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Thomas Warfield

Senior Lecturer

NTID Department for Performing Arts
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Director of Dance

Thomas Warfield

Senior Lecturer

NTID Department for Performing Arts
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Director of Dance

Education

BA, State University College at Purchase; MFA, University of Utah

Currently Teaching

PRFN-218
1 - 3 Credits
This course applies technical, performing, script analysis, stage management, and other skills to an actual theatrical production. Students contract with a department mentor for responsibilities and the appropriate credit expectations. In addition to production responsibilities, students are expected to complete reading and writing assignments connected to the production. This course is repeatable for credit.
PRFN-240
3 Credits
This course explores the evolution of dance from early movement to the diverse representation of dance found in the world today. Emphasis will be placed on the study and appreciation of dance through an exploration of theory, history, and the perspective of cultural and social impacts, along with traditional and experimental dance forms. Students will experience and reflect on a survey of dance forms through lectures, discussions, literature references, and viewings of film and live performance.
PRFN-250
3 Credits
This course focuses on the study and appreciation of dance and choreography through an exploration of theory, history, and social-cultural perspectives encompassing the elements related to designing movement. Students will explore various approaches of dance composition and the creative process from historical and cultural perspectives while examining the interactions of dance and movement found in society today. Attention will also be placed on the role of designing movement and space beyond the dance studio. Examples from live and recorded performances, as well as digitally produced creations such as animations in television, movies and video games, will be examined.
PRFN-340
3 Credits
This course is designed to explore cultures from around the world, emphasizing how dance is derived as an expression and reflection of each culture and people. Students will have the opportunity to actively experience, analyze, and participate in the study of world dance and culture. Students will experience a cross-cultural examination and analysis of dance traditions and movement through historical, critical, artistic, and socio-cultural contexts.
PRFN-345
3 Credits
In this course, students will actively experience, analyze, and participate in the study of the relationship between dance and movement behavior. Students will creatively engage with emotional, physical, and cognitive processes through the movement of the body. Emphasis will be placed on self-awareness and a first-person experience of movement.

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