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This course promotes the shifting from comprehension to production of American Sign Language (ASL) with the main emphasis of bringing fluency to a point of self-generated ASL.

An introduction to the history of animation and the production of animated work through screening and readings, in tandem with the hands-on, practical application of several historical animation production processes.

A course designed wherein students will apply knowledge to real on-the-job situations in a program designed by a company official and a faculty advisor to maximize learning experiences. Contact the appropriate chairperson for the application, screening and required skills evaluation. Up to eight semester hour credits may be earned on the basis of 100 hours of internship for one credit. May be repeated for up to eight credits.

Introduction to performance in television and film. Basic performance techniques will be explored, culminating in a final project.

An advanced course for serious students of theatre who want to pursue acting, directing, and play production in depth. The course culminates with a public performance. Rehearsal hours are arranged and announced at the beginning of the semester.

Create designer drafting and elevations for scenic, costume, and lighting components, of the theatre; present designed projects to prove a working knowledge of the elements of design and visual composition for the theatre; defend artistic choices in graphic communication and artistic drawing as a primary means for improvement in expression; improve the creative thought process by exploring and discovering artistic expressions; demonstrate a working knowledge of drafting conventions including line weight, dimensioning and notations as established by USITT drafting standards.

A study of dramatic structure and examination of the basic elements of theatrical texts. Introduction to applied methods of script analysis as an approach to researching, writing, directing, designing, performing, and critiquing plays and screenplays.

Interpretation of drama through the art of the actor. Development of individual insights, skills, and disciplines in the presentation of dramatic material to the audience and the learning of basic exercises for the actor.

A survey course covering a variety of different aspects of theater including play analysis, historical style, play writing, acting, directing, technical theatre, and more. Representative plays are analyzed from a performance-based perspective. No previous experience in theater is required. Satisfies UNR Fine Arts core curriculum and applies as a general elective at UNLV.

Explores the historical development of the social work profession and current policies governing the social service delivery system within the United States. Social policy is presented as a social construction influenced by a range of ideologies and interests. Special attention is paid to social welfare policy and programs relevant to the practice of social work, including poverty, child and family well being, mental and physical disability, health, racial, ethnic, and sexual minorities. The course includes a focus on the role of policy in creating, maintaining, or eradicating social inequities.