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Theatre and Dance<br />
protocol, talent and casting agencies, film-TV-industrials, unions and organizations, living in a large city,<br />
and more. The course culminates with a senior showcase. Reserved for senior theatre majors and minors<br />
only. Offered fall semester.<br />
TA450 Arts Administration: Theory and Practice 3 credits<br />
This course is designed to introduce students to the field <strong>of</strong> arts administration as it applies to the<br />
performing arts, visual arts, and arts services organizations. Arts explored include management models,<br />
marketing, development, finances and facilities management and planning. Students apply knowledge<br />
in these areas to an arts organization which they create in class. The course culminates with the students<br />
presenting their projects in executive session. Offered in alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite:<br />
consent <strong>of</strong> instructor.<br />
TA475 Dramatic Theory and Research 3 credits<br />
The course covers the major concepts <strong>of</strong> modern and post-modern dramatic and performance theory.<br />
The course culminates with a theoretically informed and faculty mentored research essay in modern<br />
theatre studies. Offered fall semester. Intended for senior theatre majors; other students may apply to<br />
the course instructor for permission to enroll.<br />
TA476-489 Seminars in Theatre 3 credits<br />
Topics vary in these in-depth studies <strong>of</strong> particular aspects <strong>of</strong> theatre or <strong>of</strong> theatre artists. Required: junior<br />
or seniors status or consent <strong>of</strong> the instructor. Offered spring semester.<br />
TA496/497 Internship in Theatre 1-17 credits<br />
Internships are available to qualified students in theatre at cooperating pr<strong>of</strong>essional and educational<br />
institutions. Prerequisite: consent <strong>of</strong> chair.<br />
TA499 Graduation Project 1-3 credits<br />
Theatre majors may complete a graduation project, which may be <strong>of</strong> either a creative or a research nature.<br />
The topic must be approved by the department faculty before the project is undertaken. In every case,<br />
there must be a written component which describes and evaluates the process. Normally, the project is<br />
presented to the department faculty and staff for a formal oral evaluation. Prerequisite: consent <strong>of</strong> chair.<br />
Dance Courses<br />
DA110 Tap I 0 or 2 credits<br />
This course introduces a dance style not only seen but heard as the rhythmic structure unfolds. It is<br />
designed to explore the rudiments <strong>of</strong> tap dance techniques as an entertaining form <strong>of</strong> dance. No dance<br />
experience necessary.<br />
DA120 Jazz I 0 or 2 credits<br />
This introduction to the stylization <strong>of</strong> Jazz dance emphasizes the basic technical work <strong>of</strong> isolations and<br />
an overview <strong>of</strong> the development <strong>of</strong> jazz dance from its origin. No dance experience necessary.<br />
DA130 Modern I 0 or 2 credits<br />
This is an introductory course in modern dance technique. Students learn a blend <strong>of</strong> techniques<br />
including fall and recovery, and contraction and release. No dance experience necessary.<br />
DA140 Ballet I 0 or 2 credits<br />
This is a beginning course <strong>of</strong>fering the basic theory and practice <strong>of</strong> classical ballet and ballet<br />
terminology, emphasizing the use <strong>of</strong> placement. No dance experience necessary.<br />
DA161 Irish Ceili Book I 0 or 1 credits<br />
This course introduces students to ceili dances which form part <strong>of</strong> the Irish dance tradition. Ceili dances<br />
are social, group dances intended for general participation. A few basic dance steps are learned which<br />
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