This course will provide students an opportunity to explore the dynamics of theatrical production. The process will be explored from early idea development through post production evaluation. The course will also provide an opportunity for students to develop practical skills in the areas of leadership, team building, collaboration, production communication and creative problem solving. The content of this course work will be designed to amplify the education benefit of practical experience gained through the departmental production assignments. Prerequisite: 256.
This course addresses a practical and introductory approach to stage combat styles. Students will safely explore the craft of stage violence through the skills of unarmed and armed combat. Styles may include (dependent on rotation): hand-to-hand, small -sword, rapier & dagger, broadsword, or quarterstaff. Prerequisites: 121, 207. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. May be repeated for credit.
This will explore advanced construction techniques used in theatrical scenery construction. Topics related to scenery construction that will be addressed are budgeting, structural design, construction of more complex scenic elements and metal working. May be repeated for credit.
This course explores on camera acting techniques. This course will explore acting scenes on camera as well as self-tapes Cannot be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: 107, 147.
This course is designed to give the student a comprehensive understanding of stage managment and an opportunity to apply that understanding as a part of the stage management team. Through advanced problem solving techniques and group organizational dynamics, students will apply their understanding of basic management theories as they relate to the profession. Students will be provided with an overview of stage management and the fundamental skills it demands, through both simulated and practical exercises. The use of computers in the field will be addressed.
This course is a hands-on learning experience in theatre production. Students will gain practical skills and essential knowledge of what it takes to mount a production for the stage by working in various production areas such as: scenic, lighting, costumes, props, stage management, or backstage production crew. The specific area will be assigned by theatre faculty at the start of the semester taking into consideration each students experience, their educational needs, and the technical needs of each production. Graded CR/NC. Two credit registration requires instructor approval.
This course will provide students an opportunity to explore the dynamics of theatrical production. The process will be explored from early idea development through post production evaluation. The course will also provide an opportunity for students to develop practical skills in the areas of leadership, team building, collaboration, production communication and creative problem solving. The content of this course work will be designed to amplify the education benefit of practical experience gained through the departmental production assignments.
This course establishes a foundation for general stage lighting practices, with a focus on lighting equipment, control and design. Students will complete a variety of practical projects both live and in the classroom. The student will be challenged to solve basic lighting problems. AE
This course is intended to give students comprehensive training in technical drafting for the theatre. Students will gain skills in hand drafting as well as various computer graphics programs such as Auto CAD, Vectorworks, and Photoshop. This course will focus on communicating through graphics utilizing drawings in the scenic, properties and lighting disciplines.
This course focuses on performance requirements and techniques for the actor, including the process of preparation to performance, and the stylistic differences between genres. The course utilizes material from existing theatre literature in a variety of styles. Solo and ensemble participation is expected of students. Restricted to theatre majors. Restricted to students with freshmen or sophomore standing. May be repeated for credit.