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SWK 515 Directed Study in Social Work 3 Credit(s)
The student studies in depth some aspect of social work under the direction of a faculty member from the School of Social Work. The course requires a research paper and periodic meetings with the faculty member. The course may be repeated for an additional three credits in exceptional cases and with the approval of the Department Chairperson. Open only to Juniors and Seniors majoring or minoring in Social Work. Occasional exceptions are made with the approval of the Department Chairperson.
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Theatre Arts |
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THE 091 Theatre Participation I 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE 108 Stage Technology I, and/or THE 110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA.
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THE 092 Theatre Participation II 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE 108 Stage Technology I, and/or THE 110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA.
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THE 093 Theatre Participation III 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE 108 Stage Technology I, and/or THE 110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA.
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THE 094 Theatre Participation IV 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE 108 Stage Technology I, and/or THE 110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA.
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THE 095 Theatre Participation V 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE 108 Stage Technology I, and/or THE 110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA.
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THE 096 Theatre Participation VI 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE 108 Stage Technology I, and/or THE 110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA.
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THE 097 Theatre Participation VII 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE 108 Stage Technology I, and/or THE 110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA.
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THE 098 Theatre Participation VIII 0.5 Credit(s)
This course is designed to record the student’s direct supervised involvement in the many aspects of Departmental theatre production. This course provides the application of the basic principles and practices addressed in the theatre courses THE 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts, THE 108 Stage Technology I, and/or THE 110 Movement for the Stage. The pass/fail grade will be based on the successful completion of assigned cast or crew positions for Departmental Productions. Production Positions earning Theatre Participation non-degree credits are listed and explained in the Theatre Handbook and are available in the Department Office. Does not give degree credits and has no impact on GPA.
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THE 101 Introduction to Theatre Arts 3 Credit(s) DI V CEA
The course is designed to acquaint the student with the theatrical process and to familiarize the student with the creative roles of the playwright, director, actor, designer, and technician. An appreciation of theatre is acquired through the reading and viewing of plays - both on and off campus, a study of the text, class discussion, and written critiques of productions. The student’s creativity will be demonstrated by writing a short play and the completion of a design aspect of a play. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 107 Introduction to Performance 3 Credit(s) CEA
This course will introduce the student, through practice, to the various aspects of performing in the theater. It includes an introduction to the basic fundamentals of movement, voice and acting for the theater student. It is fully intended that what you learn in this class will serve as a foundation and be directly applicable to the rest of your performance courses and productions at Salem State. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 108 Introduction to Stagecraft 3 Credit(s) Q
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of safety principles, equipment, materials and processes used in the technical aspects of theatre production. Topics of study include costumes, lighting/sound, and stagecraft. Not open to students who have received credit for THE102. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 110 Movement for the Stage 3 Credit(s)
This course is intended to help the actor get to know his/her physical self, develop the strength, freedom and openness of their body and learn to explore as actor with rhythmic, spatial and physical clarity. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 111 Voice for Performance I 3 Credit(s)
This course is intended to assist the actor in developing physical awareness, a connection to breath and the freedom and openness of their voice, along with an understanding of and experiences with how these apply to the work of a theatrical artist. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 200 Creative Dramatics 3 Credit(s) CEA
This course provides practical experience in the techniques of creative dramatics, such as role-playing, acting, scriptwriting, technical theatre, and improvisation. While focused on expanding the students’ own creative expression and ability to be collaborative participants in these exercises, students will also learn how to facilitate creative play activities in classroom and other social settings. Experiences in school settings will be included. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 201 Workshop in Theatre Production I 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed for the Theatre student’s direct involvement in the mounting of current Salem State Theatre productions. Basic principles and practices of production will be applied. Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 108 .
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THE 202 Workshop in Theatre Production II 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed for the Theatre student’s direct involvement in the mounting of current Salem State theatre productions. Students will be working on various aspects of theatre production which may include the construction and painting of scenery, the hanging and focusing of lighting instruments and the construction of costumes. Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 108 .
