The course also addresses the history of the short story and the nature and uses of literary art. Students are trained to evaluate and present written material to children in ways that will foster a love of literature. Credits A course that provides a basic introduction to theater as an art form and as an academic discipline. Credits A course that provides instruction in all phases of the construction of scenery and costumes and in lighting production, together with an introduction to the design of these elements. Credits A course that introduces the basic techniques of acting and directing, including instruction in the relationship of the actor to the other actors on the stage.
Extensive use is made of improvisation and theater games.
Directing instruction gives the student practice in the solution of directorial problems through the staging of scenes, tableaux, and pictorial dramatizations. Students may choose to audition to act in a play or to work on one of the technical support crews. Upon petition by the student, three accumulated hours will comprise one 3-credit course. Differing examples and ideals of leadership are related to the philosophical assumptions and cultural values of the authors and civilizations represented by each work. The course examines attitudes toward solitude, comradeship, and the ocean s beauty and power.