Foundation
Introduction to art and design. Explores design principles and creative problem solving using multiple materials. Students also examine design's ability to shape and interpret information. Hands-on studio work, lectures, and discussions. Emphasizes creativity, inventiveness, and experimentation.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Overview of the basic techniques, theories, and terminology of technical theatre. Focus on practical application of stagecraft and rigging for a theatrical production, safety in technical theatre, physical theatre structures, production processes, and theatre organization.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Overview of the basics of theatrical lighting, stage electrics, and techniques for theatrical production. Focus on practical application of static and automated lighting for a theatrical production, including instrumentation and control.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
Introduction to basics of costume shop technology, costume construction/sewing. Focus on costume shop procedures, practical use of tools, machines, and techniques through individual projects and costuming for mainstage productions. Overview of hand sewing and pattern fitting/alteration.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to drafting conventions and standards by the entertainment industry. Focus on technical and design techniques using CAD for communication through: ground plans, elevations, sections, detail drawings, orthographic projections, system diagrams, and 3D representations.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
History and Literature
An examination of dramatic literature with an emphasis on theatre production. Students will examine a selection of plays each semester. Students can repeat the course up to four times; each semester examines different plays.
- Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 4
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Technical Theatre, Sound Design, Audio Production & Technology, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theater Arts, Theatre & Electr. Media Perf.; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Study of the Cultural History of Theatre from is likely beginnings through the contemporary period, including traditions of both eastern and western theatre.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Advanced work in poetry writing; workshop format. Students will study contemporary and emerging works in order to enrich and stimulate their own poetic practice. Emphasis on individual production through process oriented writing exercises, small group workshops, individual conferences, and revision/development.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): HU 2510 and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Examines post-Shakespearean drama and the cultural history of theatre. Courses will focus on a selection of plays each semester, and address a range of topics, including theatre history and performance theory.
- Credits: 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
An International travel course focused on experiential arts learning. Students study theatre, art, music, design, architecture, and arts engagement, considering local traditions and international context. Experiences include gallery exhibits, museums, design festivals, live performances; participating in and reflecting on cultural life.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 9
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Practicum
Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Provides students the opportunity to attend professional events which contribute to the development of their careers. Students will experience seminars, workshops, performance opportunities, competitions, and may perform services and interact with professionals at such events as KCACTF and USITT.
- Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theatre & Electr. Media Perf., Audio Production & Technology
Open to students who take significant responsibility for a Visual and Performing Arts entertainment production, such as: stage manager, assistant technical director, master electrician, or wardrobe head.
- Credits: 2.0; May be repeated
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
- Pre-Requisite(s): FA 2661 or THEA 2610
Provides students the opportunity to present at professional events which contribute to the development of their careers. Students will prepare and present design, technical, or performance projects, papers, and/or posters to be viewed and critiqued by professionals at such events as KCACTF, AES, USITT, and URTA.
- Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 4
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): FA 3700 or FA 3730 or FA 3750 or FA 3760 or FA 3650 or FA 2640 or FA 2730 or FA 2705 or THEA 3340(C) or SND 3330(C) or THEA 3320(C) or THEA 3330(C) or THEA 3660(C) or THEA 2330(C) or THEA 2130(C) or THEA 2111(C)
Techniques for building a professional design and technical portfolio for the theatre and entertainment industry. The final result of the course will be a portfolio of all work to date.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Capstone course extending the student's knowledge and skill in a chosen fine arts discipline through independent research or other focused creative activity. A detailed proposal of the student's final project must be approved in writing by a Visual and Performing Arts faculty advisor before the student enrolls.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Emphasis Areas (Choose Two Areas)
Costume
Observational and imaginative drawing including the human figure and abstraction techniques. Contemporary drawing systems, concepts, and processes. Emphasis is on proportion, structural framework, visual measurement, movement, and relationships. Students work in a variety of drawing media.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): ART 1100 or ART 1110 or ART 2130 or ART 2160 or ART 2190 or ART 3180 or ART 4450
Fundamentals of designing theatrical lighting through various explorations and projects. Focus on professional design development and presentation techniques: theatrical drafting conventions, light sketches, plots. Also, designer/director relationships, script analysis, research, design concepts/history. Students are introduced to a mainstage theatre design.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1120
Research and exploration of the theatrical techniques used to create costume crafts and personal props. Practical projects will challenge students to develop skills in millinery, leatherwork, painting and dyeing, fabric manipulation, mask making, jewelry, and safe use of materials.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
A practical guide to the theory and practice of makeup for the stage. Students will study basic techniques including corrective, aging, character makeup, and special effects.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Building on basic sewing skills and costume technology, students will explore fabrics and more advanced construction techniques: patterning methods such as flat patterning, draping, gridding, pattern alterations for fit and using slopers, construction of historical costumes such as corsets.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1703
A study of costume fashion, emphasis on the western world, from antiquity through the 20th Century. Including: basic characteristics of each period, environmental & cultural influences, specific costume terminology. Comparative analysis of historic costume choices found in film & theatre.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Fundamentals of designing theatrical costumes through various explorations and projects. Focus on professional design development and presentation techniques: costume renderings, patterning, color/fabric analysis. Also, designer/director relationships, script/character analyses, research, design concepts. Students are introduced to a mainstage theatre design.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Design
Exploration of fundamental principles of drawing. Develop skills in representational drawing, perspective, and composition. Develop creative and modern drawing techniques using a wide range of subject matter. Presentations and discussions illustrate classic principles. Course encourages development of individual expression.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-4)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
Surveys western art and architecture from Paleolithic (30,000BCE) to the Renaissance (1500CE). Class focuses on city building, cave painting, glass, ceramics, frescoes, and metal casting, Students will interpret the visual arts as historical evidence and expressions of cultural beliefs.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
Surveys Western art from the Renaissance (1500CE) to today. Focused on painting, sculpture, architecture, and photography. Students study art in relation to national, international, social, cultural, and historical contexts.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
Students will learn small-format drawing, painting, and illustration techniques for theatre and architectural design, as well as large-scale scenic painting techniques for painting of murals, faux finishes, theatre, and opera. Lectures, discussions, and hands-on studio practice.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1701 or THEA 1110(C)
Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to designing sound through design projects. Focuses on fundamental technical understanding, practical design presentation techniques, specific drafting conventions, exploration of sound equipment, designer/ director/artist relationships, script analysis and design concepts, and design history.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or THEA 1120 or SND 1150)
Fundamentals of designing theatrical lighting through various explorations and projects. Focus on professional design development and presentation techniques: theatrical drafting conventions, light sketches, plots. Also, designer/director relationships, script analysis, research, design concepts/history. Students are introduced to a mainstage theatre design.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1120
Fundamentals of designing theatrical costumes through various explorations and projects. Focus on professional design development and presentation techniques: costume renderings, patterning, color/fabric analysis. Also, designer/director relationships, script/character analyses, research, design concepts. Students are introduced to a mainstage theatre design.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
An introduction to scenic design for theatre and collaborative design in entertainment. This project-based class develops technical and conceptual skills: collaborative relationships, design development, story boards, rendering paint elevations, model making, hand drafting.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1110
