Addresses specialized interests in such subjects as scenic design, costuming, makeup, lighting and playwriting. This course encourages critical thinking skills as they apply to the criticism of dramatic literature. Students are introduced to several dramatic theories ranging from Aristotle to post-modern deconstruction. In a series of papers, students recognize and select pertinent critical paradigms to apply to specific pieces of dramatic literature. As the course progresses, students begin to develop, explain, justify and apply a personal critical paradigm.
All senior recitals have a formal paper and a public presentation as components.
All internships will have a formal paper as a component.