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Introduction to acoustics, psychoacoustics, sound synthesis, audio sampling and signal processing, and sound production in general as relating to music, film sound, radio, new media, art installations and live performance. Students who have taken CA (or FPA) 184 cannot take CA (or FPA) 149 for further credit. Students with credit for FPA 149 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Introduces innovations in the fine and performing arts to show the range of possibilities open to those who wish to employ or understand the use of moving images in their disciplinary and multidisciplinary art practices. By the completion of the course students should have a good sense not only of previous innovations and traditions, but of the contemporary scene as well. Students with credit for FPA 186 may not take this course for further credit.

An introduction to the techniques of artistic composition as experienced in a collaborative interdisciplinary studio environment. The emphasis is on the creation, analysis and critique of new compositions created in collaborative groups by students in dance, music, theatre, film/video and visual art. Prerequisite: One of CA (or FPA) 122, 130, 145, 150, 160, 170. Students with credit for FPA 285 may not take this course for further credit.

The first of six Performance acting courses. The actor is trained as an individual artist within a collaborative ensemble, and within society. Emphasis is placed upon physical experience and imagination as sources for interpretation and original creation. Prerequisite: By audition.

The second Performance acting course. Work focuses on a range of established dramatic forms and techniques, with or without text. Prerequisite: CA 152. Students who have taken CA (or FPA) 289 as a special topics acting course cannot take this course for further credit.

The third Performance acting course. Work focuses on composition, employing a range of existing and original materials. Prerequisite: CA 153. Corequisite: CA 254. Students with credit for FPA 250 may not take this course for further credit.

The fourth Performance acting course. Work focuses on various forms of action developed through an expanded notion of text. Prerequisite: CA (or FPA) 250 and 254. Corequisite: CA (or FPA) 255. Students with credit for FPA 251 may not take this course for further credit.

The first of three playmaking courses that prepare students to make their own theatre. Develops composing skills by identifying the creative capacities of social relationships, objects and environments. The course may include mask, clown, self-scripting, site-specific and political theatre. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: CA (or FPA) 150 or CA 152 or CA 153.

The second playmaking course emphasizes composing skills and theatrical structure. Provides the basis for the BlackBox ensemble creation process in the subsequent term. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: CA (or FPA) 150 or CA 152 or CA 153.

The first performance research course in voice and movement. Corequisite: CA 250. Students with credit for FPA 254 may not take this course for further credit.

The second Performance research course in voice and movement. Corequisite: CA 251. Students with credit for FPA 255 may not take this course for further credit.

The detailed structural analysis of dramatic texts and/or performances, their historical context, their development and production histories. May be of interest to students in other departments. Students with credit for FPA 257W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

An introduction to the processes, tools and technology used in the production and presentation of the fine and performing arts. Course requirements will include hands-on assignments in the production of theatre, dance, and music events. Students will work directly with equipment and materials, and are expected to be involved in work on productions and exhibitions outside of lecture and lab hours. Laboratory fee required. May be of particular interest to students in other areas and departments. Students with credit for FPA 170 may not take this course for further credit.

An introduction to the management, and organization of the performing arts. This course will provide a grounding for students who wish to become further involved in the administration of the performing arts and may include practical experience outside of regular seminar hours. May be of particular interest to students in other areas and departments. Students with credit for FPA 171 may not take this course for further credit.

Students having a basic familiarity with elements of production and design participate in an in-depth theoretical and practical exploration of staging, audio and lighting for theatre, dance and music production. Assignments will be conducted in class and through practicum work on productions. May be of particular interest to students in other departments. Prerequisite: CA (or FPA) 170.

Students having a basic familiarity with elements of production and design participate in an in-depth theoretical and practical exploration of stage and production management for theatre, dance and music production. Students in this class will develop skills necessary to provide technical support for the School's productions. Assignments will be conducted in class and through practicum work on productions. Maybe of particular interest to students in other departments. Prerequisite: CA (or FPA) 171. Quantitative.

The fifth Performance acting course. Work focuses on text from various sources in relation to established theatrical forms. Prerequisite: CA (or FPA) 149, 186, 251, 255 and 285. Corequisite: CA 354. Students with credit for FPA 350 may not take this course for further credit.

The sixth and final Performance acting course features student-led creation of original in-class performance(s). Prerequisite: CA (or FPA) 252, 253, 350, and 354. Corequisite: CA 355. Students with credit for FPA 351 may not take this course for further credit.

Students continue playmaking research through the creation of an ensemble-generated series of public presentations. Integrates and implements the techniques acquired in studio courses. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: CA (or FPA 253), or prior approval.

The third Performance research course in voice and movement. Corequisite: CA 350. Students with credit for FPA 354 may not take this course for further credit.

The fourth and final Performance research course in voice and movement. Corequisite: CA 351. Students with credit for FPA 355 may not take this course for further credit.

The detailed structural analysis of dramatic texts and/or performances, their historical context, their development and production histories. May be of interest to students in other departments. Students with credit for FPA 357W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

A course culminating in a public Mainstage performance. Integrates and implements the techniques acquired in studio courses. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: Prior approval by audition.

A course in the fundamentals of directing culminating in public performances of student directed projects. Allows the alternate option of a public Mainstage performance with a professional director. Integrates and implements the techniques acquired in studio courses. May repeat for credit. Prerequisite: CA (or FPA) 253, and prior approval from the instructor.

An analytical approach to a selected body of dramatic work and/or performances. Includes an intensive consideration of practical dramatic techniques such as story structure and dramaturgy. Prerequisite: Prior approval from the instructor. Students with credit for FPA 457 may not take this course for further credit.