Theatre, Film and Digital Production

Subject abbreviation: TFDP College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

Erith Jaffe-Berg, Ph.D., Chair Department Office, 124 Arts

• (951) 827-5568; theatre.ucr.edu

Professors Charles Evered, M.F.A. Rickerby Hinds, M.F.A. Erith Jaffe-Berg, Ph.D. Stuart Krieger, B.A. Bella Merlin, Ph.D. Robin Russin, M.F.A. Haibo Yu, M.F.A. Professors Emeriti D. Eric Barr, M.F.A. Richard Hornby, Ph.D. Richard D. Risso, Ph.D. Associate Professor Keun-Pyo Park, M.F.A. Assistant Professor Donatella Galella, Ph.D. Kimberly Guerrero, M.F.A.

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Lecturers Kathryn Anger, M.F.A. Michael Bucklin, M.F.A. Louis Carazo, M.F.A.

The Department of Theatre, Film and Digital Production offers a B.A. in Theatre, Film and Digital Production. The major focuses on three broad areas of theatre and film: literature, history, and criticism; performance, design, direction, and technology; and the elements of production. Students have the opportunity to write, perform, direct, and design. Four stages are available for rehearsals and performances: the 500-seat proscenium University Theatre, the 150-seat Studio Theatre in the Arts building with state-of-the-moment equipment for facilities, the 120-seat Rehearsal Lab, and the 50-seat Barn Theatre.

Students are able to practice acting in faculty- directed shows, student productions, and class presentations. Special projects and studies are offered for advanced students to produce an original work or to study in more depth acting, directing, scenic design, or playwriting.

As part of the Theatre, Film and Digital Production Department’s ongoing goal to provide a comprehensive and world-class program in the performing arts, a Film Making Track is offered for students who are primarily interested in pursuing the goal of becoming 459 / Programs and Courses professional skills in conducting research, writing, and presenting. Includes incorporating visual aids into presentations, participating in debate, preparing for the written work and impromptu speaking one encounters in job interviews.

TFDP 066 Screenwriting: How Movies Work (4) Lec- ture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; screening, 8 hours per quarter. Prerequisite(s): none. An Introduction to writing for stage and screen. Addresses structure, character, dialogue, theme, and story. Cross-listed with CRWT 066 and MCS 066.

TFDP 067 Introduction to Playwriting and Screenwrit- ing (4) Workshop, 3 hours; written work, 3 hours; screening, group activity, 3 hours/quarter; screening, individual activity, 3 hours/quarter. Prerequisite(s): CRWT 066/MCS 066/TFDP 066 with a grade of “C-” or better or consent of instructor. An introduction to writing for stage and screen. Addresses structure, character, dialogue, theme, and story.

TFDP 099 Introduction to the Theatre Department (1) Lecture, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): none. An introduc- tion to the faculty and areas of study offered by the Department of Theatre. Promotes a better understand- ing of undergraduate opportunities, graduate training, and careers in the entertainment industry. Graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC).

The minor in Theatre, Film and Digital Production follows the structure of the major requirements by exposing students to each of the areas that are essential to the creation of theatre, with the opportunity to take an additional course for depth or more exposure. The inclusion of production courses TFDP 170, TFDP 171, TFDP 172, TFDP 173, TFDP 174 and TFDP 175 gives the students the opportunity to put course work into the proper context and provides them with a practical understanding of the workings and problems of production. The minor in Theatre, Film and Digital Production provides students with a basic understanding in major areas of study including theatre literature, performance, and design. It also introduces the nonmajor to the discipline, providing breadth for those students majoring in unrelated disciplines.

Requirements for the minor (20 units)

• 1. TFDP 100, TFDP 101, TFDP 109

• 2. Four (4) units from TFDP 170, TFDP 171,

TFDP 172, TFDP 173, TFDP 174 or TFDP 175

• 3. One 4-unit upper-division course selected

from the department’s Literature, History, Criticism area or the Performance, Direction, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Design, and Theatre Technology area.

