Theatre and Visual Arts Summer Courses

THEA-1100-L11- Invitation to Theatre
Summer Session 1, May 27, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Lincoln Center: TWR, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

This course guides the student on an experiential tour of mounting a theatrical production. The role of the playwright is defined and each student will write a short scene. The function of the director is demonstrated by analyzing multiple stagings of the same text; each student will direct a scene. The actor is a primary element of theatre; each student will act a scene. We will explore the role of the designer who creates the physical world of the play; each student will conceive a design. Interwoven with the production elements will be a survey of theatre history focusing on Greek, Elizabethan, contemporary and global theatre. Students will attend live performances of plays.

CRN: 16557

Instructor: Skeiker, Fadi
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: FACC, FRFA

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THEA-1100-PR3- Invitation to Theatre
Summer Session 2, July 21, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Rose Hill: MTWRF, 09:30AM - 03:30PM

This course is a part of the Summer Leaders Academy for high school students.

This course guides the student on an experiential tour of mounting a theatrical production. The role of the playwright is defined and each student will write a short scene. The function of the director is demonstrated by analyzing multiple stagings of the same text; each student will direct a scene. The actor is a primary element of theatre; each student will act a scene. We will explore the role of the designer who creates the physical world of the play; each student will conceive a design. Interwoven with the production elements will be a survey of theatre history focusing on Greek, Elizabethan, contemporary and global theatre. Students will attend live performances of plays.

CRN: 16558

Instructor: Skeiker, Fadi
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: FACC, FRFA

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THEA-1100-R31- Invitation to Theatre
Summer Session 3, May 27, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Rose Hill: US, 09:00AM - 05:00PM

This course guides the student on an experiential tour of mounting a theatrical production. The role of the playwright is defined and each student will write a short scene. The function of the director is demonstrated by analyzing multiple stagings of the same text; each student will direct a scene. The actor is a primary element of theatre; each student will act a scene. We will explore the role of the designer who creates the physical world of the play; each student will conceive a design. Interwoven with the production elements will be a survey of theatre history focusing on Greek, Elizabethan, contemporary and global theatre. Students will attend live performances of plays.

CRN: 16559

Instructor: Calderazzo, Diana
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: FACC, FRFA

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THEA-2015-L21- Acting for Non-Majors
Summer Session 2, July 1, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Lincoln Center: MTWR, 01:00PM - 04:00PM

Introductory acting technique for non-theatre performance majors. Emphasis on developing and freeing the voice, body, imagination, and emotions. Activities of the course include vocal and body warm-ups, theatre games and exercises, improvisation, and scene work.

CRN: 15073

Instructor: Kimmel, Michael
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: THME

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THEA-3066-L11- Musical Theatre Intensive
Summer Session 1, May 27, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Lincoln Center: MTWR, 10:00AM - 04:00PM

A five-week summer intensive that offers a varied schedule of four classes: Musical Theatre workshop, Vocal techniques, Dance for Musical Theatre, and Acting. Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., students will work in the classroom as a company. The early afternoon and evenings will include field trips, guest seminars, and attendance at Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off Broadway plays and musicals. Find the program application online at fordham.edu/summer.

CRN: 14833

Instructor: Parker, Alfonso
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: THME

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VART-1128-V21- Digital Photography
Summer Session 2, July 1, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Online: MTWR, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

This class is an introduction to the fundamentals of digital photography. The objectives are to understand camera usage, demonstrate control of image editing and printing, and develop a personal vision. Instruction methods will comprise technical demonstrations, lectures, critiques, screenings, and field trips.

CRN: 14946

Instructor: Apicella-Hitchcock, Stephan
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: NMAT, NMDD, VAPH, ZLB5

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VART-1135-R11- Visual Thinking
Summer Session 1, May 27, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Rose Hill: MTWR, 06:00PM - 09:00PM

A foundation course in visual communication. The course will cover the following topics: visual perception, composition, light and color, drawing perspective, words and images, graphic design, and photography and photo montage.

CRN: 14859

Instructor: Stracquadanio, Vincent
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: COMM, FACC, FRFA, NMAT, NMDD, ZLB3

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VART-1135-RP3- Visual Thinking
Summer Session 2, July 21, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Rose Hill: MTWRF, 09:30AM - 03:30PM

This course is a part of the Summer Leaders Academy for high school students.

A foundation course in visual communication. The course will cover the following topics: visual perception, composition, light and color, drawing perspective, words and images, graphic design, and photography and photo montage.

CRN: 15812

Instructor: Stracquadanio, Vincent
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: COMM, FACC, FRFA, NMAT, NMDD, ZLB3

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VART-1135-V21- Visual Thinking
Summer Session 2, July 1, 2025 - August 5, 2025
Online: TWR, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

A foundation course in visual communication. The course will cover the following topics: visual perception, composition, light and color, drawing perspective, words and images, graphic design, and photography and photo montage.

CRN: 15014

Instructor: Wamsley, Lesley
3 credits

Fordham course attributes: COMM, FACC, FRFA, NMAT, NMDD, ZLB3

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VART-1150-V11- Drawing I
Summer Session 1, May 27, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Online: MTWR, 09:00AM - 12:00PM

Work in pencil, ink, charcoal, and other graphic media designed to involve students in various approaches and attitudes toward representation and expression in drawing.

CRN: 14924

Instructor: Wamsley, Lesley
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: VAPD

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VART-2750-L11- Magazine and Editorial Design
Summer Session 1, May 27, 2025 - June 26, 2025
Lincoln Center: TWR, 09:00AM - 01:00PM

This class focuses on the basics of magazine and editorial design using the Adobe Creative Suite Indesign program. Through presentations, demonstrations, discussions, and hands-on projects students will learn how to balance creativity and function, as well as format layouts to facilitate production and design. An emphasis will be made on how hierarchy, consistency, and an understanding of typography and design principles will enhance the reader's experience.

CRN: 16560

Instructor: Green, Jessica
4 credits

Fordham course attributes: COMM, NMAT, NMDD

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