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IAH 241D - Creative Arts and Humanities: Theater and Society (I)

Artistic creativity seen through the prism of theater, presented in historical context. Influences from art, literature, music, and religion. Focus on translation of social visions into dramatic art. Plays and themes variable by term.

Average Grade - 3.662
Median Grade - 4.0
1853 total students

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THR 111 - Introduction to Technical Theatre

Basic aspects of theatrical design and construction. Theory, process, equipment, materials, skills and management.

Average Grade - 3.637
Median Grade - 4.0
530 total students

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THR 212 - Introduction to Costume Design

Design and technical aspects regarding the process and production of stage costumes and costume history.

Average Grade - 2.991
Median Grade - 3.5
113 total students

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THR 212L - Introduction to Costume Design Laboratory

Intensive experience participating in the production program of the Department of Theatre. Assisting at a beginning level in costume construction, make up crew, or wardrobe crew.

Average Grade - 3.583
Median Grade - 4.0
36 total students

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THR 216 - Introduction to Sound Design

Design and technical aspects regarding the process and production of sound performance media, composition and sound reinforcement for the stage.

Average Grade - 3.812
Median Grade - 4.0
16 total students

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THR 300A - Theatre Practicum - Production Emphasis

Intensive experience participating in the production program of the department. Assisting at an intermediate level such as master carpenter, wardrobe master, master electrician for a departmental production.

Average Grade - 3.900
Median Grade - 4.0
22 total students

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THR 300C - Theatre Practicum - Area Emphasis

Intensive experience participating in a departmental production. Assisting as an actor, assistant designer, or charge scenic painter.

Average Grade - 3.929
Median Grade - 4.0
70 total students

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THR 350 - Plays as Film

Comparison of plays and musicals that are also films, with emphasis on structural changes from the play to film.

Average Grade - 2.393
Median Grade - 2.5
28 total students

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THR 390 - Special Topics in Theatre

Special topics supplementing regular course offerings on a group study basis.

Average Grade - 3.679
Median Grade - 4.0
14 total students

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THR 412 - Stage Costume Design

Creating stage dress through script, color, and fabric analysis. Practical application through rendering draping and fabrication.

Average Grade - 3.370
Median Grade - 3.5
27 total students

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THR 413 - Stage Make-up

Theory and application of two-dimensional and three-dimensional make-up for the stage.

Average Grade - 3.468
Median Grade - 3.5
158 total students

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THR 431 - Studies in Theatre History

Methods and concepts in historical research of theatre practices, with practical applications for theatrical production.

Average Grade - 3.352
Median Grade - 3.5
71 total students

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THR 480 - Study Abroad in Theatre

Current state of theatre through productions, workshops, tours and classes with theatrical professionals at a chosen destination outside the United States. Field trip required.

Average Grade - 3.861
Median Grade - 4.0
104 total students

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THR 492 - Senior Seminar (W)

Preparation for a career as theatre professional, encompassing topics in contemporary theatre, dance, performance theory and practice.

Average Grade - 3.430
Median Grade - 4.0
167 total students

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THR 811 - Practicum: Design and Technology

Approaches to design challenges in scenery, costumes, lighting, media, sound or stage technology.

Average Grade - 2.545
Median Grade - 3.0
11 total students

Latest grades from Fall 2015

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