Department Chair: Patricio Lerzundi (Carman Hall, Room 259)
Faculty: Distinguished Lecturer: Marilyn Sokol; Professors: William M. Hoffman, Patricio Lerzundi, Miguel Perez; Associate Professors: Richard Blot, Marjorie Rosen; Assistant Professors: Claudia W. Case, Nicolas Boston, Amy Larimer, Thomas O'Hanlon, Susan Watson-Turner; Lecturers: Anne Bard, James Carney, Philip Ruiz
Faculty Advisory Committee: Charles Seplowin (Art), James Carney (J.C.T.), James Jervis (African and African American Studies), Patricio Lerzundi (J.C.T.), Bertrade B. Ngo-Ngijol Banoum (Women's Studies), Herminio Martínez (Bronx Institute), Thomas O'Hanlon (J.C.T.), Gaoyin Qian (Counseling, Leadership, Literacy, and Special Education), José Luis Réñique (History), Marge Rice (Media Relations), Gary Schwartz (Lehman Scholars), Lynne Van Voorhis (Languages and Literatures)
Students choose the foreign language in which they wish to concentrate. Foreign language proficiency is demonstrated by completing any 200- or 300-level language course. Proficiency in English is demonstrated by completing English 120.
The program has four components:
12 Credits of 300-level advanced foreign language courses (Advanced Grammar; Translation; Phonetics and Diction; Special Topic in Language: Journalistic Writing). Course numbers vary according to the chosen foreign language;
9 Credits of English (ENW 207: Introduction to Journalism; ENW 317: Editing and Proofreading; and ENW 323: Journalistic Writing);
9 Credits of Mass Communication (COM 214: Foundations of Broadcasting; COM 317: Broadcast Journalism; and either COM 226: Audio Production or COM 315: TV Production); and
12 Credits of Multilingual Journalism (MLJ 211: Introduction to Multilingual Media; MLJ 302: U.S. Multilingual Market; ART 212: Desktop Publishing; and MLJ 470: Internship for Seniors).
The minor in Multilingual Journalism consists of 12 credits distributed as follows: MLJ 211, MLJ 302, and any two courses selected from the list of the required courses for the major.
All majors and minors are encouraged to take elective credits selected from the list of courses related to the field of journalism and mass communications. Students who are non-native speakers of a foreign language are encouraged to take additional courses at the 300 or 400 level in the foreign language concentration beyond the 12 credits required for the major.
The major in Multilingual Journalism offers an interdisciplinary, 42-credit B.A. degree designed to train students in the field of mass communication, including desktop publishing, advertising, marketing, and the Internet. The program provides a comprehensive academic background for students who wish to prepare for careers in multilingual/multicultural media and communications-related fields in the public and private sectors. Special attention has been given to the needs of students who plan to enter a graduate school of journalism or mass communication. Internships are available with foreign media and institutions abroad. Consult Margaret Klinesmith (Carman Hall, Room 259); phone 718-960-8161, fax 718-960-8218.
MLJ 200: Print Journalism Workshop. 4 hours, 1 credit. Practical application of principles and theories of print media publications through participation in Multilingual Journalism productions. Areas of specialization include writing, editing, proofreading, digital photojournalism, and layout. Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits; areas are not repeatable. Open to all students. PREREQ: Permission of the instructor
MLJ 210: Print Media: Theory and Production. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Theory and practice of print media production, from linotype to digital media. Emphasis on practical techniques of producing newspapers, newsletters, and magazines.
MLJ 211: Introduction to Multilingual Media. 3 hours, 3 credits. Introduction to print and electronic multilingual media in the United States. Focus on the growth and diversity of these media and the role they play in the lives of those who use them. Focus on the comparison between mainstream and ethnic media.
MLJ 214: News Media. 3 hours, 3 credits. Evolution of the American media, from the earliest days of colonial newspapers through the penny press, the introduction of radio and television, the growth of news-gathering organizations, technology empires, and online resources. PREREQ: ENG 120 or the equivalent.
MLJ 221: Reporting I. 3 hours, 3 credits. Fundamentals of news and feature reporting in a multicultural context.
MLJ 300: Advanced Print Journalism Workshop. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab),3 credits. (May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.)Advanced analysis and interpretation of journalistic writing applied to the production of a professional newspaper. Emphasis on writing and editing. PREREQ: MLJ 200 or Departmental permission.
MLJ 302: The U.S. Multilingual Market. 3 hours, 3 credits. Demographic profile of the United States; the new ethnic consumer; assimilation; income and buying power; market evaluations. Reaction of corporate America to this diverse and pluralistic market. Focus on a case study. PREREQ: MLJ 211.
MLJ 320: Interviewing for Mainstream and Ethnic Media. 3 hours, 3 credits. Theory and practice in preparing for, arranging, and conducting the journalistic interview for both mainstream and ethnic media (in English and/or a foreign language). PREREQ: MLJ 211 or Director/instructor permission.
MLJ 321: Reporting II. 3 hours, 3 credits. Conceptualization, organization, and writing of various types of journalism. PREREQ: MLJ 214 and MLJ 221 or the equivalent.
MLJ (BLS)(COM)332: The African American Media. 3 hours, 3 credits. Analysis of the African American media's role in African American history and culture, and its relationship to the mainstream media. PREREQ: MLJ 211.
