Theater
THE 101- Introduction to Acting
- Perform in front of an audience
- Exhibit the technical and interpretive skills of an actor
- Use critical vocabulary, orally and in writing, to evaluate a performance
- Take risks in a nurturing environment
- Demonstrate the benefits of working with an ensemble
THE 102- Improvisation
- Apply basic terminology of improvisation in oral and written discussion
- Demonstrate risk-taking onstage
- Apply techniques to optimize their comedic skills
- Apply techniques of character development during improvisation
- Demonstrate the benefits of working with an ensemble
THE 103- Theatre Appreciation
- Apply basic theory and criticism to works explored in the course
- Evaluate drama and theatre
- Analyze how theatre reflects and shapes society
- Discuss orally and in writing artistic and technical processes of play production.
THE 104- Creative Drama with Children
- Articulate philosophies and methods of creative dramatic play
- Plan, implement, and evaluate dramatic experiences for classroom settings and beyond with consideration of developmental skills
- Demonstrate personal creative processes and communication skills
- Apply critical thinking to the development and evaluation of drama projects
THE 105- Voice and Movement for Theatre
- Exercise the voice, body and imagination
- Recognize personal habits that may obstruct vocal freedom and physical emotional expression
- Establish personal goals for vocal and physical development.
- Demonstrate risks taking within an ensemble
- Explore prominent movement and voice teachers and their techniques
THE 109- Balance through Acting
- Analyze the Chinese philosophical concepts of the individual in relation to family, community, government and nature as they apply to performing arts
- Articulate connections between the major themes of Chinese texts and their own concerns in life
- Demonstrate physical technique by engagement in class exercises
- Apply voice as an expressive tool for the actor
- Examine and adopt techniques that allow the release of fears and blocks onstage as well as tension and stress in their daily lives.
THE 110- Backstage
- Apply proper and safe operation of tools and equipment used in the theatre
- Apply construction techniques and materials used in the fabrication and painting of scenery for the theatre
- Discuss, orally and in writing, the history of theatrical production
- Properly use lighting and sound equipment for the stage.
THE 114- Stage Lighting and Projections
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the controllable properties of light, and the functions of stage lighting.
- Apply safe and proper handling and operation of a variety of types of lighting and projection equipment.
- Perform basic maintance and troubleshooting of equipment.
- Apply advanced knowledge of control boards.
- Create and read light plots and accompanying paperwork created by lighting designers for various types of productions.
- Demonstrate professional behavior that is needed to succeed in the industry.
THE 117- History of Theatre
- Apply active and critical reading skills to the analysis and synthesis of a variety of college-level texts to examine theatrical practices from the Ancient Greek to the Modern Age
- Analyze the social, aesthetic, and personal value of theatre throughout the ages
- Read with literacy and insight, noting how scenes work within a dramatic structure
- Apply critical and textual analysis of ideas and philosophies through class discussion
- Write analytical papers about theatrical works
THE 118- Modern Drama
- Apply active and critical reading skills to the analysis and synthesis of a variety of college-level texts to examine theatrical practices from the nineteenth century to the present
- Analyze the social, aesthetic, and personal value of theatre from the nineteenth century to the present
- Read with literacy and insight, noting how scenes work within a dramatic structure
- Apply critical and textual analysis of ideas and philosophies through class discussion
- Write analytical papers about theatrical works
THE 119- Arts Management Seminar
- Identify the political, social, technological and economic contexts in the field of arts management.
- Analyze and problem solve major ethical and managerial issues affecting an arts organization.
- Apply financial tools and analyses to inform sound decision-making in preparation of budgets.
- Apply marketing strategies to develop audiences and promote the nonprofit arts as a valuable social sector.
- Develop effective fundraising strategies and tools to raise funds from institutional, governmental and individual donors.
- Communicate clearly and compellingly in written and spoken word about business and context of the arts.
THE 120- Technical Theatre Safety
- Demonstrate safe and professional use of electricity in the theatre, as well as scenery and other equipment used in theatrical productions and backstage areas.
- Demonstrate professional attitude and respect for the need of safe and healthy working conditions in the theatre.
THE 121- Costume Construction and Crafts
- Describe and/or demonstrate basic principles of costume design.
- Describe and/or demonstrate basic costume construction methods and procedures used to create theatrical garments.
- Describe and/or demonstrate basic skills used in maintaining and storing costumes used in the theatre.
THE 122 - Scenic Carpentry and Hardware
- Use, operate, maintain and repair basic wood working tools (power and hand) safely
- Read drawings and/or drafting to ensure construction of scenic elements as specified by designers or Technical Directors.
- Build standard scenic elements safely
- Use and identify by name, a myriad of different hardware used in the theater.
- Demonstrate safe and standard procedures when working with tools, people, ladders, scenery, etc.
THE 123- Stage Sound and Audio
- Explain how sound and audio play a major part in many art forms
- Set up sound systems, (speakers, mics, mixing boards, etc.) to support live performances (theatre, dance, music, etc.)
