Study dramatic arts and theater production

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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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