Theatre

This workshop gives students academic and practical experience in the three basic theatre disciplines: theatre management, technical practice and performance. It covers in depth one genre of drama and presents at least one major production to the public during the summer workshop, exemplifying this genre. All students enrolled in this workshop participate. May be taken twice for credit.

Students explore acting methods with emphasis on basic stage technique. They dissect the role of the character in relation to the play, examine the intellectual and emotional values of the play and interpret by means of voice and action.Lecture three hours per week. This course applies to one or more IAI majors. See an Academic Advisor for details.

This course introduces students to makeup theory through lecture, demonstration and laboratory practice, developing proficiency in the various techniques and styles of makeup application. It emphasizes materials, color and light, character, age, race and period makeup. Lecture two hours per week.

This course introduces students to basic techniques of theatrical production, emphasizing constructing and handling scenery, painting, stage lighting and backstage organization. Laboratory experience involves set construction and other preparations for College theatre productions. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours per week. This course applies to one or more IAI majors. See an Academic Advisor for details.