Kara Elizabeth Thomson

Residential Faculty - Design for Theatre & Film

Program Director :

Speech-Theatre

Communication, Theatre & Film Arts

Office: TH 29 - Room: 24

480-461-7975

Classes Taught

Fall 2023

THE111 Introduction to Theatre 3 Credits

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
18365
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
Tu
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Open

1 of 12
Seats Available

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.

Class 18365 Students may contact instructor at: kara.thomson@mesacc.edu

THF205 Introduction to Cinema 3 Credits

Survey of the history and development of the art of motion pictures, including criticism of aesthetic and technical elements. Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Students in this class 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.

General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
18358
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
We
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Open

4 of 12
Seats Available

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.

Class 18358 Students are required to have access to a webcam and microphone unless otherwise specified. Students may contact instructor at: kara.thomson@mesacc.edu

THF210 Contemporary Cinema 3 Credits

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
19598
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023
We
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Open

9 of 11
Seats Available

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.

Students may contact instructor at kara.thomson@mesacc.edu

THO267 Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre 3 Credits

Theory and skills in scenic artistry. Techniques of painting two-dimensional and three-dimensional scenery, tools, and the use of color.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in THP213.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
20081
Dobson Campus

Scene shop

Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
08/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Fr
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Open

6 of 8
Seats Available

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.

THO268 Opportunities in Production 3 Credits

Provides the continuing design student, dramaturge, stage management, technical director, and directing students with opportunities to expand the versatility of professional skills. Emphasis on relating their work to the total production process. Linking design ideas to production concept. Maintain dramaturge, stage manager, director documentation. Practical application of student work for portfolio development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.

Course Notes: Students in this class 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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
19085
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023
TuTh
1:30 PM - 3:10 PM

Closed

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.

Class 19085 Students may contact instructor at: kara.thomson@mesacc.edu and adriana.diaz@mesacc.edu

Class 19085 This class requires outside lab time to be arranged with the instructor.

THP213 Introduction to Technical Theatre 4 Credits

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
19281
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
08/24/2023 - 12/15/2023
Th
10:30 AM - 12:10 PM

Closed

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.

Class 19281 Students may contact instructor at: kara.thomson@mesacc.edu

Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19281 must also register for one of .

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