MLJ (COM) 347: Advertising. 3 hours, 3 credits. Basic elements of advertising copywriting for various media formats. Introduction to advertising research, including the development of message structure and advertising strategies. PREREQ: COM 218.
MLJ 350: Topics in Multilingual Journalism. 3 hours, 3 credits. Introduction to long-distance communications via the Internet to promote interdisciplinary study and activity.
MLJ 370: Internship 1. 9 hours (8, in the field; 1 weekly conference), 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Individual field experience with various media, public relations, publishing, advertising, and marketing firms. The course will include a one-hour weekly meeting with the Program Director and other internship students. A final report is required.
MLJ 423: Entertainment Reporting and Writing. 3 hours, 3 credits. Analysis of entertainment outlets and entertainment journalism. Emphasis on reporting and writing profiles, theme pieces, entertainment business pieces, and celebrity write-around. PREREQ: MLJ 320.
MLJ 424: The Opinion Makers. 3 hours, 3 credits. Influential opinion makers in politics and the arts, with emphasis on the writing of op-ed pieces, political and cultural observations, evaluative pieces about popular culture, and reviews of food, fashion, music, art, books, television, and films. PREREQ. MLJ 321.
MLJ 425: Business Reporting and Writing. 3 hours, 3 credits. Components of a good business article, with emphasis on small businesses, corporate theme pieces, and business or corporate profiles. PREREQ: MLJ 321.
MLJ 470: Advanced Internship for Seniors. 9 hours (8 in the field; 1, weekly conference), 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Individual field experience with various media, coordinated by the Program Director. The course will include working 8 hours a week with a chosen media outlet, plus one-hour weekly seminar meetings with the Director and other internship students. A journal and a final research paper will be required. PREREQ: 18 credits from the program major and permission of the Program Director.
Mass Communication prepares professionals in the fields of radio and television production, professional writing, editing, proofreading, news retrieval and research, video editing, film production, script writing, voice and diction, and sound technology. Students are encouraged to participate in various internship programs with professional media, both in the U.S. and overseas.
The program has a solid tradition of preparing students for careers in the mass media and related communications industries. Mass Communication joined the Multilingual Journalism Program (M.L.J.) in July 2000. The MLJ-Mass Communication Program offers a professionally oriented curriculum that includes both conceptual courses and laboratory skills. Students gain critical thinking ability as well as technical expertise in gathering, writing, editing, processing, and disseminating information.
The required courses and credits are distributed as follows:
Credits (36)
15 COM 214, COM 215, COM 218, COM 226, MLJ 211
3 COM 212 or 213
3 COM 314, 315, or 316
3 COM 317 or 318
3 COM 417, 418, or 420
3 MLJ 370 or 470
6 Other COM or MLJ courses approved by adviser
Credits (12)
3 COM 212 or 213
3 COM 214
3 Any 300-level course in Mass Communication
3 COM 417, 418, or 420
COM 002: Spoken English as a Second Language. 3 hours, 0 credits. Study and practice of American English for native speakers of other languages.
COM 100: Fundamentals of Oral Communication. 3 hours, 2 credits. Study and practice of the basic principles of oral communication.
COM 101: Voice and Articulation. 2 hours, 2 credits. Correction of voice and articulation problems.
COM 102: Voice Production. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of normal voice production and practice in developing voice and articulation. NOTE: No credit for COM 102 is given to majors in Speech Pathology and Audiology.
COM 200: Broadcast Workshop. 4 hours, 1 credit. Practical application of principles and theories of audio, television, film, and Internet productions. Areas of specialization in radio include audio, stereophonic production, signal processing, and audio collage; areas for television, film, and the Internet include camera techniques, graphics, switching, and lighting. (Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits; areas are not repeatable. Open to all students.)PREREQ: Permission of the instructor.
COM 201: Debate Workshop. 2 hours, 1 credit (maximum 4 credits). PREREQ: COM 100.
COM 203: Public Speaking. 3 hours, 3 credits. Composition and delivery of speeches of information and persuasion. PREREQ: COM 100 or permission from the Director.
COM 204: Interpersonal and Small Group Communication. 3 hours, 3 credits. Theory and practice of human communication applied to interpersonal and small group processes. Special attention is paid to family communication, assertive communication, and therapeutic communication.
COM 212: History of the Cinema I. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Survey of the development and theory of motion picture art from its inception to 1940.
COM 213: History of Cinema II. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. A continuation of COM 212 from 1940 to date. Note: Students planning to take both COM 212 and 213 are advised to take COM 212 first.
COM 214: Foundations of Broadcasting. 3 hours, 3 credits. History, technology, programming, structure, and regulatory philosophies and policies of radio and TV in America, including educational broadcasting and cable television.
COM 215: Fundamentals of Camera for TV and Film. 4 hours, (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. An introduction to the basic principles, procedures, and techniques of television and film production: video control, special effects, operation of camera and editing machines, composition, lighting, staging, directing, on-camera announcing and interviews.
LAC (COM) 216: Latin-American Cinema. 3 hours, 3 credits. An overview of film in Latin America from the silent period to the present.
