Problems in play direction. Work chosen and closely supervised by the performance faculty and presented in a production format determined by the student's current needs and abilities and demands on the department's performance facilities. Credit, 1-6.

Individually planned projects in production research and analysis.

This course addresses lighting design theory, conceptualization, and solution of related technical problems. Advanced lighting lab and paper projects. Advanced lighting assignments on department productions. Satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Theatr majors. Prerequisites: THEATER 361, consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Although this course focuses on scenic design, it presents the components of general design and visual storytelling in ways that the student can apply to all manner of design in his or her future endeavors. The elements of good design, line, color, form, shape and texture, will serve the individual whether she or he is creating theatre, a website, a brochure, a living or working space, a wardrobe ?look?, or a new car. Class projects will deal with supporting a drama with visual design elements, but the principles will not change with the media.

Making visual statements through study of characterization, silhouette, historical periods, color and texture. Beginning drawing skills developed; basic sewing skills needed. Projects, concept papers, sketch book, and construction work on Department productions. Prerequisites: THEATER 160, consent of instructor.

Process of visual communication to an audience of the designer's responses to dramatic texts. Topics may include puppetry, set design, masks, table top theater, scenic painting, and installations. Prerequisite: THEATER 160, consent of the instructor.

Theory and practice of stage direction; attention to work with actors and stage space for conveying theatrical in-formation. Assigned scenes and exercises.

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.

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.

Studio. Development of the actor's physical resources through movement analysis and practice. Specific theatrical problems in: mask, theatrical clown, status improvisation, character portrayal. Prerequisites: THEATER 140, consent of instructor. Clothing allowing freedom of movement required.