    Prerequisites: THEA 236 .
    The advanced study and practical application in makeup techniques including prosthetics, life masks, wig making, computer-aided design and other techniques.
  

  • THEA 340 - Scene Painting

    Credits: 3
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
    A beginner studio class in the techniques and processes of scene painting, encompassing skills necessary for theatre and theatre related painting projects. Topics include:  terminology, tools, faux finishes, abstract techniques, realistic reproductions, washes, glazes, as well as the working from small scale source to a large scale product.

    Note(s): This class will require a lab fee of $125 to cover the cost of bulk materials bought by the Theatre Department.
  

  • THEA 350 - Directing I

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 201 , THEA 227 , THEA 231 .
    An overview of the directing process through scene work, lectures and discussion. Study of theoretical, critical and historical writings is a major component.
  

  • THEA 360 - Theatre Participation II

    Credits: (1)
    Instructional Method: One hour laboratory.
    Prerequisites: THEA 260  or junior standing.
    Provides students with an experiential application of advanced principles in a theatrical production and its related fields. Typical experiences will include but not be limited to: leadership positions, acting, box office, costume production, dramaturgy, lighting implementation, makeup creation, publicity, scenic production, stage managing, sound production.

    Note(s): May be repeated for up to four (4) semester hours of credit.
  

  • THEA 366 - Travel Study

    Credits: (1-12)
    Academic study involving domestic and/or international travel.

    Note(s): May be taken again for credit with different topics or areas of study.
  

  • THEA 370 - Dramatic Writing

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
    The basic principles of dramatic writing are explored in a forum involving the reading and discussion of student plays, films, or screenplays.  Students complete a dramatic play or equivalent screen play.  Completed scripts are sought for production. 
  

  • THEA 374 - Survey of Drama

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 201  and sophomore standing.
    Undertakes the study and analysis of significant plays from the classical, modern, and contemporary theatre repertoire. Drawing from theatre practice and script analysis for production, students examine plays from the global theatre past and present.
  

  • THEA 375 - Theatre History I

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture and discussion.
    Prerequisites: THEA 201  and junior standing.
    Investigates theatre from its ritualistic beginnings to the Renaissance, examining aspects of theatrical performance, design, architecture, audiences, literature, and theory/criticism. Theatre is contextualized in the cultures, styles, and politics of past societies, with emphasis on the influence of ancient theatre in today’s world.
  

  • THEA 376 - Theatre History II

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 201  and junior standing.
    Investigates theatre from the Renaissance through the modern and contemporary theatre repertoire, examining aspects of theatrical performance, design, architecture, audiences, literature, and theory/criticism. Theatre is contextualized in the cultures, styles, and politics of past societies, with emphasis on the influence of theatre in today’s world.
  

  • THEA 381 - Foundations of Cinematic Aesthetics

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
    An exploration of the aesthetic process of cinema through the examination of films recognized by film scholars to be seminal in shaping the way that we make and view cinematic art.

    Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 280 and THEA 381.
  

  • THEA 382 - Genre Study: Horror

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture
    Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
    An exploration of the evolution, aesthetics and process of the cinema of horror through the examination of films, film makers, techniques and critical thought which focuses on this genre.
  

  • THEA 383 - Genre Study: Science Fiction

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
    The course explores the history and evolution of science fiction film engaging cultural, social, political, and technological issues and dilemmas through its common narrative structures, tropes and openness to new types of discourse.
  

  • THEA 410 - Voice and Speech

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 297 .
    The work begun in Voice and Movement is extended through continuing physical awareness with an emphasis on vocal range along with parallel work on articulation and other speech elements.

    Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 326 and THEA 410.
  

  • THEA 423 - Acting III: Shakespeare

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 227  and THEA 328 .
    An exploration of Shakespeare’s text in performance.  Emphasis is placed on textual analysis, and the speaking and performing of Shakespeare’s works.
  

  • THEA 425 - Acting IV: Scene Study

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 227 .
    An advanced acting course designed for theatre majors interested in pursuing professional acting. Through the application of scene work students will continue to develop their individual acting process and craft. Focus will be a range of genres, reinforcing rehearsal and performance vocabulary and techniques and deepening ensemble skills.

    Note(s): Can be repeated for academic credit.
  