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THE 204 Directing I 3 Credit(s)
Emphasis is placed on the directorial process and the director’s relationship with actors and contributing artists. Script analysis, stage conventions, basic techniques of blocking, stage notation, audition, rehearsal and production processes for the director will be studied. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 101 , .
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THE 205 Devised & Ensemble Theatre 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed for BA and BFA Theatre Arts Performance concentration students and will serve as a performance lab in the Spring of the second year of study. In this course students will collaborate on creating an original, full-length theater piece using a variety of devising and improvisational techniques. Students will work as an ensemble or group to devise this performance employing all the elements of theater including simple lighting, set, sound, costume, etc. around a chosen theme. The course will introduce the basic history and context for devised and ensemble based theater as well as offer methods for employing this theory into the practice of composing theater in a studio setting and will culminate in a public performance for an audience. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: THE107, THE110, THE111,THE216 and THE316 or THE306.
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THE 206 Theatre History I 3 Credit(s) DI
This course examines the development of World Theatre from antiquity to the early 19th century. Emphasis is placed on Theatre as a cultural, social, political and religious barometer of the times. Representative plays, playwrights and practices are examined. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for THE300. Prerequisite: THE 101 .
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THE 207 Theatre History II 3 Credit(s) DI
The course examines the development of World Theatre from the early 19th century to contemporary theatre. Emphasis is placed on Theatre as a cultural, social, political and religious barometer of the times. Representative plays, playwrights and practices are examined. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for THE301.
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THE 208 Fundamentals of Playwriting 3 Credit(s)
This course provides the student with a step-by-step process to the writing of a theatrical script. Beginning writers will learn to utilize effective structure, intriguing characters, and powerful dialogue in their created work. Emphasis will be on first draft evaluation and effective revision. As members of a writing group, students will also analyze plays that help to model logical and imaginative construction techniques. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite; THE107.
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THE 210 Stage Makeup 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of the materials and the process used to enhance and alter a performers facial features to help create a stage character. The use of bases, lining colors, rouges, shadows, and eye makeup used to change facial features will be studied and applied. The results of the applications will be analyzed. Prerequisite: THE 110 .
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THE 214 Drawing and Rendering 3 Credit(s)
This is a study of the fundamentals needed to present a design. Sketching, figure drawing, perspective drawing, various color media, and materials for model building will be covered. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for THE414.
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THE 216 Acting I 3 Credit(s)
The course focuses on the development of imagination, observation, concentration, justification and relaxation techniques. Motivation, intention and characterization are developed through class exercises and scene work. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for THE303. Prerequisites: THE 101 , THE 107 .
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THE 220 Stage Management I 3 Credit(s)
This course is an introduction to the art and craft of theatrical Stage Management. Students in the Stage Management program will be prepared to be Assistant Stage Managers and design/technical students will understand the function, duties, and responsibilities of the professional Stage Manager. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 101 , THE 108 .
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THE 250 Scenic Painting 3 Credit(s)
This course will familiarize students with the basic techniques and tools used in the painting of theatrical scenery. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of these skills. Three lecture hours per week.
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THE 302 Design for the Theatre 3 Credit(s)
This course covers script analysis from the perspective of the Lighting Designer, Scene Designer, and Costume Designer. It introduces basic research methods and design presentation. Particular attention is focused on the collaborative process of the art of theatre. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 101 , THE 108 .
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THE 304 Directing II 3 Credit(s)
Emphasis is placed on theories and techniques of advanced directing topics including but not limited to classical theatre, musical theatre, epic theatre, new plays, adaptation, and devising. These special topics will be studied through a combination of seminar, lecture, and creative course work. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: THE204 .
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THE 304 Directing II 3.0 Credit(s)
Emphasis is placed on theories and techniques of advanced directing topics including but not limited to classical theatre, musical theatre, epic theatre, new plays, adaptation, and devising. These special topics will be studied through a combination of seminar, lecture, and creative course work. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: THE204 .
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THE 306 Styles I 3 Credit(s)
The class focuses on various theatrical styles from the Restoration to the modern day. Emphasis will be on the language, manners, and behavior typical of the period. Course work includes class exercises, historical research, and prepared scenes. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 316 .
