Active Course List

Refinement of model building and drawing skills in theatrical design. S

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

A visual appreciation of assorted cultures through the study of their architecture, decoration, furniture, utensils, etc.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Theory and techniques in costume design and execution. F

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Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Advanced costume design theory and techniques. ALT-S

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Practical application of advanced makeup techniques. ALT-S

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Solving particular lighting design challenges. ALT-F

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Integrated sound design to support and enhance theatrical production.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Technical work or acting in summer theatre productions.

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

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

Areas of Interest:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Theatre and Dance (MFA) | Theatre Arts (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:

Arts, Audio and Video, Technology, and Communications

Programs:

Theatre and Dance (MFA) | Theatre Arts (MFA)