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2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

  

      

Courses by Department  • Courses by Elective Code  • TAP / Gen Ed Elective Choices  

 
 

Art/Digital Arts/Graphics (ART, DGA, GRA)
  

  • ART* E101 - Art History I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA, HISX
    Prerequisite(s) or Parallel(s): ENG* E101  
     
    A survey of the visual arts from Paleolithic cave paintings through the art of Europe in the thirteenth century. The course will cover outstanding examples of image making and architecture across a wide range of ancient civilizations. A field trip to a major New York museum can be expected. Course Outline: ART 101   
  

  • ART* E102 - Art History II (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA, HISX
    Prerequisite(s) or Parallel(s): ENG* E101  
     
    A survey of the visual arts from fourteenth century Florence to Paris in the first half of the nineteenth century. Beginning with the innovations of Renaissance humanism, the course will follow the succession of styles that ultimately led to the eclectic revivals of neo-classic art. A field trip to a major New York museum can be expected. Course Outline: ART 102  
  

  • ART* E103 - Art History III (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA, HISX
    Prerequisite(s) or Parallel(s): ENG* E101  
     
    A survey of the visual arts from the origins of modernism through the art of our own time. In the past 150 years, artists in Europe and America have come up with stylistic innovations at an ever-accelerating pace. This course traces the actions and reactions among artists, critics, and the public as these movements competed for recognition. A field trip to a major New York museum can be expected. Course Outline: ART 103  
  

  • ART* E107 - Introduction to Studio Art (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    Introduces a wide range of art experiences using numerous drawing and painting techniques including pastels, paint, printmaking, mixed-media, and collage. Experiences in visual thinking will help students solve problems in other academic areas. Intended for the non-art majors who wish to gain confidence in their ability to work with art materials. Course Outline: ART 107  
  

  • ART* E109 - Color Theory (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    An examination of color theory and terminology. Studio projects will allow students to develop a sensitivity to color interactions. Advanced projects will combine theory and practical problem solving. Course Outline: ART 109  
  

  • ART* E111 - Drawing I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, CRTY, FINA
     
    An examination of the fundamentals of drawing. Students will work on the skillful use of line, value distribution, composition, and perspective systems. Drawing as a tool for visual thinking will also be introduced. Course Outline: ART 111  
  

  • ART* E112 - Drawing II (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    Approaches the study of drawing and the improvement of drawing skills with increased opportunities for personal expression in drawings that consider the content of a picture as well as the form. Course Outline: ART 112  
  

  • ART* E113 - Figure Drawing I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    A drawing course that takes the human figure as its primary theme. Students will analyze the figure for its esthetic and expressive potential. Additional assignments will expand on themes and techniques introduced in Drawing I and II. Course Outline: ART 113  
  

  • ART* E121 - Two-Dimensional Design (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    An exploration of the concepts underlying visual organization in fine art and graphic design. Students will undertake a series of studio projects aimed at uncovering basic design elements, properties, and principles. Experiences in visual thinking will enable students to improve their thinking skill in productive problem solving. Course Outline: ART 121  
  

  • ART* E131 - Sculpture I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    Students will be introduced to basic sculptural principle employing traditional and contemporary materials and techniques for working three dimensionally. Emphasis will be placed on the creative process and interpretation. Course Outline: ART 131  
  

  • ART* E141 - Photography I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E101  or permission of the instructor
     
    The fundamentals of camera operations and dark room procedures. Study of photography as a fine art and as a means of communication.  Course Outline: ART 141  

    Some work will be done in the Darkroom.
  

  • ART* E155 - Watercolor I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA, CRTY
     
    This course develops skills in the challenging medium of watercolor employing fast-drying transparent paints. A full range of watercolor techniques will be explored from traditional procedures to contemporary experiments. Course Outline: ART 155  
  

  • ART* E157 - Acrylic Painting I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    An exploration of the particular attributes of acrylics. A full range of acrylic techniques will be explored from traditional procedures to contemporary experiments. Course Outline: ART 157  
  

  • ART* E161 - Ceramics 1 (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E101  or permission of instructor
     
    An introductory study in ceramics. Students will learn basic clay skills for the construction of ceramic pieces. The course focuses on processes involved in creating aesthetic and utilitarian works through established techniques and through experimentation with materials. Students will learn the essentials of surface decoration, working with clay, glaze application, and kiln firing. Course Outline: ART 161  
  

  • ART* E162 - Ceramics II (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
    Prerequisite(s): ART* E161 - Ceramics 1 (3 credits)   
     
    This course is a continuation that builds upon experience and skills gained in Ceramics I. Students will develop their own studio practice, with more freedom to explore hand-building, wheel-throwing, firing and glazing techniques. A primary goal will be to advance students’ awareness of contemporary ceramics and relevant discourses, as well as support personalized exploration of technique and process in the ceramics studio by creating both utilitarian and sculptural works. Students will gain practical knowledge of maintaining a ceramics studio by reclaiming clay, making slip, and accurately identifying stages of drying.

