Active Course List

Provides information on materials and techniques of scenic painting with a large amount of lab time for experimentation with technique. ALT-F

Enhances the advanced theatre student's ability to show complex elements of a theatrical design in a clear manner using accepted theatrical drafting methods. ALT-F

Explores duties and construction techniques of the theatre technical director including budgeting, stage machinery, theatrical systems, and project management. ALT-F

Theory and techniques in costume design and execution. F

Advanced costume design theory and techniques. ALT-S

Concepts and application of costume design and production for the Dance.

Survey of costume history from ancient Egypt to 1900. ALT-S

Practical application of advanced makeup techniques. ALT-S

The study of lighting equipment, usage, techniques, and stage lighting design. S

Areas of Interest:

Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

• Theatre and Dance (MFA)

Solving particular lighting design challenges. ALT-F

Concepts and application of lighting design and production for the Dance.

Production and sound effects, electronic sound reinforcement of live performance, choice and operation of sound equipment, as well as basic music styles and terminology. S

Integrated sound design to support and enhance theatrical production.

Concepts and application of sound design and production for the Dance.

Survey of theatrical history from its origins to 1700. ALT-S

Areas of Interest:

Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

• Theatre and Dance (MFA)

Survey of theatrical history from 1700 to the present. ALT-S

Areas of Interest:

Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

• Theatre and Dance (MFA)

Survey of the history of the American Musical Theatre from its origins to the present.

This class teaches how to access historical information and present it to directors, actors or designers in a way that will help them make informed and practical artistic choices.

Areas of Interest:

Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

• Theatre and Dance (MFA)

Technical work or acting in summer theatre productions.

A considerable production responsibility which utilizes skills in script analysis, actor coaching, design coordination, and general production management. F,S

A considerable production responsibility dealing with the preparation and performance of a major acting role including a character study, a rehearsal diary, research materials on the author, play and character analysis, and post-production evaluation of the project. F,S

Special assignments in stage management, house and/or concessions management, public relations, recruitment, and related areas. F,S

Areas of Interest:

Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

• Theatre and Dance (MFA)

Preparation and execution of a major scene design assignment. Requires a design and construction schedule, preliminary and final design concepts, necessary drafting details, and a final evaluation of the finished project. F,S

Areas of Interest:

Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

• Theatre and Dance (MFA)

A considerable production responsibility dealing with some technical aspect including technical drawings, budget management, and construction techniques. F,S

Areas of Interest:

Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

• Theatre and Dance (MFA)

Full and assistant costume design assignments for production offered to aid in development of techniques and creativity. F,S

Areas of Interest:

Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

• Theatre and Dance (MFA)