2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 07, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Sociology

  
  • SOCI 3230 - Gender, Sexuality, and Society

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SOCI 1120  or PSYC 1102  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course examines the role of sex, gender and sexuality in society. It explores the ways gender differences are culturally reproduced transforming male and female biology into masculinity and femininity. Current gender theory emphasizes the division of labor, power, social control, violence, and ideology as structural and interactional bases of inequalities among men and women of different social classes, racial/ethnic groups, and sexualities. Gender and sexuality are organizing principles of society and its institutions like the economy, media, and the family. How gender and sexuality are constructed varies across time and space. There are not only differences between societies but also within societies. Race, class, and sexuality intersect with gender resulting in different gendered practices and norms.

  
  • SOCI 3301 - Environmental Sociology

    3 hours
    Prerequisites:  
    This course examines the connection between society and the environment over time and cross-culturally. It addresses a number of contemporary environmental problems and concerns, including food production, population growth, toxic chemicals and air/water pollutants, natural resource extraction, and climate change. Finally, the course introduces and contemplates solutions to the current environmental issues facing society now and in the future.

  
  • SOCI 4980 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

  
  • SOCI 4981 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.


Spanish

  
  • SPAN 1101 - Elementary Spanish I

    3 hours
    Spanish 1101 is the first semester of a four-semester series of Spanish courses. This is a beginning level language course. Students enrolled in this course are not expected to know any Spanish prior to taking it. Students will develop a beginner level of proficiency in Spanish by participating in communicative activities. The first-year sequence in Spanish is designed to develop the capacity to use the language in communicative situations. Equally important goals are the acquisition of the skills necessary for effective reading and writing in Spanish. These objectives can be accomplished only through active participation, both in and out of class. The course will be taught in the target language.

  
  • SPAN 1102 - Elementary Spanish II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: A grade of “C-” or better in SPAN 1101 or equivalent proficiency. 
    Spanish 1102 is the second semester of a four-semester series of Spanish courses. This course is the second half of the beginning level language series. Some students may already have taken Spanish in high school, but lack sufficient competency to be able to enroll in the intermediate courses. Others may have taken 1101. Students enrolled in this course are expected to have a previous working knowledge of basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar structures. This is not a course for those who have never before studied Spanish. Students will further their level of proficiency in Spanish by participating in communicative activities. The first-year sequence in Spanish is designed to develop the capacity to use the language in communicative situations. Equally important goals are the acquisition of the skills necessary for effective reading and writing in Spanish. These objectives can be accomplished only through active participation, both in and out of class. The course will be taught in the target language.

  
  • SPAN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish I

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 1102  with a C- or better.
    This course will solidify and expand the students’ foundation in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Spanish, as well as deepen their appreciation of Hispanic literature and culture. The class will develop the basic skills you learned in SPAN 1101  and SPAN 1102  to a higher level of communicative competence. Your knowledge of Hispanic culture will be enhanced through reading selections from literary and nonliterary works, as well as watching documentary and feature films. Oral proficiency will be stressed through classroom debates, presentations, and use of interactive technology. The basic grammar rules, which you learned in the elementary courses, will be highlighted again, together with additional, more complex grammatical structures that you will put in practice by writing short compositions in and outside class. Instruction is in Spanish

  
  • SPAN 2202 - Intermediate Spanish II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2201  with a grade of C- or better.
    This course is the second semester of Intermediate Spanish and a continuation and expansion of SPAN 2201 . Its primary objective is to prepare students for the transition to advanced, 3000-level Spanish courses by developing and expanding upon previously acquired language knowledge and communicative skills within a content-based curriculum focusing on Hispanic peoples and cultures. We shall continue our review and expansion of the conversational practice, grammatical structures, vocabulary, writing skills, as well as further deepen our knowledge and appreciation of Hispanic literature and culture introduced in previous semesters. The course will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

  
  • SPAN 2600 - Spanish for Heritage Speakers

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: Placement language exam or permission of the instructor.
    This course is designed for heritage speakers or bilingual students of Spanish with oral proficiency, but little or no formal training in the language and little knowledge of the cultural history and geography of the Hispanic world. The course will offer an intensive review of grammar and a significant expansion of Spanish vocabulary beyond common words and phrases. The course is also designed to acquaint students with the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic world, both in Spain and in Latin America.