COM 218: Fundamentals of Mass Media Writing. 3 hours, 3 credits. Fundamental structures of writing for broadcast journalism. Emphasis on grammar, syntax, punctuation, and spelling. Study of stylistic differences of radio, television, film, and Internet writing. PREREQ: Successful completion of ENG 120 or the equivalent.
COM 226: Audio Production. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Creative concepts and operational techniques of the sound studio. Styles and tools of audio production for radio, television, film, and theatre. PREREQ: COM 212, 213, or 214, or permission of the instructor.
COM (THE) 232: Voice and Speech for the Actor. 3 hours, 3 credits. Vocal techniques for a performing career in professional theatre, radio, film, and television.
COM 234: The Documentary. 3 hours, 3 credits. History of documentary film and the various types of film within the genre, e.g., propaganda, autobiographical, direct cinema, and rockumentary.
COM 240: Communication in Society. 3 hours, 3 credits. Survey of the influence of communication on the individual and society. Examination of the nature, functions, and media of interpersonal, group, public, and mass communication.
COM 300: Communication in Business and Industry. 3 hours, 3 credits. Principles of oral communication with application in business, industrial, and professional settings. Consideration of topics such as business presentations, employee motivation, and interviewing. PREREQ: COM 100, 203, or 204.
COM 301 (LNG240): Language and Communication. 3 hours, 3 credits. The use of language, its influence on thought and behavior. PREREQ: COM 100, 203, or 204.
COM 304: Group Communication. 3 hours, 3 credits. Principles and methods of oral communication in small group deliberation. Practice in participation and leadership in problem-solving groups. PREREQ: COM 100, 203, or 204.
COM 305: Persuasion. 3 hours, 3 credits. Theory and practice of persuasion and persuasive techniques. PREREQ: COM 203 or instructor's permission.
COM 306: Argumentation and Advocacy. 3 hours, 3 credits. Logical aspects of argument in theory and practice. Discussion of advocacy and conflict resolution in everyday life and formal settings. Simulations and practice debates are used to facilitate learning. PREREQ: COM 203 or instructor's permission.
COM 307: Great Speeches of Western Civilization. 3 hours, 3 credits. Selected political, courtroom, and literary speeches from antiquity to the mid-twentieth century. The speech as social force, historical document, and literature. PREREQ: COM 100, 203, or 204.
COM 308: Contemporary Speeches. 3 hours, 3 credits. Speeches from the mid-twentieth century to the present. Includes political, courtroom, and literary speeches. PREREQ: COM 100, 203, or 204.
COM (THE) 309: Screenwriting. 3 hours, 3 credits. A practical approach to screenwriting for theatre, film, and television, from conception to finished script of the screenplay. PREREQ: COM 218.
COM 310: Communication Theory. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the theories behind effective communication, with emphasis on information theory, systems theory, and cybernetics. PREREQ: COM 240.
COM (POL) 311: Freedom of Speech. 3 hours, 3 credits. Survey of the foundations and contemporary applications of the right to communicate and limitations on that right. Pertinent works from Milton to Emerson, and First Amendment decisions of the Supreme Court are examined.
COM 314: Advanced Audio Production. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Continuation of COM 226, including stereophonic production, signal processing, and audio collage. PREREQ: A grade of at least C- in COM 226.
COM 315: Television Production. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Theory and practice of TV studio operations: camera techniques, graphics, switching, lighting, and integration of film in live production situations. Several major studio projects are produced each semester. PREREQ: COM 215 and at least a grade of C- in COM 226.
COM 316: Film Production. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Theory and practice of cinematography and basic film editing. PREREQ: A grade of at least C- in COM 226 and either COM 212 or 213.
COM 317: Broadcast Journalism. 3 hours, 3 credits. Locating, gathering, writing, and editing news for radio and TV. Styles ranging from the radio newscast to the TV documentary are examined. PREREQ: COM 214.
COM 318: Writing for the Mass Media. 3 hours, 3 credits. Organizing, outlining, and scripting dramatic, documentary, and instructional material for radio, TV, and film. Comparison of the requirements of different media from the writer's point of view. PREREQ: COM 213 and 214.
COM (LAC) (PRS) 319: Latinos in Film. 3 hours, 3 credits. Latino ethnicities in Hollywood films from the silent era to the present.
COM (WST)330: Women, Minorities, and the Media. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the institutional policies and practices of commercial media in the United States and their impact on minorities and women. PREREQ: MLJ 211 or Department's permission.
COM (MLJ)(AAS)332: African American Media. 3 hours, 3 credits. Analysis of the African American media's role in U.S. history and culture.
COM 333: Sports Reporting. 3 hours, 3 credits. Instruction and practice in reporting sports for broadcast journalism. Special emphasis on live play-by-play coverage, interviewing techniques, features, sidebars, advance copy, and press conference coverage. PREREQ: COM 218.
COM (THE) 343: Voice-Over for Radio, Film, and TV. 3 hours, 3 credits. Microphone technique, script analysis, and audition skills. PREREQ: COM (THE) 232.
COM (THE) 344: Acting for the Camera. 3 hours, 3 credits. On-camera technique, audition skills, script analysis. PREREQ: COM (THE) 232.
COM (MLJ) 347: Advertising. 3 hours, 3 credits. Basic elements of advertising copywriting for various media formats. Introduction to advertising research, including the development of message structure and advertising strategies. PREREQ: COM 218.
