Kara Elizabeth Thomson
Residential Faculty - Design for Theatre & Film
Communication, Theatre & Film Arts
Office: TH 29 - Room: 24
480-461-7975
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
| 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. |
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Course Notes: DAN210 is offered only in the Spring Semester. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27268 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM |
Class Ended |
| 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 |
28086 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Class Ended |
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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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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
31226 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Class Ended |
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| THO296WA | Cooperative Education | 1 Credits | ||||
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Work-college experiences that involve the combined efforts of educators and employers to accomplish an outcome related to the career objectives of the students. Prerequisites: Completion of 12 college credits, min 2.6 gpa and obtain a position related to academic or career goals or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: At least 1 class related to major or career interest or with permission of the Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28814 |
Dobson Campus SD Instructor Office |
Independent Study
Lab
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01/15/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] |
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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 |
28089 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Mo |
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM |
Class Ended |
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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 28089 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27044 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM |
Class Ended |
| 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 |
28091 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
MoWe |
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM |
Class Ended |
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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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Spring Flex Start 2025
| 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 |
28090 |
Dobson Campus ST28 101 |
In-Person
Lab
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01/29/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
We |
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM |
Class Ended |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28090 must also register for lecture 28089. |
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28113 |
Dobson Campus ST28 101 |
In-Person
Lab
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01/31/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Fr |
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM |
Class Ended |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 28113 must also register for lecture 28089. |
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Fall 2025
| 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 |
22969 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Closed |
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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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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24858 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Open 11 of 16 |
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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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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24821 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM |
Open 9 of 9 |
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Notes: Class 24821 Outside lab rehearsal time is required for this course. |
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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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23635 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Mo |
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. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 23635 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. |
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| General Education Designations: Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
32703 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM – 3:10 PM |
Closed |
Fall Flex Start 2025
| THO202AD | Theatre Production Advanced Projects | 1 Credits | ||||
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The objective of this course is to provide hands-on experience in the creation of a theatrical production. This course is tailored around the work done in a leadership role on a theatrical production. Structured to provide the student with an atmosphere of professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. Prerequisites: None. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24662 |
Dobson Campus SD Instructor Office |
In-Person
Lab
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10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 10 of 10 |
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Notes: Class 24662 This section is for students completing an advanced Theatre project only. |
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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 |
32707 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWe |
4:25 PM – 6:05 PM |
Closed |
| 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 |
23673 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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09/10/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
We |
1:30 PM – 3:25 PM |
Closed |
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Notes: Class 23673 Students may contact instructor at [email protected] Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 23673 must also register for lecture 23635. |
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24121 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lab
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09/12/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Fr |
1:30 PM – 3:25 PM |
Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 24121 must also register for lecture 23635. |
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