  
  • SPAN 2850 - Study Abroad

    3 Hours
  
  • SPAN 2851 - Study Abroad

    3 Hours
  
  • SPAN 2980 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

  
  • SPAN 2981 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

  
  • SPAN 3100 - Adv. Spanish Conversation & Composition

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2202  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This advanced course is designed to build on the student’s communicative skills in a wide variety of real-life situations. We will extensively practice conversational idioms and informal spoken vocabulary. We shall also focus on reading and listening skills necessary to comprehend news materials at native oral speed. Class work consists in multi-media exposure to everyday language, use of short literary and journalistic texts, cultural texts and debates on contemporary sociocultural issues. Homework involves writing short compositions based on material discussed in class. This course can also be taken as a study abroad elective in Spain or Latin America, during the summer of the second or third year.

  
  • SPAN 3200 - Spanish for Business & International Relations

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3100  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course will introduce students, including those majoring in international business and other social sciences, to a specialized area of Spanish language study. Topics may vary according to student interest, but may include economics and finance, accounting, commerce and marketing, political science and international relations, sociology and social services. This course can also be taken as a study abroad elective in Spain or Latin America. We will learn the basic Hispanic vocabulary of commercial and legal practices, international negotiation and diplomacy, official correspondence, orders for merchandise, letters of credit, import-export permits, bills of lading, invoices, and other common instruments of international relations and commerce. The course is also designed for students who desire a career as technical translators from English into Spanish and vice versa. Previous background in business or international relations is helpful, but not required.

  
  • SPAN 3300 - Introduction to Modern Hispanic Cinema

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3100  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    The course will screen and analyze award-winning films from Spain and Latin America that address important issues in contemporary Hispanic culture. Screenings include feature, documentary, and short-footage films. Some films have English subtitles, but the class will be conducted in Spanish. Students will be asked to write short compositions and a term paper in the form of Spanish film reviews.

  
  • SPAN 3400 - Introduction to Hispanic Literature

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3100  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    The course explores the cultural identity and diversity of the various countries that comprise the contemporary Hispanic world on both sides of the Atlantic, through the study of literature in its historical and social contexts. Readings are selected from the four basic literary genres (narrative, poetry, drama and essay) and from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries and historical periods. The course is taught in Spanish and focuses on in-depth analysis of the selected works, vocabulary acquisition and grammar review.

  
  • SPAN 3500 - Hispanic Cultural Heritage in US

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 2202  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course explores the artistic, intellectual, and social aspects of the cultural Hispanic heritage in the United States. It reviews the presence and influence of Spanish culture in North America from the colonial period to the present, with primary emphasis on contemporary figures and trends. Readings, video materials, and class discussions will be both in English and in Spanish. An optional trip will be organized to selected Spanish heritage sites within the Southeastern United States.

  
  • SPAN 3700 - Hispanic Short Fiction

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3100  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    In this course, we shall read a selection of short stories by prominent Hispanic writers such as Borges, Cortázar, Esquivel, García Márquez, Pardo Bazán, Quiroga and Valle-Inclán. We shall explore the specific literary strategies and techniques through which these writers approach what they consider to be the most important sociopolitical, cultural and literary issues in the Hispanic world of their time, and their specific imaginative answers to such issues. The course will focus on the close reading of texts, with the purpose of developing a solid critical vocabulary and advanced writing skills.

  
  • SPAN 3800 - Spanish Composition II (Junior Writing)

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3100 with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course has a double purpose. On the one hand, it is designed to refine the student’s capacity to write in Spanish through the study of different writing techniques. We will focus on review of grammar and the development of advanced level writing skills, with emphasis on how to write argumentative prose, essays, and research papers. Class work will consist of compositions, presentations, individual and group projects. On the other hand, this course is specifically designed to prepare students majoring in Spanish for the analytical writing required in this academic field.

  
  • SPAN 3900 - Topics in Hispanic Literature & Culture

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3400  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course is offered periodically so that students may study writers, literary periods, genre or cultural-historical contexts approaches that are otherwise not covered by the curriculum. The specific contents of the course in any given semester will depend on the area of specialization and/or research interest of the instructor.

