courses
IATAD 100 Theatre: The Art of Imagination
We humans have an elemental need for make-believe. This course explores
the use of imagination in the creation of theatrical events using
hands-on creative projects and traditional lecture/discussion. Topics
include historical and global perspectives, acting, designing, directing,
and playwriting. Attendance at specific Redfern Arts Center productions
is mandatory.
IATAD 112: Dance as a Way of Knowing
This experiential dance course addresses issues of identity, culture,
and ethics through personal movement exploration and analysis of
master works from turning points in modern dance history. Includes
dance technique, composition, and research methods from the field
of performance studies.
IATAD 102 – Acting: Identity in a Diverse Society
This experiential course explores how acting helps identify and understand
the issues and perceptions that formulate personal identity and cultural
diversity. Includes play/text analysis, exploration of identity
and diversity through acting, and research into the issues and ideas
that inform the dramatic point-of-view.
TAD 112 Modern Dance/Composition I
An introduction to modern dance, designed to enable students
to experientially understand and appreciate this art form, its discipline
and its creativity. Includes basic modern dance technique and movement
principles, modern dance history, and fundamentals of dance composition.
TAD 121 Introduction to Technical Theatre
Practical training in the following areas of technical theatre: tools
and materials, scenic construction, lighting, stage facilities, and
safety.
TAD 123 Theatre Laboratory I
Production training in theatre. Students are assigned to either the
costume shop or the scene shop. Projects are assigned according to
theatre department production needs. Projects may cover such areas
as: scenic construction, painting, lighting, rigging, sound, props,
costume construction and accessories.
TAD 124 THEATRE LABORATORY II
Production training in theatre. Students are assigned to either the
costume shop or the scene shop. Projects are assigned according to
theatre department production needs. Projects may cover such areas
as: scenic construction, painting, lighting, rigging, sound, props,
costume construction and accessories
TAD 131 Theatre: History/Literature I
The history and literature of Western theatre examined from Ancient
Greece to French Neo-Classic and the English Restoration. Exploring
the great dramatic works and learning the context in which they were
written through lectures, readings, videotapes, Research papers,
and discussion.
TAD 132 Theatre History/Literature II
The history and literature of Western theatre examined from the 18th
Century to the present. Exploring the great dramatic works and learning
the context in which they were written through lectures, readings,
videotapes, Research papers, and discussion.
TAD 162 Design for the Performing Arts
The elements of design used in the creation of a theatrical event. Exploration
of the fundamental design elements and practical application of design
theory through visual projects
TAD 201 – Acting I
A foundation course leading to a greater understanding and appreciation
of the actor’s art and craft. Emphasis is on the development
of the actor’s tools, and identification and exploration of
given circumstances and intentions
TAD 205 Theatre Movement
Theatre Movement is designed to increase an actor’s physical,
emotional, and spatial awareness. Emphasis is placed on understanding
and developing movement potential as an individual and in physical
interactions with others. Spring
TAD 206 – Acting II
Building on the skills learned in Acting I, this course focuses on
script analysis and its application to scene study. Through
scenework, students explore the external stimuli that lead to specific
acting choices. Auditioning for all KSC theatre productions
required.
TAD 212 Modern Dance/Composition II
A continuation in the study and experience of modern dance as an art
form through the development of dance technique and further exploration
of movement, composition, and performance principles. Includes modern
dance technique, partnering and contact improvisation, and development
of the choreographic craft
TAD 216 Jazz Dance
An introductory course in jazz dance with emphasis placed on rhythm
manipulation, jazz movement vocabulary, and stylistic contrasts encompassed
by jazz. Background in modern dance technique recommended.
TAD 217 Ballet/Experiential Anatomy
A basic course in ballet technique. Emphasis placed on anatomic and
kinesthetic principles, experiential anatomy, and competency in the
ballet vocabulary.
TAD 218 Creative Movement Education
Theory and principles of movement in relation to diverse communities:
education, health institutions, and senior centers. Exploration and
discovery of one’s own movement potential and creativity in
addition to readings, observations, peer teaching.
TAD 223 Theatre Technology Workshop
Basic principles and techniques in a specific theatre craft, i.e.,
rigging, scenic painting, properties, lighting technology, or sound
editing. May be repeated for credit as topics change.
TAD 224 Theatrical Design Studio
Basic principles and techniques in a specific design area of theatre,
i.e., puppetry, mask making, properties design, makeup, or sound
design. May be repeated for credit as topics change.
TAD 227 Stage Management
Theory and practice of stage management. Students study the operation
and organization of both professional and amateur theatrical production
from concept through closing. Course work culminates in close
management of a Directing Workshop production.
TAD 235 Modern Dance History
Historical survey of modern dance as an art form. Explores choreographers
and their choreography from 1900 to the present through lectures,
media presentations, readings, and discussion.