    Course Outline: ART 162  
  

  • ART* E163 - Ceramic Handbuilding (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    An examination of the physical properties of clay with an emphasis on the development of personal imagery. Students will work with traditional pottery techniques beginning with the coil and slab and extending these experiences to include combinations of media. Course Outline: ART 163  
  

  • ART* E167 - Printmaking I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    A survey of printmaking techniques including various forms of relief, intaglio, and experimental processes. Students will create editions of their original work using a mechanical press as well as individualized hand printing. Course Outline: ART 167  
  

  • ART* E184 - Teaching Children Art (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    An Art workshop course designed for those who will be teaching or working with children in schools, day care centers, hospitals, community centers, etc. Students will examine various methods of teaching art while working with a wide variety of materials. Course Outline: ART 184  
  

  • ART* E200 - History of American Art (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA, HISX
    Prerequisite(s) or Parallel(s): ENG* E101  
     
    An exploration of the unique character of American art ranging from the Colonial past through the present day. The course will emphasize the emergence of New York City as a major art center. Works from the Housatonic Museum of Art will be studied and a field trip to New York galleries can be expected.

    Course Outline: ART 200  
  

  • ART* E205 - History of Photography (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
    Prerequisite(s) or Parallel(s): ENG* E101  
     
    Since its invention nearly two hundred years ago, photography has served as a means of documenting history, inspiring social change, and expressing the creative vision of literally countless artists and amateurs. This course will cover the origins and history of the medium from the invention of the first camera to the latest digital technology, in the process exploring photography’s relationship to other art forms and to society as a whole.

    Course Outline: ART 205  
  

  • ART* E206 - Film Study (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    An exploration of the art of the cinema through analysis of representative dramatic, documentary and experimental films. Among the topics covered are: comparisons between films and other artistic expressions; the major aspects of film style; the nature and importance of film genres; film functions (as art, entertainment, social and political statement, propaganda, education, and experiment). Course Outline: ART 206  
  

  • ART* E250 - Digital Photography I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E101  or permission of the instructor
     
    Fundamentals of digital camera operation and digital darkroom procedures. This course will study digital photography as a fine art and as a means of communication. Students will supply their own digital cameras, photo quality paper, and other supplies. The camera must be a manually adjustable digital camera. Course Outline: ART 250  
  

  • ART* E253 - Oil Painting I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    A course to develop skills in oil painting through a variety of studio projects. The various techniques of oils from transparent applications to impasto effects are included, and a study of the masters will be compared with contemporary developments. Course Outline: ART 253  
  

  • DGA* E283 - Digital Video Editing (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
    Prerequisite(s) or Parallel(s): ENG* E101  or permission of the instructor, Satisfaction of the Computer Literacy Requirement   preferred
     
    An introduction to the fundamentals of digital video editing. This course will prepare students for planning and capturing digital video footage. Students will be assembling and editing their footage into short movies using Apple Final Cut Pro. Topics will include editing and trimming, audio mixing, timeline, QuickTime movies, output to tape, and using filters and effects. Course Outline: DGA 283  
  

  • GRA* E221 - Illustration I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX
     
    A course intended primarily for graphic design students to introduce the techniques currently used by commercial artists to create illustrations for editorial, advertising, and technical purposes. The course will explore the use of a variety of traditional materials as well as the manner in which these can be combined, augmented, and enhanced through digital manipulation. Students will learn how to develop their ideas through a series of thumbnails and roughs, culminating in finished illustrations in both black and white and color. Course Outline: GRA 221  

Dance (DAN)
  

  • DAN* E124 - Movement & Expression (Fall only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, CRTY, FINA
     
    This course is cross-listed as THR* E123  

    This course is an exploration of the basic techniques, styles, concepts, and composition of theatrical dance and movement. Emphasis will be placed on movement expression of emotion, intentions, gestures, and physical characterization. The use of music and theatrical texts will provide the foundation for the work. Course Outline: DAN 124 / THR 123  
  

  • DAN* E125 - Dance as Cultural Expression (Spring only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, CRTY, FINA
     