COM 350: Contemporary Topics in Persuasion. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of selected topics in persuasion. PREREQ: Either COM 304 or 305 or permission from the Director.
COM(ANT)351: The Anthropology of Media. 3 hours, 3 credits. Anthropological approaches to media production and consumption. The uses of media in the construction of local, national, and transnational identities.
COM 356: Digital Photojournalism. 4 hours (2, lab; 2, lecture), 3 credits. Concepts and techniques in digital publishing. The use of digital cameras and digital printing. PREREQ: MLJ 210, ART 108, or ART 212.
COM 357: Non-Linear Editing. 4 hours (2, lab; 2, lecture), 3 credits. Principles and practice of step-by-step functions of non-linear editing, including logging, capturing, and organizing audio-video media. PREREQ: COM 215, COM 226.
COM 359: Mass Media: The Thought Persuaders. 3 hours, 3 credits. The impact of media on our perceptions, senses of reality, thought processes, and personal language meanings. PREREQ: COM 305 and/or permission of instructor or Department.
COM 400: Decision Making in Oral Communication. 3 hours, 3 credits. Classical and contemporary theories of oral decision making. Practice in special forms, such as cross-examination, direct clash, parliamentary debate, and colloquy. PREREQ: COM 304, 305, or 306.
COM 404: Television Directing. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Selecting, arranging, and unifying audio/video elements for live, scripted TV programs. PREREQ: A grade of at least C- in COM 315 and instructor's permission.
COM 405: Dynamics of Persuasion. 3 hours, 3 credits. A study of theories, techniques, and media of persuasion. PREREQ: Either COM 305 or 350.
COM 407: Rhetorical Theory and Criticism. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of major rhetorical and critical theories. Analysis and evaluation of selected speeches. PREREQ: Either one course selected from COM 305, 306, 307, and 308 or instructor's permission.
COM 417: Broadcast Programming. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the roles of the public, government, advertisers, stations, and networks in influencing radio and TV content. PREREQ: COM 214.
COM 418: Mass Media and Public Policy. 3 hours, 3 credits. Intensive study of selected problems of public policy in mass communication. PREREQ: COM 214.
COM 420: Cinema Esthetics and Criticism. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the art of cinema through the viewing and analysis, both in and out of class, of the works of selected film artists. Supplementary readings in the works of film critics and theorists will be assigned. PREREQ: COM 212 and 213.
COM 421: Film Directing. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Theory and practice of controlling and integrating elements of film production. Projects are produced during the semester. PREREQ: A grade of at least C- in COM 316 and instructor's permission.
COM 451: Special Studies in Communication Arts. 3 hours, 3 credits. Consideration of special topics in communication arts. PREREQ: Permission from the Director.
COM 452: Special Studies in Mass Communication. 3 hours, 3 credits. Special topics in mass communication. Topics will vary from semester to semester. PREREQ: Director's permission.
COM 485: Independent Study in Communication Arts. One semester, 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Independent study of special problems and independent research in communication arts. PREREQ: Permission from the Director.
COM 486: Independent Study in Mass Communication. One semester, 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Independent study and/or research in mass communication. PREREQ: Director's permission.
COM 489: Research Project in Communication Arts. One semester, 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Individual research and reading under the direction of a faculty member of the Department. An honors essay or some suitable presentation in communication arts is required. PREREQ: Permission from the Director.
COM 490: Research Project in Mass Communication. One semester, 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Individual research and reading under the direction of a faculty member of the Department. An honors project in mass communication is required. PREREQ: Director's permission.
The Theatre Program at Lehman offers training in (1) performance arts, including acting and directing; (2) costume, lighting, and scene design, including technical theatre; and (3)the dramatic literatures and history of the theatre. These three "tracks" are augmented by a Dance minor, with courses in jazz, ballet, modern, and ethnic dance. The Dance component provides students with performance opportunities beyond the classroom in dance concerts and participation in the Theatre Program's musical comedy productions. The Dance Program is housed in the College's APEX and has its own dance recital hall (M-18).
Theatre students are provided with ample opportunities for a hands-on learning experience both on and backstage in the Lovinger (a 500-seat proscenium arch theatre) and in the Studio (Black Box) and Student Experimental Theatre (S.E.T.). Each year, major faculty productions are mounted, and a student one-act play festival is held that gives students the opportunity to explore their creativity as young directors. Graduates pursue careers in commercial and educational theatre, technical theatre, stage management, advertising, teaching, and various positions in media and performance arts.
Credits |
Course |
Title |
3 |
THE 208 |
Acting I |
3 |
THE 234 |
Visual Elements of the Theatre |
3 |
THE 311 |
Play Analysis |
3 |
THE 443 |
Studies in Contemporary Theatre |
6 |
THE 326 |
History of the Theatre I, and |
|
THE 327 |
History of the Theatre II |
18 Additional credits in Theatre courses or approved disciplines, which must include at least one 400-level course or a program chosen in consultation with a faculty adviser in Theatre.
For the 12-credit minor in Theatre, inquire in the Department Office, Carman Hall, Room 259.
*Courses preceded by an asterisk are not expected to be offered in 2009-2011.