  • THEA 428 - Auditioning

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 227  and THEA 297  or permission of instructor.
    Advanced level coursework in auditioning for professional theatre, musical theatre, television and film. Preparation of an actor/singer’s repertoire, improvement of the performer’s interviewing and cold reading skills, and research into professional theatre casting and business practices.
  

  • THEA 430 - Theatre Design IV

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
    Prerequisites: THEA 334 .
    Advanced study of design for scenery, lighting, and costuming. Students may, but are not required to, limit their focus to one area of design.
  

  • THEA 440 - Porterfield Ensemble

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 227 , THEA 328 , and permission of instructor.
    Porterfield Ensemble is a rehearsal and production practices course that culminates in a theatre piece that tours to local schools and community arts venues.
  

  • THEA 450 - Directing II

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Two hours lecture; two hours laboratory.
    Prerequisites: THEA 227  and THEA 350 ; or permission of the instructor.
    The study of various significant figures and theories of stage production. Students are required to complete a final advanced project for public presentation of a one-act play. A final portfolio is also required.
  

  • THEA 475 - Theatre Problems

    Credits: (1-3)
    Contains a concentrated study of particularly significant people, events, movements or aspects of theatrical venues not covered in depth in other course offerings.

    Note(s): May be repeated (on different topics) for maximum of 12 semester hours credit.
  

  • THEA 476 - Production Practicum

    Credits: (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Provides the student with an experiential application of the principles of theatrical production and its various aspects. Typical experiences will include, but not be limited to: acting, box office, design and production, directing, dramaturgy, makeup design, publicity, and management. This course is intended for students who wish to extend their classroom experience by applying it practically to a realized project.

    Note(s): May be repeated for up to twelve (12) semester hours for credit.
  

  • THEA 478 - Internship in Theatrical Production

    Credits: (1-12)
    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, acceptance of Internship application by the faculty and the theatre designated for internship residency.
    Short or long term professional theatre/film residency in one of the following areas: box office/house management, development, directing/acting, drama enrichment/education, literary, marketing, stage management and technique production and design: scenic costume, lighting and sound.

    Note(s): May be taken again for maximum of 12 semester hours credit.
  

  • THEA 480 - Film Theory and Criticism

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
    The study of critical thought in cinematic arts from its inception to current times.
  

  • THEA 482 - Documentary/Nonfiction Film

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: THEA 180 .
    An overview of documentary/nonfiction film from its primitive beginnings in the shorts of the Lumiere Brothers to an examination of contemporary artists, directions and visions.

    Note(s): Student cannot receive credit for both THEA 380 and THEA 482.
  

  • THEA 488 - Final Honors Project

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy, completion of all other Honors Academy requirements, senior standing, a minimum 3.5 GPA in all courses and in theatre.
    The project and the topic to be explored will be determined by the student, the faculty member with whom the student works and the student’s major program area. (Honors project may be a written or performance-based project.) In order to receive honors credit, a student must earn a grade of “A” or “B” for the final project.

    Note(s): Course may not be repeated.
  

University 100 & 150
  

  • UNIV 100 - Introduction to Higher Education

    Credits: (1-2)
    Prerequisites: First year students and/or first semester transfer students by permission.
    Explores the meaning and value of a comprehensive liberal arts education, teach problem solving and decision-making processes, and promote academic success through selected readings, presentations, discussions, and experiential learning opportunities. Students will learn and practice a variety of specific techniques for learning and self-management.
  

  • UNIV 150 - Achieving Academic Success

    Credits: (1)

    Instructional Method: One hour lecture.
    Prerequisites:

    Fewer than 24 RU hours attempted and cumulative GPA below 2.00.

    This course is designed to support academically-deficient students in their quest to return to good academic standing. Using structured exercises, reading assignments, self-reflection, and presentations, students will establish realistic academic goals, learn strategies through which those goals can be achieved, and become familiar with campus resources available to support their ambitions.
  

