Radford University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012

THEA 475. Theatre Problems. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Contains a concentrated study of particularly
significant people, events, movements or aspects
of theatrical venues not covered in depth
in other course offerings. May be repeated (on
different topics) for maximum of 12 semester
hours credit.
THEA 476. Production Practicum. (1-3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Provides the student with an experiential application
of the principles of theatrical production
and its various aspects. Typical experiences will
include, but not be limited to: acting, box office,
design and production, directing, dramaturgy,
makeup design, publicity, and management. This
course is intended for students who wish to extend
their classroom experience by applying it
practically to a realized project. May be repeated
for up to twelve (12) semester hours for credit.
THEA 478. Internship in Theatrical
Production. (1-12)
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, acceptance
of Internship application by the faculty and the
theatre designated for internship residency.
Short or long term professional theatre/film
residency in one of the following areas: box
office/house management, development,
directing/acting, drama enrichment/education,
literary, marketing, stage management and technique
production and design: scenic costume,
lighting and sound. May be taken again for maximum
of 12 semester hours credit.
THEA 480. Film Theory and Criticism. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: THEA 180.
The study of critical thought in cinematic arts
from its inception to current times.
THEA 482. Documentary/Nonfiction Film. (3)
Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: THEA 180.
An overview of documentary/nonfiction film
from its primitive beginnings in the shorts of the
Lumiere Brothers to an examination of contemporary
artists, directions and visions. Student
cannot receive credit for both THEA 380 and
THEA 482.
THEA 488. Final Honors Project. (2-3)
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Honors Academy,
completion of all other Honors Academy requirements,
senior standing, a minimum 3.5 GPA
in all courses and in theatre.
The project and the topic to be explored will be
determined by the student, the faculty member
with whom the student works and the student’s
major program area. (Honors project may be a
written or performance-based project.) In order
to receive honors credit, a student must earn a
grade of “A” or “B” for the final project. Course
may not be repeated.
THEA 498. Independent Study. ( 3 )
Prerequisite: THEA 201.
See “Independent Study” on p. 53.
UNIVERSITY 100
UNIV 100. Introduction to Higher
Education. (1)
Prerequisites: First year students and/or first
semester transfer students by permission.
Explores the meaning and value of a comprehensive
liberal arts education, teach problem solving
and decision-making processes, and promote
academic success through selected readings, presentations,
discussions, and experiential learning
opportunities. Students will learn and practice a
variety of specific techniques for learning and
self-management.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
CVPA 266. Travel Study in Visual and
Performing Arts. (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Academic study involving international travel.
Locations and study focus vary with each section,
but may include Greece (for art), Italy (for
music), England (for theatre), and so on. This
course has been approved for Core Curriculum
credit in Visual and Performing Arts.
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