Phoenix College Catalog 2009-10

Phoenix College 2009–2010 CATALOG | 317
TEC270
Design Studio
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lab
(Not offered every semester)
Design of an original garment for a line/
collection. Includes sketching design,
developing pattern for design, selecting
fabrics for design, and construction of
design. Prerequisites: TEC225 or TEC226.
Course Note: Course may be repeated for a
total of 4 credit hours with permission of
instructor.
TEC271AA
Fashion Design Internship
1 credit(s) 5 period(s) lab
Work experience in fashion design business
or industry. Five hours of work weekly.
Supervision and evaluation by an internship
coordinator. May be repeated for a total of
three (3) credits. Prerequisites:
Departmental approval.
TEC271AB
Fashion Design Internship
2 credit(s) 10 period(s) lab
Work experience in fashion design business
or industry. Ten hours of work weekly.
Supervision and evaluation by an internship
coordinator. Prerequisites: Departmental
approval.
TEC/MKT271AC
Fashion Design Internship
3 credit(s) 15 period(s) lab
Work experience in fashion design business
or industry. Fifteen hours of work weekly.
Supervision and evaluation by an internship
coordinator. Prerequisites: Departmental
approval.
THE – Theatre
THE111
Introduction to Theatre
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
A survey of theatre, including basic elements
and principles of production, styles, and/or
historical perspectives of theatre, dramatic
literature, and criticism. Prerequisites:
None.
THE118
Playwriting
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture + lab
Practice and study of theories and techniques
of writing for the stage; creating characters,
dialogue, and plot for monodramas, scenes,
and plays. Prerequisites: None.
THE/HUM205
Introduction to Cinema
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Survey of the history and development of
the art of motion pictures, including criticism
of aesthetic and technical elements.
Prerequisites: None.
THE/HUM210
Contemporary Cinema
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
A study of contemporary films, directors and
critics with emphasis on evaluating film as
an art form. Prerequisites: None.
THE220
Modern Drama
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
(Spring only)
Analysis of dramatic literature studied within
political, historical, and cultural contexts and
examined from the perspective of the
playwright's structure and style.
Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 or
equivalent.
THE274AC
Theatre Study Tour
3 credit(s) 15 period(s) lab
A tour that focuses on theatre production
outside of the metropolitan Phoenix area.
Includes a variety of experiences and
activities to enhance knowledge about
theatre production. Prerequisites:
Department approval.
THE298AA-AC
Special Projects
1-3 credit(s) 1-3 period(s) lab
Organized and tailored around the interests
and needs of the individual student.
Structured to provide an atmosphere of
individualized research and study paralleled
by professional expertise and guidance.
Professional-type facilities and equipment
are made available for student use. Allows
the best aspects of independent study and
individualized learning to be combined to
maximize student development.
Prerequisites: None.
THP – Theatre
Performance/ Production
THP112
Acting I
3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
Fundamental techniques and terminology of
acting through physical and vocal expression,
improvisation, and monologue and scene
work. Emphasis on characterization.
Prerequisites: None.
THP115
Theatre Makeup
3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
Purposes, materials, and techniques of
theatrical makeup. Prerequisites: None.
THP130
Stage Combat
3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
Analysis and practice of physical movement,
including basic techniques in staged personal
combat with and without weapons.
Emphasis on stunt fighting and fencing.
Prerequisites: None.
THP201AB
Theatre Production II
2 credit(s) 4 period(s) lab
Designed to give college credit to the cast
and technical production crews of college
theatre productions. May be repeated for up
to a maximum of four (4) credits.
Prerequisites: None.
THP211
Creative Drama
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Theory and practice of creative drama,
including improvisation, storytelling,
puppetry, and script and program
development in drama, and their application
to elementary and secondary school levels.
Prerequisites: None.
THP212
Acting II
3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
Fundamental techniques of acting through
script analysis, rehearsal, and performance.
Prerequisites: THP112 or departmental
approval.
THP213
Introduction to Technical Theatre
3 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture + lab
Procedures of technical theatre production
and demonstration. Topics include design
and construction of scenery; lighting and
properties. Prerequisites: None.
THP215
Advanced Makeup Techniques
3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
Advanced character analysis and makeup
design. Technical application of makeup.
Prerequisites: THP115.
THP216
Beginning Stage Lighting
3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
Basic theories of stage lighting for all
production types. Emphasis on technical/
theoretical facts, artistic/ design concept
development, and "teamwork" structure of
theatre. Examines stage lighting optics,
instrument selection and application, color
theory, circuiting and control systems, and
basic design. Prerequisites: THP213 or
permission of instructor.
THP/COM241
Introduction to Oral Interpretation
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
The study, analysis and preparation for oral
presentation of prose, poetry, and dramatic
literature. Preparation of material for public
audiences. Prerequisites: ENG101 or
ENG107, or equivalent.
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