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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a continuation of THEA 1033. It expands upon and explores the craft of acting through practical experience and studio activities that will deepen understanding of acting techniques, adding to the actor's toolbox. THEA 2033 emphasizes two essential elements an actor faces: script analysis and character work/creation.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an exploration of spontaneous movement and expression through improvisation. Students will explore individual and group creativity, timing, inventiveness, discovery of emotion, and thought processes. The course provides opportunity for both theoretical and practical experiences in the various aspects of movement improvisation, presentation, research and structure in vocal delivery. Repeatable for credit.
    General Education Course
  • 3.00 Credits

    A study of the fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays. Topics include artistic, technical, managerial, and financial elements of a dramatic production.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an analysis and laboratory application of theories of stage direction. It examines directing as art and craft, with emphasis upon the director as an interpretive artist, acting coach and administrator/manager. For professional, civic and educational settings.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is an introduction to the practical experience in sewing, fabric choice, flat pattern modification, fitting, and garment modification. Theoretical introduction to costume design, flat pattern design, and draping. This course is repeatable for credit.
  • 3.00 Credits

    What would Eliza Doolittle, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Annie Hall, or Miranda Priestly be without their costumes? Just as there are great fashion designers, there are great costume designers whose work is celebrated for its contributions to the movies, theater, and dance. In this course, students study the techniques and practices of theatrical costume design and illustration. Topics include analyzing the play script, costume history, textiles, research, costume plot, budget, illustrating costume design and construction of costumes for theatrical performance.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides theoretical and practical training in scenic design. Students will develop skills and techniques for execution of scenic design for the theatre. Course studies will include drafting techniques and conventions relevant to the theatre and basic methods of scenic design as applied in conteporary practice.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Curious how film actors take your breath away, make your hair stand on end, or make your heart melt? In this course you can begin to learn the adjustments and practices most effective for acting in front of the camera, from hitting your mark to the foundational acting techniques, screenwriting structure, production process, internal work, and relationship to the camera. This course is intended to introduce students to the fundamental techniques, tools, and terminology for screen acting. Expanding upon the fundamentals learned in previous acting classes, Acting for the Camera applies performance work for 'on camera.'
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    A variable content course which treats subjects of special interest. The content will change from semester to semester and will be advertised in advance. May be taken by both majors and non-majors. Repeatable for credit.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is to instruct and prepare students in the methods and practice of proper stage management. It will prepare the student to execute the responsibilities of a stage manager in college, university, community, and professional theatre. The course will provide opportunities for theoretical and practical experiences. Students will be given opportunities to learn and develop skills in the following areas of stage management.1- Safety on Stage and in the Scenic Studios2- Stage Terminology3- Auditions4- Production Meetings5- Managing Rehearsals6- Backstage Management7- Calling the Show8- Scenery Rigging and Shifting Methods9- Lighting and Sound Supervision10- Front of House and Public Relations