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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
Fall 2023
| 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18365 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Tu |
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM |
Open 1 of 12 |
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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. |
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
18358 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
We |
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM |
Open 4 of 12 |
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
19598 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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08/23/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
We |
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM |
Open 9 of 11 |
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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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| THO267 | Painting Techniques for Film, TV and Theatre | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
20081 |
Dobson Campus Scene shop |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Fr |
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Open 6 of 8 |
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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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| THO268 | Opportunities in Production | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
19085 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture/Lab
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08/22/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM - 3:10 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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| 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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
19281 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid
Lecture
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08/24/2023 - 12/15/2023 |
Th |
10:30 AM - 12:10 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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 19281 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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