Interdisciplinary Arts 0332 - Division III Theatre Seminar

This seminar is designed for first or second semester Division III students whose project involves some aspect of theatre. Seminar participants will be expected to read some key performance, design, and production texts and discuss them in relation to their own work, as well as help to select readings relevant to their area of focus. We will also attend performances and participate in workshops led by theatre practitioners. Considerable time throughout the semester will be devoted to students' presentation of works in progress, peer editing, and sharing strategies for completing large independent projects. Assignments will include completing critical narrative essays, creating an annotated bibliography and an artist statement that could be incorporated into the Division III project. This seminar can be used as an Advanced Education Activity. Prerequisite: Must be a Division III student whose project involves some aspect of theatre.

Independent Work Students in this course are expected to spend six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. Students will be presenting "works in progress" on a daily basis requiring a sustained focus and involvement of all in class. We will also need adequate "set up" and "take down" time for these presentations and other relevant workshops.