Undergraduate Comm. & Theatre Arts-Rock Coun
Undergraduate Comm. & Theatre Arts-Rock Coun
2020 Spring Term
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INTRODUCTION TO INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
CTA 101
A course aimed at Introducing communication theory, increasing the student's awareness of communication with others in one-on-one situations, & improving personal communication skills. Topics studied include perception, listening, nonverbal communication, language, & conflict Mgmt.
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SPEAKING
CTA 103
Study of the principles & techniques of effective speaking & listening in a variety of selected communication experiences.
THEATRE LABORATORY
CTA 131
Participation in theatrical production activities including directing, stage Mgmt., technical production, lighting, stage design, costuming, make-up, acting, & theatre Mgmt.. It is possible to register in more than one section with cons. instr. Section 1: Acting Section 2: Technical Production Section 3: Theatre Mgmt.. AP This class will likely not meet during the times stated in the timetable. The instructor will set meeting times based on that Sem.'s theatrical production.
INTRODUCTION TO FILM
CTA 150
Study of the history & development of film as a distinctive medium of communication, an art form & an industry. Students will be Introduced to a wide range of theoretical perspectives that have been applied to film in academic settings: these will include but are not limited to such concepts as narrative, genre, 'mise en scene', & star image.
INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION
CTA 201
A Surv. course examining print, electronic & persuasive media from a historical & theoretical perspective. Media discussed include newspapers, magazines, books, radio, television, public relations, advertising & the Internet.
INTRODUCTION TO ACTING
CTA 232
A studio Intro to the foundational techniques of acting, including the actor's vocabulary & performance tools. Improvisation, performance exercises, & scene work used to develop freedom of self-expression & truthful communication skills.