In this studio course, students will learn Ballet terminology, movement concepts, and dynamic alignment through an anatomical approach to Ballet technique. Students will work at barre and center while increasing strength, flexibility and body awareness.

A directed project-based study offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Students will explore the sonic qualities of sound and music through discussion, construction, critical listening, and demonstration.

This course provides students with firsthand experience in the creative practice of choreography and performance while providing exposure to basic production skills. In addition to gaining insight into choreography and performance as modes of critical inquiry, students will also be involved in various aspects of the production and will gain an appreciation of the skills that are required to produce a dance concert.

Application of performance skills in the production of a theatrical work. Course can be repeated up to four times. Prerequisite: Instructor permission

This course is designed for students to have the opportunity to learn repertory, experience multiple methods of choreography and gain deeper insight into the practice of dance performance through working with faculty and professional guest artists via the choreographic process.

Scripted scenes, exercises, and ensemble work to expand the actor's approach to characterization and interpretation within various dramatic genres. Prerequisite: DRAM 3410 and instructor permission

A directed study in playwriting offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Application of lighting design and technology in production. May be repeated up to 4 credits.

In this class, students will discover methods to design projects on CAD (computer-aided design) applications for total control of the result, and we will develop scenic design from software (mainly Vectorworks) to take advantage of the ability to digitally create 2D drawings and 3D models of real-world products before they're ever manufactured. Open to all students who have basic design knowledge and are interested in digital creation.