Choreography I: Improvisation for Composition
Practical application of the techniques of improvisation for its use in composition.
Practical application of the techniques of improvisation for its use in composition.
Develop hand drafting and CAD skills to create drafting for theatre production. Emphasis is placed on informational clarity and adherence to industry drafting standards.
Students will explore the elements and principles of design for visual communication through different artistic media, and apply developed concepts to theatrical productions.
An advanced course for serious students of theatre who want to pursue acting, directing, and play production in depth. The course culminates with a public performance. Rehearsal hours are arranged and announced at the beginning of the semester.
Interpretation of drama through the art of the actor. Development of individual insights, skills, and disciplines in the presentation of dramatic material to the audience and the learning of basic exercises for the actor.
This course will teach the techniques of sight-singing, ear training and music dictation. This will include learning solfege, rhythmic-reading, melodic and harmonic dictation.
The study of the basic materials of music including rhythm, pitch, and harmony will be explored. This class will focus on understanding basic diatonic harmony including scales, key, triads and seventh chords, and counterpoint. Knowledge of music fundamentals is necessary for entrance into this class.
Writing intensive course designed to strengthen college level writing skills, with particular attention to persuasion, analysis, synthesis and an introduction to research methodologies. Focus on process through drafting, revising, and editing is emphasized. Conventions of standard English are reviewed. Additionally, critical reading strategies of college level texts are developed. Course provides additional assistance in comprehensive writing and reading skills.
Introduction to performance in television and film. Basic performance techniques will be explored, culminating in a final project.
An advanced course for serious students of theatre who want to pursue acting, directing, and play production in depth. The course culminates with a public performance. Rehearsal hours are arranged and announced at the beginning of the semester.