| source UC Santa Barbara (X) |
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department Theater (X) |
Provides the theater artist with practical tools for text analysis. Studying five major works ranging from Shakespeare to a living playwright, the course examines such concepts as language, style, period, character, themes, and structure.
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Introduction to theater and performance in the non-European world. Topics might include African Popular Culture, Asian Theater, Comparative World Theater, and Latin American Theater.
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An introduction to live theater and an exploration of its components, from acting, directing and design to production, dramaturgy and playwriting. Students attend a wide variety of theatrical presentations, as well as read plays and other dramatic writings.
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Students explore how contemporary theater responds to a twenty-first century world. Looking at the work of cutting-edge playwrights, solo performers, and ensemble theater groups, the course examines how theater grapples with political and social issues facing us at the start of a new century.
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Course features guest artists ranging from producers, actors, designers, musicians, and singers. Students gain knowledge of the performers experience and process through lectures and discussion in an informal atmosphere.
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A study of how various kinds of performance genres represent the human body in modern and contemporary American culture. Material includes traditional stage performance, film, freak shows, beauty pageants, dance, sports, music videos, and fashion.
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A survey of European theater history from the ancient Greeks to the present day.
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An introduction to playwriting.
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Intense physical training designed to produce a neutral, dynamic, and expressive bodily instrument.
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Laboratory for voice, movement, and acting.
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A basic approach for the actor in freeing the voice, dismantling tension, centering sound, releasing breath, developing range and expressive power, culminating in an hour-long warm-up to be utilized for rehearsal and performance.
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Lectures, demonstrations and projects to provide an understanding of the stage design process for theater and dance. Study of the elements, principles, terminology, and basic techniques. Exploration of the communicative and collaborative process between designer and choreographer/director. Concentration in scenic, costume, and lighting design.
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Practical introduction to technical theater and includes attention to such aspects of design and production as scenery, lights, sound, costumes, and stage management.
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Projects in the interpretation of plays through scenic elements with concentration on the design process and the dramatic use of space. Drafting projects including floor plans, elevations and basic perspective drawing.
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Lecture-demonstration in instrumentation, color in light, control equipment, and basic lighting theories. practical application through laboratory assignments and studio productions.
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Introduction to sketching and drawing styles for the theater designer. Includes light and shade, perspective, and line drawing. Focus on drawing the human form, rendering of fabric, texture and movement.
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Introduction to drafting conventions for the scenic and lighting designer. Includes orthographic and isometric drawings.
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Macintosh platform using VectorWorks software. Advanced applications for graphics and rendering software for the theater designer and a survey of specialized support software such as LightWright.
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Empirical understanding of methods of assembly and materials for stage scenery. Shop organization and operation are experienced during the construction process.
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Empirical understanding of optical properties of lightin units, available hanging positions and apparatus, lighting control, electrical safety and stage crew organization.
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Empirical understanding of methods of assembly and materials for stage dress. Costume shop organization and operation are experienced during the construction process.
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Empirical understanding of backstage organization and operation during liveperformance.
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Introduction to process of constructing specialized costume crafts such as millinary, masks, and theatrical wigs. Subject matter varies by quarter.
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This course produces a weekly performance series in Isla Vista. Students get first-hand experience in the rigors of theatrical production, as they learn to execute all logistical, technical, and promotional details. The course is affiliated with Isla Vista Arts (www.islavista-arts.org).
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Projects in costume, scenery, lighting, acting, directing.
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