- Demonstrate skill and sensitivity in mixing live audio for a variety of audiences
- Demonstrate best practices in storing and maintaining sound and audio equipment
- Demonstrate proficiency in operating Q-lab software (industry standard for sound EFX)
THE 124- Moving Light Programming
- Demonstrate advanced programming capability with theatrical moving lights
- Demonstrate safe and proper installation and maintenance of theatrical moving lights
- Demonstrate an ability to operate control consoles, especially ETC ION light board
- Demonstrate application of DMX protocol and how to properly install theatrical lighting equipment in different types of venues.
THE 127- Technical Theatre Career Skills
- Produce a professional resume that complies with industry expectations;
- Compile a portfolio that documents a variety of skills, designs, accomplishments in technical theatre;
- Demonstrate interview skills.
- Describe “how to act” when working backstage in a professional environment, especially the importance of reliability, timeliness and communication.
THE 128- Stage Management
- Define the role and responsibilities of the stage manager and their relationship to the production.
- Examine and experience the stage manager’s process from pre-production through performances.
- Develop and refine methods to communicate effectively with all members of the production team using appropriate industry-standard vocabulary.
- Cultivate creative problem-solving techniques and begin to experiment with thinking on your feet and anticipating potential problems and/or needs of a theatrical production.
- Examine the many ways to promote safety and the role of the stage manager in these efforts.
THE 135- Directing
- Demonstrate effective communication techniques with actors and the audience.
- Demonstrate artistic and creative vision through serving in the director’s role in a theatrical team.
- Analyze scripts from the director's point of view.
- Create a director's prompt book.
- Apply staging and blocking techniques.
- Engage in discussion as part of an artistic community.
THE 140- Musical Theatre
- Analyze how music, movement and acting when synthesized together can be a compelling form of storytelling
- Perform in front of an audience
- Analyze and comprehend a creative body of work
- Apply crucial vocabulary when evaluating a performance
- Demonstrate risk taking within an ensemble
- Apply developing skills in partner-based scenes
THE 145- Scene Study
- Perform in front of an audience
- Apply the technical and interpretive skills of the actor
- Analyze scripts
- Engage in partner-based scenes
- Evaluate one's own performance as well as others' using critical vocabulary
THE 152- Rehearsal and Perfomance
- Develop artistic / technical skills as part of the rehearsal process.
- Execute those skills in live performance.
- Support the post-performance needs of this production.
- Explore the individual artistic expression / craftsmanship in your assigned area of the production.
- View situations holistically by carrying through production, project organization, time-lines and deadlines.
- Utilize and demonstrate the ability to understand character through written analysis.
- Identify challenges and opportunities in whichever role (actor, technician, etc.) the student takes on, in accordance with the needs of the production.
- Analyze a script for it’s intellectual and aesthetic content.
- Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking and responding.
- Develop personal values for ethical behavior.
- Utilize and demonstrate the ability to understand character through written analysis.
THE 153- Rehearsal and Perfomance
- Develop artistic / technical skills as part of the rehearsal process.
- Execute those skills in live performance.
- Support the post-performance needs of this production.
- Explore the individual artistic expression / craftsmanship in your assigned area of the production.
- View situations holistically by carrying through production, project organization, time-lines and deadlines.
- Utilize and demonstrate the ability to understand character through written analysis.
- Identify challenges and opportunities in whichever role (actor, technician, etc.) the student takes on, in accordance with the needs of the production.
- Analyze a script for it’s intellectual and aesthetic content.
- Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking and responding.
- Develop personal values for ethical behavior.
- Utilize and demonstrate the ability to understand character through written analysis.
THE 154- Rehearsal and Perfomance
- Develop artistic / technical skills as part of the rehearsal process.
- Execute those skills in live performance.
- Support the post-performance needs of this production.
- Explore the individual artistic expression / craftsmanship in your assigned area of the production.
- View situations holistically by carrying through production, project organization, time-lines and deadlines.
- Utilize and demonstrate the ability to understand character through written analysis.
- Identify challenges and opportunities in whichever role (actor, technician, etc.) the student takes on, in accordance with the needs of the production.
- Analyze a script for it’s intellectual and aesthetic content.
- Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking and responding.
- Develop personal values for ethical behavior.
- Utilize and demonstrate the ability to understand character through written analysis.
THE 155- Rehearsal and Perfomance
- Develop artistic / technical skills as part of the rehearsal process.
- Execute those skills in live performance.
- Support the post-performance needs of this production.
- Explore the individual artistic expression / craftsmanship in your assigned area of the production.
- View situations holistically by carrying through production, project organization, time-lines and deadlines.
- Utilize and demonstrate the ability to understand character through written analysis.
- Identify challenges and opportunities in whichever role (actor, technician, etc.) the student takes on, in accordance with the needs of the production.
- Analyze a script for it’s intellectual and aesthetic content.
- Participate effectively in groups with emphasis on listening, critical and reflective thinking and responding.
- Develop personal values for ethical behavior.
- Utilize and demonstrate the ability to understand character through written analysis.