THEA 493 - Theatre Capstone

Units: 1
Culminating projects and classroom workshop productions of short plays and new works. Works from various styles and periods. Opportunity to develop a main character, direct, design, or address other compelling issues of performance.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: Complete Core Coursework, four units of Core Production and Performance Coursework, and 18 units of one concentration.
Prerequisites: Senior standing and Theatre Arts major.
Co-requisites: THEA 381 or THEA 382 or THEA 360.
Equivalent Quarter Course: Either THEA 4038 and THEA 4039; or THEA 4151 and THEA 4152.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Course Typically Offered: Variable Intermittently

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Solve problems of production by creating roles, dancing, designing, managing, building, directing, or choreographing performances that address issues of life in striking and remarkable ways.
Conduct background research, evaluate scripts, and analyze diverse cultural styles for use in a performance.
Reflect on performance techniques and concepts of other performers and apply high standards of reflection to their own production work.
Perform an essential role in production, during rehearsal, or on stage.