See Minors under the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

The EAP is an excellent opportunity to travel and learn more about another country and its culture while taking courses to earn units toward graduation. Students should plan study abroad well in advance to ensure that the courses taken fit with their overall program at UCR. Consult the departmental student affairs officer for assistance. For further details, visit Study Abroad Programs at ea.ucr.edu or call

• (951) 827-4113.

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tural developments. Course is repeatable as content changes to a maximum of 8 units.

TFDP 131 Sound Design for Theatre, Film, and Television (4) Lecture, 2 hours; workshop, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Introduces sound design for theatre, film, and television productions. Covers topics such as critical listening, psycho acoustics, computer editing, sound recording and processing, and copyright laws pertaining to sampling.

TFDP 132 Lighting Design for Theatre, Film, and Television (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 020 or consent of instructor. A study of design, technical production practices, and equipment for lighting in theatre, film, and television. Explores the application of production practices and principles of designing light for entertainment. Devel- ops skills associated with the creation and execution of a lighting design.

TFDP 133 Scene Design for Theatre, Film, and Televi- sion (4) Lecture, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 101. An introduction to basic skills and techniques for the- atre design and to issues of contemporary design for theatre, film, and television. Topics include sketching, rendering, drafting, and model making.

TFDP 135 Costume Design for Theatre, Film, and Television (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 101. A study of theory, princi- ples, and practice of costume design for theatre, film, and television.

TFDP 136 History of Theatre Design (4) Lecture, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or con- sent of instructor. Explores the development of scenic, costume, lighting, and sound design in theatre. Exam- ines different styles of theatrical aesthetics throughout history focusing on Western culture.

TFDP 138 Art Direction for Film and Television (4) Lec- ture, 3 hours; individual study, 1.5 hours; screening, 1.5 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 101 or consent of instructor. An introduction to the design principles and methods professional art directors use in the entertain- ment industry. Projects related to feature film and tele- vision design explore current methods of presentation and composition for the film and television camera.

TFDP 143 Scene Painting (4) Lecture, 2 hours; studio, 2 hours; individual study, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 020, TFDP 099; or consent of instructor. Explores and applies techniques and materials used to create the various elements of scene design. Includes methods of set preparation, coating, mixing, palette preparation, spraying, transfer, texturing, finishing, and wall papering.

TFDP 145 Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Theatre, Film, and Television (4) Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 020 or TFDP 101 or consent of instructor. Explores the established com- puter-aided design (CAD) applications in the design industry: 3RD Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop, and Vectorworks.

TFDP 149 Stage Management (4) Lecture, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 099. Explores the role and function of the stage manager in theatrical production. Provides basic skills to work in the field of stage man- agement emphasizing organization, documentation, and dissemination of information.

TFDP 150A Directing (4) Lecture, 4 hours. Prereq- uisite(s): TFDP 110B or consent of instructor. A comprehensive introduction to directing for the stage. Topics include working with actors, articulation of stage space, and theories of directing.

TFDP 150B Directing (4) Lecture, 4 hours. Prerequi- site(s): TFDP 150A or consent of instructor. An exami- nation of the rehearsal process focusing on combining TFDP 122 Theatre for Social Change (4) Lecture, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or con- sent of instructor. Examines theatre for social change as created by grassroots theatrical organizations. Focuses on how community-based theatre groups develop works and how theatre in public or private spaces redefines traditional theatre practices.

TFDP 123 Asian/American Theatre: Disorienting the Stage (4) Seminar, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-divi- sion standing or consent of instructor. An introduction to the histories, theories and texts of Asian/American theatre. Explores themes such as Orientalism, imperi- alism, and immigration.

TFDP 124A American Theatre, 1900-1945 (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-di- vision standing or consent of instructor. Examination of the major American playwrights, theatrical figures, and movements from 1900 through World War II.

TFDP 124B American Theatre, 1945-Present (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Examination of the major American playwrights, theatrical figures, and movements from World War II to the present.

TFDP 125 (E-Z) History of the Theatre (4) Lecture, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. A study of the plays, playhouses, and players of the following theatrical eras: E. Clas- sical Theatre; F. Medieval Theatre; G. Renaissance Theatre; I. Romantic Theatre; J. Realistic Theatre; K. Contemporary Theatre; M. American Theatre; N. Neo-Classic Theatre; P. American Theatre and Drama of the Great Depression; S. American Musical Theatre; T. Asian Theatre; X. Experimental Theatre in America. Segments are repeatable.

