THEA281

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THEA281

Directing I THEA281 SP

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:00:17 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       10      0         10

A basic and rather general practical introduction to the work of the director. Topics to be considered will include the director's analysis of the text, collaboration with the designers, stage composition, movement, dynamics, rehearsal procedures, directorial "style." Students work on exercises which are presented by members of the THEA183. A fully-realized scene or short play will be the final exercise, staged as part of the "No-Doze" Theater Event on reading weekend.

MAJOR READINGS

As appropriate.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Short written assignments and a final project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This class is a requirement for students who wish to direct for credit or with Theater Department sponsorship. Preference will be given to theater majors. Requirement: Basic production technique, script analysis, one course in acting. Students enrolled in the course must agree not to direct elsewhere during the semester. Admission to studio, performance, project and tutorial courses in theater is at the discretion of individual instructors, who take into account estimated talent, experience and the need to form balanced and effective working ensembles.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture Performance Studio

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA THEA

Prerequisites: THEA280

Section 01: Minor, J; Times: M...... 1:10PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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