THD 121 - Art of Illusion

Institution:

Luther College

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Description:

4 hours "Nothing is so beautiful as a bare stage; yet its loneliness and its openness is often too strong a statement and it must be enclosed."-Peter Brook.This course is designed to introduce students to the illusionary arts that are employed in creating theatre. Theatre is a collaborative art form with a variety of artists functioning together to create a single work. This course will explore the connection between the designer and the artist/craftsperson. Through field trips, readings, and experiential lab work students will develop, design, create and practice the art of illusion found in the world of the theatre. Field trips to theatre productions, art and theatrical museums will be a part of this course. (HE)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luther.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 387-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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