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. Fall, Spring.

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. Fall, Spring.

IATAD 113 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. Fall, Spring.

TAD 101 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. Fall, Spring.

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. Fall, Spring.

TAD 121 INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATRE
2 credits
Practical training in the following areas of technical theatre: tools and materials, scenic construction, lighting, stage facilities, and safety. Corequisite TAD 123, Fall.

TAD 123 THEATRE LABORATORY I
1 credit
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. Corequisite: TAD 121. Fall.

TAD 124 THEATRE LABORATORY II
1 credit
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. Prerequisite: TAD 123, may be repeated for credit as topic changes. Spring.

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. Fall, Spring.

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 scene work, students explore the external stimuli that lead to specific acting choices. Auditioning for all KSC theatre productions required. Prerequisite: Acting I or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

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. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: TAD 112 or permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

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. Fall, Spring.

TAD 217 BALLET/EXPERIENTIAL ANATOMY
A basic course in ballet technique. Emphasis is placed on anatomic and kinesthetic principles, experiential anatomy, and competency in the ballet vocabulary. Prerequisite: TAD 112 and Theatre and Dance major or minor, or by permission of instructor. Spring.

TAD 218 CREATIVE MOVEMENT EDUCATION
Theory and principles of movement in relation to child development, other aspects of education and the learning process. Exploration and discovery of one’s own movement potential and creativity. Readings, observations, and peer teaching.

TAD 223 THEATRE TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP
2 credits
Basic principles and techniques in a specific theatre craft, e.g., rigging, scenic painting, properties, lighting technology, or sound editing. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

TAD 224 THEATRICAL DESIGN STUDIO
2 credits
Basic principles and techniques in a specific design area of theatre, e.g., 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. Corequisite: TAD 298 Applied Performance. Prerequisite: TAD 121. Spring, odd years.

TAD 231 WESTERN THEATRE: HISTORY/LITERATURE I
The history and literature of Western theatre examined from Ancient Greece to the French neoclassic and the English Restoration. Explores the great dramatic works and the context in which they were written through lectures, readings, videotapes, research papers, and discussion. Prerequisite: ITW 101. Spring.

TAD 232 WESTERN THEATRE: HISTORY/LITERATURE II
The history and literature of Western theatre examined from the 18th century to the present. Explores the great dramatic works and the context in which they were written through lectures, readings, videotapes, research papers, and discussion. Prerequisite: TAD 231. Fall.

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. Fall, even years.

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, pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic, and watercolor. Fall, odd years.

TAD 282 VOICE AND DICTION
Vocal production, use of the International Phonetic Alphabet for sound identification and articulation, and work in techniques of relaxation, alignment, breath and sound connection and centering, and resonation. Active participation required in warm-ups, articulation drills, memorization for presentations. Fall.

TAD 290 SPECIAL TOPICS
An exploration of areas not covered by the regular curriculum. Content depends on available faculty and resident artists. May be repeated for credit.

TAD 297 PRODUCTION PROCESS
1-4 credit
With the approval of the faculty member concerned, a student may earn credit for fulfilling a position of responsibility on a facultydirected production. May be repeated for credit. Fall, Spring.

TAD 298 APPLIED PERFORMANCE
1-4 credit
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. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

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. Prerequisite: TAD 206 or permission of instructor. Fall

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. Prerequisite: TAD 301 and TAD 132 or permission of instructor. Spring.

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 for the ten-minute play festival. Prerequisites: TAD 131, TAD 132, TAD 201, and TAD 202. Fall, odd years.

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. Prerequisites: TAD 303 or permission of the instructor. Spring, odd years.

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. Prerequisite: TAD 112, TAD 212, or permission of instructor. Fall.

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. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: TAD 311 or permission of instructor. Spring.

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. Prerequisites: Two from TAD 212, TAD 216, TAD 235, TAD 311, TAD 312, or permission of instructor and concurrent enrollment in TAD 112, TAD 212, TAD 216, TAD 311, or TAD 411. May be repeated once for credit. Fall.

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. Prerequisites:

TAD 131 and junior class standing, or permission of instructor.
Fall, odd years.

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. Prerequisites: TAD 121, TAD 131, TAD 162, and TAD 265, or permission of instructor. Spring, even years.

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. Prerequisites: TAD 121, TAD 131, and TAD 162, or permission of instructor. Spring, odd years.

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. Prerequisites: TAD 121, TAD 131, and TAD 162, or permission of instructor. Spring, odd years.

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. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: TAD 311-312 or permission of instructor. Fall.

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. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: TAD 318 and 411 or permission of instructor. Spring.

TAD 490 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS
An exploration of areas not covered by the regular curriculum. Content and prerequisites depend on available faculty and resident artists. May be repeated for credit.

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. Students will work with faculty to develop suitable advanced-level performance projects either in solo or group performance. Projects will be directed by directing students when appropriate. Prerequisite: Senior Class standing, TAD 302 and TAD 304.

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. Prerequisite: TAD 121, TAD 132, TAD 162, TAD 265. Spring.

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. Prerequisite: TAD 235 or permission of instructor. Fall, odd years.

TAD 496 DANCE EDUCATION INTERNSHIP I
2 credits
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. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall.

TAD 497 DANCE EDUCATION INTERNSHIP II
2 credits
A continued practicum in developing curriculum and teaching dance in public and nontraditional school programs. The course content addresses standards and assessment in the New Hampshire Frameworks for Arts Curriculum. Prerequisite: TAD 496. Spring.

TAD 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Intensive study of an issue, problem, or topic related to theatre arts or dance. May be repeated. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.