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Introduction to the art and craft of theatrical sound design, including techniques for reading and understanding plays in relation to sound, and translating that understanding into sonic responses. Students will learn how to look at a play from a design-based dramaturgical point of view; exploring how to translate emotional and intellectual responses into sound, music, and noise, as well as organizing the developing sound plots through documentation.

Hands-on, project based learning of baic scenic, prop, and automation fabrication techniques. Some theory, but mostly practice with the curriculum based on Departmental productions and projects.

This class will offer students the opportunities to learn how scenery, props, and other technical elements are created for theater and other entertainment venues. Students will gain practical experience working with various materials and techniques while fabricating elements for the theater department's main-stage productions. Instructions will include lectures and hands-on demonstrations on topics such as project management, wood and metal joinery, material choices, and the making of non-toxic goo. Students will work in pairs and in teams within a safe and creative environment.

Discover the art and craft of stage management through class work, observation and production exploration. Learn practical techniques for managing theatrical productions in preparation for academic and professional production responsibility.

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.

Studio. Study of "seeing": concentration on the articulation of visual pictures developed from a dramatic text and on research; functions and qualities of light and the development of lighting concepts. Practical application of design through specific crew assignments on Department productions. Prerequisites: THEATER 160, consent of instructor.

Studio. Study of "seeing": concentration on the articulation of visual pictures developed from a dramatic text and on research; functions and qualities of light and the development of lighting concepts. Practical application of design through specific crew assignments 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. Participation on construction crews for department productions is required. Prerequisite: THEATER 160, consent of the instructor."