Performance Arts
Introduction to Theater
COMT101
Students in this course read, watch, discuss, and analyze historical and contemporary plays. Students examine aesthetic concerns of audience, playwright, performers, director, and designers.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Acting
COMT103
Students experience a non-threatening introduction to basic acting techniques through improvisation, theater games in pairs and groups, and beginning scenes. Exploration of interpersonal relationships and non-verbal body language are stressed.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Introduction to Improvisational Performance
COMT106
This course develops the student's performance skills in creating improvised theater. Emphasis is placed on developing ensemble compatibility, collaborative and creative skills, spontaneity, initiative, risk-taking, the creation of character and environment, as well as a full understanding of both character-driven comedy and drama.
3 credits
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Acting II
COMT203
Students will continue to train in expressing emotional believability, character analysis, motivated blocking, conflict resolution, and related activities, through dramatic action in both written and improvised scenes and/ or monologues.
3 credits
Prerequisite: COMT103
Corequisite: None
Improvisational Performance II
COMT206
This course further develops students' performance, design, and organizational skills acquired in Introduction to Improvisational Production. Emphasis is on developing ensemble compatibility, collaborative and creative skills, and creation of character and environment. Students attain an understanding of creating and organizing an ensemble pertaining to casting, designing, and performing a show.
3 credits
Prerequisite: COMT106 (C or better)
Corequisite: None