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THEA 451Computer Applications for the Theatre Instructor: Prof. Class Time: M/W Office Phone:
985-4044
Office Hours: M/W TEXT: Office XP 8 in 1, Que Books, ISBN 0
7897 2509 6 Objective: This course covers the use of
computers in all areas of theatrical production and related areas in the Fine
Arts. The goal of this class is to provide a sound understanding of the
nature of the computer, the relationship between hardware and software, the
functions of the major types of general purpose software available, and
to provide the ability to use the computer as an effective tool in all areas
of theatre production. Areas to be covered include a discussion of the
fuctional parts of a computer system, practical experience with all
major types of software available including word processing, data base management,
financial worksheets, communications, computer graphics, presentation, and
web development applications. Internet Account: Each student must sign up for an
internet access account during the first two weeks of the semester. You may
do so at the North Campus Library BeachBoard: You will need to be able to access
BeachBoard. Some of the information concerning this class will be available
only on BeachBoard. Grading: Students will be graded on the basis
of nine projects and class attendence. Each project is worth 10% of the final
grade. Projects must be emailed to the professor on or before the due date.
To obtain full credit, all objectives of the assignment must be met.
Attendance is also worth 10%. Anyone not present at the beginning of the
class will be marked absent. An excused absence is any absence that fits
within the university's excused absence policy. Please see the university
catalog for more information. Required Materials: Other Information: There is no food or drink allowed in
the computer classroom. There will be a 10 minute break during the class
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