Short term class setting for beginners desiring to learn how to dance the waltz. Two lab.
Short term class setting for beginners desiring to learn how to dance the tango. Two lab.
Short term class setting for beginners desiring to learn how to dance the rumba. Two lab.
Short term class setting for beginners desiring to learn how to swing dance. Two lab.
Short term class setting for beginners desiring to learn how to dance the salsa. Two lab.
Short term class setting for beginners desiring to learn how to dance the cha-cha. Two lab.
Short term class setting for beginners desiring to learn how to dance the foxtrot. Two lab.
Theory and practice in the organization, preparation and delivery of communication. Special attention to elements of interpersonal communications, constructive criticism, conflict management and small group process. Three lecture.
Theory and performance in Interpreter's Theatre. Offers an effective vehicle for understanding literature, developing skills in oral interpretation and bring enjoyment and enrichment to both the interpreters and the audience. Performance portion of the course is a touring group available to perform for area schools and organizations. Three lecture.
Development of skill in speaking in a variety of formal public communication situations. Application of the principles of logic and critical thinking as well as the behavioral theories of audience psychology. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
An introductory survey course of theatre from its earliest known beginning(s) to the present day. Students are exposed to drama from a variety of historical and ethnic backgrounds. The course is designed to focus on the aesthetic and humanistic aspects of theatre within historical and contemporary contexts. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement. Three lecture.
Focuses on the analysis of structural elements of major dramatic forms and styles and how they inform interpretive decisions related to theatrical production. Emphasis will be placed on studying representative plays, ranging from the classical to contemporary eras. Three lecture.
Introduction to the history, ideology, and aesthetics of film, film theory and film criticism. Three lecture.
Course emphasizing historic evolution of American television programming from the late 1940s to the present. Examines the economic, political, social, and cultural influence of television in American society. Three lecture.
Oral interpretation of the different forms of literature. Emphasis is on the analysis of the author and material and the development of vocal techniques. Prerequisite: ENL 101. Three lecture.
Introduction to beginning individual events and debate. Students study introductory materials, how to compete, how to find material, how to cut material and how to research material. Students must compete in two tournaments a semester and/or help with the running of a tournament. Two lecture; two lab.
Second level of individual events and debate. Builds upon previously learned skills and toward mastery of level two. Students must compete in two tournaments a semester and/or help with the running of a tournament. Prerequisite: SPT 166. Two lecture; two lab.
Background in the theatre, and a variety of approaches to acting. Identification and preparation of a role. How to begin a characterization, and how to act with other characters on stage. Basic work done with voice and movement. Two lecture; two lab.
Continuation of acting training, utilizing performances in scenes and full length plays. Stresses character development and acting styles. Prerequisite: SPT 170 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
Basic movement styles and dance terminology for students wishing to participate in musical theatre or dance productions. Includes anatomy study and some dance history. Two lab.
Focuses on the essentials of stage makeup, including straight, character and special types of makeup. The effects of stage lighting on makeup will also be examined. There will be possible opportunities for production experience, where students will apply the techniques learned in the course on actors cast in NPC drama or musical productions. Two lecture; two lab.
Course will emphasize play script analysis in association with lighting color and angle theory. Course will include basic design communication tools such as drafting. Lab will be based on developing color, intensity, texture and beam angle in association with mood and place context of a play. Two lecture; two lab.
Course will emphasize analysis of a play script subject to the development of stage scenery, developing drafting and drawing skills necessary to effectively communicate as a designer and skills necessary to construct a working model for a play script. Two lecture; two lab.
Basic principles of costume design and construction as well as providing a survey of selected historical periods. Students will develop drawing skills necessary to effectively communicate as a designer and complete a costume design project as part of a production experience. Two lecture; two lab.
Techniques and materials used in theatrical production. Directing, acting, lighting, stagecraft, makeup, costume, and management. Emphasis placed on performance of a play for an audience. Six lab.
A continuation of Play Production I. Students will be assigned roles and/or positions on technical committees. Additional focus placed on the function of directing, character analysis, and technical theatre. Emphasis on performance of a play or musical for an audience. Prerequisite: SPT 200 or instructor permission. Six lab.
Emphasis on in-depth study of communication theory, introduction to argumentation and debate, and the organization, preparation and delivery of a variety of speech types. Prerequisite: SPT 120 or instructor permission. Three lecture.
The study and utilization of design and construction techniques for theatre. Includes the areas of lighting design and wiring, scenery design and construction, costume design and construction and stage management. Two lecture; two lab.
Study and practice in the basic principles and techniques of video production: audio, lighting, camera, video recording, graphics and sets, producing, directing and field production. Two lecture, two lab.
Introduction to the theories, history and practices of editing. Students will work with non-linear video editing stations to gain experience editing and learning the concepts, procedures and challenges of this art form. Two lecture, two lab.
Students will investigate the field of forensics. Includes: prose, poetry, duo interpretation, informative speaking, persuasive speaking, rhetorical criticism, impromptu, extempore and readers theatre. Three lecture.
Introduction to playwriting. Emphasis is placed on composition of action, plot development, and character development. Student will write a series of short scripts. Two lecture; two lab.
Basic principles and techniques of stage direction: play selection, play analysis, stage composition and design, casting, blocking and business, technical coordination, rehearsal and final production. Direction of scenes or one-act required. Prerequisites: SPT 200, SPT 220 or instructor permission. Two lecture; two lab.
Third level individual events and debate. Mastery of level three. Students must compete in two tournaments a semester and/or help with the running of a tournament. Prerequisite: SPT 167. Two lecture; two lab.
Instruction and practice with fourth level of individual events and debate. Will help in the planning and administration of a tournament. Students must compete in two tournaments a semester and/or help with the running of a tournament. Prerequisite: SPT 266. Two lecture; two lab.
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