Students will study theatre history, acting, directing, set design, makeup, critique, script analysis, playwriting, costumes, lighting, sound and set construction.
In Acting class, the student will learn the fundamentals of effective acting performance. This includes working on physical mechanics of voice and body usage, character development processes, and directing. Application of these skills will be through monologues and scene work.
The student will produce multiple monologue and duet pieces throughout the semester. These works are showcased to the public at the end of the semester. The purpose of the class is to allow the student who is interested in acting to have an outlet for more intensive work on their own acting performance skills.
A classroom studies and applied learning class covering the behind the scenes aspects of the Theatre Arts. Students will learn about lighting, sound, set design, set construction materials and techniques, painting, theater management, props, costumes, make up and work zone safety.
This semester elective class is designed to offer the novice speaker a number of opportunities to organize and prepare public speaking assignments. The course will also offer a setting where the beginning speaker can stand in front of a live audience and present his/her practiced performance.