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This one-hour lab teaches students practical skills for designing and applying stage makeup for theatrical applications.

This one-hour lab teaches students practical skills for stage managing plays and musicals.

This one-hour lab teaches students practical skills for painting theatrical scenery.

This one-hour lab teaches students practical skills for lighting theatrical productions.

Course focuses on modern techniques to help the student gain greater control over their body and voice. Students will explore various techniques for the voice and body that will help them clearly communicate characters both physically and vocally to the audience.

Explores methods of reading, studying, and analyzing theatrical scripts for production on stage and screen. By concentrating on the script as a vehicle for performance, students understand the script from the perspective of the actor, director, and designer. Extensive writing required.

Addresses basic techniques of acting applied to creating contemporary characters, including imaginative, emotional, and sensory responsiveness to realistic dramatic situations. Develops appreciation for the craft of acting, and clear and motivated characters for stage and church worship. Primarily for Theatre majors and minors and related majors; nonmajors by permission from the professor or Division Chair.

Introduction to scenery, lighting, costume design, technical theater practices, and production management, stressing practical production experience and terminology. Learn to use tools, equipment, and techniques necessary for basic scenery construction, including stock 2-D and 3-D units, weight bearing scenery, properties and basic scene painting techniques. Requires practical production involvement and laboratory hours.