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The first of a three-course certificate program which provides an introduction to the skills used in on-set film production, including all forms of narrative media which utilize film industry standard organization structure, professional equipment, and on-set procedures.

This course introduces the student to the art and craft of acting. It is designed to give the student an overview of the role of acting and the human experience, and an understanding of what it means to be an actor. Students will be explore aesthetic principles as well as practical applications of the craft of acting including warm-ups, physical and vocal awareness and expression, theatre terminology, basic character study, and the performance process. Acting for the Novice is an introductory course; experience and talent are less important than hard work and enthusiasm. This course is an elective and may satisfy three hours in students degree requirements.

The study of the theatrical experience, so as to give the student an understanding, awareness and respect of the history, talents, skills and traditions that go into the practice of live theatre. Attendance at GC Theatre productions required.

Prerequisite: THEA 1007. The third of a three-course certificate program designed specifically to provide students with a basic level of on-set film lighting skills, knowledge and experience with film industry standard organizational structure, professional equipment, and on-set procedures in lighting and electrics.

Prerequisite: Theatre major or minor restriction. Overview of the department and preparation for a successful academic career at GC. Students will gain practical experience in audition/portfolio techniques and resume writing.

Prerequisite: Must be a Theatre major/minor or have instructor's permission. Basic principles of scenic, lighting and sound materials and equipment; methods of construction and handling of scenery, lighting and props; basic theatre safety and equipment maintenance. Participation in GC theatre productions and lab hours required. Required of majors prior to taking higher-level courses.

40 lab hours performed during the semester.

Prerequisite: THEA 1160. Theatre design with an emphasis on basic design principles and aesthetics. Beginning exercises in scenic, lighting, properties, sound, and costume design. Introduction to various artistic media and techniques. Participation in GC theatre productions and lab hours required. Required of majors prior to taking higher-level courses.

40 lab hours performed during the semester.

Prerequisite: THEA 1007. This course provides students with a basic and advanced level of on-set grip rigging skills, knowledge and experience with film industry standard organizational structure, professional equipment, and on-set procedures in grip rigging.

Prerequisite: Must be a Theatre major/minor or have instructor's permission. Instruction in the basic techniques of stage costume construction and Costume Shop operation. Practical experience is gained through the application of learned techniques in laboratory work and working on University theatre production. Participation in academic theatre productions and lab hours required.

40 lab hours performed during the semester.

Prerequisite: Must be a Theatre major/minor or have instructor's permission. Introduction to acting techniques and characterization methods, with an emphasis on stage movement and vocal work in application to limited text. Participation in GC theatre auditions required. Required of majors prior to taking higher-level courses.

Prerequisite: THEA 1007. This course provides students with a basic level of on-set film set construction skills, knowledge and experience with the film industry standard organizational structure, professional equipment, and on-set procedures in set construction.

This participatory course emphasizes lab study in group improvisational acting, theatrical, dynamics, performance and role-playing, particularly as employed toward problem-solving and social change. Theorists such as Brazilian Augusto Boal and Jacob Moreno will be considered in discussion and performance. Students will expand their acting potential and ability to work creatively in social groups by developing group theatrical presentations based on personal ideas related to problem themes. Critiques of ideas and performances are an essential component of this course.