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A chronological study of theater's major artistic, literary and social developments from ancient origins to present day.  Emphasis will be on readings from landmark works of dramatic literature, as well as the individuals and movements that have shaped theater's evolution.

This course explores the theories and ideas of Modern Theatre Practice and production. Students will read and respond to scripts and texts from important Contemporary Playwrights and Modern Theatre Artists from the last 100 years and apply these to the creation of their own short devised theatre pieces.

This course explores the fundamentals of acting for both majors or those anticipating theater-related degrees. Includes the study of relaxation, concentration, imagination, and physical and psychological awareness. Focuses on the basic tenets of Stanislavski's acting system. (For majors and minors only.)

Continuation of DRM 321. Focuses to a greater extent on Stanislavski method of acting. Continues to assist the actor with a process for character development while stressing actor interaction through basic scene work taken from realistic plays.

This course explores the fundamentals of the acting process to the beginning student.  The student will practice a variety of acting methods, and learn the necessity of script work and analysis.  The student will work on discovering the physical, vocal, and psychological aspects of the character and apply them to specific dramatic texts using scene study and performance.

A practical introduction to the work of a theater director. Students in the course will work with text analysis and the visual elements of composition, picturization, and movement in staging. The course will also explore the communicative skills needed to be successful as a director in this collaborative art form.

Course is designed to help students incorporate the significant elements of vocal production into their acting. The process then proceeds one step further by applying these skills to dialect work. Class will focus on correct pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).

Course is designed to introduce the student to various types of combat used on stage (i.e. hand-to-hand, rapier/dagger, broadsword). Also introduces different movement techniques and incorporates movement to enhance character work.

Introductory course for Theater majors that gives the student a foundation in the basic techniques, tools, and materials of construction for both scenery and costumes for the stage. (Non-majors by permission of instructor.) Fee: $40.

An introductory study of the principles of stage lighting and sound design for theatrical productions.  Emphasis will be on both the design and technology necessary to create designs use stage lighting and sound equipment.  Students will use a variety of tools to create both practical and theoretical projects.  Previous theatre experience is not required.

An Introductory study in the theories and skills of scenic design for the theatre.  Skill training includes beginning drawing, drafting, CADD, perspective, model building and watercolor painting. Class will also focus on visual research skills and script analysis as it pertains to the creation of a scenic environment. No previous design skills necessary.

Study of theatrical singing and acting techniques as applicable to all varieties of musical theatre pieces. Students are expected to participate in various performances prepared by the class. Open to all students with instructor's permission.

Exploration and practice of drawing, rendering, and design techniques in costume design.  Students will be expected to apply the historical and technical elements to costume renderings of specific theatrical.  No drawing or painting experience necessary.

Introductory course in the basic principles of the art and techniques of theatrical makeup.  Emphasis will be on both creative design and execution using a range of methods, mediums and styles. Fee: $65.

Supervised participation in three different production assignments in either scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, stage management, properties, acting and design on Theater productions.  Required of all junior Theater majors and minors. Includes written self evaluation and oral review with faculty.