This basic skills course is designed to acquaint students with safe and efficient use of shop and stage equipment. The development of skills for general scenic production and an understanding of materials, techniques, and construction processes constitute the primary emphasis of the course. An instruction and practical application of costuming skills are included in this course which focuses on an introduction to fashion history and the basic principles of costume design, familiarization with textiles and basic costume construction terminology, and training in hand and machine sewing. A practical approach to the design and execution of makeup for the actor is explored. Principles of character analysis and application are addressed.
Skills serve as the basis for in-class projects.
This is a flexible focus course which allows learners to examine women's issues in a historical and contemporary arts context. The course may be either interdisciplinary with visual art, music, and theatre, or may be discipline specific to the area of theatre. This fundamentals of acting course is an introduction to the principles and practices of acting for the stage. The purpose of the course is to expose stage performers to a variety of theoretical and practical acting approaches, focusing primarily on the Stanislavski method of actor training. A continuation of the exploration of physiological and phonetic foundations in voice and movement for the stage, this advanced course encourages the student to further explore and develop physical and vocal awareness and control.