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2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course descriptions are presented alphabetically by subject or discipline.

The semester hours of credit to be earned for each course is indicated by the number to the right of the course title.

On the basis of application data and Basic Skills Assessment, the College may require students to take certain courses numbered 010-099 in order to better prepare for college-level work.

Courses can be offered only if there is sufficient enrollment and if funds and staff are available. The College reserves the right to cancel courses with insufficient registration and to make necessary changes in the schedule of courses. Some courses may be offered alternate years only.

Elective Choices in Program Requirements

Business Administration: Accounting, business, computer science, economics and office administrative careers

Humanities: Art, communications, English, foreign languages, humanities, music, sign language, philosophy, and theater.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Mathematics

Science: Biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and science

Social Science: Courses from anthropology, economics, education, history, political science, psychology, interdisciplinary, and sociology

 

Theatre

  
  • THR* 106 The Movies


    Credits: 3

    A basic study of film as an art form: its history, development, and criticism. Students will view films and/or videotapes of films and will be asked to discuss the film’s content, structure, and historical/cultural aspects. Students may be required to attend one or more films in a movie theater outside of class time for the purpose of preparing written critiques.
    TAP Competency: Appreciation of the Aesthetic Dimensions of Humankind
  
  • THR* 110 Acting I


    Credits: 3

    Students will explore a variety of techniques used by actors to create characters for performance. Course work will utilize monologues and scenes, including ensemble work and improvisation, to explore character development and the use of stage environment.
  
  • THR* 121 Plays in Production I


    Credits: 3

    Students will work on some of the problems involved in bringing theatrical productions to the stage. Focusing principally on interpretation, acting techniques, blocking, and the role of the director, students will prepare short scenes for classroom presentation. Technical details involving scenery, lighting, costumes, make-up, and properties will be studied where appropriate.
 

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