Kara Elizabeth Thomson
Residential Faculty - Design for Theatre & Film
Program Director:
Performing Arts and Production
Office: TH 29 - Room: 24
480-461-7975
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| 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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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15949
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Class Started |
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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 |
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17485
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
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Class Started |
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Notes: Class 17485 Outside lab rehearsal time is required for this course. |
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32682
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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3:35 PM – 5:10 PM
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Class Started |
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Notes: Class 32682 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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16510
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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1:30 PM – 3:10 PM
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Closed |
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Notes: Class 16510 This course has additional lab time required for production, paint call, technical rehearsal and strikes. This is to be arranged with the instructor. Lab Notes: Students registering for class 16510 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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16917
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Mo
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3:30 PM – 5:10 PM
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Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16917 must also register for lecture 16510. |
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16542
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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08/26/2026 – 12/18/2026
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We
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3:30 PM – 5:10 PM
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Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16542 must also register for lecture 16510. |
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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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17644
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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1:30 PM – 3:10 PM
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Class Started |
Spring 2027
| 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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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11559
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Closed |
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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 |
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11560
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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1:30 PM – 3:10 PM
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Open 2 of 16 |
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Lab Notes: Students registering for class 11560 must also register for one of several labs offered. |
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11561
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Tu
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3:30 PM – 5:10 PM
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Closed |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11561 must also register for lecture 11560. |
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11581
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lab
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01/21/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Th
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3:30 PM – 5:10 PM
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Open 2 of 8 |
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Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 11581 must also register for lecture 11560. |
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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: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10804
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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1:30 PM – 3:10 PM
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Open 4 of 16 |
| 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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11562
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Dobson Campus
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Hybrid In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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01/20/2027 – 03/12/2027
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MoWe
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3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
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Open 16 of 16 |
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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. |
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Spring Flex Start 2027
| THO260 | Theatrical Design: Rendering | 2 Credits | ||||
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Provides experience and explores multiple illustration techniques used to communicate ideas in entertainment production. Provides basic skills including pictorial drawing and sketching. Prerequisites: None. |
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29269
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture/Lab
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02/05/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Fr
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10:30 AM – 12:10 PM
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Open 15 of 15 |
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Notes: Class 29269 Requires outside lab time. |
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