300

Continuation of THEA 201-202.

Continuation of THEA 201-202.

Explores the graphic media and drawing techniques used by the designer in preparing drawings for the theatre with a focus on freehand sketching, gridding, and drop point perspective.

Continuation of THEA 303. Explores the graphic media, drawing techniques, color theory and composition used by the designer in preparing drawing and painting for the theatre. With emphasis in graphite, water color, guache, acrylic and marker.

Continuation of THEA 304. Explores the graphic media and drawing techniques used by the designer in preparing drawings for the theatre.

Design students study the nature of the relationship between playscripts and theatrical designs through script and text analysis, literary criticism and research. Exploration of how dialogue and themes can be visualized through design. B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design majors only.

Intensive laboratory exploration of advanced costume construction techniques. Focus on growth of stitching skills.

Design and application of special effects, 3-D prosthetics, and appliances. Majors only.

A rotation of basic costume accessory design and construction including but not limited to millinery, mask making, leather work, etc. As well as a laboratory exploration of the art and craft of dye/paint techniques for costumes. Union, acid, and fibre-reactive dyes, silk and fabric paints, and health and safety for costume artisans are covered. B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design majors only. Theatre and Dance majors by permission.

Course covers the planning, organization and management skills needed to execute the construction of a theatrical scenic design. Lecture and computer lab participation required. Lab fee required.

Principle of Stage Lighting Design and its application to a theatrical production. Will study the what and why lighting can bring to a production through practical projects.

Chronological survey of clothing and fashion; their sociological and artistic implications from the Egyptians to the 20th century.

Principles, procedures, and development of scene design. Students must enroll in THEA 303, 304 or 305 simultaneously. B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design majors only.

Costume design methods and concepts. Students must enroll in THEA 303, 304 or 305 simultaneously. B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design majors only.

Continuation of THEA 327: development of more complicated sophisticated concepts. Students must enroll in THEA 303, 304 or 305 simultaneously. B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design majors only.

Flat pattern techniques as applied to the costume cutter. Use of slopers, methodology, and interpretation of sketches are emphasized. B.F.A. Theatrical Production andDesign majors only.

Introduction to various acting tools for creating and sustaining characters and action in elevated and poetic texts from major periods of theatre history. Emphasis on ability to approach historical periods and genres while remaining intimately connected to personal truth.

Exploration in creating theatre in a digital age. The class will focus on digital rendering but will also include some drafting, budget tracking and an artists digital presence on the web. Programs explored in the class will be Photo Shop, Corel Paint, Vectorworks and others.

This course is an introduction to the craft, process, and administration associated with the work of the theatrical properties artisan and master. Topics covered will include found properties, refurbishment, creation of new properties, consumables, budgeting, and tracking.

Study of selected areas of theatre arts not covered in regular curricular program. May be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor.

Introductory course that covers the organizational and interpersonal skills needed to stage manage live productions of theater, musical theater, or dance. Topics include the stage manager's role during casting, design process, rehearsals, technical production and performance.

An introduction to the basic techniques used in Shakespearean acting. Major emphasis is placed on approaching Shakespeare through a careful analysis of the use of language and construction of the text. Enrollment limited to B.F.A. Acting/Musical Theatre majors or permission of instructor.

Explores additional methods to increase flexibility and range in speaking with an emphasis on heightened responsiveness to imagery and rhythms, along with additional methods to increase precision and range of movement with an emphasis on physical character work. B.F.A. Acting and Musical Theatre majors only.

Explores additional methods to increase precision and range of movement with an emphasis on unarmed and armed stage combat.

This is a preliminary acting class designed to instruct students in the performance techniques, skills and illusions of unarmed stage combat.

The course will offer an introduction to the techniques of performing in, and auditioning for, musical theatre. Students will work on duet, solo, and group dance numbers, and on finding appropriate audition material. The class will focus on strengthening all aspects of the performer: singing, acting, and dancing. The class will treat musical theatre material with respect, approaching the texts as actors, as well as singers/dancers.

Development of the theatrical genre known as musical theatre. Special emphasis on musical comedy roots in 19th century America to the present.

The beginning of the professional theater in the western world can be traced directly from the Italian Renaissance form of physical theater known as the commedia dell'Arte. No study of actor training would be complete without a thorough examination of the commedia, underlying principles, and contemporary developments and applications of the form. Actors will develop a heightened sensibility and understanding of movement and character through direct practice with the various masks and techniques of original and contemporary physical theatre forms

The course will present the fundamental principles of approaching the creation of a character on stage using the techniques of Stanislavski realism.

Fredonia Young Company is an educational tour company devoted to bringing theatre shows to the schools that belong to Chautauqua School District. Composed entirely of BA students, FYC serves as a training ground for actors, designers, stage managers, dramaturgs, and directors, as well as the capstone experience to seniors who wish so. THEA 371 is a theoretical-practical course dedicated to the conceptualization, design, and basic blocking of the production. The production process culminates with a theatre tour in schools every spring semester.

Practical course devoted to finalizing the staging phase initiated in THEA 371 FYC I and tour the show in four schools in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. THEA 498 Senior Project students who have been admitted into the company may choose to use it as their senior project. The show will be performed in local elementary schools, and Envision: Senior Showcase" in the months of March /April."

Discussion seminar on problems and procedures of mounting theatrical productions. Includes scheduling personnel, weekly rehearsals and other pertinent current production needs. Does not apply to the required hours for major in Theatre Arts. May be repeated

The course, through scene study of musical theatre repertory, focuses on integration of song, dance and acting skills for the junior B.F.A. Musical Theatre student.

Through the study of improvisational techniques in the theatre, students will be exposed to a variety of long-form improvisation techniques designed to enhance spontaneity on the stage, develop sensory and perceptive skills, and approach character creation from a non-analytical perspective.

This course is a study of architecture, decorative arts, and stage technology throughout history as they impact design for theatre. This course will look at periods of design from ancient Greece to the early Twentieth Century.