TFDP 126A History of Dress (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. A study of the psychological, sociological, and economic history of fashion and dress from 4000 B.C. to A.D. 1700.

TFDP 126B History of Dress (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. A study of the psychological, sociological, and economic history of fashion and dress from A.D. 1700 to the present.

TFDP 127 Theories of the Modern Theatre (4) Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Examines the major theories underlying twentieth-cen- tury theatre practice. Special attention is paid to the ideas of important theatre artists such as Konstantin Stanislavsky, E. Gordon Craig, Antonin Artaud, and Bertolt Brecht.

TFDP 128 Seminar on the Life and Work of Tomás Rivera (4) Seminar, 3 hours; research, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Introduction to the life and work of Tomás Rivera, UCR Chancellor (1979-1984) and foundational Chicana/o author. Explores the breadth of Rivera’s writing (novel, poems, short stories, speeches) and his contributions through administrative leadership in higher education as well as personal papers in the UCR Tomás Rivera Archives in Special Collections.

TFDP 129 History of the Modern Theatre: Nineteenth Century - Present (4) Lecture, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper division standing. Introduces the main developments in modern theatre from a global perspective. Explores major historical developments in theatre as a response to globalization, colonization, feminism, and other cul- TFDP 111C Advanced Acting: Acting for the Camera (4) Lecture, 2 hours; studio, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 111B or consent of instructor. A practical explo- ration of acting for camera. Topics include technicali- ties of performing for screen, adaptation of interpreta- tive acting tools to performance from stage to screen, and auditioning for camera. Explores analysis of film/ television scripts, recorded performance to camera, and analysis of iconic screen performances.

TFDP 112 (E-Z) Voice for Actors (4) Lecture, 2 hours; assignment of the remaining hours varies from segment to segment. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Study in voice, vocal performance techniques, and theories for actors.

TFDP 113 (E-Z) Movement for Actors and Performers (4) Lecture, 2 hours; workshop, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. A study of movement techniques and theories for actors and performers. F. Stage Combat; M. Mime; N. Nonverbal Theatre.

TFDP 114 Acting for Writers (4) Lecture, 2 hours; discussion, 2 hours; outside research, 2 hours. Pre- requisite(s): CRWT 164C/TFDP 164C or TFDP 166C. Examines the theory and practice of acting to enable writers to better understand how language reflects character, as well as how actors turn the written word into spoken language. Includes text work and improvi- sation. Credit is awarded for only one of CWPA 214 or TFDP 114. Barr

TFDP 115 Hip Hop Theatre (4) Lecture, 2 hours; work- shop, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Provides tools to create new work by using elements of hip hop culture such as Graffiti Art, Emceein’ (rappin’), DeeJayin’ and Break- dancin’ as primary means of storytelling on stage. Explores theoretical aspects of hip hop culture and a working knowledge of playwriting, acting, directing, and design.

TFDP 120A Literature and History of the Theatre: The Classical Period through the Italian Renaissance (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Examines the literature and history of the theatre from the classical period through the Italian Renaissance. Focuses on analysis of representative plays, theatrical architecture, and production modes.

TFDP 120B Literature and History of the Theatre: The Elizabethan Period through the Nineteenth Century (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Examines the literature and history of the theatre from the Elizabethan period through the nineteenth century. Focuses on analysis of representative plays, theatrical architecture, and production modes.

TFDP 120C Literature and History of the Modern and Contemporary Theatre (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or con- sent of instructor. Examines the literature and history of the modern and contemporary theatre. Focuses on analysis of representative plays, theatrical architecture, and production modes.

TFDP 121 Dramaturgy: World of the Play (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-di- vision standing or consent of instructor. A study of a significant play in the context of the social, intellectual, and artistic movements of its time. Offered simulta- 461 / Programs and Courses hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Provides training to serve in various capacities on theatre or film production crews. Includes work in assigned crew positions on departmental productions during pre-production, re- hearsals, performances, and post-production. Course is repeatable.

