2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Winter semester of odd-numbered years
• Prerequisites: TH 132 or TH 134.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Development of vocal, verbal and physical communication skills required of the expressive actor.

• Offered: Fall, even years
• Prerequisites: TH 141 or TH 143.
• Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An introduction to the skills and techniques of a costume designer for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to the skills and techniques needed for creating theatrical costumes and conceptualizing characters of a theatrical production.

• Offered: Fall, odd years
• Prerequisites: TH 141 or TH 142.
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An introduction to the skills, software and techniques of a sound and media designer for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to sound reproduction and recreation as well as media content creation.

• Offered: Fall, odd years
• Prerequisites: TH 141 or TH 233.
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An introduction to the skills, software and techniques of a scenic designer for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to the ability to take a script and create and design the world of a theatrical production. Students will develop skills in conceptualizing, drawing and model building.

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

An introduction to the skills and techniques required for lighting design in theatre and the entertainment industry.

• Offered: Fall, odd years
• Prerequisites: TH 131.
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An introduction to the skills, software and techniques of a specialized digital draftsperson and renderer for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to drafting technique, digital CAD based software, Digital rendering and modeling skills and an introduction scenic previsualization software and methods for theatre.

• Offered: Fall, even years
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An introduction to the skills and techniques of a specialized stitcher or costume craftsperson for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to basic sewing, garment construction, garment maintenance, as well as basic costume repair.

• Offered: Fall, even years
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An introduction to the skills, software and techniques of a sound and media specialist for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to cabling, speaker and PA systems as well as basic programming and sound and media technology.

• Offered: Fall
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An introduction to the skills and techniques of a specialized master electrician for theatre and the entertainment industry. Students are introduced to basic lighting equipment, maintenance and cleaning of equipment, proper hanging and focusing procedures, as well as basic stage electrics practices.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Acceptance into the BFA Musical Theatre program, or instructor permission.
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This class is a 100 level acting class designed for cohorts in the BFA Musical Theatre program. Focus in the class is placed on the students identifying their process as actors, expanding their range of dramatic expression, refining performance skills, and gaining a greater understanding of the actor’s contribution to production.