Theater Arts - Theater Arts Workshop

Theater Arts Workshop (THTR 1111)

Total Credits: 1
Lecture Credits: 1.00
Lab Credits: 0.00

Description: This course is designed to give you hands-on experience in the production of a play. You will first study the different types of theater and theater production, and the different ways that sets, costumes, lights, props and sound affect dramatic interpretation. You will work on a play during the semester, either the main stage production or one of the all-student lab theater projects in one or more of the following production areas: acting, assistant directing, stage managing, costuming, lighting, scene designing and construction, box office operating, publicizing and/or promoting. You will also critique the effectiveness of the production and your work on it. This course may be repeated for a total of four credits.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Design and construct stage sets and props
2. 2. Design and install stage lighting
3. 3. Create sound designs and carry out sound operations
4. 4. Design and maintain stage costumes
5. 5. Manage offstage theater operations of stage management, box office, house management, publicity and promotion
6. 6. Write a play review and a self-evaluation

Prerequisites: 

Placement score into READ 0200 or placement score into ESOL 0052 or completion of READ 0100 or ESOL 0042 with faculty recommendation into ESOL 0052.

MnTC: Goal 6