Independent Study
The MA in Servant Leadership seeks to meet the needs of adult learners. All students will participate in the core courses described above, and while some students program may include mostly elective course work taken…
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Colloquium
As a culmination of their program, students will complete an extended literature review on a specific topic in the field of servant leadership. Themes from the literature and recommendations for implementation will be…
Appreciation of Theatre
This general course includes an examination of all aspects of theatre for the purpose of achieving a greater understanding of play production and an appreciation of the work of theatre artists. AE
Acting I: Fundamentals
This course explores the practical "nuts and bolts" of acting. Students will be challenged to expand their expressive potential as they exercise body, voice and imagination through improvisation, physical and vocal work…
Fundamentals of Technical Theatre
This fundamental skills course is designed to acquaint students with theatre production spaces, practicum protocol, and the efficient use of shop and stage equipment. Additionally, this course will prepare students with…
Theatre Practicum
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…
Voice and Movement
This practical performance laboratory explores the vocal and physical demands placed on the actor. Techniques are learned for gaining physical ease, and releasing tension to free the voice and body to become more…
Acting II: Fundamentals
This is a continuation of the acting skills development begun in Acting I. The course examines the fundamentals of the acting process through exercises and scene study designed to strengthen such skills as trust,…
Text Analysis
Through its focus on dramatic literature as a written art form, Text Analysis fulfills the goals of the Literary Analysis core by cultivating students ability to interpret how language, structure, and genre shape…
Stagecraft
This basic skills course is designed to acquaint students with safe and efficient use of shop and stage equipment. The development of skills for general scenic production and an understanding of materials, techniques,…
Costuming
An instruction and practical application of costuming skills are included in this course which focuses on an introduction to fashion history and the basic principles of costume design, familiarization with textiles and…
Makeup
A practical approach to the design and execution of makeup for the actor is explored. Principles of character analysis and application are addressed. Skills serve as the basis for in-class projects.
Acting III: Scene Study
A continuation of Acting I, this course will focus on scene study and character development. Students will learn to use the script, research, and their imaginations to enter the world of the play and bring characters to…
Acting IV: Advanced Scene Study
This course is a continuation of the scene study and character development work begun in Acting II. Students will solidify and deepen their ability to listen actively, play with authenticity and make bold, specific…
Introduction to Directing
This introduction course is designed to examine and explore the history and process of the play director. It will introduce the student to the basic elements of stage direction and its function in the production of…
Theatrical Design Fundamentals
This introductory design course is intended to acquaint students with a general understanding of the various aspects and issues of design in the theatre, and to encourage students to explore interests and abilities in…
Theatre in the City
A study of plays, current production, playwrights, actors, and theatrical practices in selected cities, either in the U.S. or abroad. This course culminates in a required field trip which allows on site observation of…
Survey of Western Theatre
A comprehensive survey course that encompasses the study of important periods of Western theatre history and dramatic literature form the Greeks through the present. The course will look in depth at the people who have…
Stage Management
This course will address the role of the stage manager as assistant to the director during rehearsals and in the management of backstage activities during productions including scheduling, company and union rules,…
Design and Production Studio
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…
Stage Lighting
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.…
Graphics for Entertainment Design
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,…
Acting Studio
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…
World Theatre
This course is a survey of performance traditions and dramatic texts from antiquity through the 17th century. Students examine, in addition to the dramatic texts of the period, the impact of performance spaces,…