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3.00 Credits
These classes will focus on the art and skill of stage and stunt violence. The actors will be trained in unarmed fake fighting so that they will be able to perform violence for film, television or stage with safety and precision. From punches and slaps, blocks and kicks or just falling safely, these classes help keep the actor safe long after the class is over. Note: Prior to spring 2009, the course title was “Stage Combat.”
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to develop performance skills before the camera. Actors are given experience in texts for commercials, soap operas, sit-coms, and/or film scenes, so that they are prepared for auditions in these areas. Individual and ensemble exercises may be on location and in the studio.
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3.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to assist the actor in negotiating the challenges of heightened language and period style while maintaining commitment to objectives, detailed given circumstances and truthful listening and reacting. The content of this course will focus on such writers as Shakespeare, Moliere, the Greeks, and Restoration. Requires intensive outside preparation of exercises and scenes for presentation in class. Note: Required for Acting Concentration.
Prerequisite:
THEATER 2261 and audition
Corequisite:
THEATER 1087 (0100)
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3.00 Credits
This class is geared to serve the needs of Advanced Actors, Design/tech students and Theater Generalists as well as Directors: a comprehensive introduction to the art and craft of directing and of the actor’s relationship to the director’s process. Direct two scenes. Learn the fundamental process and tools of directing: working with actors, focusing on text and character analysis, in-class exercises on staging techniques and composition theory; explore core rehearsal methods, status, and the relationship between language and behavior. Note: Theater majors must pass Theater 3301 with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisite:
THEATER 1096 (0011), 1231 (0027), 1411 (0041), and 2411 (0243), or permission of the department
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
The focus of this class will be on advancing the actor’s storytelling techniques of script analysis and concept work by working with directors and culminating in the presentation of a one-act play or one act of a full-length play. Awareness of design elements as well as application of voice and movement techniques allow the actor to fully realize the character in the physical world of the play. This prepares the actor for the audition and rehearsal process in which the actor makes choices, brings something to the table and learns to collaborate with the director.
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3.00 Credits
This course gives a basic understanding of the processes involved in successful technical design. We explore building techniques, tricks of the trade, scenic materials, shop management, budgeting of labor and materials and shop drafting. The class will involve independent shop projects as well as work related to our theater season. Each student in the class will serve as Assistant Technical Director for one of the semester’s productions. This class will serve as a production contract for students attending.
Prerequisite:
THEATER 1411 (0041) and permission of department
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the basics of scene painting for the theater including the varieties of media. Projects will develop an understanding of executing painter’s elevations, layout techniques, color mixing and traditional “old world” methods of application. This hands-on course meets for a three hour session once a week. Some class projects will include scenic painting for realized productions for the Theater Department season.
Prerequisite:
THEATER 1411 (0041) or permission of department
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3.00 Credits
While continuing the development of traditional skill sets, this course focuses on various means of application and materials which new technology has made available. Real textures, controlled accident, chemical processes and non-traditional means of application are investigated. This hands-on course meets for a three hour session once a week. Some class projects will include scenic painting for realized productions for the Theater Department season.
Prerequisite:
THEATER 3431 (0276) or permission of department
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3.00 Credits
This introductory course provides the opportunity to examine the key role of management and manager in theater, and the skills, knowledge, and relationships necessary to successfully manage. Students will explore, discuss, and practice areas of theater management including Company, Stage and House Management; Marketing and Communications; Audience Development and Education; Finance; Resource Development; and Leadership.
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3.00 Credits
A survey course which is subtitled “The History of Art, Architecture, Costume and Décor from Cave-Man to the Renaissance”. The fall semester will be an introduction to the visual arts, architecture, clothing and artifacts from early man to the Renaissance. The course surveys the major periods in Western history and the visual characteristics of each period. Students will explore how the cultural, political, and religious systems influenced art, architecture, costume and decor of the times; as well as the qualities that make each period visually distinct. The class will make use of paintings, film, slides, music, and hands-on projects to connect students with each time period. Note: Prior to fall 2009, the course title was “History of Costume and Architectural Decor.”
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