Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in design, drafting, construction, and problem solving. This course introduces the organization and operation of a theatre. Emphasis is placed on organization, communication, networking with other organizations, and grant writing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the structure and operation of a theatre organization. This course provides an analysis of staging, building and personnel resources, communication, budgeting, and safety in play production and other entertainment media.
Emphasis is placed on organization, communication, and safety in production.
Upon completion, students should be able to understand the important boundaries of authority for the production manager. This course provides an analysis and application of the techniques of theatrical directing. Topics include script selection, analysis, casting, rehearsal planning, blocking, stage business, tempo, and technical considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, execute, and critically discuss a student-directed production. This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play.