Academic Catalog

Theatre and Film (THF)

THF205 / Introduction to Cinema
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.

Crosslisted: HUM205
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THF206 / Introduction to Television Arts
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

History and development of electronic media and its impact on popular arts. Prerequisites: None.

Crosslisted: HUM206
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THF209 / Acting for the Camera
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

Special technical aspects of acting before a camera. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP112 or permission of Instructor.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THF210 / Contemporary Cinema
3 Credits / 3.0 Periods for Lecture

A study of contemporary films, directors and critics with emphasis on evaluating film as an art form. Prerequisites: None.

Crosslisted: HUM210
Fulfills: Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]; Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]-in combo
Division: Communication & Fine Arts
THF219 / Advanced Acting for the Camera
3 Credits / 4.0 Periods for Lecture & Lab

Focuses on special technical aspects of advanced acting before a camera. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THF209 or permission of Instructor.

Division: Communication & Fine Arts