  
  • SPAN 4101 - Peninsular Literature & Culture I

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3400  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course is the first part of a survey of Spanish literature in a cultural-historical context. Readings include literary works representative of several genres, cultural trends, and literary movements in Spain, from the Middle Ages to the first half of the nineteenth century. Emphasis will be given to the development of critical skills for literary and cultural analysis.

  
  • SPAN 4102 - Peninsular Literature & Culture II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 4101  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course is the second part of a survey of Spanish literature in its cultural-historical context, from the second half of the nineteenth century to the present. Readings include important literary works of several genres, cultural trends, and literary movements, originating on the Iberian Peninsula. Emphasis will continue to be placed on the development and refinement of the students’ critical skills for literary and cultural analysis.

  
  • SPAN 4201 - Survey of Spanish-Amer Lit & Culture I

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3400  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course provides a survey of Spanish American literature during the Colonial period, from 1492 through the first half of the 19th century. We shall read and analyze representative works in all literary genres, from various Latin American countries, in a cultural-historical context. We will also read from chronicles, autobiographies, and travel accounts, as well as poetry and narratives of indigenous peoples. We will complement our reading with the screening of selected films set in the colonial period or during the national independence movements in Central and South America. Special emphasis will be given to the development of critical skills for literary and cultural analysis through oral reports and written assignments on the material studied in the course.

  
  • SPAN 4202 - Survey of Spanish-Amer Literature & Culture II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 4201  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course is a continuation of SPAN 4201  and provides a survey of Spanish American literature and culture from roughly 1850 to the present. Students will read and analyze representative Latin American works in all literary genres, including essays, poetry, short stories, plays, and novels, by prominent authors such as José Martí, Rubén Darío, Pablo Neruda, Jorge Luis Borges, Octavio Paz, Gabriel García Márquez, Carlos Fuentes and others. We shall pay particular attention to the social and historical contexts in which the literary works and cultural movements took shape. We shall also place special emphasis on the development and application of critical skills for literary and cultural analysis through oral and written presentations of the works studied.

  
  • SPAN 4302 - Contemporary Hispanic Women Writers

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 3100  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    In this course, we shall read selected texts by contemporary Hispanic women writers, such as Rosario Ferré, Luisa Valenzuela, Rosario Castellanos, Cristina Peri Rossi, Isabelle Allende, and Elena Poniatowska. Our text analyses will focus on the feminine characters in these women’s narratives in relation to their family, workplace, and larger social environment. We shall explore the similarities and differences between the roles of women in Spain, Latin America and the United States as perceived by their respective societies and shall discuss the diverse strategies women use to represent themselves in their particular socio-cultural contexts.

  
  • SPAN 4400 - Cervantes’ Don Quixote

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 4101  or SPAN 4102  or SPAN 4201  or SPAN 4202  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course dedicates an entire semester to a close reading of the two parts of Miguel de Cervantes’s Don Quixote. We will explore the many and complex fictional worlds as creative responses to literary and cultural forces presented in this classic narrative masterpiece. From the premise it is the first modern novel, we will investigate the interplay between literary traditions and discourses of self-consciousness in art, while attempting to contextualize Cervantes’ work within its historical moment. We shall also explore such questions as madness, self-representations, identities, plays on authorship and readership, erotic desire, the juxtaposition of reality and fiction, and the workings of gender, race, class and nation.

  
  • SPAN 4500 - Hispanic Theater

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 4101  or SPAN 4102  or SPAN 4201  or SPAN 4202  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course is designed to build linguistic, cultural and historical understanding of the theater of Spain and/or Latin America through the study of major plays. The course focuses on the fundamental theoretical and methodological tools needed to analyze theater as both written discourse and performance art.

  
  • SPAN 4600 - Hispanic Picaresque Novel

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 4101  or SPAN 4102  or SPAN 4201  or SPAN 4202  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    In this course, we will focus our readings on the ‘picaresca’ genre. While focusing on picaresque major novels, we will discuss the theme of the Hispanic anti-hero, the “pícaro” and the development of this literary genre from a historic standpoint of view. Also, we will address the conventions of crime and punishment as well as the concepts of pupilage and nomadism.

