This course is the first in a two-part sequence aimed at providing MFAs in Dramaturgy, Directing, and Design with an understanding of theatre history, theatrical texts, and dramatic practices: Part I covers the ancients through the Renaissance from a global perspective; Part II covers neoclassicism through the contemporary moment.

Focus on the dramaturgy needs and challenges of current and just-finished productions. Discussions include research and analysis of projects, current topics in the field, pedagogical strategies and career preparation and includes guests from the profession.

This graduate seminar in dramaturgy each semester goes in depth into a special topic. Topics to include: Multicultural Theater Practice, Performance Theory, Avant-Garde Theater, Production Dramaturgy, Translation, Adaptation, and Dramaturgical Writing. Please check at enrollment time to see what Special Topic is being offered for the coming semester.

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Independent projects by special contract. Credit, 1-6.

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This course will focus on training students in costume rendering skills in both traditional (watercolor, gauche) medium and digital medium (Photoshop or Procreate). Each student who takes this course must have introductory to medium level of figure drawing experience. Students joining this course are expected to have a personal digital tool: laptop and tablet or iPad and iPencil. The class will focus on character posture, emotional portray, and fabric renderings.

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