Theatre Arts
DANC 115 - Modern Dance I
An introduction to practical skills that increase physical aptitude, historical knowledge, and aesthetic sensibilities of modern dance. Open to all body types and abilities/disabilities.
DANC 217 - Musical Theater Dance
Learn movement techniques from the history and evolution of musical theatre dance. Discusses sociopolitical and cultural challenges that influence style, such as race, gender, class inequality, and marginalization.
THEA 151 - Fundamentals of Acting
Uses exercises to free the body, intelligence, voice, and emotions in the service of relating a memorized text to the given circumstances. Explores action, objective, and obstacle.
THEA 361 - Scene Painting
Students develop drawing and painting skills for performing arts. Covers fundamentals of paint and color theory, typical application techniques, and recipes for common 2D and 3D textures.
THEA 462 - Costume and Makeup Design
A course on techniques, theory, and practice of costume and makeup design for the performing arts. Includes design, clothing construction, research methods, rendering techniques, makeup theory, and practical projects.
THEA 370 - Musical Theater Performance
Rehearsal and performance that illuminates cultural and human issues in a large ensemble musical, using original or established material. Characterization based on singing, dance, and acting techniques. Also open to production staff.