TAD 265 Rendering for the Theatre
A study of the major styles of architecture and clothing through the
ages while exploring various media for rendering including pencil,
charcoal, pan and ink, acrylic and watercolor.
TAD 282 – Voice and Diction
Vocal production, use of the International Phonetic Alphabet for sound
identification and articulation, and work in techniques of relaxation,
breathing, centering, and resonation. Active participation required
in warm-ups, articulation drills, memorization for presentations.
TAD 290 Special Topics
An exploration of areas not covered by the regular curriculum. Content
depends on available faculty and resident artists.
TAD 297 Production Process
Students may earn credit for fulfilling technical positions of responsibility
on faculty-directed
productions.
TAD 298 Applied Performance
This lecture/Laboratory course in theatre or dance examines the performance process
from audition through conceptual analysis, rehearsal, and ensemble development,
to the critical stage experience.
TAD 301 – Acting III
Advanced training in actor preparation and building a character, with
emphasis on establishing character relationships. Auditioning
for all KSC theatre productions required.
TAD 302 – Acting IV
Advanced exploration of acting styles, periods and genres. Through
research and performance students will identify the cultural influences
that determine behavioral choices. Auditioning for all KSC theatre
productions required.
TAD 303 Directing I
An introduction to techniques for director’s play analysis and
director/actor, as well as director/designer communication. Emphasis
will be on visualizing and re-imagining the play from the director’s
perspective and translating interpretive ideas into production. Culminates
in a hands-on directing project.
TAD 304 Directing II
A studio workshop for the preparation, rehearsal, performance, and
evaluation of one-act plays. Emphasis on text analysis through
identification of a content statement and metaphor, clarification
of motivational units, moods and tempos, and effective collaboration
with actors and designers
TAD 311 Modern Dance/Composition III
Intensive work in movement principles, improvisation, and progressively
more advanced dance technique. Creativity in movement invention and
composition are emphasized and historically linked to the post-modern
dance era. Includes performance critiques and text readings. May
be repeated once for credit.
TAD 312 Modern Dance/Composition IV
Intensive work in movement principles, body awareness, and progressively
more advanced dance technique emphasizing recent developments in
choreography and performance.
TAD 318 Research in Choreography
Exploration of the craft of choreography through the application of
compositional theories in dance. Studio exploration and research
culminate in an end of term performance.
TAD 330 Playwriting
The theory and technique of playwriting, culminating in the
writing of a play. Students study the structure of action,
character and dialogue. Written assignments include preliminary
exercises, rough drafts, rewrites, and final drafts.
TAD 361 SCENIC DESIGN
How a designer analyzes a script and works with the director to create
a design. Students study techniques of rendering, sketching, model
building, and drafting.
TAD 362 LIGHTING DESIGN
The lighting designer's role in the creation of a stage design. Lighting
principles, instrumentation, color theory, script analysis, and light
plots.
TAD 363 COSTUME DESIGN
The role of the costume designer in the theatrical process. Students
study basic costume history, principles of design, script analysis
and rendering techniques.
TAD 411 Modern Dance/Composition V
Advanced work in modern dance technique and performance. Primary
focus is to clarify and articulate technical ability as a means to
help illustrate choreographic intention. Composition work emphasizes
the use of choreographic collaboration reflecting themes in cultural
issues, music analysis, or topics of contemporary concern.
TAD 412 Modern Dance/Composition VI
This capstone course continues advanced work in modern dance through
the investigation of the technique/performance interrelationship.
Research and choreography explore original creative voice in preparation
for professional dance and/or graduate school
TAD 490 Advanced Special Topics
An exploration of areas not covered by the regular curriculum. Content
depends on available faculty and resident artists.
TAD 491 Acting and Directing Capstone
Planning, preparation, and performance of a capstone project for students
of either the Acting Concentration or the Directing Concentration
or both. Students will work with faculty to develop suitable
advanced-level performance projects either in solo or group performance. Projects
may be directed by directing students when appropriate.
TAD 493 Design Capstone
Capstone course in planning and preparation of personal presentation
and professional portfolio. Students develop professional quality
design or technical projects and ancillary documentation of their
work
TAD 495 Dance History Seminar
The course examines choreography as a creative and evolutionary process.
By investigating the extension, revision, and revolution of artistic
ideas, the students understand the interrelationship of art events
and world events and contextualize the contemporary dance artists
within western theatrical dance.
TAD 496 Dance Education Internship
I
A practicum in developing curriculum and teaching dance in public and
non-traditional school programs. The course content addresses standards
and assessment in the New Hampshire Frameworks for Arts Curriculum.
TAD 497 Dance Education Internship
II
A continued practicum in developing curriculum and teaching dance in
public and non-traditional school programs. The course content addresses
standards and assessment in the New Hampshire Frameworks for Arts Curriculum
TAD 498 Independent Study
Intensive study of an issue, problem, or topic related to theatre arts
or danceSpring
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