This course is an inquiry into historical and changing role of sports in American culture through novels, essays, biographies, films, documentaries and sports-related poetry.

Seminar in Life Pathways is a gateway course to Jackson College. This course is designed to help all students develop the skills, inner qualities and external behaviors needed to take charge of their academic and career success. Students will be guided through an extensive process in making career choices and selecting an academic program of […]

Quantitative Reasoning develops student skills in analyzing, synthesizing and communicating quantitative information. Cultivates algebraic reasoning and modeling skills through a quantitative literacy lens. Emphasizes critical thinking and the use of multiple strategies in applied contexts. Topics include proportional and statistical reasoning, probability, and evaluation of bias and validity.

Students receive training in manual and computerized light boards, sound systems, rigging and stage management and become certified on JC equipment. Students crew a production at JC.

This course will train the actor in the mechanics of vocal production, in the clarity, expressiveness and emotional context required for communicating the meaning of the spoken and written language and in dialects.

Students learn the theoretical and practical aspects of lighting design for theatre, dance and video. Emphasis on design, execution and problem solving.

Students learn the theoretical and practical aspects of creating sound tracks for theatre and video. Topics include recording techniques, multi-track recording and mixing, editing, sound effects and sound reinforcement.

Fundamentals of play directing. Exploration of text analysis, staging techniques and rehearsal processes. Student-directed scenes analyzed and critiqued. The instructor may allow you to take the prerequisite of THR 145 concurrently.

Practicum for actors, directors, technicians and playwrights. Students will gain practical experience within their field through active participation. Note: May be taken three times for credit (nine total credits may be earned).