THE 200: Theatre Workshop. 4 hours, 1 credit. (May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits; areas are not repeatable. Open to all students.) Practical application of principles and theories of theatre arts through participation in Department theatre productions. Theatre faculty will supervise students working in a particular faculty member's area of expertise. Areas include management (house, stage, props, publicity), design and construction (lighting, scenery, costumes, makeup), and performance (acting, directing, assistant directing). PREREQ: A course in Theatre and permission of the instructor and the Department.
THE 205: Voice and Diction for the Stage. 3 hours (1, lecture; 2, lab), 2 credits (may be repeated for up to 4 credits). The study of vocal techniques specific to the stage actor. Examines appropriate consonant and vowel production, the phonetic analysis of text, and the use of breath and intention to develop an expressive and audible vocal instrument.
THE 208: Acting I. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Study and practice of the fundamentals of acting.
THE 220: Movement for Actors and Dancers. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Techniques in movement, mime, and style. Exploration from the traditional to the experimental.
THE (COM) 232: Voice and Speech for the Actor. 3 hours, 3 credits. Vocal techniques for a performing career in professional theatre, film, and television.
THE 233: Stage Makeup. 2 hours, 1 credit. Styles and techniques of stage makeup.
THE 234: Visual Elements of the Theatre. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Study of the visual arts of the theatre, with emphasis on basic stagecraft, painting, and materials and design concepts of scenery, lighting, and costume. PRE- OR COREQ: THE 311.
THE 235: Stagecraft. 4 hours ( 2 lecture; 2 lab) 3 credits. Stagecraft as a foundation for theatre production, including a survey of theatre architecture and machinery. Experience in scenic construction, lighting methodology and costuming techniques. Introduction to maintenance, shop organization, purchasing and budgeting. Participation in Department productions as assigned.
THE (AAS)238: African American Theatre. 3 hours, 3 credits. Contemporary African American plays and playwrights. The changing image of African Americans from the stereotypes of early American theatre to contemporary representations.
THE 239: Creative Dramatics for Children. 4 hours(2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Foundation for theatre work with children: story dramatization, writing scripts from improvisation, movement, theatre games, basic puppetry. Attendance at children's theatre productions. Final project is a participatory theatrical event.
THE 241: The Art of the Theatre. 3 hours, 3 credits. Examination of the nature of live theatre: its forms, practices, and purposes, and its relevance to society.
THE 243: Alternative Lifestyles in Drama. 3 hours, 3 credits. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered drama from Christopher Marlowe through Mae West to the present.
THE 245: Puppetry. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Design and construction of different kinds of puppets (shadow, rod, hand puppets, and a marionette); the history of puppetry; attendance at professional puppet theatres in New York City; script writing; and a studio performance.
THE 251: Experiencing Theatre. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Attendance at performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and at university theatres. Study of professional theatre (musicals, opera, new plays, classics, and experimental works)through discussion with playwrights and theatre artists, staged readings, and lectures held at Lehman and at theatrical associations around the City.
THE 300: Advanced Theatre Workshop. 4 hours, 3 credits. (May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits). Analysis and application of principles and theories of theatre arts through extensive participation in a theatre production. Study of the theatrical work being performed, together with other works from the author's canon. Advanced analysis and interpretation applied to such activities as management (house, stage, props, publicity), design and construction (lighting, scenery, costumes, makeup), and performance (acting, directing, assistant directing). PREREQ: A course in theatre and permission of the Director.
THE (ENW) 308: Playwriting. 3 hours, 3 credits. The theory and practice of writing the one-act play.
THE (COM) 309: Screenwriting. 3 hours, 3 credits. A practical approach to screenwriting for theatre, film, and television, from conception to finished script of the screenplay. PREREQ: COM 218.
*THE 310: Play Production and Directing for Secondary Schools. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Note: THE 310 may not be taken for credit in addition to THE 335.
THE 311: Play Analysis. 3 hours, 3 credits. Fundamental principles of dramatic structure applied to selected plays from the viewpoint of theatre artists.
THE 320: The Children's Theatre. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. The history, literature, and production practices of the International Children's Theatre movement.
THE 325: The Artist and Society. 3 hours, 3 credits. The role of the artist in society from scholar to entrepreneur. PREREQ: 45 credits, at least 12 of these credits must be in the Arts. Note: The course includes twelve-hour of field work that is designed to give students exposure to various organizations, their structures and operations.
THE (CLT) 326: History of the Theatre I. 3 hours, 3 credits. History of the theatre and drama to the seventeenth century. PREREQ: THE 311.
THE 327: History of the Theatre II. 3 hours, 3 credits. History of the theatre and drama from the seventeenth century to the present. PREREQ: THE (CLT) 326. Note: Students are advised to first take THE 326.
THE 331: Acting II. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Continued study and practice of the principles of acting, with emphasis on characterization and scene work. PREREQ: THE 208 and 311.
THE 332: Theatre Theory. 3 hours, 3 credits. Classical and modern theories of theatre from Aristotle to the present, with emphasis on twentieth-century contributions. PREREQ: THE 311.
THE 335: Directing I. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Study and practice of the fundamentals of directing. PREREQ: THE 311 and THE 208 or 234.
THE 336: Scenic Design. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. The scenic elements in the visual arts of the theatre, film, and TV, with emphasis on the design concepts and materials of scenery for the stage and live performance. PREREQ: Either THE 234 or instructor's permission. If more than one 300-level course in theatre design is taken, the additional PREREQ is either THE 326 or 327.