    This course is cross-listed as THR* E126  

    This course is an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of modern dance and its relationship to human culture. Class work will introduce students to technical concepts involved in training the body in order to be an articulate expressive instrument. The course will cover the basic elements of dance including stretch, strength, coordination, building confidence, body awareness, cardiovascular, and dance vocabulary. The course will explore basic elements of composition and improvisation. We will focus on creating group presentations as a path to understanding dance as a form of cultural expression throughout history. Course Outline: DAN 125 / THR 125  

Electives
  

  • Elective (AESX) - Aesthetic Dimensions (3 credits)

     
    Aesthetic Dimensions in Human Kind electives are all courses with Elective Code AESX, typically required for CSCU Transfer Degrees.

    See the list of currently available courses here: PDF_CSCU Transfer Electives   

English (ENG)
  

  • ENG* E213 - Poetry (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HISX, HUM
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E102  
     
    This course examines the nature and variety of poetry to foster competence and pleasure in the reading, understanding and evaluation of poems as works of art. The course focuses on how poems work, examining elements critical to poetry, such as imagery, figurative language, symbol, diction, voice, rhythm, rhyme and structure. Elements of form, such as the employment of open, closed and traditional forms, may also be included. Close examination of poems will foster an understanding of both the historical context of some particular poems and of how understanding poetic techniques adds to the delight of reading and understanding poetry, thereby giving students the confidence and competence to approach more advanced levels of reading literature, whether formally or informally. Students will engage in the close reading and analysis of a wide range of poems written in the English language, and possibly some poems in translation from other languages. Students will be called upon to employ their skills in close reading, analysis and research in their writing assignments. Course Outline: ENG 213  
  

  • ENG* E214 - Drama (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E102  
     
    This course is an exploration of the genre of drama as a literary form. Each dramatic piece, both tragedies and comedies, will be read and analyzed structurally, thematically, historically, and artistically. Works by classic playwrights as well as major figures from the great ages of drama are included. Course Outline: ENG 214  
  

  • ENG* E221 - American Literature I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E102  
     
    Close reading of selected major works of American Literature from colonial times to the close of the nineteenth century. Emphasis will be placed upon the social and cultural implications of the works as well as upon their relevance to our own time. Major concentration will be on such writers as Poe, Hawthorne, Emerson, Thoreau, Melville, Whitman, Crane, James, Twain, and Dickinson. Course Outline: ENG 221  
  

  • ENG* E222 - American Literature II (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E102  
     
    A study of the major works of American Literature from the close of the nineteenth century to the present. Particular attention is given to the social and cultural implications of the works of such writers as Frost, Fitzgerald, Eliot, Hemingway, Faulkner, O’Neill, Steinbeck, Williams, and Ellison. Course Outline: ENG 222  
  

  • ENG* E233 - Shakespeare (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E102  
     
    Detailed study of the major works of Shakespeare, such as sonnets, histories, comedies, romances, and tragedies from both a literary and theatrical perspective. Works will be related to their historical and cultural settings. Course Outline: ENG 233  
  

  • ENG* E241 - World Literature I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM, SOPX
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E102  
     
    A study of the major literary works of the western world from the beginnings to the Renaissance, including the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), Greek mythology, the Iliad, Greek dramas, Roman mythology, the Aeneid, the New Testament, and the Divine Comedy. Course Outline: ENG 241  
  

  • ENG* E251 - African American Literature (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HISX, HUM
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E102  
     
    This course is an introduction to the literature of the African American diaspora with significant emphasis on the cultural and historical perspectives emerging from the literature. Short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and essays are covered. Course Outline: ENG 251  
  

  • ENG* E277 - Science Fiction and Society (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E102  
     
    In this course, students will develop skills in understanding and appreciating the genre of science fiction. Additionally, students will apply critical methodologies and investigate relationships between science fiction and society, thus confirming their skills of analysis and writing. Particular approaches to science fiction will involve Marxist, feminist, gender, psychoanalytical, and anthropological critical theories. Anthropological critical theory will include colonialism and social identity (i.e., ethnocentrism, xenocentrism, folk definitions of the Other).
  

