These classes cover a range of topics related to drama and theatre.

This is a hands-on course in which students work closely with the instructor to research and develop creative design solutions for performing arts and theatrical productions. It provides students a working forum to collaboratively and independently experiment with and apply principles, methods, and elements of design and design process to specific projects. May be repeated up to four credits.

Studies the development of the scenic design as theatrical environment, from script analysis through research to completed scenic design.

Examine the concept of "toxic fashion," exploring the physical, chemical, and ethical dimensions of harm within the global fashion industry. Investigate harmful materials, hazardous production processes, and exploitative labor practices across the fashion supply chain. Analyze the far-reaching impacts of fashion toxicity on human health, workers' rights, and the environment. The course also highlights sustainable innovations and practical strategies for promoting responsible fashion consumption.

You will explore the craft and skills needed to produce and manage live theater and events of all kinds from the lens of stage management and backstage production.  From design collaboration through performance this experiential survey of practical theater craft will include discussions, projects and site visits to elevate your understanding of theater and develop professional skills in project management. No experience necessary.

This seminar will examine queer performance and its many meanings in the contemporary United States. We will study a wide range of queer-identifying artists and artists with significant queer fan bases. We will also read foundational texts in queer studies and engage in various learning activities, such as writing prompts, group discussion, creative practice, and improvisation.

Combining tools, spaces, and skills of Arts Grounds, this course explores the design and construction of large moving creatures that culminates in The Stan Winston and Steven Warner Festival of the Moving Creature. Students will gain hands-on experience with materials, craft, and prototyping, and learn lessons from professional designers, artists, and Hollywood creature makers. This is a collaborative course, diving into storytelling and movement to bring each student¿s vision to life.

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

Students will produce short films generated by the Department of Drama's Filmmaking classes, Writing the Short Film and Directing the Short Film. Each producer will be paired with a director and work closely with them on casting, scheduling, procuring locations and film gear, on set management, editing support, and budgeting.

Allows upper level students to pursue advanced creative and/or scholarly research in dance as an independent project. Students can identify their area of focus for in depth investigations including, but not limited to: Choregraphy, Screendance, Performance, Performance Studies, Dance Pedagogy, etc.