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THE 307N Script Analysis for Production 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to train acting, directing and design students in the careful analysis of dramatic texts. Emphasis is placed on environmental, character, dialogue, and structural analysis. The interpretation and reflection of literary elements in a theatrical production is studied. Not open to students who have received credits for THE307. Prerequisite: THE 101 .
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THE 308 Stage Costuming 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of construction methods and materials needed for building stage costumes. It involves class work in sewing, patterning, and altering techniques, as well as discussion of design interpretation, construction scheduling, and shopping methods for the costumer. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 108 .
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THE 309 Applied Stage Movement in Performance 3 Credit(s)
This course is intended to assist the actor in understanding and performing safe and dramatically effective scenes involving staged physical conflicts. The course will include an exploration of body alignment, kinesthetic sense, partnering and period style. Prerequisite: THE 316 .
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THE 310 Theatre Technology 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of safety principles, equipment, materials and processes used in the technical aspects of theatre production. Topics of study include costumes, lighting/sound, and stagecraft. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite: THE108.
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THE 312 Stage Lighting 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed as a further study of lighting for the Theatre. Emphasis is on equipment; electrical, light, and color theory; scheduling; and the implementation of the design concept. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 108 .
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THE 313 Stage Graphics 3 Credit(s)
This is a study of the tools, techniques, conventions, and symbols used in drafting, with special attention given to specific techniques for the stage. Much of the drafting will be done on AutoCAD, computer drafting. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week..
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THE 314 Stage Technology II 3 Credit(s)
This is a study of materials and techniques in Theatre construction. Advanced woodworking, costume construction, welding, plastics, foams, fabrics, dyes, patterns, and lighting equipment are covered. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 108 .
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THE 315 Fashion and Decor 3 Credit(s) HP
This is a study of the history of architecture, design, decoration, furniture, and costuming through the ages. The evolution of materials, construction techniques, and designs are examined. Emphasis is on styles most commonly found in the period with dramatic literature. Students are required to visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: W-I course.
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THE 316 Acting II 3 Credit(s)
The course focuses on acting techniques and character development through scene work. The student acquires skills in subtextural analysis. Audition, rehearsal, and performance techniques culminate in public performances and critiques. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for THE403. Prerequisite: THE 216 .
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THE 321 Acting for Television and Film 3 Credit(s)
This is an exploration of the differences between acting for the stage and in front of the camera. VIdeo and film scenarios, including commercial, documentary, and feature formats, will be covered. On-camera acting techniques are studied in a studio environment. Three lecture hours per week. Not open to students who have received credits for THE311. Prerequisite: THE 316 .
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THE 325 Intro to Props 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to give a basic understanding of equipment, materials and processes of Theatrical Properties Production and Management. Topics of study will include basic upholstery, basic furniture construction, introduction to casting and molding,introduction to Photoshop/paper props, weapons safety, and special effects. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: THE 108, and THE 201 or THE 202.
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THE 401 Dramatic Theory and Criticism 3 Credit(s) W
This is a course designed to acquaint the student with major theoretical and critical writings throughout history and explore their relevance to the contemporary Theatre. The course includes analysis of representative plays and an examination of contemporary reviewers and critics. Development of the student’s own critical faculties is emphasized. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 207 .
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THE 404 Acting III 3 Credit(s)
This advanced course deals with various acting methodologies including, but not limited to, improvisation, theatre games, Meisner, Grotowski, Suzuki and Stanislavski. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 316 and audition required.
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THE 406 Styles II 3 Credit(s)
The class focuses on the theatrical styles of the ancient Greeks and Shakespeare. Emphasis is on the language, manners and behavior typical of each period. Course work includes class exercises, historical research and prepared scenes. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 306 , THE 316 .
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THE 407A Voice for Performance II 3 Credit(s)
This course provides further study of vocal techniques for the development of a flexible and expressive voice. Emphasis will be on the application of the voice to the text. Exercises will include the interpretation of dramatic scripts. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Not open to students who have previously received credits for THE407. Prerequisites: THE 307N , THE 316 .
