This is an advanced course in the theory and practice of scenography. Students will become familiar with terms, concepts, and the application of design principles for scenery, costume, and lighting design. The course has a strong visual component and students will be expected to work on developing traditional and computer aided visual representation skills.

An advanced course in stage directing that relies on discussion of advanced directing ideas, experimentation with various directing theories, and culminates in the staging of a production.

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This course is an extension of Acting II and will vary to meet the individual needs of the student. To achieve this goal, a variety of actor-training techniques may be studied, including: script analysis, improvisation, acting theories, and specific acting styles.

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This course focuses on cultivating tools and strategies for the professional development of the actor. Material covered includes: auditioning, actor's portfolio development, resume, monologue scores, voice over recordings, alternative employment opportunities (artist-in-resident). Students will learn how to investigate opportunity, develop a network, and prepare for professional auditions and interviews.

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This course provides the student with practical information and knowledge of methods to professionally stage manage theatre productions including straight plays, musicals, theatre for young audiences and cabarets. The course will include completing a production book and prompt script.

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The Department of Communication and Theatre will occasionally offer special seminars on timely subjects of interest to departmental majors.

Individual work under the direction of departmental faculty. This option is designed for Theatre majors who seek an opportunity for in-depth study beyond the scope of departmental course offerings. This option is considered in addition to departmental offerings and does not take the place of required course work.

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