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Continuation of THEA 101-102.

Continuation of THEA 101-102.

This course will introduce students to a range of vocal and physical techniques for creative expression in performance. Through a series of exercises, trainings, and performance exercises, students will have the opportunity to reduce habitual tensions finding maximum affect with minimum effort, connect their movement and voice to imagery and text, and increase physical and vocal range, power, flexibility, and articulation. The class will cover techniques drawn from a wide variety of voice and movement pedagogies including Linklater, Viewpoints, Pilates and others.

Selection, application, and evaluation of stage makeup. Includes wigging and facial hair techniques. Theatre majors and minors only.

Introduces the student to the use of discipline-specific software programs and peripheral hardware used in the creation of designs and preparation of drawings used in technical production and for scenic costumes and lighting design. Includes in-depth training in Computer Aided Drafting techniques, and the study of VectorWorks software. 2-D drafting will be covered with an introduction to drawing in 3-D.

Hands-on introductory course that covers standard theatrical scenic construction methods including metal and wood tools and fabrication, rigging and safety. Shop participation required. Lab fee required.

This course is an introduction to the mechanics of stage lighting and sound. It includes basic electricity, tools, equipment, distribution and control for theatrical lighting and sound. The course will deal with the many aspects of implementing lighting and sound for a production.

Color theory, preparation of painting surfaces, and basic painting techniques as they pertain to the theatre. B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design majors only.

Laboratory exploration of basic costume construction techniques. Majors only.

Non-credit lab allowing the B.F.A Theatrical Production and Design student access to the theatre CAD Lab. Open to B.F.A. Theatrical Production and Design majors only.

Skills and techniques for role analysis and performance in realistic plays. B.F.A. Acting and Musical Theatre majors only.

Skills and techniques for role analysis and performance in realistic plays. B.F.A. Acting and Musical Theatre majors only.

A laboratory for exploration and development of acting technique both in conjunction with Directing I and in an external lab setting.

A laboratory for exploration and development of acting technique both in conjunction with Directing I and in an external lab setting.

Designed to support the actor in freeing the voice/body and imagination for creative response. Physical/vocal awareness and ability are enhanced through the exploration of relaxation, alignment, flexibility, strength, breath, sound, and resonance.

A continuation of THEA 242 in supporting the actor in freeing the voice/body and imagination for creative response. Exercises to reinforce basic skills and further develop the actor's physical and vocal range, power, flexibility, and articulation.

Study of the artistic elements of sound for the theatre and build upon the technical elements studied in THEA 223 Lighting and Sound Technology. Areas of study include: sound systems, electricity, recording techniques, script analysis for sound design, principles of sound design and the controllable qualities of sound. Each will be studied through class lectures, practical examples, and projects.

THEA 270 Theatre for Social Change (TSC) is an introductory course on practices and theories of Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed, Community-based Theatre and Theatre for Development. Eminently practical, we will explore and apply principles and techniques of six participatory theatre modalities: 1. Games for non-actors 2. Image theatre 3. Newspaper theatre 4. Invisible theatre 5. Forum theatre 6. Breaking the Oppression/Cop in the head In addition, we will survey the principles and practices of Community-Based Theatre and Theatre for Development models.