  
  • SPAN 4850 - Study Abroad

    3 hours
  
  • SPAN 4851 - Study Abroad

    3 hours
  
  • SPAN 4980 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

  
  • SPAN 4981 - Independent Study

    3 Hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

  
  • SPAN 4996 - Special Topics in Hispanic Literature and Culture

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: SPAN 4101  or SPAN 4102  or SPAN 4201  or SPAN 4202  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course is offered periodically with varying advanced content so that students may study writers, literary periods, genre or cultural-historical contexts approaches that are otherwise not covered by the curriculum. The specific contents of the course in any given semester will depend on the area of specialization and/or research interest of the instructor.


Sports Studies

  
  • KNSS 1200 - Personal Trainer Concepts

    3 hours
    This course is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and understanding of the practical skills needed to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification Exam. The course presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training (ACE IFT) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client’s unique health, fitness, and goals. This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to design programs to help individuals improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength and endurance, movement, flexibility, posture, balance, and core function. At the completion of the course student will be prepared to “sit” for the ACE Personal Trainer Certification Exam.

  
  • KNSS 2110 - Sport in Society

    3 hours
    This course will examine the complex role and social significance of sport and the impact it has on our society. Social theories of sport will be presented and analysis of contemporary issues related to economics, education, race, gender, media, politics,

  
  • KNSS 2210 - Coaching Principles and Theories

    3 hours
    This course is designed as a comprehensive introduction to the skills and theories associated with sports coaching. Principles and guidelines are presented for coaching at the youth, recreational, club, and all educational levels. Topics include philosophical, psychological, physical, and ethical concepts. Emphasis is placed on coaching athletes who are diverse in maturation, cultural heritage, gender, sexual orientation, and abilities.

  
  • KNSS 3100 - Introduction to Kinesiology

    3 hours
    A survey course in human movement that includes the historical development of movement and sport from ancient through contemporary cultures. Physiological, sociological, and psychological principles affecting human movement and sport are also included.

  
  • KNSS 3200 - Introduction to Sport, Leisure, and Recreation

    3 hours
    This course provides an introduction to the foundations of sport, recreation and leisure including the benefits, theories, philosophies and history of recreation and leisure. Delivery systems and service areas are also examined.

  
  • KNSS 3210 - Leadership in Sport, Fitness and Recreation

    3 hours
    This course examines leadership styles and various approaches to leading diverse groups in dynamic situations related to the leisure industry. Topics include facilitating group discussion, mediating differences of opinion, setting and reaching decisions and goals. This course will provide theoretical information and guided experiences that will increase self-efficacy and self-esteem in the leadership role.

  
  • KNSS 3410 - Sport in Film

    3 hours
    This course will allow students to critically examine the ways in which our culture views sport through film. Students will have the opportunity to study and critique our “obsession” with this prominent component of our society by analyzing the common themes, tropes, and coventions used to reinforce cultural ideologies in sports films. Students will explore how film presents its message through both language, visulas (costunmin, setting, and cinematography) and sound (musi, sound effects, silence, etc.).

  
  • KNSS 4200 - Facility, Area and Event Management

    3 hours
    An experiential-learning course in which the student plan, promote, direct and evaluate recreational and athletic facilities and events. The course combines academic classroom experience with the significant practical experience of event coordination.

  
  • KNSS 4300 - Sport Ethics

    3 hours
    A study of ethical issues within the sport and leisure context. Topics will include moral reasoning and ethical decision making, the role of ethics in the sports and leisure industry, sportsmanship, and ethical and unethical behavior in sport. More specific topics will include, cheating and deception, the use of performance-enhancing drugs and techniques,gamesmanship, violence, the economics of sports, ethical issues in youth sports, and the role of the coach as an authority figure.