TFDP 172 Design in Production (1-4) Studio, 5-20 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or con- sent of instructor. Provides training to be a designer on theatre or film productions. Includes work with a men- tor designer on departmental productions throughout pre-production, production, and post-production. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 12 units.

TFDP 173 Management and Directing in Production (1- 5) Studio, 5-25 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Provides training to become stage managers, production managers, and directors on theatre and film productions. Includes attending production meetings, rehearsals, and performances of departmental productions. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 12 units.

TFDP 174 Writing/Dramaturgy in Production (1-4) Studio, 5-20 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Provides training to write scripts or serve as a dramaturge on theatre and film productions. Includes working with a mentor on departmental productions during the pre-pro- duction process and attending some rehearsals and performances. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 12 units.

TFDP 175 Fabrication in Production (1-4) Studio, 5-20 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Teaches fabrication while work- ing in the scene shop, costume shop, or the lighting/ sound shop during the build process of theatre or film productions. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 units.

TFDP 176 Performing Arts of Asia (4) Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. A survey of music, dance, theatre, and ritual in four major geocultural regions of Asia: Central, East, South and Southeast. No Western music training is required. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 units. Cross-listed with ANTH 128, AST 128, and DNCE 128.

TFDP 177 Staging the Middle East (4) Seminar, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Examines the ways in which theatre, performance, and film engage with and critique the representations of peoples and cultures of the Middle East. Includes films and plays from the region as well as the work of Americans representing the Middle East. Credit is awarded for only one of TFDP 177 or TFDP 177S.

TFDP 177S Staging the Middle East (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-divi- sion standing or consent of instructor. Examines the ways in which theatre, performance, and film engage with and critique the representations of peoples and cultures of the Middle East. Includes films and plays from the region as well as the work of Americans representing the Middle East. Credit is awarded for only one of TFDP 177 or TFDP 177S.

TFDP 180 (E-Z) Theatre Practicum (4) Discussion, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or con- sent of instructor. An investigation of theatrical produc- tion theories and practices. E. Contemporary Mexican Theatre; F. Musical Comedy; M. Arts Management; Q. Plays in Progress; R. New Plays; S. Improvisation.

TFDP 185 Arts, Management, and Community (4) Lec- ture, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. An introduction to business and arts management including the study of film and television production, stage management, and music TFDP 164B Intermediate Playwriting (4) Seminar, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): CRWT 164A/TFDP 164A. Seminar in the practice of play- writing. Revisions of works in progress emphasizing character development and techniques for writing dialogue. Cross-listed with CRWT 164B.

TFDP 164C Advanced Playwriting (4) Seminar, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): CRWT 164B/TFDP 164B. Seminar in the practice of playwriting. Includes playwrights’ participation in staged readings of their work. With consent of instructor, course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 units. Cross-listed with CRWT 164C.

TFDP 166A Screenwriting: Introduction (4) Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours; extra reading activity: outside reading consists of textbook assignments, film viewing and reading each other’s work for comment and discussion. Prerequisite(s): CRWT 066/MCS 066/ TFDP 066 or consent of instructor. Explores the funda- mentals of screenwriting. Includes story development, plotting, and characterization as they are used in creating a complete script for television or feature film.

TFDP 166B Screenwriting: Outline to First Draft (4) Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours; extra reading activity: outside reading consists of screenplay texts, film viewing and reading each other’s work for comment and discussion. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 166A or consent of instructor. Explores the fundamentals of screenwriting. Includes story development, plotting, and characterization as they are used in creating a complete script for television or feature film.

TFDP 166C Screenwriting: Rewrites and Writing for Television (4) Lecture, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours; extra reading activity: outside reading consists of screenplay texts, film viewing and reading each other’s work for comment and discussion. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 166B or consent of instructor. Explores the fundamentals of screenwriting. Includes story develop- ment, plotting, and characterization as they are used in creating a complete script for television or feature film. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 units.