  • ENG* E278 - Contemporary Literature (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM, SOPX
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E102  
     
    A study of representative post World War II writers from various geographic areas of the globe who reflect philosophies, movements, and styles that influence present-day attitudes. Works discussed will be from American, British, and world traditions, with emphasis placed on culturally diverse movements and on new developments in literary studies. Course Outline: ENG 278  
  

  • ENG* E281 - Creative Writing (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, CRTY, FINA
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E101  or permission of the instructor
     
    A study and application in a seminar atmosphere of creative writing techniques, including, but not necessarily limited to, fiction and poetry. Intensive study of fiction by the world’s great writers to discover and understand the techniques used will serve as a starting point for individual work by students. Examination and practice of the techniques of poetry writing will also be offered. Work produced will be discussed and critically evaluated by the class. When possible, meetings and discussions with established writers will be arranged. Course Outline: ENG 281  

    This course cannot be used as a Humanities elective.
  

  • ENG* E282 - Creative Writing- Poetry (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, CRTY, FINA
    Prerequisite(s): ENG* E101  or permission of the instructor
     
    This course is a study and application in a seminar atmosphere of poetry writing techniques. Intensive study of poetry by the world’s great poets and contemporary poets to discover and understand the techniques used will serve as a starting point for individual work by students. The goal of this seminar is to develop the student’s ability in elements essential to the craft of poetry, including the use of vibrant imagery, effective line breaks and communicative language choices. Focusing on these basic elements will strengthen the work of both new and experienced poets. In order to build skill in these and other techniques as well as varied approaches to the creative process, students will be asked to make use of the techniques studied in frequent poetry writing assignments. Work produced will be discussed and critically evaluated by the class. When possible, meetings and discussions with established writers will be arranged. No previous experience with creative writing or the study of poetry is required. Course Outline: ENG 282  

    This course cannot be used as a Humanities elective.

Foreign Languages (ARA, CHI, FRE, ITA, LAT, SPA)
  

  • FRE* E201 - Intermediate French I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM, SOPX
    Prerequisite(s): FRE* E102 , Placement test or permission of the instructor.
     
    Continued systematic review of the French language and culture. Continuation of the gradual and proportional development of the four basic skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis will be placed on Reading and Writing. Detailed explanation of the principles of grammar. Training in reading comprehension to facilitate the development of writing skills. Prose and poetry from contemporary literature will be introduced to enhance writing abilities. Access to the Internet will be encouraged. Course Outline: FRE 201  

    Laboratory time is required weekly.
  

  • FRE* E202 - Intermediate French II (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM, SOPX
    Prerequisite(s): FRE* E201 , Placement test or permission of the instructor.
     
    This course is a continuation of French 201 where we will continue to develop the four skills to master vocabulary and grammatical structures using texts and short novels from the francophone world, discussing contemporary topics, writing short essays to gain proficient level in French. Course Outline: FRE 202  

    Laboratory time is required weekly.
  

  • SPA* E201 - Intermediate Spanish I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM, SOPX
    Prerequisite(s): SPA* E102 , a foreign language placement test, or permission of instructor. Students who place outside the range designated for this class will not be permitted to take this course for credit.
     
    Conducted in Spanish, this course is for students who have already attained a working knowledge of the language. Students continue to develop and strengthen oral (speaking and listening) and literacy (reading and writing) skills, as well as learn more about Spanish-speaking cultures. Students are introduced to cultural and literary materials that will develop an appreciation of the arts, history, culture, and the literature of Spanish-speaking peoples and create an awareness of cultural, social, and linguistic differences and similarities. Instruction focuses on oral and written communication. Course Outline: SPA 201  

    Laboratory time is required weekly.
  

  • SPA* E202 - Intermediate Spanish II (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, HUM, SOPX
    Prerequisite(s): SPA* E201 , a foreign language placement test, or permission of the instructor. Students who place outside the range designated for this class will not be permitted to take this course for credit.
     
    A continuation of SPA* E201 . Course Outline: SPA 202   

    Laboratory time is required weekly.

Music (MUS)
  

  • MUS* E101 - Music History and Appreciation I (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    A chronological study of Western music from the Middle Ages to the present. Various genres will be placed in their historical context and students will become familiar with basic musical terminology and its application. The course will also cover general trends in music composition and the major composers. Course Outline: MUS 101  
  

  • MUS* E141 - Guitar 1 (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, CRTY, FINA
     
    Guitar 1 provides a basic foundation in guitar performance and musicianship. It assumes no previous experience in the guitar or general music. Literacy in standard notation, all the notes in the first position (first 4 frets), in correct rhythm is developed. Also established are skills in strumming chords for folk and popular music and ensemble playing. Course Outline: MUS 141  

Theater Arts (THR)
  

  • THR* E101 - Introduction to Theater (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    A study of basic theories and elements of theater arts, including the dramatic construction of scripts, performance techniques and the administration of theater management. Students will learn what makes theater work, from the page to the stage and out to the audience. Course Outline: THR 101  

    Students will be required to attend live theater performances to fulfill writing assignments.
  

