STUDENT
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THEATRE AND MEDIA PERFORMANCE
Bachelor of Science Minor available in this area of study .
FACULTY
RYAN CLARK
Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor , Theatre ; B . S ., Towson University ; M . F . A ., Florida State University
CHRISTOPHER CROSTIC
Technical Director and Associate Professor , Theatre ; B . S ., Frostburg State University ; M . F . A ., Indiana University
LEIAH POINDEXTER
Theatre and Media Performance
“ So far I ’ ve performed in Comedy of Errors , Light up the Sky , A Game , and The Odd Couple . Not only have I performed , but I ’ ve done stage work and helped
backstage for Sweeney Todd and was the Assistant Stage Manager for the plays Laundry and Bourbon and The Shape of Things .”
Leiah ’ s experience on the stage and in the classroom have paid off , she is currently interning at Everyman Theatre in Baltimore . “ Stevenson has helped me network and sharpened my acting skills to prepare me for performances .”
Stevenson University ’ s bachelor of science in theatre and media performance offers a current , career-oriented curriculum to prepare students for success in today ’ s evolving entertainment industries . Unlike traditional theatre programs , our theatre and media performance program — the only one of its kind currently offered in Maryland — emphasizes the similarities and differences among stage , internet , video , and film performance . Students will study movement , voice , improvisation , scene analysis , and script analysis within historical and cultural contexts and learn how these skills uniquely apply to theatre and media productions . Parallel to their theoretical study is the exploration of self-awareness , verbal and nonverbal expression , and creative thinking . Students will demonstrate their understanding of and effectively apply these skills through performances in collaborative productions for both stage and media . They will also learn how to audition and be prepared to perform for the camera .
Students graduating with a degree in theatre and media performance will be able to : » Apply the appropriate skills unique to stage , video , Internet , and film performances . » Creatively communicate verbally and non-verbally . » Interpret plays and media scripts through literary-style analysis and performance . » Utilize collaborative problem-solving skills through all aspects of the production process . » Integrate interpretations of historical and contemporary artistic styles into performance .
Reflecting the University ’ s commitment to current , real-world education , the program recently underwent a curricular revision to make students more competitive for today ’ s evolving theatre and media careers . A required internship provides professional exposure and networking opportunities , helping to best position graduates for a career path . Career options include acting , producing , directing , and other roles in the motion picture and video , performing arts , and broadcasting industries .
A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN THEATRE AND MEDIA PERFORMANCE
Stagecraft Theatre Movement Script Analysis Theatre History Play Production Acting for the Camera Improvisation
Voice and Movement II for the Camera
Design and Collaboration Advanced Movement Business of Acting
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