Supervised and specialized field work involving theory and methodology in practice. Two copies of evaluation paper required, filed with instructor/department.
This course is developed to explore, discuss, develop, and implement all elements of theatrical design in conjunction with a director's vision as a mutual agreement with the design team. The ideals and practice of collaboration as both a verbal and visual communication is emphasized through in class collaboration.
The student must submit a written proposal prior to approval of the study. Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
This course teaches the basic principles of both production and new play dramaturgy. These include: read and analyze a play, accomplish and organize research for production, and communication with director and/or playwright and the public.
Produce a one act play under instructor's supervision. Extensive prompt book and well-written self-analysis required.
Advanced technical theatre class covering a variety of topics regarding professional development and employment. Topics covered include portfolios, resumes, professional and graduate school interviews, work environments, job searches, theatrical job markets, and personal growth in the field of theatrical design and technology.
Practicum focused on mainstage production work in the student's emphasis area: design, technical direction or stage management. Typically done in the senior year. This project is assigned by advisor.
In this course we will cover a myriad of topics surrounding employment and/or following a life in the theatre. Students will actively engage in development of their professional theatrical resumes, cover letters and portfolios.
Covers various aspects of audition techniques. Units include: selection of material, preparing and presenting auditions, resume, and picture preparations and guest instructor information.
This course includes selection, staging, choreographing, rehearsing and performing the materials selected for the LA Showcase at the end of Spring Term at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, CA.
Duties and responsibilities of stage managers in practice. Communication, rehearsal, performance techniques. Conceptual and realized approaches to theatre management.
Gain practical experience in teaching and learning in the theatre classroom with a variety of materials and concepts. Requires observation in secondary theatre classrooms, as well as preparing, teaching and assessing a theatre arts instructional work sample unit. Reflection on teaching experiences in weekly seminar.
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THEA 365 with a minimum grade of D- or
EDFE 125 with a minimum grade of S or Applic for Full Adm to PTEP with a minimum score of 9)
This seminar provides persons actively involved in the student teaching program in Theatre Arts with a support system and pertinent information to assist them during their field experience.
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EDFE 130 with a minimum grade of S or (Passed Required Praxis with a minimum score of 9 and Application for Student Tching with a minimum score of 9))