Motion Theater

3-0-9 units. HASS-A · Undergraduate

Examines the theatrical event from the perspective of composition in a performance workshop. Studio exercises address the process of developing a theatrical work through an internalized understanding of compositional principles in theater. Examines physical action in time and space. Includes outside readings, videos, short essays, and in-class discussions. Provides the performer, director, choreographer, designer or writer opportunities to engage with large and small group ensembles in creation of theatrical events. Topics include image, motion, shape, repetition, gesture, and spatial relationship. Students taking graduate version complete additional assignments. Preference to majors, minors, and concentrators. Admittance may be controlled by lottery.