Performance and discussion from selected texts from culturally diverse sources. The course explores what it means to be part of a culturally diverse society. Understanding cultural diversity means students will have a broad exposure to a variety of social systems, cultures, and subcultures, both within the United States and the rest of the world. IAI Code: F1 909D

This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental tools, machinery, hardware, safety, and techniques of technical theatre. The students will learn to use tools and machinery in realizing scenery, and lighting for a theatrical production. A maximum of six (6) credit hours may be earned in this course.

This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of scenery construction, techniques for scenery painting, and the basic principles and techniques for lighting of a theatrical production. A maximum of six (6) credit hours may be earned in this course.

Examines comparative approaches to characterization. The course may include visiting actors and ensembles used to supplement usual lab activities in the areas of dance and mime. This is an excellent companion course for those interested in participating in college plays. IAI Code: TA914

Introduces students to the principles and methods of acting. Characterization, stage movement and business, body and vocal control, expression and interpretation, improvisation, mime, and method acting are included. Development is fostered through exercises, scene work, and participation in student directed one-acts. IAI Code: TA 914

Studies specific acting styles through lecture, discussion, observation, experimentation and research. The student will study and practice the skills necessary to effectively perform various styles of acting. The study will investigate techniques for classical, romantic, realistic, high comedy, low comedy, epic, and nonrealistic styles. IAI Code: TA 915

Teaches students the fundamentals of scenery construction and scenery painting. Practical activities with current productions are encouraged.

Studies stage movement, voice production, acting techniques, and technical theatre. This course is taught in conjunction with the experience of Summerset Theatre, a summer stock company. In addition to regular classes, all participants will be involved in various aspects of the Summerset Theatre productions. A maximum of nine (9) credit hours may be earned in this course.

Begins with the exploration of the fine arts in general, then covers the history of the western theatre, and the contributions of those working in theatre and selected plays, with particular attention to modern productions. IAI Codes: F1 907 and TA 917

An introductory exploration of the relationship between dramatic text and the play in performance. Representative plays are studied in their genre, historical and social contexts. An emphasis is placed on basic structural terminology and methodology. IAI Code: TA 917

Provides practical experience in acting, costuming, stage management, lighting, scene design, box office management, and scenery construction. A maximum of twenty (20) credit hours may be earned in this course. IAI Code: TA 918

Presents the principles of staging and the use of the set stage in dramatic action. The geography of the stage and dramatic analysis used through scene study and laboratory production of one-act plays are included.

Introduces the fundamentals of technical theatre in the areas of design and construction for scenery, costumes, lighting, properties, and makeup. Each student will declare an area of emphasis and contribute lab hours mainly in that area. IAI Code: TA 911