  
  • KNSS 4400 - Sport and Exercise Psychology

    3 hours
    This course focuses on various psychological dynamics that affect human development in sport and exercise settings, and the psychological factors affecting team and individual sport performance. Psychological areas of motivation, confidence, intensity, focus, emotions, and their relationship to athletic performance, are addressed. Mental tools and techniques that athletes can use to improve their training and competitive performances such as goal setting, mental imagery, routines, team cohesion, and the coach-athlete relationship are discussed. Factors affecting aggression, moral development, good behavior, and children’s psychological development through sport participation are also examined. 

  
  • KNSS 4600 - Youth Sport

    3 hours
    An investigation into the issues of children participating in organized and competitive sport. Examines youth sports from historical, biological, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Emphasis is placed on the impact of sport managers and leaders in the delivery of youth sport programs.  

  
  • KNSS 4700 - Practicum Sport Studies

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: Junior and Senior Sport Studies minors only.
    This semester-long practicum offers students the opportunity to apply classroom theories, concepts, philosophies, and techniques to practical “real world” situations, and provides them the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supervised, sport-related setting. Only open to junior or senior Sport Studies minors with approval of instructor.

  
  • KNSS 4980 - Independent Study

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: Junior and Senior Sport Studies minors only.
    This course is an advanced study of a particular theme or topic in Sport through readings, research, and analysis. Students wil work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member who will direct the study. The course is designed for people who have completed basic courses and who want to study specific topics that are not offered in the curriculum.


Sustainabilty

  
  • SUST 4990 - Sustainability Capstone Project

    2 hours
    This project provides opportunities for students to plan and implement community projects. During the semester, students pursue an individual (approved) research project related to their area of sustainability interest, participate in an internship related to sustainability, or work in a small group on a service-learning project. 


Theatre

  
  • THEA 1100 - Theatre Appreciation

    3 hours


    From the Greeks to Broadway, this course provides the tools for an understanding and informed appreciation of theatre - how it is created, what it expresses, and what it communicates. Students will experience a broad overview of theatre as an art form, its history, and the many colorful artists who contribute to its continued success.

     

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  • THEA 1200 - Acting for Non-Majors

    3 hours
    This course introduces basic principles of the actor’s craft to any student with an interest in theatre. Emphasis is placed on alleviation of anxiety in performance and public speaking situations, creative play, ensemble work, and vocal and physical expression.

  
  • THEA 1201 - Acting I: Fundamentals

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: With the passage of Acting for Non-Majors we would like to restrict Acting I to BA theatre majors
    An introduction to the fundamentals of acting for stage performance, including a regimen of body and voice exercises and a series of group and individual acting studies.

  
  • THEA 1202 - Stage Movement

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 1201  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    This course will provide the actor with awareness of the body as an instrument of artistic expression. Training will be provided in characterization and movement forms commonly practiced on the stage.

  
  • THEA 1301 - Applied Theatre

    1 hour
    Prerequisites: THEA 1302  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    This “hands on” course allows students to put their classroom knowledge to practical use by directly working on Theate Young Harris productions during the pre-production process. This course may be repeated for a maximum of eight hours.

  
  • THEA 1302 - Stagecraft

    3 hours
    An introduction into the methods and materials of scenic construction, costume construction, and stage lighting. Lab Required.

  
  • THEA 2101 - Dramatic Literature SW

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1102  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission from Department Chair
    This course introduces classical script analysis methodology with an emphasis on contemporary play texts. Focus is placed on in-class discussion of texts as well as presentation and writing skills.

  
  • THEA 2201 - Acting II Character and Scene Study

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 1201  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    Emphasis is on physical and psychological exploration of character and the role of actor as artist. This course builds on the basic techniques learned in Acting I.

  
  • THEA 2202 - Voice and Diction

    3 hours
    An introduction to the fundamentals of voice production with emphasis on breath support, control, resonance, vocal freedom and expressiveness. Examination of the mechanics of pronunciation and articulation in relation to standard American speech, with drills stressing clarity of diction.

  
  • THEA 2300 - Theatrical Design Seminar I

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2301  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course will introduce student to both the artistic and practical process of stage design, including scenery, lighting, costumes and sound.  Students will learn to research and develop aesthetic designs appropriate to the various disciplines in multiple styles.

  
  • THEA 2301 - Introduction to Theatrical Design S

    3 hours
    An introduction to the elements of design and their translation from purely visual media into scenic, costume and lighting designs.  Emphasis will be placed on scale drafting color theory, basic rendering and collage skills, research, and presentation skills.  

  
  • THEA 2302 - Stage Management

    1 hour
    Prerequisites:  THEA 1302  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    An introductory course in stage management; topics include pre-production, rehearsal and performance activities, emphasizing clear and concise communication within the production team. Lab required.

  
  • THEA 2304 - Graphics for the Theatre

    3 hours


    Prerequisites: THEA 2301  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    This course will provide a hands on exploration of various computer programs used by professional theatre designers and technicians to produce technical drawings, designs, and renderings.  Students will learn such programs as VectorWorks, CAD, Photoshop, etc. and will use these skills to create finished projects and portfolio materials that are on par with current industry standards. 

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  • THEA 2400 - Technical Theatre Seminar I

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 1302  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course will explore methods for producing the technical aspects of theatre across all production fields.  In addition to the basic carpentry and lighting skill attained in Stagecraft, student will explore audio engineering, costume construction techniques, production management and technical direction.

  
  • THEA 2850 - Study Abroad

    3 hours
  
  • THEA 2851 - Study Abroad

    3 hours
  
  • THEA 2980 - Independent Study

    3 hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

  
  • THEA 2981 - Independent Study

    3 hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

  
  • THEA 2996 - Special Topics in Theatre

    1-3 hours
    Courses on selected topics in the discipline.

  
  • THEA 2997 - Special Topics in Theatre

    1-3 hours
    Courses on selected topics in the discipline.

  
  • THEA 2998 - Special Topics in Theatre

    1-3 hours
  
  • THEA 3000 - Audition Techniques

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2201  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    This course will provide actors with the tools necessary to select, cut and refine audition pieces for theatre and musical theatre auditions. Successful students will begin to create their professional portfolios and will gain the knowledge and skills to continue to build on those foundations.

  
  • THEA 3101 - Theatre History I S

    3 hours
    A comprehensive survey of the development of world theatre and dramatic literature from its origins to 1660.

  
  • THEA 3102 - Theatre History II S

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 3101  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    A comprehensive survey of world theatre and dramatic literature from 1660 to the present.

  
  • THEA 3201 - Acting III

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2201  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    An advanced performance class with exercises and scene work focusing on period style and texts, in particular the work of Shakespeare.

  
  • THEA 3203 - Voice and Diction II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2202   with a grade of “C-” or better
    A continued exploration of vocal production for the stage, including vocalization mechanics, dialect neutralization, and expression. The course will also explore the use of stage dialects.

  
  • THEA 3300 - Theatrical Design Seminar II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2300  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course will expand upon the foundations established in Design Seminar I.  Students will develop their aesthetic design techniques for the stage in Scenery, Lighting, Costumes and Sound.  Development of skills involving presentation, 3d and CAD drafting as well as collaboration will be emphasized.

  
  • THEA 3302 - Advanced Stagecraft

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 1302  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    A continuation of scenic techniques from Stagecraft. Lab Required.

    Fees: $50.00
  
  • THEA 3303 - Costume Construction

    3 hours
    This course introduces students to basic sewing skills required to construct costumes for stage.  Students begin with a simple project that teaches pattern reading, fabric cutting, hand and machine sewing skills.  Upon completion of that project, students will likely be assigned varying tasks related to the actual costume needs of the upcoming production. 

  
  • THEA 3304 - Lighting Technology

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 1302  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    A continuation of lighting techniques from Stagecraft. Lab Required.

  
  • THEA 3305 - Scene Design I

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2301  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    A study of scenic design from script analysis and research through the completed design, with an emphasis on communicating design concepts in collaboration.

  
  • THEA 3306 - Costume Design I

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2301  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    A study of costume design, using the elements of design to inform design choices that are based on thorough script analysis and research. Weekly drawing exercises focus on effectively communicating design concepts, as well as helping students gain confidence in rendering and presentation skills. 

  
  • THEA 3307 - Lighting Design I

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2301  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    A study of lighting design, from script analysis through concept to completed lighting design with an introduction into the basic equipment used.

