Includes drawing, sketching, rendering of ideas for costumes and fabric selection. A course that ranges from flat patterning and draping to the actual construction of costumes, craft work, dyeing and distressing. A study of theatre history and dramatic literature from the Classical Greeks to 1800. A study of theatre history and dramatic literature from 1800 to the present day. The study of character development and acting styles through the techniques of analysis, scene preparation, and performance.
Attention is given to analysis of themes, structure, and style.
A course designed to specialize the actor in one particular acting style, i.e.,Shakespeare, Greek, Restoration, etc. Taught in conjunction with the production of a period play utilizing this style. A course designed to specialize in various musical theatre styles. A course designed to acquaint the student with proper methods in combat techniques used on stage. This may also be fulfilled through an agreement with an approved theatre company for whom the student will work for at least one semester as an associate manager or the assistant to the manager.