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Resisting The Stitch — DRA4027.01

Instructor: Richard MacPike
Days & Time: FR 4:10pm-6:00pm
Credits: 2

This class is an exploration in fabric modification through the use of dyes and various stitched resist techniques often referred to as shibori. Students will learn to work with acid, direct, cold process, union, and natural dyes. Concurrently students will learn a variety of resist techniques such as kanoko, mokume, orinui, makinui, karamatsu, boshi, arashi, itajime, adire eleso, and katano which create patterns and designs on fabrics when dyed and/or overdyed.

Theater Games and Improvisation — DRA2123.01

Instructor: Shawtane Bowen
Days & Time: MO,TH 1:40pm-3:30pm
Credits: 4

Whose class is this anyway? Yours! Improv is for everyone鈥攋ust like life, it鈥檚 all about making it up as we go.

In this course, we鈥檒l explore the fundamentals of improvisation through high-energy theater games, pattern and rhythm exercises, and ensemble-building activities. We鈥檒l dive into character, object, and environment work while staying grounded, truthful, and spontaneous.