grade 12 (or equivalent);
Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent
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Kanau Uyeyama and Mary E. Todd with our graduate Nobuko Ejima.
Students in the Monthly Progressive Method Acting Training act in a theatre productions or film production every single month.
September 04-30, 2010 - Stage
Design
Overview:
Stage Design introduces student actors to the shapes, forms, shades, and colors used in design techniques. Students learn to draw, sketch, portray, and play with space forms. The course aims to provoke the student's imagination and originality. Students in Design are also involved in construction work for the second year productions.
Overview:
Stage Design introduces student actors to the shapes, forms, shades, and colors used in design techniques. Students learn to draw, sketch, portray, and play with space forms. The course aims to provoke the student's imagination and originality. Students in Design are also involved in construction work for the second year productions.
Overview:
The course is concerned with contemporary design and the role of the designer in the theatre as it may affect the stage in its various formations and configurations; formulating attitudes and approaches to finding the 'core' and 'metaphor', from which all artistic decisions concerning a production
are made.
December 2010
November 01-30, 2010 - Text
Analysis for Designers
Overview:
Text Analysis teaches students to read and analyze dramatic text.
Students determine the use of professional terminology such as obstacles,
given circumstances, units, beats, and attitude in their research.
Overview:
Text Analysis teaches students to read and analyze dramatic text.
Students determine the use of professional terminology such as obstacles,
given circumstances, units, beats, and attitude in their research.
Overview:
The student develops acting skills through a series of exercises based on the principles of stage reality. Actors acquire a technique that allows them to access their emotional life and express it through natural and
truthful behavior.
February 1-27, 2011 - Visual
Expression
Overview:
Visual Expression is designed to introduce the student to the variety
of shapes, forms, shadows, and colors used in visual arts. Students develop
the skill of playing with images and expressing emotions through colors,
shapes, and textures. This course aims at the expansion of the designer's
imagination and creativity.
Overview:
Each student researches, designs, constructs, and realizes a model of a theatre set. The course is conducted through weekly tutorials and discussions on model design techniques and approaches to problem solving. Class content includes revision of basic materials, principles, organizational skills, scheduling, and working space organization. Students gain experience and practice in the research of an agreed and specific one-act play.
April 01-30, 2011 - History
of Drama and Stage Design
Overview:
The course is designed to introduce students to the history of architecture
and stage design in ancient European theatre. History of drama and Stage
Design is also designed to introduce students to the European drama between
the Roman Empire and the beginning of the 19th century.
Overview:
Technical Production is designed to introduce students to the technical part of the staging process. Students work with supervisors to construct and assemble sets for upcoming theatre productions.
Overview:
Students learn to draw, sketch, portray, and play with space forms. The course aims also to continue the training started with the courses Making a Model and Visual Expression and to further provoke the student's imagination and originality.
July 1-30, 2011 - Text
Analysis/Writing
Overview:
The work in Text Analysis/Writing continues all the aspects of Text Analysis. Students learn to define drama elements such as Conflict;
The Organization of Action as a Plot; Crisis as Dramatic Action; and
Super Objective.
Overview:
The work in Text Analysis/Writing continues all the aspects of Text Analysis. Students learn to define drama elements such as Conflict;
The Organization of Action as a Plot; Crisis as Dramatic Action; and
Super Objective.
August 01-28, 2011 - Technical
Production
Overview:
Technical Production is designed as an introduction in sound, lighting,
stage management and all assistant positions in a theatre production team.
Students work with supervisors to construct and assemble sets for upcoming theatre productions.
Overview:
Technical Production is designed as an introduction in sound, lighting,
stage management and all assistant positions in a theatre production team.
Students work with supervisors to construct and assemble sets for upcoming theatre productions.
September 04-30, 2011 - History
of Drama and Stage Design
Overview:
History of drama is designed to introduce student actors to the latest practical and theoretical ideas and researches in dramatic literature and performance. This theory course observes contemporary dramatic forms of art since the beginning of the 20th century. The course also introduces students to the history of architecture and stage design in Medieval and Renaissance European theatre.
