Theater and Dance 300 - Production Studio: Creative Leadership

Creative Leadership

Fall
2025
01
4.00
Junghyun Lee
Amherst College
THDA-300-01-2526F
Webster Hall Room G008
jglee@amherst.edu

A course in integrating previously studied skills, creative learning, and research, while developing collaborative leadership abilities in the making of theater and dance works. With permission of the department Chair, a student undertakes an integral production leadership responsibility on a semester-long project within the department’s production program. Such responsibilities may include stage management, production dramaturgy, associate directing or choreographing, or advanced design support. Students in this course collaborate actively with peers alongside participating faculty, staff and guest artists, as applicable. Recommended for Theater and Dance majors for partial completion of the production service requirements of the major, or motivated students who have completed at least three relevant courses in the department. 

Fall and spring semesters. The Department.

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Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Creative problem solving and collaboration as part of a coordinated creative leadership team. Activities include independent, research, rehearsal, planning logistics and organization. Regular pro-active communication and participation in constructive critical feedback required. Excellent attendance at required meetings and rehearsals is expected.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.