Acquaints the student with the fundamentals of stage combat as a part of theatrical production. Course is based on techniques practiced by the Society of American Fight Directors. Introduces unarmed combat, rapier and dagger, and a third style chosen by the instructor from amongst quarterstaff, broadsword, or courtsword. Direction of short plays for drama lab productions. Advanced problems and techniques of technical theatre production.
Course is keyed to recent developments in the technical production areas.
Continuation and expansion of THR 243 reflecting most recent trends in theatre practice. Advanced course teaching more complex techniques. Emphasizes design theory and script analysis with concentration on various rendering and modeling methods. A course in theory and practice of design and execution of lighting and associated electrical effects for the stage. Primary focus will be on theatrical lighting with additional material on related fields.