TFDP 167 Writing for Television: Creating the One-Hour Series Drama (4) Seminar, 3 hours; written work, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Introduces the craft of writing for television focusing on production of original work. Includes writing a one-hour pilot, creating series guidelines, and formulating work leading to a 13-ep- isode series. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 12 units.

TFDP 168 Writing for the Family Audience (4) Lecture, 2 hours; discussion, 2 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 166C. An introduction to the demands and challenges of writing film and television projects designed for the family audience.

TFDP 169 Rewriting the Script (4) Workshop, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): CRWT 164C/TFDP 164C or TFDP 166C; consent of instructor is required for students repeating the course. Covers rewriting a full-length script (screenplay or play). Course is repeatable to a maximum of 8 units. Credit is awarded for only one of CWPA 269 or TFDP 169.

TFDP 170 Performance in Production (1-4) Studio, 5-20 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Students act in full productions. Students are cast in roles and throughout the rehears- al period are taught by the director how to perform their assigned roles in a professional manner. Course is repeatable to a maximum of 12 units.

TFDP 171 Technical Production (1-4) Studio, 5-20 TFDP 154 Introduction to Filmmaking (4) Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-di- vision standing or consent of instructor. Introduces filmmaking, basic elements of film sets, functions and terminology of various roles on a film set, and mechanics of the film industry.

TFDP 155 Introduction to Digital Film Production (4) Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): CRWT 066/MCS 066/TFDP 066 or upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Introduces the skills needed for making a narrative film. Also includes ex- amining and utilizing scripts, cameras, lighting, sound, and editing. Includes filmmaking projects.

TFDP 156A Digital Film Production (4) Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 155 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor. Examines the techniques of narrative filmmaking and directing for the camera. Emphasizes the working relationship with actors.

TFDP 156B Digital Film Production (4) Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 156A or consent of instructor. Examines the techniques of production and postproduction for narrative filmmak- ing. Emphasizes sound and editing processes.

TFDP 157 Introduction to Film Editing (4) Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-di- vision standing or consent of instructor. Examines the art and craft of editing the narrative film. Includes hands-on work in editing a montage, a short docu- mentary, and a narrative fiction scene.

TFDP 158 Storytelling of Witness: Introduction to Documentary Theatre and Film (4) Lecture, 3 hours; screening, 2 hours; research, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. In- troduces vocabulary, themes, genres, and methods of documentary storytelling in theater and film. Explores the evolution of documentary storytelling focusing on signature works by noted playwrights and filmmakers. Addresses craft, voice, and legacy of documentary storytelling from strictly recorded (verite, interview) to creatively devised narratives (post-event recreation, hybrid forms).

TFDP 159 Documentary Production (4) Workshop, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 158. Creation of independent, low-budget documentaries through hands-on experience in pre- production, production, and post-production. Presents works in progress and finished pieces throughout the quarter, and considers peer feedback.

TFDP 160 The Filmmaker’s Life (4) Seminar, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. An overview of the various jobs (and their requirements) connected to the process of creating products for film and television entities.

TFDP 161 African American Drama (4) Lecture, 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of instructor. Examines the major African American plays and playwrights from the 1800s to the present.

TFDP 162 Writing the Half-Hour Television come- dy (4) Workshop, 3 hours; written work, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 166A or consent of instructor. Introduction to the style, form, content, and creation of a half-hour television comedy series.

TFDP 163 Writing the Short Film (4) Workshop, 3 hours; written work, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): TFDP 166C or consent of instructor. Addresses the mechan- ical and creative components of crafting a screenplay for a short film.

TFDP 164A Beginning Playwriting (4) Seminar, 3 Theatre, Film & Digital Production / UC Riverside Washington Academic Internship Program (UCDC) / 462 ington Center program. Addresses topics in Political Science from the perspective of politics in Washington, D.C. Topics vary each term and may be viewed at www.ucdc.edu. Course is repeatable as topics change to a maximum of 8 units.

UCDC 151 Special Topics in International Relations (4) Lecture, 3 hours; term paper, 2 hours; outside research, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of the instructor; admission to the UCR Washington Center program. Addresses topics in International Relations from the perspective of politics in Washington DC. Topics vary each term and may be viewed at www.ucdc.edu. Course is repeatable as topics change to a maximum of 8 units.