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THE 409 Production Management 3 Credit(s)
This course examines the planning and organization of the time, money, personnel, and spaces required for a production season. The budget for salaries, equipment and supplies, the number of staff and talent, the location of set construction, rehearsal and performance spaces and the careful scheduling of all production deadlines are studied. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 310 , THE 312 .
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THE 410 Auditioning 3 Credit(s)
This is an intensive workshop in auditioning situations faced in the entertainment industry and the professional theatre. The student prepares and presents a wide range of audition material both serious and comic, covering several periods and styles. Three lecture hours per week. Open only to Seniors in BFA Acting Option.
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THE 411 Dialects 3 Credit(s)
The student will develop skill in the use of European and American stage dialects. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet will be included. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 407A .
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THE 412 Scenography I 3 Credit(s)
This is a continued study of the creation of a total environment for the play. Emphasis will be on the use of color, space relationships, theatrical styles, research methods, and design presentation materials. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 313 .
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THE 413 Stage Machinery 3 Credit(s)
This is a study of the materials used and engineering problems encountered in the moving of scenery for performance. The use of wagons, revolves, treadmills, traps, and flying apparatus will be covered. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 310 , THE 314 .
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THE 416 Playwriting: Creating a Talent Showcase 3 Credit(s)
This course is designed to be a synthesis of the student’s accumulated knowledge of dramatic literature, script analysis and acting training and the role that this synthesis takes in the crafting of a theatrical performance. Students will read and analyze contemporary dramatic writing, develop monologues and short scenes, and workshop their pieces through the process of staging. The goal of the course is to demonstrate how the theatre artist can market his/her talents through self-created performance and showcase vehicles. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 316 .
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THE 417 Sound Design 3 Credit(s)
This course is an advanced study of the art and craft of sound design. It will explore the abstract world of sound as it relates to live theatre, as well as the tools of the sound designer and audio engineer. Design approaches, editing and recording techniques, and the aesthetics of sound as it is applied to design for the stage will be examined. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 101 , THE 302 .
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THE 418 Scenic Design 3 Credit(s)
This course will provide students with the advanced skills necessary for execution of scenic design. Students will design scenery for various theatrical productions with multiple sets and musicals. Different production venues such as proscenium, thrust, arena, and black box will be explored. Students will analyze scripts, research historical periods, draft ground plans and elevations, and build and paint scale models. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 214 , THE 302 , THE 313 .
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THE 419 Costume Design 3 Credit(s)
This course is an advanced study of the art and craft of costume design. It will explore the Advanced techniques in costume design. Possible topics include design for dance, opera, large-scale drama and musicals. The emphasis on the design process will include interpretation, character development and rendering techniques. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 214 , THE 302 .
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THE 421 Stage Management II 3 Credit(s)
This course is an advanced study of the art and craft of the professional theatre Stage Manager. Students in the BFA Stage Management option will be prepared for the job of Stage Manager in regional and professional theatre. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: THE 220 , THE 307N .
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THE 422 Lighting Design 3 Credit(s)
This course is an advanced study of the art and craft of lighting design. It will explore the abstract world of light and shadow, mood and composition, as well as the tools of the lighting designer. Design approaches, techniques, and the aesthetics of light as it is applied to lighting design for the stage, as well as dance, will be examined. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: THE101, THE302.
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THE 500 Independent Study in Theatre 3 Credit(s)
Individual projects relating to the student’s particular area of concentration in Theatre will be undertaken. This course is conducted on an individual basis with an assigned faculty member from the Department of Theatre and Speech Communication. It is open to Senior Theatre Arts majors only, and permission of the Department Chairperson is required.
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THE 501 Acting Recital 3 Credit(s)
The student performs in a one or two person scene for public viewing and faculty critique or in a faculty-approved leading role in a department production in either the Fall or Spring semester of their Senior year. A production book consisting of all research, analysis and acting choices is to be submitted. Work will be in close conjunction with a faculty advisor. Open only to Seniors in BFA Performance Option or by permission of the Department Chairperson.
