Stage Combat I for Performing Arts Majors

Catalog description

In this course, students learn the basics of safety and partnering techniques in unarmed and sword combat for the stage. Students must work diligently to create a safe environment while portraying a character in a fight performance. Topics include punches reactions, vocals, knaps, sword attacks, parries, sword tricks, and an introduction to the art of quarterstaff fighting.Restriction/Requirement: This course is open to students in Directing, Theatre, Acting, Commercial Dance, Musical Theatre, Acting in Film Television Commercials and Voice-Overs, and Actor majors only.