UCDC 152 Special Topics in Social Science (4) Lec- ture, 3 hours; term paper, 2 hours; outside research, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): upper-division standing or consent of the instructor; admission to the UCR Washington Center program. Addresses topics in the social sciences from the perspective of Washington DC. Topics vary each term and may be viewed at www. ucdc.edu. Course is repeatable as topics change to a maximum of 8 units.

UCDC 153 Special Topics in Economics and Business (4) Lecture, 3 hours; term paper, 2 hours; outside research, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): admission to the UCR Washington Center Program. Addresses topics in business and economics from the perspective of Washington, DC. Topics vary each term, and may be viewed at www.ucdc.edu. Course is repeatable as topics change to a maximum of 8 units.

UCDC 154 Special Topics in Arts (4) Lecture, 3 hours; outside research, 2 hours; field trip, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): admission to the UC Washington Center program. Addresses topics in the arts from the perspective of Washington, DC. Topics vary each term, and may be viewed at www.ucdc.edu. Course is repeatable as topics change to a maximum of 8 units.

UCDC 155 Special Topics in Humanities (4) Lecture, 3 hours; term paper, 2 hours; outside research, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): admission to the UC Washington Center program. Addresses topics in the humanities from the perspective of Washington, DC. Topics vary each term, and may be viewed at www.ucdc.edu. Course is repeatable as topics change to a maximum of 8 units.

UCDC 156 Special Topics in History (4) Lecture, 3 hours; term paper, 2 hours; outside research, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): admission to the UC Washington Center program. Addresses topics in the humanities from the perspective of Washington, DC. Topics vary each term, and may be viewed at www.ucdc.edu. Course is repeatable as topics change to a maximum of 8 units.

UCDC 157 Special Topics in Media and Communica- tions (4) Lecture, 3 hours; term paper, 2 hours; out- side research, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): admission to the UC Washington Center program. Addresses topics in the media and communications from the perspective of Washington, DC. Topics vary each term, and may be viewed at www.ucdc.edu. Course is repeatable as topics change to a maximum of 8 units.

UCDC 158 Special Topics in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (4) Lecture, 3 hours; term paper, 2 hours; outside research, 1 hour. Pre- requisite(s): admission to the UC Washington Center program. Addresses topics in the natural sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics from the perspective of Washington, DC. Topics vary each term, and may be viewed at www.ucdc.edu. Course is repeatable as topics change to a maximum of 8 units.

UCDC 159 Washington Special Topics (4) Lecture, 3 hours; term paper, 2 hours; outside research, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): admission to the UC Washington Center program. Addresses topics relevant to Wash- The UCR Washington Academic Internship Program provides undergraduate students with a multi-dimensional educational experience in Washington, D.C. Students undertake academic pursuits as well as cultural and social activities. The program combines course work with field research and internship experience. Students also have the opportunity to tour local sites and dialogue with distinguished professionals in the Speaker Series. For more information see UCR Washington Academic Internship Program in the front of this catalog.

Curriculum The UCDC Program is open to all UCR undergraduate students with upper- division standing and a 3.0 cumulative GPA. All UCDC participants remain UCR students during the program. Students must be accepted into the UCDC program at UCR, be residents of the UC Washington Center, and enroll in an academic internship taking place in the Washington, D.C. region in order to participate in the UCDC curriculum.

During the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters, students enroll in 12 to 16 units comprising internship units, a seminar, and an optional elective course. For summer enrollments, please consult with the program staff at UCR.

Internship (4-8 units) The focal point of the academic program is the internship, which is based on the students’ interests and major, and it is arranged before the student leaves for Washington, D.C. Students must enroll in a 198I course, which is usually taken in the student’s major department. These courses may be letter graded or S/NC depending on discipline. Visit ucdc.ucr.edu for sample internships.

Seminar in Washington, D.C. (4 units) UCR students must enroll in a seminar from the UCDC 191 A-M series. Students meet weekly with an instructor and conduct research linked to their internship. Students must take seminars for a letter grade only, and should consult with their major department concerning the applicability of UCDC seminars to major requirements.

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