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THEA 262 - Drama as a Performing Art II

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 2 lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [THEA 261 ]


This course is a continuation of skills developed in THEA 261 . This course provides intermediate experience in all aspects of play production. Students learn acting skills, script analysis and all other details of bringing a play “from the page to the stage.” Students present performances for the public as well as area students.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1:  Demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of play production.

  1. Develop an individual contract in conjunction with the instructor, outlining theatrical production knowledge, application, and performance objectives she/he plans to meet by semester’s end.
  2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of fabrication and usage of props.
  3. Demonstrate a working knowledge of fabrication and usage of costumes.
  4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of application and usage of make-up.
  5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of lighting
  6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of set design and construction.

Goal 2:  Demonstrate an intermediate knowledge of script analysis and characterization techniques.

  1. Read scripts and analyze aspects of setting and form.
  2. Analyze character traits and behaviors.
  3. Apply techniques and styles learned to develope characters.

Goal 3:  Participate in the production and public performance of a theatrical piece.  

  1. Rehearse to develop characters in specific context.
  2. Perform before live audiences.
  3. Deconstruct set and organize props and costumes following performances.



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