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Kara Elizabeth Thomson
Residential Faculty - Design for Theatre & Film
Speech-Theatre
Communication, Theatre & Film Arts
Office: TH 29 - Room: 24
480-461-7975
Classes Taught
Spring 2023
| DAN210 | Dance Production I | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Introduction to the elements of pre-production and production, including but not limited to production organization, production management, lighting design, and sound design as they relate to the art of dance. Prerequisites: None. DAN210 is offered only in the Spring Semester. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29739 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/19/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Th |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| THE111 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 Credits | ||||
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| A survey of theatre, including basic elements and principles of production, styles, and/or historical perspectives of theatre, dramatic literature, and criticism. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30976 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Tu |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| THF205 | Introduction to Cinema | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None. Due to COVID related campus lab closures, students will be provided an Adobe Creative Cloud account tied to their MEID username, for home use on PC or Mac computers (smartphone or tablet mobile devices are not supported) during the duration of this course. Students should review the minimum configuration requirements to run Adobe CC on their personal device at: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html. Your instructor will provide login directions on the first day of class. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29524 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
We |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| THF210 | Contemporary Cinema | 3 Credits | ||||
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| A study of contemporary films, directors and critics with emphasis on evaluating film as an art form. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30394 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/18/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
We |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| THP213 | Introduction to Technical Theatre | 4 Credits | ||||
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| Procedures of technical theatre production and demonstration. Topics include design and construction of scenery, lighting, and properties. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30988 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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01/19/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
Th |
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 30988 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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| THP217 | Introduction to Design Scenography | 3 Credits | ||||
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| The role of the theatre designer in creating scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and multimedia effects for stage productions. Elements of the design process and communication of dramatic themes and visions to the audience. Prerequisites: None. | ||||||
| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
29463 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2023 - 05/12/2023 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM |
Closed |
| THP282 | Production And Acting II | 3 Credits | ||||
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| Provides the continuing acting student with opportunities to expand the versatility of characterization skills. Emphasis on relating the actor's work to the total production process. Performance of monologues, scenes, and one-act plays. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP281, or permission of Department or Division. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
30991 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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01/17/2023 - 03/09/2023 |
TuTh |
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM |
Closed |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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