Introduction to the basic techniques, theories, and terminology of technical theatre production. Focus on practical application of stagecraft for a mainstage production, stage lighting, sound, costuming, safety in technical theatre, physical theatre structures, production processes, and theatre organization. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Fall

Survey of the nature of theatre from the classics to the twentieth century, emphasizing procedures of play production. Includes the roles of playwright, actor, director, and designer, and examines theories of modern theatre production. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Fall Summer

Students improve public speaking skills by working with improvisational, tradition, and innovative theatre techniques and by journaling about these experiences. Explores potentials for the use of body, voice, mind, movement, energy, and feelings through a wide range of exercises to increase communication, creativity, and spontaneity. Credits, 3. Spring, alternate years beginning with the 2001-2002 academic year. Junior or Senior only.

An ensemble made up of student and community singers studying and performing traditional and contemporary choral music. Activities include campus and community performances and occasional concert tours. Audition required. Credits, 1. May be repeated. Fall, Spring.

A large oratorio chorus that rehearses weekly and performs with the Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra. Major choral/orchestral works make up the repertoire. No audition required. Credits: 1.0, May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail only Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3) Semesters Offered: On Demand

African-American history as seen through the medium of film. Develops critical skills applicable to study of all film while emphasizing the African_American experience as chronicled and interpreted through film. Credits, 3. Spring.

A comprehensive study of dramatic literature with an emphasis on its relationship to performance, to the audience, and to the society in which it was written. Includes classical and contemporary dramatic literature. Students apply a variety of analytical approaches to the plays. Credits: 3.0 Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0) Semesters Offered: Spring Prerequisites: UN 1002 or UN 1003