Theatre and Drama

Set Design I covers principles of composition, scale, perspective, and color for the stage, including production of ground plans, elevations, sketches, and models.

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Introductory course on using drama and performance techniques in educational settings, focusing on creativity, embodied learning, and current research in psychology and sociology.

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Introduction to Theatre and Dramatic Literature covers reading plays, attending productions, and critical writing to develop analytic skills in theatre.

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Examines drama, theory, and performance in postcolonial cultures across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, focusing on form, language, and trans-culturation.

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Explore Henrik Ibsen's drama in English translation, focusing on historical contexts, dramatic techniques, social/political thought, and modern adaptations.

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Experiencing Theatre explores how theatre is made by attending live performances, watching filmed productions, and engaging in colloquiums with professionals to develop critical thinking and empathy.

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Fundamentals of Theatrical Design covers foundational elements of theatrical design and skills to translate text into visual and/or aural content.

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Voice 1: Effective Communication introduces voice and speech fundamentals, focusing on healthful vocal function and methods of expression for acting and public speaking.

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Introduction to Acting provides a basic overview of acting craft, developing actor tools related to voice, movement, language skills, and engaging communication for professional and personal contexts.

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Technical Theatre Fundamentals covers mounting theatrical productions through scenery, costumes, lighting, sound, and stage management with lectures and practical experience.

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Acting Skills for Life applies acting techniques to non-arts settings like business and education, focusing on public speaking confidence, communication, and managing stage fright.

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Scenic Studio Practicum involves working with designers and technicians to build University Theatre productions while honing technical theater skills.

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Costume Studio Practicum hones Technical Theater Fundamentals skills by working with designers and technicians to build University Theatre productions.

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A practicum where students hone technical theater skills by working with designers and technicians to build University Theatre productions, focusing on lighting and sound studio operations.

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Intermediate voice training covering techniques for vocal strength, range, flexibility, diction, tone production, resonance, and articulation.

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Fundamentals of Acting focuses on developing voice, characterization, and physicality techniques, applying them in individual performance and scene study of contemporary dramatic texts.

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Explores the history, business, and technology of video games through a performance framework, analyzing consoles, handhelds, and PCs to examine their cultural impact across eras.

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PRODUCING THEATRE focuses on fundamental principles and practical operational knowledge of different theatrical business models.

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Backstage Practicum involves participation as a backstage run crew member for one University Theatre production, covering roles like wardrobe, deck, and light board operation.

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Explores multiple approaches to reading plays from important periods, emphasizing older works in contemporary repertory and linking materials to University Theatre productions when possible.

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Auditioning for Stage and Screen develops career-focused skills for theatre and on-camera auditions, including cold readings, monologues, improvisation, and casting perspectives.

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Intro course analyzing race, gender, and diversity in U.S. settings via theatre/drama. Uses the Theatre for Cultural and Social Awareness Method to question biases and encourage healthy dialogue.

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Performance in Practice offers students practical theatrical experience and skills by working on a University Theatre production in various performance-related positions.

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The course emphasizes the student's involvement with a specific responsibility within theatrical production.

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Introduction to makeup design for the theater covering aesthetics, color theory, technical application, character development, and special effects like prosthetics.

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Script Analysis studies dramatic structure and basic elements of theatrical text, introducing applied methods for researching, writing, directing, designing, performing, and critiquing plays and screenplays.

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Introduction to Stage Management covering principles from auditions through closing night, including class work and supplementary production experience.

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Backstage Laboratory III emphasizes fulfilling one major assignment in theatre performance or production situations, such as actor, stage manager, master carpenter, wardrobe master, or properties master.

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Special Topics in Theatre and Drama covers specialized subjects of current interest in design, performance, technology, history, dramatic theory, literature criticism, and theatre/drama education.

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Advanced Production Practicum lets designated University Theatre staff apply knowledge in a production setting.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources