THEATRE AND DANCE
Professors M.R. Withers, A.G. Wade, L.B. Jacobson
Associate Professors W.A. Pucilowsky, C.F. Gudenius, D.T.S. Burgess (Chair), J.I. Kanter, M.A. Buckley
Assistant Professor C.F. Gomez
Master of Fine Arts in the field of dance-Prerequisite: the degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts, preferably in dance, from a regionally accredited college or university; if the bachelor's degree was earned in another field, appropriate dance experience is prerequisite.
Required: the general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. The full-time program of study consists of 60 credit hours, consisting of TrDa 6200- 6211 and 6998- 99. Up to 15 credits of accelerated placement for high-level work is possible through three portfolio review courses-TrDa 6212 (for 6200 ), 6213 (for 6203), and 6214 (for 6207). A committee consisting of dance faculty and an outside professional administer the portfolio review, using a strict assessment rubric to assist students with tracking their growth and placement level. Students who qualify for the full 5 credits for any/all of these courses through the portfolio review are not required to take the corresponding portfolio course (TrDa 6200, 6203, and/or 6207); students who receive fewer than 5 credits must take the remaining credits. See theatredance.gwu.edu.
Master of Fine Arts in the field of production design-Prerequisite: the degree of Bachelor of Arts from this University, or an equivalent degree.
Required: the general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences. The program of study consists of 54 credit hours of graduate and upper-division undergraduate course work in theatre and dance and in art, planned in consultation with the advisor, including a creative thesis (TrDa 6998- 99). The program may emphasize scenery, lighting, or costume. For listings of upper-division undergraduate courses, see the Undergraduate Programs Bulletin.
Departmental prerequisite: Prerequisite to all graduate TrDa courses: M.F.A. candidacy and permission of instructor.
| 6200 |
Portfolio I: Performance(1 to 5) |
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| 6201 |
Personal Aesthetics I: The Body(5) |
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| 6202 |
Contemporary Dance History and Criticism(4) |
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| 6203 |
Portfolio II: Choreography/Creativity(1 to 5) |
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| 6204 |
Personal Aesthetics II: The Environment(2) |
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| 6205 |
Choreography(4) |
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| 6206 |
Dance Pedagogy(4) |
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| 6207 |
Portfolio III: Artistic Initiative(1 to 5) |
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| 6208 |
New Media and Dance(5) |
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| 6209 |
Cultural Communities(4) |
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| 6210 |
Personal Aesthetics III: Integration(4) |
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| 6211 |
Career Networks in Dance(4) |
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| 6212 |
Portfolio Review I: Performance(1 to 5) |
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| 6213 |
Portfolio Review II: Choreography/Creativity(1 to 5) |
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| 6214 |
Portfolio Review III: Artistic Initiatives(1 to 5) |
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| 6331 |
Intermediate Lighting Design(3) |
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Theory and execution of lighting design for theatre and dance. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee. |
| 6335 |
Intermediate Scene Design(3) |
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Development of advanced skills of scenic design, including script analysis, needs assessment, research techniques, conceptual design development, drawing/rendering techniques, preparation of construction documentation and fabrication management. Laboratory fee. |
| 6336 |
Intermediate Costume(3) |
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Basic techniques of costume design through specific projects. Various rendering techniques consistent with the historical period concerned. May be repeated for credit. Laboratory fee. |
| 6338 |
Scene Painting(3) |
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Development of the skills of painting needed for the reproductive craft of theatrical painting. Laboratory fee. |
| 6340 |
Period Styles(3) |
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A broad perspective of major European and American cultures through analysis of the interiors, furniture, textiles, fashion, and architecture of major civilizations/historical periods from Egypt to the present. Laboratory fee. |
| 6342 |
Pattern Making(3) |
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Pattern drafting and draping methods, based on contemporary and historical clothing. Laboratory fee. |
| 6344 |
Production Drafting(3) |
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Development of drafting skills for production: groundplans and shop documents. Traditional hand drafting and computer assisted design. Laboratory fee. |
| 6346 |
Advanced Studies in Design: Collaborative Studies(3) |
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Development of an ability to design and work within a collaborative or team-based environment through visual and verbal communication, script analysis, concept development, and research techniques. Laboratory fee. |
| 6348 |
Techniques in Design Presentation(3) |
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The various techniques used in costume and scenic design presentations, such as rendering with paint, pencil, ink, and electronic media. Laboratory fee. |
| 6595 |
Selected Topics(1 to 3) |
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May be repeated for credit. |
| 6596 |
Independent Research(arr.) |
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May be repeated for credit. |
| 6598 |
Internship(1 to 12) |
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Internships with theatre companies or arts organizations, including conference and/or seminar. May be taken for a total of 6 credit hours. |
| 6998-99 |
Thesis Research(1 to 5) |
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