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3.00 Credits
A survey course which is subtitled “The History of Art, Architecture, Costume and Décor from Baroque to Space-Man”. The spring semester will be an introduction to the visual arts, architecture, clothing and artifacts from the Baroque period to Modern Day. 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 décor 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.
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the process of costume construction form the designer’s sketch to the finished garment. This course will cover basic skills necessary to construct a garment and create costume props and accessories. Sewing skills, fabric identification and basic pattern layout are some of the topics included. Development and construction of costume props and accessories, such as hats, headdresses and masks will be covered.
Prerequisite:
Permission of department
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3.00 Credits
This course entails the development of a pattern using “slopers”, draping and flat pattern drafting. The course is geared for patterning and construction period costumes for theatrical use. Topics include methods to achieve a period silhouette, where to go for pattern resources, how to fit period garments and construction techniques specific to theater.
Prerequisite:
THEATER 3621 (0367) and permission of department
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce basic playwriting, in particular elements of the playwright’s craft: dramatic action, plot, characterization and theatricality. The course functions as a playwriting workshop with students presenting exercises in class to be discussed by their peers. Utilizing techniques learned, students will complete a draft of a one-act play.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course engages the student in the process of providing comprehensive production dramaturgy to better enhance and support the creative process of mounting and marketing a theatrical production.
Prerequisite:
THEATER 4097
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3.00 Credits
This course is intended to provide an overview of the dramaturgical research process. It is the prerequisite for an advanced elective course in Production Dramaturgy, where the students will be assigned to serve as actual production dramaturges for our six main stage productions, providing research materials for the cast, the creative team, and for publicity/marketing purposes. Included will be approaches to creating study guides for both audiences and for educational purposes.
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1.00 Credits
This course develops knowledge and skill in the fundamental techniques of tap dance. Tap is a dance form consistently utilized by choreographers and training in the form is a requirement for Musical Theater Concentration students.
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1.00 Credits
An intensive study of dance vocabulary utilized in auditions for the professional musical theater. Under the guidance of a working professional musical theater dancer/choreographer, students study and learn combinations in jazz, ballet, tap, hip-hop and modern dance. Note: Musical Theater Concentration students only.
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3.00 Credits
Practical work in the application of performance techniques to specific scenes from the American Musical Theater provides further development for the student of Musical Theater. Vocal and acting skills are combined with the development of character in musical play scene-work including both song and dialogue. Students spend the semester in collaboration with fellow students on notable and challenging scenes from the musical theater. This is the Musical Theater Concentration student’s second musical theater performance course.
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3.00 Credits
A semester-long study of, and practice in, the art of cabaret singing enhances the training of Musical Theater students as individual performers. The course culminates in a performance showcase highlighting the students’ efforts. Students accomplish extensive song repertoire study and collaborate with the instructor and accompanist to create specific medleys and/or song arrangements that complement their vocal abilities. A semester-long examination of contemporary cabaret artists also occurs as well as weekly in-class performance opportunities. Note: Graduating seniors only - May or December.
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