Overview:
History of drama is designed to introduce student actors to the latest practical and theoretical ideas and researches in dramatic literature and performance. This theory course observes contemporary dramatic forms of art since the beginning of the 20th century. The course also introduces students to the history of architecture and stage design in Medieval and Renaissance European theatre.
Overview:
History of Fine Arts is a historical overview of modern and post-modern art and their most famous and important representatives.
November 01-30, 2011 - Lighting
Design and Photography
Overview:
The course introduces students to the basic principles of photography.
Topics are: General rules of composition, shutter speed, aperture/f stop, basic functions of a camera, exposure, depth of field, film, filters, lenses, flash, light composition, etc. The course introduces to: fist discussions, sketching, working in dynamic mode, the central metaphor, changes during rehearsal, and the final draft.
The course also introduces students to the role and responsibilities of the lighting and camera department in the film making process.
Topics are: digital camera operation, composition, dolly shot, and shooting for the edit. The work in this course is coordinated with Technical Production and On-camera.
Overview:
The course introduces students to the basic principles of photography.
Topics are: General rules of composition, shutter speed, aperture/f stop, basic functions of a camera, exposure, depth of field, film, filters, lenses, flash, light composition, etc. The course introduces to: fist discussions, sketching, working in dynamic mode, the central metaphor, changes during rehearsal, and the final draft.
The course also introduces students to the role and responsibilities of the lighting and camera department in the film making process.
Topics are: digital camera operation, composition, dolly shot, and shooting for the edit. The work in this course is coordinated with Technical Production and On-camera.
Overview:
Students will be introduced to aesthetic tools such as silhouette = line+mass, composition, space, color, texture - 2D and 3D, movement - from fabric to cut. The course will also cover practical tools such as fabrics, leathers, metals, plastics, sewing machine, hot glue gun, accessories, and the actors themselves.
February 01-27, 2012 - Theatre
Architecture
Overview:
Continues to develop the technical and conceptual considerations by introducing 3D computer modeling. Building on the groundwork laid out in previous courses, this course will place an emphasis on artistic themes and aesthetic issues while reinforcing the basic principles of design and form. Students will be encouraged to explore the artistic potential of this medium and to set its commercial applications in a critical context by looking at art historical precedents and examples of digital graphic art in contemporary
art practice.
Overview:
Continues to develop the technical and conceptual considerations by introducing 3D computer modeling. Building on the groundwork laid out in previous courses, this course will place an emphasis on artistic themes and aesthetic issues while reinforcing the basic principles of design and form. Students will be encouraged to explore the artistic potential of this medium and to set its commercial applications in a critical context by looking at art historical precedents and examples of digital graphic art in contemporary
art practice.
March 01-30, 2012 - Costume
Construction
Overview:
Students will be introduced to the costume designer's process such as text analysis - look for characters, their groupings, how they change, their actions; production meetings with director and other designers; thumbnail sketches; renderings with swatches; descriptions, alternate views; fittings; costume parade; dress rehearsals.
Overview:
Students will be introduced to the costume designer's process such as text analysis - look for characters, their groupings, how they change, their actions; production meetings with director and other designers; thumbnail sketches; renderings with swatches; descriptions, alternate views; fittings; costume parade; dress rehearsals.
April 01-30, 2012 - Scriptwriting
Overview:
Students write a short story and transform it into a short screenplay.
When the script is completed, it is shot, edited, and presented on screen.
Overview:
Students write a short story and transform it into a short screenplay.
When the script is completed, it is shot, edited, and presented on screen.
Overview:
The course educates students in proper use of lighting and sound equipment on stage and in a TV production. Students work with supervisors to design and assemble a stage lighting plot for an upcoming theatre production.
June 01-30, 2012 - Designer/Director
collaboration
Overview:
First discussions; sketches; central visual metaphor; the model; costumes; props; technical and dress rehearsals.
