2007-2008 Undergraduate Academic Catalog - Plymouth State ...

CoursesSW 4470 Social Work Practicum: MentalHealth Services 12 creditsThe practicum engages students in 450 hoursof supervised social work practice and providesopportunities to apply classroom learning inthe field setting. This practicum is for studentsin the Mental Health Services Option andincludes community mental health centers,family and child service agencies, inpatientpsychiatric facilities, employee assistanceprograms, Veterans Administration hospitalsand inpatient/outpatient psychiatric units ofpublic/private hospitals. Mental Health socialworkers frequently work as part of a team composedof a psychiatrist, social worker, psychologistand nurse. Placement occurs in the senioryear; taken concurrently with SW 4550. Thepracticum is arranged on an individualizedbasis in consultation with the faculty FieldEducation Director. Students are required topay a liability insurance fee. Transfer creditcan not be applied to the Practicum. Paidfield placements are prohibited. In special circumstances,with the permission of the FieldEducation Director, students may secure astipend or scholarship from the field agency.Existing paid employment can not qualify as afield placement. For majors only. Pass/No Pass.Springs. Prerequisite(s): permission of FieldEducation Director. Corequisite(s): SW 4550.SW 4550 Social Work Seminar 3 creditsThe Seminar facilitates the integration of theknowledge-skills-and-values-base of the professiongained from the Social Work foundationand helps students make the transition into theprofession. Transfer credit can not be appliedto the Seminar. For majors only. To be takenin the senior year. Springs. Prerequisite(s): SW2200; minimum grade of C in all Social Work(SW) courses required for the major; minimumGPA of 2.50 in courses required for themajor and a minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA.(WRIT)(WRCO)SW 4910 Independent Study 1–3 creditsProvides students with specialized knowledgein an area of social work practice not covered inavailable courses or relating to a student’s specialinterests. Consent required of the instructorwho will supervise the independent studyand the Department Chair.TH – TheatreTHDI 1300 The TheatricalExperience 3 creditsAn introduction to the appreciation of thetheatrical experience and the dramatic arts ascreative expression. Gives the student a senseof the integration of theatre and life, guidesthe student in understanding various typesof plays and introduces the student to thebackground, theories and methods involvedin the practice of making theatre art. Attendingand critiquing PSU student productions arerequired. Culmination is the creation anddevelopment of productions written, directed,designed and performed by the students. Fallsand Springs. (CTDI)TH 1600 Introduction to Theatre 3 creditsAppreciation of the many arts involved in playproduction from the audience point of view.Script, theatre structure, scenery, costume,lighting, makeup, acting and directing studiedagainst the historical background of the theatre.Not a performance course. Falls. (ARTS)TH 1650 Practicum in Production 1 creditPractical applications and an extension of theoryand technique covered in theatre coursesin production. Experiences include all aspectsof theatre production. Offered by individualenrollment. May be repeated for credit. Pass/No Pass. With permission.TH 2230 American MusicalTheatre3 creditsAmerican Musical Theatre, a unique art formcombining script, music, lyrics and dance,found its roots in European musical and dramatictraditions and its inspiration and voicein the diverse fabric of humanity that definesthe United States. With operetta as its basis,musical theatre developed into a form thatembraced the musical, cultural and societaldifferences of the United States. Focusing ondramatic themes, musical styles, dance innovationsand the artistic elements of musicaltheatre, explores the artists, producers andaudiences that reflected the changing viewpoints,beliefs and lifestyles of the nation.Falls and Springs. Prerequisite(s): EN 1200.(ARTS)(WRIT)(DICO)(WRCO)TH 2260 Voice and Diction I 3 creditsBeginning course in principles and practicesof vocal production and speech. Techniquesof breath support and control as well as onarticulation. Introduction to the InternationalPhonetic Alphabet. Students learn to analyzetheir own voice and speech patterns and tomake necessary corrections. Falls.TH 2500 StagecraftFundamentals 3 creditsAn introduction to the planning and logisticsof scenery construction techniques. Includesthe choosing and budgeting of materials; electricityand lighting; the interpretation and engineeringof theatrical working drawings; theactual implementation of scenery. Falls andSprings. (QUAN)(QRCO)TH 2540 Introduction to TheatreDesign3 creditsBasic design course for all Theatre majors andothers interested in the field. Curriculum consistsof an overview of the design process frominitial play reading and discussions with thedirector through the execution of the finaldesign. Utilizing various scripts, students learnto research, to “rough out” ideas, to expressthose ideas through drawings and models andto implement design concept. Falls.TH 2600 Fundamentals of CostumeConstruction andDesign3 creditsAn introduction to the fundamentals of costumeconstruction and design. Topics includecostume shop organization and scheduling,costume budgeting, hand and machinesewing, cutting, draping, fitting, alterations,theatrical makeup and costume accessories.Students become familiar with the basic toolsand materials involved in this area. There ispractical application of skills learned. Fallsand Springs.TH 2720 Acting I3 creditsIn this first-level course, emphasis is placedon acting for the theatre, including work inthe areas of physical control, vocal production,sensory awareness, the development of thecreative imagination, ensemble work, improvisation,script analysis, characterization andscene study. Designed to enhance personaldevelopment and creativity, as well as to trainstudents in the basic skills of theatrical performance.Thus, Acting I is appropriate for generalstudents, while it is necessary for studentswho wish to pursue further theatre study. Fallsand Springs. (ARTS)TH 2960 World Drama 3 creditsReading and discussion of significant plays inWestern literature, from the Greeks to the present.The plays are viewed within their historicaland social contexts, with an emphasis on therelationship between their literary and theatricalforms. Fall of even years. (LITY)TH 3160 Stage Movement 2 creditsEmphasis on relaxation, posture, balance andalignment, rhythm, strength and flexibility.Movement as an element of characterization.Some basic dance steps and patterns introduced,although students need not be ‘dancers’to enroll in this course. Falls.TH 3170 Musical Theater SingingTechniques2 creditsA survey of Musical Theatre song literatureand a workshop in Musical Theatre singingtechniques and styles. Students are assignedrepertory appropriate to their current level andprior experience. In-class performance is an310 Plymouth State University Academic Catalog 2007–2008