Electrical
Fundamental theory of lumped-element DC and AC electrical circuits. Voltage, current, resistance, energy, and power. DC network analysis and network theorems. Inductance and capacitance. First-order transient analysis for RL and RC circuits. Sinusoidal steady-state analysis of simple AC circuits.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Co-Requisite(s): EET 1122
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1121(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C)
Laboratory exercises designed to complement the theory in a first course in lumped-element DC and AC electrical circuits. Electrical laboratory safety. Breadboard construction of electrical circuits. Electronic instrumentation, measurement techniques, and data analysis.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Co-Requisite(s): EET 1121
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1121(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C)
Introduction to basic electrical principles and devices including DC and AC circuits, diodes, transistors, operational amplifier ICs, power supply regulation, and elements of communication systems.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Information Technology, Surveying Engineering, Computer Network & System Admn, Mechanical Engineering Tech, Cybersecurity, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS)
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C)
Introduction to basic networking concepts and implementation. Topics include OSI model, subnetting, network addressing, data encapsulation, network topologies, and basic configuration of networking hardware including cabling, bridges, routers, and other communications.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
- Co-Requisite(s): SAT 2344
- Pre-Requisite(s): SAT 1200 or CS 1111 or CS 1121 or CS 1131 or CS 1142 or MIS 2100
A practical overview of the pre-production and technical process of installing and programming a lighting design.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1120
Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Fundamentals of designing theatrical lighting through various explorations and projects. Focus on professional design development and presentation techniques: theatrical drafting conventions, light sketches, plots. Also, designer/director relationships, script analysis, research, design concepts/history. Students are introduced to a mainstage theatre design.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1120
Advanced treatment of passive linear electrical circuits. Superposition, Thevenin, Norton, and maximum power transfer theorems. Analysis of AC networks with attention to frequency response, attenuation, resonance, bandwidth, and terminal impedance. Single phase and balanced three-phase networks, bridge circuits, and filters.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Co-Requisite(s): EET 2122
- Pre-Requisite(s): (EET 1121 and EET 1122) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161)
Laboratory exercises designed to complement the theory in an advanced course on passive linear DC and AC electrical circuits. Electrical laboratory safety. Measurement of frequency response, attenuation, resonance, bandwidth, and terminal impedance. Measurement accuracy considerations. Circuit simulation tools.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Co-Requisite(s): EET 2121
- Pre-Requisite(s): (EET 1121 and EET 1122) and (MA 1160 or MA 1161)
Fundamental steady-state analysis of DC, AC polyphase and AC single-phase electrical machines as well as transformers.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): EET 1411 or EET 2121(C)
Introduction to the fundamentals of the digital electronics that make up microprocessors. Topics include number systems and codes, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic circuits, arithmetic circuits, and digital memory.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Eng Tech, Mechatronics, Computer Network & System Admn, Cybersecurity, Information Technology
- Pre-Requisite(s): EET 1411 and (MA 1031(C) or MA 1032(C) or MA 1120(C) or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C))
Management
Introduction to basic principles, concepts, and theoretical framework of financial accounting with the emphasis on its use by economically rational decision makers. Topics include the decision-making environment and the accounting cycles, processes, and statements.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Emphasizes the role of accounting information within a firm. Topics include budgeting, responsibility accounting, cost allocations, cost behavior, decision models, capital budgeting, and an introduction to product costing in manufacturing and service sector firms.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): ACC 2000
This course provides the means for gaining a foundational knowledge of Western musical theory principles. The course includes study in improvisation, aural skills, composition using industry standard notation software and functional harmony within the framework of Western tonal music.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
Covers concepts of human relations and organizational behavior through the study of people's behavior at work. Develop understanding, attitudes, and skills leading to increased personal effectiveness.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Procedures and skills for effective stage management of theatrical productions, including coordination of performers and technicians during rehearsal and performance periods. Instruction in stage manager's notation used for blocking, scene shifts, and cues for lighting, sound, special effects, and performers.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Focus on techniques to coordinate production and artistic operations for the theatre and entertainment industries and venues. Emphasis on effective event management processes including: safety, budgeting, scheduling, personnel, rehearsals, performance, communication, facilities.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Mechanical
Focus on construction and the variable applications of stagecraft, rigging, and production processes with attention to safety and typical structures for the entertainment industry.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-2)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1701 or THEA 1110
