| Directing for the Stage |
THTR 28 |
- Identify structural, stylistic, and thematic needs in a given play script.
- Create an appropriate rehearsal schedule for a given play script that includes performance dates, technical rehearsals, run-throughs, work-throughs, staging, table-work, and the first cast reading.
- Identify actor staging techniques for a variety of situations and styles in a limited rehearsal setting.
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Introduction to Stage Management |
THTR 27 |
- Create a professional prompt book.
- Demonstrate the ability to record blocking/staging clearly.
- Explain the protocol of “calling” a show in performance circumstances.
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Introduction to Theater Design |
THTR 21 |
- Analyze the process whereby designs can be derived from a script.
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Introduction to Theatre Arts |
THTR 9 |
- Students who complete THTR 9 will be able to do a critical analysis of theatrical performances.
- A student completing THTR 9 will know the duties of the various theater professionals and how those professions work collaboratively to produce a play.
- Students who complete THTR 9 will be able to do a critical analysis of theatrical performances.
- Students will be able to give a deep definition of "theater" and the concept of "suspension of disbelief."
- Identify the chain of command in various theater models.
- Analyze playscripts using conventional concepts like genre, style, and structure.
- Distinguish job responsibilities of all areas of theater.
- Identify design concepts such as balance, color and rhythm and evaluate their use by theater designers.
- Evaluate how a given production relates to the text of the playscript.
- Identify the various architectural forms of theater and their influence on production.
- Identify the historical placement of key theatrical movements.
- Analyze how theater is affected by its audience.
- Evaluate how theater reflects the time and place in which it is created.
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Play Rehearsal and Performance - Technical |
THTR 13 |
- Analyze the rehearsal work process as it applies to running crew.
- Meet all established deadline.
- Collaborate closely with other in the performance process.
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Principles of Acting I |
THTR 11 |
- Students will know basic theater terminology, and apply same in practicums.
- Students will feel a greater level of self-confidence in communicating situations involving public presentation.
- Students will demonstrate ability to apply basic knowledge in any theatrical situation.
- Students who complete THTR 11 will be able to analyze acting in theatrical performances.
- Students will be able to read a script and identify a character's given circumstances.
- Students will be able to apply learned performance techniques to any rehearsal environment.
- Understand the role of theater as both a way of communicating ideas and as a medium for entertainment.
- Analyze plays to prepare a role for performance.
- Synthesize plays and roles by expressing their feelings and discoveries.
- Apply work habits that emphasize meeting deadlines, working with others, and giving structure and form to the craft of acting.
- Develop and utilize effective vocal and physical communication techniques.
- Develop analytical skills and listening techniques in order to critique a performance.
- Students will be able to read a script and identify the character given circumstances.
- Students will be able to meet the basic rehearsal criteria (memorization, character analysis, line call) without coaching.
- Students will attend a live theater performance and be able to critically analyze the performances without using value judgments.
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Stage Lighting |
THTR 22 |
- Analyze scripts and music for lighting requirements.
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Stagecraft |
THTR 14 |
- Students who complete THTR 14 will know basic terminology related to scenery construction and theatrical lighting.
- Students who complete THTR 14 will demonstrate construction skills common to stage carpentry.
- Students who complete THTR 14 will know basic terminology related to scenery construction and theatrical lighting.
- Create scenic elements that demonstrate mastery of the tools and equipment necessary for scenery
construction.
- Research, analyze and evaluate the problems of design and lighting for main stage productions.
- Develop practical experience in the technical concerns of mounting actual theatrical production.
- Research, analyze and evaluate the design and lighting for the main stage production of the Theater Department.
- Evaluate and critique solutions to design problems in oral and written form.
- Know and practice key safety issues relating to shop and backstage work.
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Technical Theater Practicum |
THTR 18 |
- Students who complete THTR 18 will appreciate the necessity of self-motivation and self-discipline when working on a theater production.
- Students who complete THTR 18 will feel they have improved their skills in one of the stagecraft disciplines.
- Describe the job responsibilities of all areas in the rehearsal and performance process.
- Create the necessary paperwork for successful completion of the assigned theater job.
- Recognize and practice the protocol for backstage etiquette.
- Describe the total construction process and the need for collaboration among the various disciplines.
- Describe the nature of working on technical preparations under circumstances that mirror a professional scene shop.
- Construct scenery, props and/or costumes for a theatrical production.
- Set up lights and/or sound for theatrical productions.
- Interpret verbal instructions and work drawings in order to complete job assignments.
- Solve construction problems as they arise.
- Demonstrate the work procedure and precautions necessary for maintaining safe theater environments.
- Develop a good work ethic that stresses the importance of punctuality, reliability and working under strict deadlines.
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Theater for Young Audiences - Design |
THTR 60B |
- Analyze a play script and extract practical design requirements.
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Theater for Young Audiences - Performance |
THTR 60A |
- Students completing THTR 60 will identify traits of the kindergarten through 3rd grade audience, and formulate a set of basic acting skills which will appeal to that audience.
- Students who complete THTR 60 will demonstrate the discipline, focus, and commitment necessary to successfully perform a play repeatedly over a period of several weeks.
- Develop reliability as a team member by meeting all rehearsal and development deadlines.
- Increase vocal and physical communication skills through frequent performances throughout the semester
- Develop the ability to repeat performances accurately and consistency.
- Increase ability to creatively collaborate with other students through production meetings and performances.
- Develop flexibility as an actor by learning and performing at least two different roles within a production.
- Develop adaptability as an actor by performing in different venues.
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Theater for Young Audiences - Stage Management |
THTR 60C |
- Demonstrate the correct technique and procedure for being "on book" for actors in rehearsal.
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Theatrical Costuming |
THTR 19 |
- Students who complete THTR 19 will be able to build a costume using a commercial pattern and sewing machine.
- Students who complete THTR 19 will be able to render an appropriate costume design.
- Identify the Theatrical chain of command.
- Distinguish the job responsibilities of all areas related to theatrical costuming.
- Analyze a play script or dance to assess both character and costuming needs.
- Evaluate costume items in theater area stock and rental companies for appropriate usage in theatrical productions
- Distinguish silhouettes of individual periods to create accurate costumes.
- Integrate historical research methods to create accurate costume designs.
- Create costume design concepts.
- Estimate costume budget needs.
- Evaluate costume designs
- Measure the human body for purchasing clothing, renting and constructing costumes.
- Estimate the necessary yardage for costume construction.
- Sketch the human body for costume rendering.
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Theatrical Make-Up |
THTR 16 |
- Students who complete THTR 16 will produce a complete makeup design on paper.
- Students who complete THTR 16 will know all the tools in the makeup kit by name.
- Execute basic 2D theatrical makeup techniques; age, corrective, animal, likeness, gender reversal.
- Execute basic 3D theatrical makeup techniques; hair construction, latex, cut & bruise, 3D putty.
- Draw a design for makeup for a character in a play based on character analysis.
- Describe theatrical makeup safety.
- Critique, discuss and appraise differences in style, technique, translation and design.
- Organize a makeup morgue resource file.
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