Dramatic Performance In Context

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Students who take THTR 34800 will be significant participants in a full-scale dramatic production at Purdue North Central, either as actors or as members of the production crew. In addition to their responsibilities in the production, students will attend a weekly class on the literary and cultural content of the play in question, along with instruction in acting. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Course Learning Outcomes Depending on their duties as part of the production, students can expect to gain experience in one or more of the following areas: 1. The demands of preparing a role for performance. 2. Set and scenery design. 3. Lighting design. 4. Sound design and music. 5. The literary and cultural context of the play. 6. An introduction to acting. View Class Schedule