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Curriculum
What You'll Learn
01 Introduction to Theater 3 topics
1 Historical Origins of Theater
- Prehistoric Ritual Performance
- Ancient Greek Theater
- Roman Theater
- Medieval Theater
2 The Purpose and Function of Theater
- Entertainment and Spectacle
- Social Commentary
- Ritual and Ceremony
- Cultural Expression
3 Global Theater Traditions
- Eastern Theater Forms
- Western Theater Forms
- Indigenous Performance Traditions
- Contemporary Global Theater
02 Elements of Theater 4 topics
1 The Playwright and Text
- Structure and Form
- Dramatic Language
- Character Development
- Themes and Meaning
2 Performance Components
- Acting Techniques
- Movement and Physical Theater
- Voice and Speech
- Ensemble Work
3 Visual Elements
- Set Design
- Costume Design
- Lighting Design
- Prop Design
4 Sound Elements
- Music Composition
- Sound Design
- Acoustics
- Live vs. Recorded Sound
03 Theatrical Genres and Styles 5 topics
1 Tragedy
- Classical Tragedy
- Neoclassical Tragedy
- Modern Tragedy
- Contemporary Tragic Forms
2 Comedy
- Classical Comedy
- Farce and Satire
- Comedy of Manners
- Modern Comic Forms
3 Drama
- Realistic Drama
- Naturalistic Drama
- Epic Theater
- Theater of the Absurd
4 Musical Theater
- Opera and Operetta
- Broadway Musical
- Rock Opera
- Contemporary Musical Forms
5 Experimental and Avant-Garde
- Performance Art
- Postmodern Theater
- Immersive Theater
- Digital and Virtual Theater
04 Theater Production Process 4 topics
1 Pre-Production
- Script Selection and Analysis
- Budgeting and Planning
- Casting
- Design Conceptualization
2 Rehearsal Process
- Table Work
- Blocking and Staging
- Technical Integration
- Dress Rehearsals
3 Production Management
- Stage Management
- Technical Direction
- Production Coordination
- Front of House Operations
4 Post-Production
- Strike and Load-Out
- Documentation
- Assessment and Critique
- Archiving
05 Directing for Theater 4 topics
1 Directorial Approaches
- Interpretive Directing
- Conceptual Directing
- Actor-Centered Directing
- Visual Directing
2 Script Analysis for Directors
- Textual Analysis
- Action Analysis
- Character Analysis
- Thematic Analysis
3 Staging and Composition
- Stage Pictures
- Movement Patterns
- Spatial Relationships
- Audience Perspective
4 Collaboration with Creative Team
- Working with Designers
- Working with Actors
- Working with Playwrights
- Working with Producers
06 Acting Techniques and Methods 4 topics
1 Classical Acting Approaches
- Shakespeare Performance
- Verse Speaking
- Period Style
- Classical Movement
2 Modern Acting Methods
- Stanislavski System
- Method Acting
- Meisner Technique
- Practical Aesthetics
3 Physical Theater Approaches
- Viewpoints
- Suzuki Method
- Lecoq Technique
- Biomechanics
4 Contemporary Acting Practices
- Devised Performance
- Interdisciplinary Approaches
- On-Camera Technique
- Identity and Representation
07 Theater Design and Technical Theater 4 topics
1 Scenic Design
- Drafting and Technical Drawing
- Model Making
- Scenic Painting
- Construction Techniques
2 Costume Design
- Pattern Making and Construction
- Textile Selection
- Character Development Through Costume
- Costume Crafts and Accessories
3 Lighting Design
- Color Theory
- Instrument Types and Functions
- Control Systems
- Lighting for Different Venues
4 Technical Direction
- Production Planning
- Safety Protocols
- Crew Management
- Technical Problem Solving
08 Playwriting and Dramatic Structure 4 topics
1 Dramatic Structure
- Classical Forms
- Non-Linear Structures
- Episodic Structures
- Contemporary Innovations
2 Character Creation
- Protagonist Development
- Supporting Characters
- Character Relationships
- Character Arcs
3 Dialogue and Language
- Stylized Language
- Naturalistic Dialogue
- Subtext
- Cultural and Regional Dialects
4 Adaptation and Devising
- Adapting Non-Dramatic Sources
- Collaborative Creation
- Documentary Theater
- Verbatim Theater
09 Theater History and Critical Theory 4 topics
1 Ancient Theater History
- Greek Theater
- Roman Theater
- Classical Asian Forms
- Indigenous Performance Traditions
2 Medieval to Renaissance Theater
- Religious Drama
- Commedia dell'Arte
- Elizabethan Theater
- Spanish Golden Age
3 Modern Theater Movements
- Realism and Naturalism
- Expressionism
- Epic Theater
- Absurdism
4 Contemporary Theater Practices
- Postdramatic Theater
- Identity Politics in Performance
- Global Theater Exchange
- Digital Theater Forms
10 Theater Business and Management 4 topics
1 Theater Administration
- Organizational Structures
- Mission and Vision Development
- Board Relations
- Strategic Planning
2 Financial Management
- Budgeting
- Fundraising and Development
- Box Office and Revenue Streams
- Financial Reporting
3 Marketing and Audience Development
- Brand Development
- Digital Marketing
- Community Engagement
- Audience Research
4 Legal and Ethical Considerations
- Contracts and Rights
- Intellectual Property
- Labor Relations
- Ethical Production Practices
11 Theater Education and Outreach 4 topics
1 Theater in Schools
- K-12 Drama Education
- University Theater Programs
- Teacher Training
- Curriculum Development
2 Community Theater
- Amateur Production
- Community Engagement
- Accessibility
- Intergenerational Theater
3 Applied Theater
- Theater for Social Change
- Prison Theater
- Theater in Healthcare
- Theater for Development
4 Theater for Young Audiences
- Children's Theater
- Youth Theater Companies
- School Touring
- Family Programming
12 Contemporary Theater Issues and Trends 4 topics
1 Diversity and Inclusion
- Representation on Stage
- Inclusive Casting
- Culturally Specific Theater
- Accessibility in Theater
2 Technology in Theater
- Projection Design
- Automation and Robotics
- Virtual Reality
- Digital Distribution
3 Sustainability in Theater
- Eco-Friendly Production
- Sustainable Materials
- Energy Efficiency
- Waste Reduction
4 The Future of Theater
- Post-Pandemic Performance
- Hybrid Forms
- Global Collaboration
- Emerging Practices
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