A selection of other topics such as impromptu speaking, communication apprehension, semantics, and communication ethics will be included. An introductory course in jazz, ballet, and tap techniques for the stage. The course includes instruction in the history and theory of musical theatre dance and the basic building blocks of choreography. This course assumes no prior dance experience and is open to all students interested in dance training for performance. An introduction to the theatre through criticism, aesthetics, acting, design, and history.
Students also participate in department productions.
A general introduction to acting involving exercises in voice, movement, improvisation, and text study. The course seeks to give the student an awareness of what acting is in both theory and performance. Presentation of scenes and attendance at productions are required. The history of mass communication in the United States with an emphasis on the sociological and cultural effects of media on society. The course examines the role of perception of self and others in communication and explores such topics as nonverbal communication, verbal styles, relationship development, and conflict management.