Also included are scenery, lighting, costume, properties and stage management concepts and coordination. Transfers to UNR as a department elective. An introductory course in communication as it functions within small task groups. Emphasis is on observation and analysis of actual small group behavior and on improvement of communication skills within the small group setting. Topics covered include leadership, conflict, norms, role structure, cohesiveness and decision-making.
Course stresses student involvement in exercises, discussions and group projects.
Transfers to UNR and UNLV as a general elective. The course focuses on safety, functions of scenery, costuming, tools and material, scene painting, stage draperies, color in theater, lighting and electricity, stage sound and specialized theater equipment. Transfers to UNR as THTR 119 and UNLV as THA 145. Introduction to the business elements of the performing arts. The course will examine the legalities, finances, grant writing, marketing, management and planning aspects of organizations and individual artists in the performing arts industry.