Introductory theatre appreciation course. Historical and stylistic developments are studied as well as the elements of theatre. Includes basic terminology and instruction for aesthetic understanding of western theatre form.

Requirements vary according to the activity developed in consultation with the instructor.

Practical training in developing the speaking voice, articulation, and pronunciation through a variety of applications including stage, film, and broadcasting.

Development of basic acting techniques and vocabulary through exercises, character analysis, monologues, and scene work.

Exploration of the historical and theoretical approaches for this unique genre, as well as development of practical performances skills. Acting, directing, and choreographing is explored in workshop performances from representative musicals, in addition to attending and analyzing area productions.

Introduction to the Laban "effort shaping" method. Essential for the study of mime, mask, and advanced stage movement techniques.

Students will begin with a number of preliminary exercises, then move on to writing scenarios, and finally each will write a one act play to be performed at the One Act Festival.

Consideration of aesthetic and technical aspects of stage directing. Focuses on script analysis and interpretation, conceptualization, and theatrical communication.

Prior university experience in applied theatre activities is required. Continued application of communication concepts and skills. Requirements vary according to the activity developed in consultation with the instructor.

Participation in an internship supervised by departmental faculty.

This course entails creating a play improvisationally that will be performed at the end of the semester. Students will explore a variety of ways of using improvisation to create scripted theatre.

Intensive study of a selected problem by an individual or group in the field of theatre under the direction of a member of the department.