The primary emphasis in this course is placed upon the problems of stage movement, character movement, and simple dance movement as related to musical theater. Attention is also given to the musical demands placed upon the singer who wishes to perform in this area of the theater. Experience is given in the acting, directing, and producing of full-length plays for public presentation. The study of and laboratory practice in the practical problems in the mounting of a stage production. Theory and practice in the problems of lighting for stage and motion pictures.
Related topics considered are personnel organization, scene design, and special techniques.
Theory and training are given in problems of designing for television, stage, and motion pictures. Related topics considered are personnel organization, lighting and construction. A study of all phases of stagecraft. A study of the basic tools, materials, techniques, and methods of make-up which might be used in various roles on the stage, in television, and films. This is a skills course in which the student executes practical assignments from straight through character, old age, hair, stylized fantasy, and facial distortion.