300

This course provides a study of representative plays of the major playwrights and movements in modern drama, from Ibsen to the present. The course fulfills the fine arts requirement.

Students gain the skills necessary to execute scenic and lighting designs for the stage. They investigate the theories and concepts of various styles of scenic and lighting design. They also execute several design projects.

A series of practical projects provides advanced, working knowledge of contemporary sound and lighting systems in the theatre and entertainment industry.

Styles of acting are studied through preparation of short scenes, each representing a different acting style.

Students study the specialized acting techniques and technical terminology essential for the actor working in television. Monologues, commercials and scenes are taped and critiqued.

Periodically, a specific course is offered in one of the specialized areas of theatre that is not part of the general departmental curriculum.

This practicum is designated for specific production work that is not included in the practicums listed below.