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Working With Light — DRA2234.01

Instructor: Michael Giannitti
Days & Time: WE 8:30am-12:10pm
Credits: 2

Lighting design has the powerful ability to shape the experience of an audience. Its practice incorporates elements of artistry and craft, and should interest those working in all aspects of visual and performing arts. In addition to hands-on work with theatrical lighting equipment in and outside of class, awareness of light, play analysis and conceptualization, color, angle, composition and focus are explored in class demonstrations and in a series of individual and group projects.

Designing a Light Plot — DRA4338.02

Instructor: Michael Giannitti
Days & Time: WE 8:30am-12:10pm
Credits: 2

As a follow-up to the course Working With Light, participants in this class will learn how to adapt lighting design ideas to work within the common constraints of theater architecture and scenery. We will take a deep dive into the process of choosing lighting equipment and figuring out where it needs to be, in relation to everything else in the theater space. Beginning with basic drafting techniques, the course will move ahead to planning lighting coverage with scaled drawings, and then to the creation of a light plot and other supporting paperwork.

The Actor's Instrument — DRA2170.02, section 2

Instructor: Shawtane Bowen
Days & Time: MO,TH 10:00am-11:50am
Credits: 4

Acting is the art of bringing text to life with heart, soul, and skill鈥攁nd in this course, we鈥檒l train your voice, body, mind, and spirit to do just that!

In a fun and supportive space, we鈥檒l dive into the building blocks of actor training, pushing our creativity to build dynamic, three-dimensional characters ready for the stage.

Through scene work, improv, readings, and engaging exercises, we鈥檒l tap into your unique experiences to strengthen your craft and bring your performances to life. Let鈥檚 play, explore, and grow together!