  • THR* E102 - Theater History (Fall only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA, HISX
    Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENG* E101  OR passing BOTH courses in one of the following course sets with a grade of C or higher: [ENG* E043 and ENG* E073] OR [ENG* E092  and ENG* E094 ]
     
    A concise study of the history of theater from the Greek and Roman theater to the present. Each era of history will be examined through formal study, plays, skits, slides, and video. Course Outline: THR 102  

    Students will be required to attend live theater performances to fulfill writing assignments.
  

  • THR* E110 - Acting I (Fall Only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, CRTY, FINA
     
    A practical approach to the art of acting with emphasis on the fundamental tools of the actor including development of the imagination, creative interpretation, characterization, script analysis, improvisation, voice and movement. The course combines individual and group exercises and assignments. Course Outline: THR 110  

    Students will be required to attend live theater performances to fulfill writing assignments.
  

  • THR* E112 - Voice and Diction (Fall only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    A study of basic theories and exercises to teach the fundamentals of voice and diction for the theater. Emphasis will be on relaxation and preparation, proper breathing techniques, correct vowel formation, knowledge of different resonators, power of projection, word association, and linking one’s voice to character development. Course Outline: THR 112  

    Students will be required to attend live theater performances to fulfill writing assignments.
  

  • THR* E115 - Improvisation (Fall Only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    An intensive course that will build an understanding of the technique and application of improvisational practice. Students will learn through physical and vocal exercises, theatre games and improvised scene work in order to promote concentration, and to free the actor’s creative imagination. Students will develop their ability to interact and react, working moment-to-moment to create characters and scenes. This work will give the actor a heightened awareness and confidence in improvised work, as well as in scripted performances for theater. Course Outline: THR 115  
  

  • THR* E120 - Stagecraft (Spring Only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    A survey of the various components of stagecraft and production techniques. Students will learn about the basic requirements for effective theatrical productions and gain an overview of the skills required in set design, lighting design, sound design and costume design. Lectures will be combined with studio activities. Course Outline: THR 120  
  

  • THR* E123 - Movement & Expression (Fall only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, CRTY, FINA
     
    This course is cross-listed as DAN* E124  

    This course is an exploration of the basic techniques, styles, concepts, and composition of theatrical dance and movement. Emphasis will be placed on movement expression of emotion, intentions, gestures, and physical characterization. The use of music and theatrical texts will provide the foundation for the work. 

    Course Outline: DAN 124 / THR 123  
  

  • THR* E126 - Dance as Cultural Expression (Spring only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, CRTY, FINA
     
    This course is cross-listed as DAN* E125  

    This course is an introduction to the basic principles and techniques of modern dance and its relationship to human culture. Class work will introduce students to technical concepts involved in training the body in order to be an articulate expressive instrument. The course will cover the basic elements of dance including stretch, strength, coordination, building confidence, body awareness, cardiovascular, and dance vocabulary. The course will explore basic elements of composition and improvisation. We will focus on creating group presentations as a path to understanding dance as a form of cultural expression throughout history. 

    Course Outline: DAN 125 / THR 125  
  

  • THR* E190 - Theater Arts Practicum I (Spring Only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX
     
    This course involves students fulfilling major responsibilities for the production of a play. Areas such as acting, the design and development of sets, props, costuming, make-up, lighting, sound, and theater administration and management will be explored through the process of rehearsing and producing a play for performance. Course Outline: THR 190  

    This course meets 6 hours each week.
  

  • THR* E210 - Acting II (Spring only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
    Prerequisite(s): THR* E110  or permission of the instructor
     
    A continuation of THR* 110 intensifying the development of the fundamental tools of the actor. Students will gain knowledge of advanced techniques of script analysis and character development. Course Outline: THR 210  

    Students will be required to attend live theater performances to fulfill writing assignments.
  

  • THR* E225 - Directing (Spring only) (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX, FINA
     
    A study of the basic methods and techniques of directing plays, with special emphasis on script analysis, imaginative concept development, and methods of rehearsing and working with actors. Students will be required to direct short scenes. Course Outline: THR 225  
  

  • THR* E290 - Theater Arts Practicum II (3 credits)

    Code(s): AESX
    Prerequisite(s): THR* E190  
     
    This course provides a continuation of the activities as described in THR* E190 with an emphasis on further development of theater arts skills. Course Outline: THR 290  

    This course meets 6 hours each week.