THE 337: Costume Design. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. The various aspects of costume for the theatre: wardrobe, history, construction, properties, and basic elements of design. PREREQ: Either THE 234 or instructor's permission. If more than one 300-level course in theatre design is taken, the additional PREREQ is either THE 326 or 327.
THE 338: Lighting Design. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. The lighting elements in the visual arts of the theatre, film, and TV, with emphasis on design concepts and materials of lighting for the stage and live performance. PREREQ: Either THE 234 or instructor's permission. If more than one 300-level course in theatre design is taken, the additional PREREQ is either THE 326 or 327.
THE (COM) 343: Voice-Over for Radio, Film, and TV. 3 hours, 3 credits. Microphone technique, script analysis, and audition skills. PREREQ: COM (THE) 232.
THE (COM) 344: Acting for the Camera. 3 hours, 3 credits. On-camera technique, audition skills, script analysis. PREREQ: THE (COM) 232.
THE 348: Theatre Management. 3 hours, 3 credits. Economic and managerial aspects of the American theatre as they apply to professional, not-for-profit, and educational theatre organizations. PREREQ: THE 234: Visual Elements of the Theatre, or permission of the Department.
THE 370: Theatre Internship. 12 hours (8-12 in the field, plus conference), 3 credits. May be repeated once with Departmental approval. Supervised work in a theatrical institution to develop skills in production, casting, rehearsals, costuming, and design. PREREQ: Satisfactory completion of 45 college credits and Departmental approval.
THE 427: Advanced Costume Design. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Continuation of costume design for theatre, film, and television. PREREQ: THE 234: Visual Elements of the Theatre, THE 311: Play Analysis, THE 337: Costume Design, or permission of instructor or Department.
THE 434: Advanced Technical Theatre. 3 hours, 3 credits. An in-depth exploration of organizational and procedural aspects of budgeting, estimating, construction, rigging, mounting of scenery, and operations and maintenance of equipment used in the theatre and the entertainment industry. PREREQ: THE 234: Visual Elements of the Theatre, and one of the following: THE 336: Scenic Design, THE 337: Costume Design, or THE 338: Lighting Design, or Departmental permission.
THE 435: Advanced Acting. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Characterization and ensemble work for the actor. PREREQ: THE 208 and 331 and instructor's permission.
THE 436: Advanced Scenic Design. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Continuation of scenic design. PREREQ: THE 234: Visual Elements of the Theatre, THE 311: Play Analysis, and THE 336: Scenic Design, or Departmental permission.
THE 438: Advanced Lighting Design. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Continuation of lighting design techniques for theatre, film, and television. PREREQ: THE 234: Visual Elements of the Theatre, THE 311: Play Analysis, and THE 338: Lighting Design, or Departmental permission.
*THE 439: Studies in the Greek and Roman Theatre. 3 hours, 3 credits. PREREQ: Either THE 326 or instructor's permission.
*THE 440: Studies in Elizabethan and Jacobean Theatre. 3 hours, 3 credits. PREREQ: Either THE 326 or instructor's permission.
THE 441: Directing II. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Continued study and practice of the principles of directing. Students will direct a one-act play in the Studio Theatre. PREREQ: THE 335.
*THE 442: Studies in Modern Theatre. 3 hours, 3 credits. PREREQ: Either THE 327 or instructor's permission.
THE 443: Studies in Contemporary Theatre. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of the theatrical practices and conventions of the mid-twentieth century, as illustrated through the work of European and American playwrights. PREREQ: Either THE 327 or instructor's permission.
*THE 445: Studies in Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Theatre. 3 hours, 3 credits. PREREQ: Either THE (CLT) 327 or instructor's permission.
THE 448: Advanced Theatre Management. 3 hours, 3 credits. Economic and managerial aspects of the American theatre as they apply to professional, for-profit theatre organizations. PREREQ: THE 234: Visual Elements of the Theatre and THE 348: Theatre Management, or Departmental permission.
THE 454: Special Studies in Theatre. 3 hours, 3 credits. Consideration of special topics in theatre. PREREQ: Departmental permission.
THE 470: Advanced Theatre Internship. 12 hours (8-12 in the field plus conference), 3 credits. May be repeated once with Departmental approval. Supervised work in a theatrical institution to develop skills in production, casting, rehearsals, costuming, and design. PREREQ: Satisfactory completion of 60 college credits, 15 of which must be in Theatre, and Departmental approval.
THE 488: Independent Study in Theatre. One semester, 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Independent study of special problems and independent research in theatre. PREREQ: Departmental permission.
THE 492: Research Project in Theatre. One semester, 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Individual research and reading under faculty direction. An honors essay or some other suitable presentation in theatre is required. PREREQ: Departmental permission.
*Courses preceded by an asterisk are not expected to be offered in 2009-2011.
*COM 205: Oral Interpretation of Literature I. 3 hours, 3 credits. Analysis and performance of selected works of poetry, prose, and drama. NOTE: Students who are interested in independent study, special studies, or a research project in oral interpretation may pursue their work in COM 451, 485, or 489; or in THE 454, 488, or 492.
