In this course, students will explore dramatic structure, techniques, and various organizational elements. The course provides an introduction to theatre as a collaborative art form through the critical analysis of its historical context, production, theory, and connections to theatrical literature, including the Western cannon. Student Learning Outcomes: -Students will identify the basic principles of theatrical performance, design, technology, organization, and management. -Students will assess the significance of the human condition as expressed through the performing arts. -Students will explore and interpret works of art utilizing creative and critical thinking skills. -Students will demonstrate college-level writing. -Students will define, compare and contrast theater as both an expressive art form and a commercial industry.

This course is designed to give student actors, directors, producers, designers, writers, and technicians a practical methodology for dealing with the text of a play or screenplay. Students will learn to break down the play or screenplay into its integral units. Each student will learn to come up with and conform to a vital and realizable production concept. This will allow students to make decisions regarding issues of budget, scheduling, casting, rehearsal, wardrobe, props, sets, special effects, lighting, sound, hair and make-up in an integrated and pragmatic manner. Close analysis of plays and screenplays will be assigned and practical aides to organizing the various production elements will be utilized.

An introduction to technical theatre sets, lighting, makeup, costuming, and acting styles and performance.