THEATRE (THE)
Introduction to Theatre I | This course explores the elements, artists and collaborative process of live theatre. It includes the study and analysis of historical, social, aesthetic and technical aspects of traditional and contemporary theatrical production. Play attendance is... | |
Diversity in American Theatre | This course will examine various dramatic expressions that reflect the experience and construction of racial and cultural identity in the United States. It will explore issues of diversity in contemporary U.S. society and introduce a sampling of dram... | |
Principles of Acting | This course introduces students to the fundamental skills and concepts of acting. Concentration, observation, playing action and other basics are introduced through acting exercises, improvisations, and scene study. Major acting approaches, such as C... | |
Stagecraft | This course provides training in methods of scene construction, tool use, property construction, painting, rigging and shifting, with elementary work in lighting practice and control. Practical methods will be taught as well as a survey of historical... | |
Theatre Practicum II | This course involves supervised work on a production, either via a smaller acting role or backstage technical work like Props Master, running crew, etc. | |
Intro to Theatrical Costuming | This course is an introduction to the principles and elements of costume design for the theatre. This course will cover design concepts, character analysis and the creation of theoretical costumes for a play. This is a project based class and student... | |
Theatre Practicum | This course is designed to give students an in-depth experience of the technical work involved in a theatre production. Students will learn how the elements of theatre proceed from the planning stage through the performance nights. Students will be... | |
Voice for the Stage | This course explores the demands of an actor's vocal life and provides techniques to strengthen the speaker’s vocal instrument. Major voice production approaches, such as Linklater, Berry, and Rodenburg will be used to help the student develop a heal... | |
Creative Dramatics Clsrm Tchr | This course introduces the skills and techniques of the creative dramatics process to classroom teachers at the pre-school, grade school, junior high and high school levels for use in all curriculum areas. The format includes explanation, demonstrat... | |
Play Analysis for Production | This course is an introductory exploration of the relationships between the dramatic text and the play in performance with special emphasis on basic terminology and methodology. Representative plays will be studied in their genre, historical and soc... | |
Acting II | This course is a continuation of the study of acting, this course will concentrate on characterization, scene study and ensemble work. An introduction to acting styles and period drama will be included. | |
Lighting for Stage and Studio | This course will instruct the student in basic electricity, technology, and design of lighting for the stage; elements of studio lighting techniques will also be taught. Specifications and the use of instrumentation will be learned with a hands on a... | |
Directing I | This course is an introduction to the principles, problems, procedures of directing for the stage. Will include historical background, script selection, interpretation, stage composition, blocking, rehearsal techniques and performance, and a worksho... | |
Stage Makeup | This course is an investigation of the principles, techniques and materials of stage makeup and practical experience in their application. Students will learn how to apply makeup on their own face using both cream and water-based makeup. Contouring,... | |
Stage Management | This course will expose students to the multi-faceted job of the stage manager in theatrical productions with an emphasis on their role in the collaborative process. Students will learn the responsibilities and procedures and processes of stage managers and will learn to perform the duties, from pre- to postproduction. Students will incorporate industry-standard vocabulary. Course will follow a full rehearsal process. All students are expected to participate in, and will be evaluated on, classroom discussions and activities. 10 hours of production work is required. | |
Special Topics in Theatre | This course addresses the in-depth study of special topics in Theatre, which do not have specific courses in the catalog. Course content and requirements will vary depending on the topic being studied. |