*COM 215: Nonverbal Communication. 3 hours, 3 credits. Study of nonverbal communication, including body language, paralanguage, and proxemics. PREREQ: COM 100, COM 203, COM 204, COM 205, THE 208, or consent of the instructor.
*COM 302: Oral Interpretation of Literature II. 3 hours, 3 credits. Continuation of Oral Interpretation of Literature I, with emphasis on refining performance techniques and combining separate selections into a program. PREREQ: COM 205. Note: Students who are interested in independent study, special studies, or a research project in oral interpretation may pursue their work in COM 451, 485, or 489; or in THE 454, 488, or 492.
*COM 303: Ensemble Reading. 3 hours, 3 credits. PREREQ: COM 205 and instructor's permission.
*COM 402: Special Forms of Oral Interpretation. 3 hours, 3 credits. PREREQ: COM 205 and 302.
(not currently offered, and under revision)
The interdisciplinary major in Dance-Theatre leads to the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (B.F.A.). This program, which stresses dance and physical theatre as performing arts, is sponsored by the Department of Journalism, Communication and Theatre.
Credits (35)
3 DNC (THE)220: Movement for Actors and Dancers
3 DNC 235: Dance Perspectives
2 DNC (THE): 230 Somatics I
2 DNC (THE) : 330 Somatics II
3 DNC 345: Choreography and Improvisation
2 DNC 451: Choreographic Workshop II
2 THE 205: Voice and Diction for the Stage
3 THE 208: Acting I
3 THE 234: Visual Elements of the Theatre
3 THE 311: Play Analysis
3 THE 326: History of the Theatre I or THE 327 History of the Theatre II
3 THE 331: Acting II or THE 435 Advanced Acting
3 credits from THE 337: Costume Design, THE 338: Lighting Design, or THE 348: Theatre Management
Credits (15-16 )Selected From:
2 DNC 201: Ballet Principles I
2 DNC 202: Ballet Principles II
2 DNC 303: Ballet Principles III
3 DNC 211: Modern Dance Principles I
3 DNC 212: Modern Dance Principles II
3 DNC 311: Intermediate Modern Dance
3 DNC 411: Advanced Modern Dance
3 DNC 352: Workshop in Ethnic Dance Forms
2 DNC 351: Professional Repertory Workshop in Contemporary Dance Form
3 DNC 360: Selected Topics in Dance
3 DNC 405: Seminar and Practicum in Skills and Performance
Recommended Electives for Dance-Theatre:
For their Natural Science distribution, students are encouraged to take BIO 183: Human Biology.
Students may earn a maximum of 4 credits for participation in the dance performing groups, with no more than 1 credit to be assigned for 1 dance group each semester.
The Minor in Dance consists of 12 credits distributed as follows: DNC 235, plus an additional nine credits selected from 200 -to 400-level courses, with at least 6 of the credits from 300- or 400-level courses.
*Courses preceded by an asterisk are not expected to be offered in 2009-2011.
NOTE: Students must show a valid Physical Activity Card at the first class meeting.
DNC 100: Dance Workout I. 2 hours, 1 credit. A fundamental skills program that integrates general fitness activities with a selection of modern dancercise, aerobic, and toning techniques.
DNC 101: Folk, Square, and Social-Dance Forms I. 2 hours, 1 credit.
DNC 105: Modern Dance Fundamentals I. 2 hours, 1 credit. (Closed to DNC majors.) Elementary movement experiences and beginning modern dance. Leotards and tights recommended.
DNC 121: Beginning Ethnic and Jazz Dance. 2 hours, 1 credit. Study of beginning multicultural dance techniques.
DNC 201: Ballet Principles I. 3 hours, 2 credits. Study and analysis of fundamental techniques of barre, adagio, and petite allegro.
DNC 202: Ballet Principles II. 3 hours, 2 credits. Continuation of Ballet Principles I. PREREQ: DNC 201 or exemption.
DNC 211: Modern Dance Principles. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Study of basic principles of alignment, movement, and elementary techniques in modern dance.
DNC 212: Modern Dance Principles II: 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Continuation of Modern Dance Principles I. PREREQ: DNC 211 or exemption.
DNC (THE)220: Movement for Actors and Dancers. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. Techniques in movement, mime, and style. Exploration from the traditional to the experimental.
*DNC 227: Theory and Practice of Dance in Education. 2 hours, 1 credit. Experimentation with the techniques of folk, ethnic, and contemporary forms, and analysis of their role in education. PREREQ: DNC 166 and either DNC 101 or 201; or Departmental permission.
DNC (THE) 230: Somatics I. 3 hours (1, lecture; 2, lab), 2 credits. The study and experience of anatomical and kinetic principles through the lens of different somatic techniques, such as yoga, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Technique, and Body Mind Centering.
DNC 235: Dance Perspectives: 3 hours, 3 credits. The place of dance in cultural history. The role of the choreographer as entertainer, moralist, dramatist, abstractionist, and politician. Students will attend performances and participate in occasional movement exercises related to topics of study.
DNC 249: Rhythmic Analysis of Movement. 2 hours, 1 credit. (Required of DNC majors and recommended to PEC majors. Open to students interested in therapy, recreation, and kindergarten and early childhood education.) Survey course in basic rhythmic movements with relation to the musical fundamentals. Use of percussion.