  • UNIV 190 - Cooperative Education Professional Development Course

    Credits: (1)

    Prerequisites: Minimum of 2.5 G.P.A. or by exception with approval by Academic Department Chairperson and Employer. Confirmation of an approved Cooperative Education Agreement Form.
    The Cooperative Education (Co-op) Professional Development Course provides a framework to advance the co-op student’s theoretical and practical learning and career competencies development. Students will apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom while working within a professional work setting. Through direct participation, reading, reflection, and evaluation, students relate their experience to their academic study, identify areas for growth, and gain a broader understanding of their chosen field. Additionally, the Co-op Professional Development Course will allow co-op students to build a multitude of professional networks. Students produce a culminating critical reflection on their internship experience demonstrating how they have achieved specific learning outcomes.  

    Co-op experiences are different from typical internships in that co-ops generally refer to students working in a more extensive and/or multi-work term agreement with one employer who has an established partnership with a university academic department.

    Note(s): May be taken multiple semesters for up to 6 hours of academic credit
  

  • UNIV 200 - Peer Education Practicum

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and instructor approval (must be selected as a peer instructor for UNIV 100).
    Training and support for peer instructors while they co-teach UNIV 100.  Distinctive challenges of being a Radford student; course development; planning class meetings and facilitating collaborative learning; articulating a teaching identity; creating supportive responses to student work; reflecting on teaching performance. 

    Note(s): May be repeated for credit up to three times.
  

  • UNIV 499 - Continuous Enrollment

    Credits: (1)
    This supports an undergraduate student’s continuation of full-time work in an internship, practicum, student teaching, clinical placement or field experience leading to professional credentialing and/or licensure.  This course maintains full-time continuous enrollment status during the semester while completing requirements (e.g., minimum number of clinical hours, demonstrating professional competencies, etc.) for the internship, practicum, student teaching, clinical placement or field experience (32-40 hours per week depending on the program requirements).  Registration allows students access to university resources including faculty time.

Visual and Performing Arts
  

  • CVPA 266 - Travel Study in Visual and Performing Arts

    Credits: (3)
    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
    Academic study involving international travel. Locations and study focus vary with each section, but may include Greece (for art), Italy (for music), England (for theatre), and so on.

    Note(s): This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Visual and Performing Arts.

Women’s and Gender Studies
  

  • WGST 200 - Women in the World: Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture/discussion.
    An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Women’s and Gender Studies through global and multicultural perspectives.  It provides an overview of women’s experiences and their activism to achieve equality over time and across the world, with attention to how intersections among gender, race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, physical ability, age and global location affect women’s lives.

    Note(s): This course establishes a foundation for further coursework in the Women’s and Gender Studies Minor.  This course has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in Global Perspectives. Students cannot earn credit in both WMST 101 and WGST 200.
  

  • WGST 290 - Special Topics in Women’s and Gender Studies

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: WGST 200  or permission of instructor.
    Concentrated study on specific areas in Women’s and Gender Studies.

    Note(s): May be taken for credit as often as course content varies. Content will be approved by the Women’s and Gender Studies Advisory Committee.
  

  • WGST 400 - Senior Portfolio in Women’s and Gender Studies

    Credits: (1)
    Prerequisites: Enrollment in Women’s and Gender Studies minor, WGST 200 , completion of two electives toward the WGST minor, senior standing.
    Serves as the required capstone experience for students minoring in Women’s and Gender Studies. Students will prepare a Senior Portfolio of work produced in previous courses and revised under the direction of the faculty mentor to demonstrate competence in all four learning outcomes for the Women’s and Gender Studies minor. Students will prepare a public presentation of one of these examples of work.
  

  • WGST 490 - Special Topics Seminar in Women’s and Gender Studies

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
    Prerequisites: WGST 200  and Sophomore status.
    Concentrated study on specific areas in Women’s and Gender Studies.

    Note(s): May be taken for credit as often as course content varies. Content will be approved by the Women’s and Gender Studies Advisory Committee.
  

  • WGST 499 - Internship in Women’s and Gender Studies

    Credits: (3)
    Instructional Method: Three hours experiential, and advisement.
    Prerequisites: Approval by the Women’s and Gender Studies committee; junior status or higher; WGST 200  and one other accepted elective course in the minor.
    The student will be placed in an agency, department, or program with a focus on women’s lives. In this environment, the student will participate in ongoing functions, including training.

    Note(s): The student will also meet regularly with a faculty member to process the internship experience and to relate it to readings in Women’s and Gender Studies.
 

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