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 acting or performance offered to upper-level students.Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

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

A workshop for writing extended pieces of dramatic literature. For students who have completed DRAM 3710 or by instructor permission.

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.

Independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s).

Graduate-level independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s). Requisite: Instructor permission