Emphasis placed on the application of these theories in the development of monologues and scenes from American plays. Students will participate in an intense study of dramaturgy and will write dramas of their own. Dual-listed with English. Dual- listed with English. Detailed representation of design ideas in rendering and models required.
Class includes practice and development in scene painting.
An introduction to the principles of play directing. Class emphasizes text analysis, interpretation, picturization, and the various aspects involved in the production process. Class will include direction of extended scenes from full length plays. Class will explore dramatic styles and diverse conceptualizations of classic and modern texts. Class will require the student to direct a one-act play.