A focus on the design, research, production, and management of stage properties including: script, analysis, period and style, appropriateness, set dressing. Development and utilization of effective tools, materials, and techniques for structure, details, and finishing.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1701 or THEA 1110(C)
Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Techniques, theories, and terminology of technical theatre. Focus on application of advanced stagecraft through safety, woodworking, metalworking, budgeting, project management, and shop management.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 2701 or THEA 2310) and (FA 2706 or THEA 2110)
An introduction to scenic design for theatre and collaborative design in entertainment. This project-based class develops technical and conceptual skills: collaborative relationships, design development, story boards, rendering paint elevations, model making, hand drafting.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): THEA 1110
Practical application and theory of stage mechanics and rigging. Emphasis will be placed on theatrical equipment such as fly systems, turntables, and scenery lifts. Course will also explore automation through pneumatics, hydraulics, and motor control.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1701 or THEA 1110
Particle and rigid plane body kinematics and kinetics covers inertia force, work-energy-power and impulse-momentum methods. Emphasizes development of student skills in problem definition and problem solving.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): (ENG 2120 or MET 2110 or MEEM 2110) and MA 2160
Sound
Developments in western classical music from the 1770s to 1970s in Europe, Russia, and America. Concentrates on music, style, aesthetics, culture, and biographies of major composers from the Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth-Century periods.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
This course includes study in improvisation, part writing, counterpoint, aural skills, composition using industry standard notation software and functional harmony within the framework of Western tonal music.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): FA 2501 or MUS 1100
Contemporary Music will explore music from the late nineteenth century through today. The focus of the class will be modern composers' search for new sounds using electronic instruments, popular music, non-western music, and new performance techniques.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 2500 or MUS 2101) and (FA 3560 or MUS 2000) and UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Introduction to the history of, and practices of making, electronic music. This course presents a survey of the most significant artists in the history of electronic music. Provides hands-on training and projects in electronic music production.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: On Demand
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 and FA 1602) or (SND 1101 and SND 1102)
A hands-on introduction to mixing music with emphasis on the support of musical principles and style. Students develop a technical understanding and practice the manipulation of volume, frequency, dynamics, pitch, and time to support the focus, rhythm, melody, and mood of a wide variety of musical styles.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
An introduction to hands-on creative and technical work in sound. Work covers script analysis, storytelling approaches, dialog direction and editing, sound effect and ambiance design, music integration and DAW based mixing.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
Students get hands-on experience in live and recorded sound as well as in system maintenance and design. This work is done in a simulated internship experience. Students are expected to take this course multiple times and work towards leadership positions.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1610
Fundamentals of sound systems design & engineering for a variety of entertainment industry scenarios, including: speaker coverage, system tuning, DSP programming, technical documentation, design phases, revision control, interaction with clients, interaction with design teams in other disciplines, and budget estimation.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Sound Design, Audio Production & Technology; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
- Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1101 and SND 1150
Introduction to designing sound through design projects. Focuses on fundamental technical understanding, practical design presentation techniques, specific drafting conventions, exploration of sound equipment, designer/ director/artist relationships, script analysis and design concepts, and design history.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or THEA 1120 or SND 1150)
Learning in the art of the recording engineer. Students develop an understanding of pop and classical recording approaches, skills to decide which approach is appropriate for a given task, and the technical knowledge necessary to implement the chosen approach.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Sound Design, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Theatre & Electr. Media Perf., Audio Production & Technology
- Co-Requisite(s): SND 2151
- Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or SND 1150)
Hands-on learning in the art of the recording engineer. Students develop an understanding of pop and classical recording approaches, skills to decide which approach is appropriate for a given task, and the technical knowledge necessary to implement the chosen approach.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS), Sound Design, Audio Production & Technology
- Co-Requisite(s): SND 2150
- Pre-Requisite(s): (FA 1601 or SND 1102) and (FA 1602 or SND 1101) and (FA 1702 or SND 1150)
In depth study of Microphone and Loudspeaker design as it applies to usage in recording and live sound reinforcement with an emphasis on interaction with the acoustical environment.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Co-Requisite(s): SND 4121
- Pre-Requisite(s): SND 1150 and SND 2120 and PH 1090
Laboratory to practice the application of loudspeaker and microphone principles. Designed to be taken concurrently with FA4740 Transducer Theory.
