Performance considerations in scene study and character development, as well as self-scripted pieces. Two lectures and one two-hour lab per week. Principles of stage directing and practice. Emphasis on modern methods of directing and the use of its main elements such as space, time, sound, image and the actor. I 3 Theatre from 18th century to present day, including physical theatre, audiences, acting style and other elements of production.
Representative plays from standpoint of performance.
TH 347 and departmental permission. Performance considerations in scene study and role development, with emphasis on plays of varying styles and different periods. Analysis of selected plays from perspective of actor and director. Students act in and stage scenes as major requirements. 3 Trains teachers to develop the imagination, creativity and communication skills of children ages 5 through 12.