  
  • THEA 3308 - Stage Makeup

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2301  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course covers the principles and practice of stage makeup for the theatre.  Utilizing both lecture demonstrations and hands on lab-style projects, the students will learn the processes of designing character makeups, as well as how to practically apply both realistic and fantastic makeups. 

  
  • THEA 3309 - Rehearsal and Performance

    1 hour

    Students actively participate in mainstage productions during the Theatre Young Harris season under close faculty supervision. Designed for actors and stage managers participating in aspects related to rehearsal and performance.

  
  • THEA 3310 - Technical Ensemble

    1 hour

    Students actively participate in mainstage productions during the Theatre Young Harris season under close faculty supervision. Designed for crew members participating in backstage and technical aspects of the performance.

  
  • THEA 3331 - Professional Theatre Workshop

    1 hour
    This course is designed to provide the Theatre and Musical Theatre student with the business tools necessary to survive in the competitive world of the professional artist. Students will be exposed to professional ethics, self-promotion, unions, contracts, auditions, job seeking and other issues related to the business side of industry.

  
  • THEA 3400 - Technical Theatre Seminar II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2400  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    This course will expand upon the skillsets established in Technical Theatre Seminar I.  Problem solving and innovation for the stage will be integrated with the practical skills necessary to make the designer and the director’s vision come to life on the stage.

  
  • THEA 4101 - Creative Writing in Drama

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1102  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    This course is an introduction to the craft of dramatic writing for the stage and screen, including exercises to develop individual style, and culminating in the writing of a one-act play or the first act of a screenplay.  This course is cross listed with ENGL 3603 Creative Writing in Drama. 

  
  • THEA 4102 - History of Musical Theatre C

    3 hours
    A comprehensive study of musical theatre from its earliest beginnings to the modern day book musical.

  
  • THEA 4201 - Acting IV

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 3201  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Deparment Chair  
    An advanced scene study course with an emphasis on challenging play texts from classics through today

  
  • THEA 4202 - Directing

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 2101  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    A basic techniques course with emphasis on text analysis, visual storytelling, and working with actors.

  
  • THEA 4300 - Theatrical Design Seminar III

    3 hours


    Prerequisites: THEA 3300  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Continuing to build on the design skills in Scenery, Lighting, Costumes and Sound acquired in Design Seminar II, this course will involve practical application of design ideas, advanced use of symbolism and complex designs.  Coursework may include realized designs as part of the Theatre Young Harris company production season. (This course may be repeated one additional time for credit)

     

  
  • THEA 4301 - History of Fashion, Architecture and Decor

    3 hours
    An examination of fashion, architecture and décor from the Egyptians through The Modern Era, with an historic overview of each period. 

  
  • THEA 4302 - Scene Design II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 3305  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    A continuation of the techniques learned in Scene Design I.

  
  • THEA 4303 - Costume Design II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 3306  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    A continuation of the techniques learned in Costume Design I.  Advanced rendering and drawing skills will be explored, as well as a variety of artistic mediums. Concept statements and character analysis will be more in depth, and presentations will be more polished and should be ready for potential regional competition opportunities. 

  
  • THEA 4304 - Lighting Design II

    3 hours
    Prerequisites: THEA 3307  with a grade of “C-” or better or Permission of Department Chair
    A continuation of the techniques learned in Lighting Design I.

  
  • THEA 4400 - Technical Theatre Seminar III

    3 hours


    Prerequisites: THEA 3400  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Continuing to build on the production skills acquired in Technical Theatre Seminars I & II, this course will explore advanced stagecraft techniques across the spectrum of theatrical production, including elements of stage management, production management and technical direction. (This course may be repeated one additional time for credit)

     

  
  • THEA 4850 - Study Abroad

    3 hours
  
  • THEA 4851 - Study Abroad

    3 hours
  
  • THEA 4980 - Independent Study

    3 hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

  
  • THEA 4981 - Independent Study

    3 hours
    Students enrolled in Independent Study will work in close contact with a sponsoring faculty member to investigate a discipline facet not covered within the College curriculum.  Independent Study Courses are designed in concert with the student and the sponsoring faculty member and are offered to provide increased opportunity for individualized learning in a well-defined area of study.

 

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