- Credits: 1.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Co-Requisite(s): SND 4120
Crafts
A focus on the design, research, production, and management of stage properties including: script, analysis, period and style, appropriateness, set dressing. Development and utilization of effective tools, materials, and techniques for structure, details, and finishing.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
- Pre-Requisite(s): FA 1701 or THEA 1110(C)
Research and exploration of the theatrical techniques used to create costume crafts and personal props. Practical projects will challenge students to develop skills in millinery, leatherwork, painting and dyeing, fabric manipulation, mask making, jewelry, and safe use of materials.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
- Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
A computer-intensive introduction to the principles for creating clear, effective graphic communication. Students critique the work of other designers in terms of the work's audience and intended effect, and they construct and critique their own design projects as well.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Introduction to basic electrical principles and devices including DC and AC circuits, diodes, transistors, operational amplifier ICs, power supply regulation, and elements of communication systems.
- Credits: 4.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-2)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Information Technology, Surveying Engineering, Computer Network & System Admn, Mechanical Engineering Tech, Cybersecurity, Theatre & Entertain Tech (BS)
- Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1031 or MA 1032 or MA 1120 or MA 1160(C) or MA 1161(C) or MA 1135(C) or MA 1121(C)
Principles of metal casting, including melting practice, casting design, mold design, heat transfer and solidification, fluid flow and gating design. Introduction to computer simulation techniques for mold filling, solidification, and development of residual stress. Structure-property relations in cast metals. Recycling and environmental issues of the cast metals industry.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
- Pre-Requisite(s): MY 2100 or MSE 2100 or BE 2800
This course provides an overview of open-source hardware in theory and practice for an introduction to distributed additive manufacturing using open-source 3-D printing. Each student will build a customized RepRap and will learn all hardware and software for maintaining it.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Media
Open to students selected for the crew of an entertainment production sponsored by the Department of Visual and Performing Arts. Positions on stage crews are open to all MTU students. Work assignments will be made by the technical director of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts.
- Credits: variable to 3.0; May be repeated
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Focuses on critical engagement with cinematic form and its relationship to cultural, historical, and/or theoretical contexts.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
Basic principles, practices and implications of digital media communication and production. Provides foundation in tools, techniques and processes through hands-on production, readings, discussion and analysis of contemporary issues related to digital media.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
Explores the history, aesthetic, theory, and practice of digital imaging. Students learn to find, make, and analyze images.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-1)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
A computer-intensive introduction to the principles for creating clear, effective graphic communication. Students critique the work of other designers in terms of the work's audience and intended effect, and they construct and critique their own design projects as well.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
This course focuses on mainstream and/or independent films in their historical and sociocultural contexts from selected regions such as Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
- Credits: 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Examines contemporary forms of mediated communication. Emphasis on understanding media economics and impacts of media on attitudes, values, behavior, and identity. Topics may include propaganda, advertising, political communication, journalism, media violence, social media, surveillance, and media policy.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Examines the development of modern international communication systems, the rise of transnational media industries and technologies, and debates about their global impacts.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
- Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Focus on film style and genre with an emphasis on study of directors, movements, and aesthetics and their technological, theoretical, and socio-cultural contexts. Includes small lab projects.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered: Spring
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)
Considers technical, theoretical, aesthetic and ethical dimensions of documentary media through analysis and production.
- Credits: 3.0
- Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
- Semesters Offered: Fall
- Pre-Requisite(s): UN 1015 and (UN 1025 or Modern Language - 3000 level or higher)