The spatial characteristics of the stage, rehearsal procedures and the use of props, costumes and make-up will be examined. Additional time for rehearsals and technical production will be required as a part of this course. This course introduces the student to the theory, vocabulary and production techniques of the video medium. Students, functioning as a production team, create and produce short video projects during the quarter which culminate in a final production created, organized and produced by the class. Students are assigned, on a rotating basis, specific production roles such as director, switcher, camera operator, floor manager, audio technician, production assistant or VCR operator.
Projects vary from term to term as deemed appropriate by the instructor.
It explores such areas as the difference between physical and verbal comedy and why we laugh at slapstick. The course includes in-class screenings and discussions. Contributions by comedians from a variety of ethnic backgrounds are highlighted. Suggested comic artists include Charlie Chaplin, Bill Cosby, W.C. Fields, the Marx Brothers and Mae West.