2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

PE 205A Folk Dance as a Cultural Experience 1 cr.

• Offered: Contact department.
• Co-requisites: HP 205A Folk Dance
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Focuses on understanding movement and music as it relates to understanding a culture or cultures. Students will learn about folk dance from a perspective of cultural and cross-cultural communications, societal purposes of dance, body language, etiquette and rhythmic expression.

EN 327 Opinion Writing 4 cr.

• Offered: Contact department.
• Prerequisites: EN 217.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The theory and practice of opinion writing across journalistic platforms. Frequent exercises and critiques.

BC 300 Advanced Multimedia Journalism 4 cr.

• Offered: Infrequently
• Prerequisites: BC 200 and EN 217.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course will involve advanced research techniques to help journalists uncover information beyond that provided by official sources. Advanced Multimedia Journalism will also offer opportunities to improve writing and aesthetic production skills obtained in Introduction to Multimedia Journalism.

BC 200 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: EN 211.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

This course will introduce students to basic news reporting techniques for multiple media platforms. Students will learn how to research stories and weigh evidence while exploring the technical and aesthetic expertise necessary for professionally reporting news for the web, TV and print.

BI 466 Stream Ecology 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Winter semesters even numbered years.
• Prerequisites: BI 111, BI 112, junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Lectures covering the fundamentals of riverine and riparian ecology.

Notes:

Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

TH 480 Theatre and Entertainment Arts Capstone 1 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter On demand
• Prerequisites: Completion of at least 36 credits in the Theatre major, and instructor approval.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An individually-designed project to be approved in advance by the theatre faculty, TH 480 will concentrate upon the preparation of a professional portfolio/employment presentation appropriate to the student’s area or areas of expertise. Project may culminate in a performance.

TH 362 World Theatre 4 cr.

• Offered: Infrequently
• Prerequisites: EN 211 and sophomore standing.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Advanced course in theoretical and textual analysis of the performance traditions of a particular region. Cultural and historical ideologies will be examined as they relate to the creation of the work. Students will produce scholarly research and writing. Topic varies including Theatre of the Middle East, Theatre of the African Diaspora, and Theatre of Asia.

Notes: May be repeated when topic varies.

TH 331 Advanced Stagecraft 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Every Other Winter Semester
• Prerequisites: TH 131.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Expands on TH 131 and covers advanced topics in set construction, stage rigging, applied forces and safety as they relate to the art of stagecraft.

TH 247 Performance Studio 4 cr.  (4-0-0)

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: Theatre or Dance Majors/Minors or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Advanced course in theoretical and applied aspects of performance. Applied onstage exercises include solo and ensemble acting assignments. Topic varies including voice and diction, musical theatre, acting Shakespeare, etc.

Notes: May be repeated if topic differs. For theatre and entertainment arts majors/minors this course must be taken at least twice with different content.

TH 246 Entertainment Arts Design Studio 4 cr.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: TH 141.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Advanced study in a particular area or areas of design for theatre and entertainment production. Topics may include but are not limited to sets, lighting, costumes, sound and makeup. Topics chosen for a given semester will be based on student interest and production schedules. Students must take the course twice to fulfill major core requirements.