Phoenix College Catalog 2009-10

318 | Phoenix College 2009–2010 CATALOG
Course Descriptions
THP267
Painting Techniques for Film,
TV and Theatre
3 credit(s) 4 period(s) lecture + lab
Theory and skills in scenic artistry.
Techniques of painting two-dimensional and
three-dimensional scenery, tools, and the
use of color. Prerequisites: THP213.
THP/COM271
Voice and Diction
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Exercises and techniques to free the voice
and improve projection, resonance, and
articulation. Covers international phonetic
alphabet and standard stage speech.
Prerequisites: None.
THP292AC
Summer Conservatory: Script Analysis
(TECH)
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
Theory and practice in analysis of dramatic
literature as preparation for technical
production applications. May be repeated
for a total of three (3) credit hours.
Prerequisites: By interview only.
THP292AE
Summer Conservatory: Production
(TECH)
4 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture + lab
Practicum in various aspects of technical
theatre production for public performance.
May be repeated for a total of twelve (12)
credit hours. Prerequisites: By interview
only.
VPT – Video Production
Technology
VPT/TCM104
Scriptwriting
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Script writing process, including developing
objectives, writing research agendas,
designing content outlines writing a
treatment, writing a training script, marketing
script, and dramatic training script. Dramatic
motion picture screen play format, the
dramatic curve, believable character creation
and dialog and creation of the first ten pages
of a screenplay. Prerequisites: None.
VPT/TCM114
Audio for Video and Media
3 credit(s) 5 period(s) lecture and lab
Audio in media production including
Electronic News Gathering (ENG) and
Electronic Field Production (EFP), studio and
Sound Room for corporate, cable and
broadcast applications. Microphones and
audio recording equipment: audio production
techniques using a Shot Gun Boom
microphone while in the field; audio recording
in the sound room; multi-track recording and
layback; audio editing using a non-linear
computer program: music libraries: sound
effects: video tape editing in audio postproduction.
Prerequisites: None.
WED – Wellness
Education
WED151
Introduction to Alternative Medicine
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Definition of health; exploration of mindbody-spirit
connection in health; various
therapeutic modalities; identification of
strengths and limitations of alternative
therapies. Also includes development of
ability to critically review written material in
the alternative therapy area. Prerequisites:
None.
WED154
Creativity and Wellness
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
Characteristics of creativity and right brain
activity, factors that encourage and stifle
creativity; and exercises that foster creativity.
Prerequisites: None.
WED156
Humor and Play
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
Physiological, psychological, emotional, and
intellectual effects of humor and play;
suggestions for planning periods of play and
incorporating it into one's life. Prerequisites:
None.
WED160
Ethics of Touch Massage
0.5 credit(s) 0.5 period(s) lecture
Basic ethical principles used in the practice
of massage. Major emphasis on personal
and professional boundaries, the role of dual
relationships, effective communication, and
special considerations in massage.
Prerequisites: None.
WED162
Meditation and Wellness
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
Physiology of meditation and its effects on
physical and mental health; scholastic
abilities and interpersonal relationships;
differentiation between meditation and
other relaxation techniques. Prerequisites:
None.
WED165
Overview of Massage Therapy
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
History of massage; overview of bodywork
systems; benefits and indications of
massage; legal requirements for practice in
Arizona. Prerequisites: None.
WED170
Principles of Homeopathy
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
Origins of homeopathy; key concepts;
perceptions of disease; schools of
homeopathy; scientific studies; preparation
of remedies; case taking. Prerequisites:
None.
WED172
Overview of Herbal Remedies
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
History and evolution of herbs for healing
applications. Preparation, usage, and effects
of certain herbs used for healing purposes.
Basic literature review skills in the area of
herbal medicine. Prerequisites: None.
WED176
Flower Essences
1 credit(s) 1 period(s) lecture
Healing properties of Bach flower remedies;
Bach’s development of remedies and his
philosophy of healing; use and preparation
of a variety of flower essences.
Prerequisites: None.
WED182
Health Conditions and Popular Herbs
2 credit(s) 2 period(s) lecture
In-depth look at some of today's most
popular herbs and their relationship to
specific health conditions. Emphasis on
research skills in relation to popular herbs.
Includes the effects, uses, and application
strategies of herbs. Prerequisites: None.
WED172 suggested but not required.
WED204
Establishing a Massage Practice
3 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture
Explore career options in therapeutic
massage, including state licensing
requirements, and determine how to lay the
groundwork for a successful massage
practice. Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: WED250, or permission of
instructor.
WED210
Sports Massage
2 credit(s) 3 period(s) lecture + lab
Purpose, benefits, and contraindications of
sports massage; principles of sports
physiology; massage techniques,
applications, and procedures; treatment of
injuries. Prerequisites: WED165 and
WED230, or permission of Program
Director.