DNC 303: Ballet Principles III. 3 hours, 2 credits (may be repeated for up to 4 credits). Advanced techniques of barre, adagio, and petite allegro. PREREQ: Either DNC 202 or Departmental permission.
DNC 311: Intermediate Modern Dance. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits (may be repeated for up to 6 credits). The study and analysis of the intermediate techniques of modern dance. PREREQ: DNC 211 or 212, or Departmental permission.
*DNC 316: Educational and Recreational Programs in Dance. 3 hours, 2 credits. PREREQ: DNC 101 or Departmental permission.
DNC (THE)330: Somatics II. 3 hours (1, lecture; 2, lab), 2 credits. Advanced study of anatomical and kinetic principles through the lens of different somatic techniques, such as yoga, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Technique, and Body Mind Centering. PREREQ: DNC (THE)230, or DNC 211, or THE 208, or Departmental permission.
DNC 345: Choreography and Improvisation. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. The development of the creative process by means of improvisation and a variety of choreographic projects from the traditional to the experimental. PREREQ: DNC 211, DNC 235, or Departmental permission.
DNC 350: Workshop in Music and Movement. 3 hours, 2 credits (maximum 4 credits). (Limited to qualified PEC, REC, MUS, and THE majors.) A survey of the rhythmic bases of movement; the study of dance accompaniment; the analysis of traditional and contemporary sources of sound and music applicable in class and in choreographic and theatre arts situations. PREREQ: DNC 249 or Departmental permission.
DNC 351: Professional Repertory Workshop in Contemporary Dance Form. 4 hours, 2 credits (may be repeated for up to 4 credits when topic changes). Advanced theory and technique with extended sequences and excerpts from the repertory of professional choreographers. Guest artists and choreographers will attend, and differing stylistic sequences from several repertories will be analyzed and performed. Members of the Lehman College Student Apprentice Dance Theatre Company will be selected from this course. PREREQ: Audition and DNC 211, or DNC 311, or Departmental permission.
DNC 352: Workshop in Ethnic Dance Forms. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits (may be repeated for up to 6 credits when topic changes). Study and analysis of ethnic forms, such as Balinese, Indian, African-American, African, and/or jazz works as theatre art forms. Sequences from the repertory of guest artists are studied and performed. PREREQ: DNC 211, or DNC 311, or Departmental permission.
DNC 353: Performance Group: Modern. 3 hours, 1 credit. Advanced theory and technique with extended sequences from the repertory of professional choreographers of the past and present. Specifically intended for members of the student performing companies. PREREQ: Departmental permission and audition.
DNC 354: Performance Group: Ballet. 3 hours, 1 credit. Advanced theory and technique with extended sequences from the repertory of professional choreographers of the past and present. Specifically intended for members of the student performing companies. PREREQ: Departmental permission and audition.
DNC 355: Performance Group: Ethnic. 3 hours, 1 credit. (Any combination of the above courses may be taken for a maximum of 4 credits.) Advanced theory and technique with extended sequences from the repertory of professional choreographers of the past and present. Specifically intended for members of the student performing companies. PREREQ: Departmental permission and audition.
DNC 360: Selected Topics in Dance. 3 hours, 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Consideration of recent developments in dance. PREREQ: Six credits in program area or permission of program coordinator.
DNC 405: Seminar and Practicum in Skills and Performance. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits. This course is designed to prepare advanced students for a comprehensive practicum in technique and composition. PREREQ: DNC 311, or DNC 345, or Departmental permission.
DNC 411: Advanced Modern Dance. 4 hours (2, lecture; 2, lab), 3 credits (may be repeated for up to 6 credits). Advanced theory and technique with emphasis on choreographic style. PREREQ: DNC 311 or Departmental permission.
DNC 420: History and Applied Principles of Dance. 3 hours, 2 credits. Study of the philosophical and historical principles of dance from primitive to contemporary dance, with use of applied techniques and compositional studies. PREREQ: Satisfactory completion of 60 college credits.
DNC 450: Choreographic Workshop I. One semester, 1 credit (maximum 2 credits). (Limited to qualified DNC, ART, MUS, and THE majors.) Individual choreographic assignments, under faculty guidance. PREREQ: Either DNC 345 or Departmental permission.
DNC 451: Choreographic Workshop II. One semester, 2 credits (maximum 6 credits). (Limited to qualified DNC, ART, MUS, and THE majors.) Special choreographic assignments, research, production, and/or performance under faculty guidance. PREREQ: DNC 345 and Departmental permission.
DNC 452: Student Repertory Workshop. 6 hours, 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Student repertory in performance. This course is designed to analyze and incorporate combined elements of advanced theatrical production and performance: (1) staging works for the proscenium theatre, for the theatre in the round, and for varied environments; (2) analyzing the use of film, slides, props, costumes, collages, and various multimedia elements in production; and (3) studying the elements and techniques of performance. PREREQ: Either DNC 267 and 451 and THE 234 or Departmental permission.
DNC 485: Honors. One semester, 3 credits (maximum 6 credits). Individual study, under faculty guidance, leading to completion of either an honors essay or a production book in the case of creative performance. PREREQ: DNC Director's permission.
DNC 493: Special Projects. One semester, 2 credits (maximum 4 credits). Special problems, research, and production and/or performance under faculty guidance. PREREQ: Departmental permission.