Overview:
First discussions; sketches; central visual metaphor; the model; costumes; props; technical and dress rehearsals.
Overview: The course is designed to introduce students to the history of clothing/costume and will cover following historical periods: Ancient World, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, 17th Century to present. Students will analyze both orally and in writing issues of period and style as they relate to design elements.
August 01-28, 2012 - Painting
Overview:
This course deals primarily with techniques in watercolors and acrylics.
Skills taught will be modeling shape and form through the use of highlights and shadows, color theory as applied to paintings; texture, in nature and man-made forms, natural environment; composition from nature and real life; abstract painting; effective composition techniques; planning a painting from thumbnail sketches to final work.
Overview:
This course deals primarily with techniques in watercolors and acrylics.
Skills taught will be modeling shape and form through the use of highlights and shadows, color theory as applied to paintings; texture, in nature and man-made forms, natural environment; composition from nature and real life; abstract painting; effective composition techniques; planning a painting from thumbnail sketches to final work.
Overview:
Continues to develop the technical and conceptual considerations by introducing 3D computer modeling. Building on the groundwork laid out in previous courses, this course will place an emphasis on artistic themes and aesthetic issues while reinforcing the basic principles of design and form. Students will be encouraged to explore the artistic potential of this medium and to set its commercial applications in a critical context by looking at art historical precedents and examples of digital graphic art in contemporary
art practice.
October 01-30, 2012 - Costume
Construction
Overview:
Students will be introduced to the costume designer's process such as text analysis - look for characters, their groupings, how they change, their actions; production meetings with director and other designers; thumbnail sketches; renderings with swatches; descriptions, alternate views; fittings; costume parade; dress rehearsals.
Overview:
Students will be introduced to the costume designer's process such as text analysis - look for characters, their groupings, how they change, their actions; production meetings with director and other designers; thumbnail sketches; renderings with swatches; descriptions, alternate views; fittings; costume parade; dress rehearsals.
Overview:
Students write a short story and transform it into a short screenplay.
When the script is completed, it is shot, edited, and presented on screen.
January 04-30, 2013 - Technical
Production
Overview:
The course educates students in proper use of lighting and sound equipment on stage and in a TV production. Students work with supervisors to design and assemble a stage lighting plot for an upcoming theatre production.
Overview:
The course educates students in proper use of lighting and sound equipment on stage and in a TV production. Students work with supervisors to design and assemble a stage lighting plot for an upcoming theatre production.
Overview:
First discussions; sketches; central visual metaphor; the model; costumes; props; technical and dress rehearsals.
March 01-30, 2013 - History
of Clothing/Costume
Overview:
The course is designed to introduce students to the history of clothing/costume and will cover following historical periods: Ancient World, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, 17th Century to present. Students will analyze both orally and in writing issues of period and style as they relate to design elements.
Overview:
The course is designed to introduce students to the history of clothing/costume and will cover following historical periods: Ancient World, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo, 17th Century to present. Students will analyze both orally and in writing issues of period and style as they relate to design elements.
Overview:
This course deals primarily with techniques in watercolors and acrylics.
Skills taught will be modeling shape and form through the use of highlights and shadows, color theory as applied to paintings; texture, in nature and man-made forms, natural environment; composition from nature and real life; abstract painting; effective composition techniques; planning a painting from thumbnail sketches to final work.
May 01-30, 2013 - Artist's
Portfolio
Overview:
Each student is responsible for selecting base resource materials or playscript for designing a performance and then overseeing the entire production and designing process through to, and including, presentation of the finished product.
Further this course is designed to assist the graduating student with the preparation of a professional portfolio.
Overview:
Each student is responsible for selecting base resource materials or playscript for designing a performance and then overseeing the entire production and designing process through to, and including, presentation of the finished product.
Further this course is designed to assist the graduating student with the preparation of a professional portfolio.
