Script analysis and development of vocal and physical performance in the building of effective stage characteriza-tions. Improvisations and scenes. Prerequisites: THEATER 120 and 140.

Participation in department productions; principally for actors, and for other assignments by permission. Credit by approved contract only. Credit awarded in semester following that in which assignment is completed. May be repeated for credit.

Elements of theatrical design and basic skills in the areas of costume construction, lighting techniques, drafting and stagecraft. Required of majors.

Introduction to acting. Includes all or some of the following: improvisation, theater games, monologues, scenes. Required of majors.

Introduction to acting. Includes all or some of the following: improvisation, theater games, monologues, scenes. Required of majors.

Introduction to acting. Includes all or some of the following: improvisation, theater games, monologues, scenes. Required of majors.

Analysis of texts as blueprints for production; emphasis on written and oral discourse about the theater. Readings from the world repertory. Attendance at department productions. Required of majors.

Practical production experience, including ushering, publicity, and stage crews. Specific assignments determined by Production Manager. Open to freshmen; required of majors. May be repeated. Mandatory Letter Grading required.

Tutorial projects in design theory and conceptualization and the solving of related technical problems. Over a three-year period, the course covers lighting technology, technical and artistic problem solving, graphics, research, critical and analytical skills, visual light lab projects, and portfolio development. Design, assistant design, and technical assignments on Department of Theater productions.