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THE 504 Scenography II 3 Credit(s)
This course is a study of the relationship between all design aspects in creating unified scenographic environments for the stage. The work of renowned scene, costume, and lighting designers will be covered. Students will also create their own designs. Three lecture hours and additional laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: THE 412 .
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THE 505 Projects 3 Credit(s)
Students will assume the role of the set, light or costume designer or a major technical position such as technical director, master electrician, cutter, draper, etc. for a major Salem State Theatre production. Open only to Seniors in the BFA Technical Theatre and Design Options.
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THE 507 Directing Thesis 3 Credit(s)
Emphasis is placed on the creative process of directing one fully-realized theatrical production, tracking the earliest pre-production conceptualization and research through the final closing night, in live performance. The BFA directing track culminates in this capstone experience. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: THE304 or permission of department chairperson.
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World Languages and Cultures |
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WLC 120 Perspectives on World Cultures 3 Credit(s) WC
This course is an introduction to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our global community examining cultures outside the United States. Students will examine one or more global cultures and their worldviews, exploring the perceptions, practices and products of the culture(s) studied and acquiring an understanding of and sensitivity towards other cultural perspectives. Students will also compare and contrast the culture(s) studies with their own in order to challenge or deepen their understanding of their own worldviews and in order to prepare them to work in a globalized world. The course is in English and will have three lecture hours per week.
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WLC 130 Chinese Culture 3 Credit(s) WC
In this course, students will explore various aspects of contemporary Chinese culture in an attempt to better understand Chinese perspectives and worldviews. Students will examine Chinese cultural practices (religion, traditions, business etiquette, foodways, etc.) and products, such as literature, music, film, and the arts. Taught in English. Three lecture hours per week.
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WLC 190H Seminar in World Cultures 3 Credit(s) DI WC
A variety of cultural artifacts, such as films, songs, literature, media, and/or works of art will be used to explore in depth the diverse historical, political and social forces that have shaped one or more world cultures outside the United States. Students will analyze and think critically about authentic materials and develop intercultural competency. The course will be taught in English and will have three lecture hours per week. This course is open to students in the Commonwealth Honors Program and other students by permission.
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WLC 251 Continental European Literature I 3 Credit(s) CEA
A study of selected works of European literature from medieval times to the 18th century, read in English translation. Literary works will be treated in terms of genres and themes, and contextualized in their time periods. Students will also attempt to write a creative piece in the style of one of the genres studied (poem, play, narrative, etc.) and will attend or participate in a literary event on or off campus. Lectures and discussions in English. Three lecture hours per week.
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WLC 252 Continental European Literature II 3 Credit(s) DI CEA
Continuation of WLC 251 . A study of selected works of European literature from the 19th century through the present day, read in English translation. Literary works will be treated in terms of genres and themes, and contextualized in their time periods. Students will also write a creative piece in the style of one of the genres studies (poem, play, narrative, etc.) and will attend or participate in a literary event on or off campus. Lectures and discussions in English. Three lecture hours per week.
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WLC 300 Introduction to Translation 3 Credit(s)
This course offers an introduction to the history, theory, and practice of translation. Students will learn the basic techniques needed for effective translation and will practice translating materials from a variety of fields and styles into and from the source and target languages. Translation theory and career options will also be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on command of appropriate professional lexicon and awareness of the relationship between language and culture. Prerequisite: or or or permission of the department chair.
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WLC 500 Directed Study in World Languages and Cultures 3 Credit(s)
Directed Study in World Languages and Cultures
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WLC 501 Translation Studies Capstone Practicum 3 Credit(s)
Students will produce a comprehensive portfolio of translation work comprising multiple written projects. Course work and translation activities will focus on specialized areas of translation according to the student’s area of interest and language pair. Possible specializations include literary, technical, commercial, legal, medical, or translation for new media. Students will combine an extensive class project with service work in translation for an appropriate community organization, such as a health center, government or non-governmental agency, legal affairs or court work, or a domestic or international corporation. Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisites: Four translation certificate courses, including WLC300 , two advanced grammar courses (one in English, one in the target language), and the translation practicum in the target language, with a grade of B- or better.
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