Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

STAT 499. Internship in Statistics. (1-6)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, at least a
2.5 GPA overall, at least a 2.5 GPA in mathematics
and statistics and permission of instructor.
Applications of theory learned in the classroom
to real-world statistical problems in a professional
setting. Provides a platform for building teamwork
skills and solving interdisciplinary problems.
THEATRE AND CINEMA
THEA 100. Theatre Appreciation. (3)
Three hours lecture.
An introduction to the art of theatre and dramatic
literature through lectures and discussion
of basic artistic components involved in the theatrical
process. Attendance at theatrical productions
is a major component to the course. This
course has been approved for Core Curriculum
credit in Visual and Performing Arts.
THEA 180. Introduction to World
Cinema. (3)
Three hours lecture.
A study of the cinematic arts from its inception to
current times. The focus will be on the aesthetic,
technological, economic and geopolitical historical
progression of the cinematic arts. This course
has been approved for Core Curriculum credit in
Visual and Performing Arts or Global Perspectives.
THEA 201. Theatre Aesthetics. (3)
Three hours lecture.
This is a course in the practice of the art of
theatre and is designed for theatre and cinema
majors. The course will cover how to read and
analyze a play, how various theatre artists begin
to interpret dramatic literature for production, a
basic vocabulary for analysis and production,
an orientation to the department and a working
knowledge of communicating as part of a production
team. Student cannot receive credit for
both THEA 110 and THEA 201.
THEA 227. Acting I. (3)
Four hours laboratory.
Acting I is a rigorous study of the art of acting
through the exploration of the actor’s tools: body,
voice, script analysis, the creative impulse, and
how these elements can be shaped in relation to
the intent of the playwright. Acting I is designed
primarily for theatre majors. Student cannot receive
credit for both THEA 125 and THEA 227.
THEA 231. Stagecraft. (3)
Three hours lecture, demonstration and critique.
The study of scenic and costume construction
methods including equipment and drafting techniques
commonly used for theatrical scenery and
costumes including the practical application of
these techniques through backstage participation
in departmental productions. Student cannot receive
credit for both THEA 101 and THEA 231.
THEA 232. Theatrical Lighting and
Sound. (3)
Three hours lecture, demonstration and critique.
An introduction to the basic equipment and processes
of theatrical lighting and sound, their interconnection,
and their operation. Student cannot
receive credit for both THEA 102 and THEA 232.
THEA 236. Makeup I. (3)
Three hours lecture, demonstration and critique.
A study and practical application of basic stage
makeup techniques used in theatrical venues including
old age, character, period and fantasy
styles.
THEA 260. Theatre Participation I. (1)
One hour laboratory.
Provides students with an experiential application
of the principles of theatrical production and
its related fields. Typical experiences will include
but not be limited to: acting, box office, costume
production, dramaturgy, lighting implementation,
makeup creation, publicity, scenic production,
stage managing, and sound production. This
course is intended for students who wish to combine
their classroom learning with practical experience
through participation in a closely supervised
project. May be repeated once for a total of
2 semester hours of credit.
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