剧院 Concentration

This course will provide an overview of the various conventions, 形式, 风格, 和 genres of the theatre, including principles of play analysis 和 exploration of theatre criticism from dramaturgical, 文学, 和 cultural perspectives through the thematic discussions of representative plays. There may be an additional charge for required field trips.

As an introduction to basic acting techniques, this course will examine ways to construct the interior, 物理, 和 vocal life of a character, teach warm-up procedures 和 staging principles including scene analysis, performance of monologues, 和 improvisations. There may be an additional charge for field trips.

With an emphasis upon personal dramatic experience 和 drama as process instead of theatrical product, this course will examine the principles 和 procedures for utilizing creative dramatics activities as an instructional tool. Through individual 和 group movement, 声音, 和 unscripted exercises, students learn to incorporate dramatic activities in the classroom, rehearsal hall 和 a variety of other settings, including an introduction to puppetry.

Through h和s-on experiences this course will introduce the practical application of theatrical design principles including techniques 和 practices of technical organization, set construction, 照明 preparation, 服装 construction, 化妆 application, 和 声音 preparation. 实验室费用:50美元.

As an introduction to the theories 和 principles of theatrical design, this course will emphasize the holistic 和 scenographic approach, while exploring set, 照明, 服装, 化妆, 和 声音 design with director/ designer collaboration. 实验室费用:50美元.

This course will introduce students to the following techniques: play selection 和 analysis, 试镜, scene design 和 staging, 演员指导, rehearsal strategies, 和 production management. Both the principles for proscenium 和 the open stage will be discussed along with the presentation 和 evaluation of workshop scenes. 先决条件: 251年用力推 和 261年用力推 和 262年用力推 和 341年用力推 or consent of instructor.

Through the study of representative plays, this course will examine the various theatre cultures from the Classical period through the Renaissance, giving consideration to the theatrical conventions, 视觉艺术, 音乐, 和 significant historical events of the periods. There may be an additional charge for required field trips. 先决条件: 251年用力推 or consent of instructor. Offered alternate years.

As a continuation of 441年用力推, this course will examine theatre cultures from the Renaissance to the present day. There may be an additional charge for required field trips. 先决条件: 251年用力推 or consent of instructor. Offered alternate years.