Course Descriptions

An introductory course in acting and performance technique, designed to develop students' awareness of and capabilities in the acting process, and to foster an understanding of theatre as a valuable area of human endeavor. The course will introduce basic communication skills, including physical and vocal presence in front of an audience and will develop acting skill through the use of regular warm-ups, improvisational, imaginative and ensemble building theatre exercises as well as beginning scene study and monologue performance.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (6) Contact Hour(s)

This is a performance course introducing scene work from a variety to dramatic styles. Concepts taught include script analysis, creative work habits, ensemble development , rehearsal skills and playing physical actions.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (6) Contact Hour(s)

Introduction to Theatre will provide a broad survey of the theatrical arts (playwriting, acting, directing, and design). The course will focus on significant periods of theatrical history identifying important artists and innovators. Students will increase their understanding, appreciation and critical perceptions of theatre by writing a 10-minute play and attending a theatrical production. This course is intended for students in the theatre track. This course carries SUNY General Education The Arts credit.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course gives students experience in workshopping, rehearsing, and performing for live audiences. Students will prepare a full length play or musical for public performance. In addition to attending a variety of rehearsals, students will complete hours helping to construct the production and are required to participate in the load-in and strike. This course is open to all students including high school juniors and seniors as well as members of the community. May be taken more than once for credit.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (6) Contact Hour(s)

Children's Theatre Tour gives students experience in workshopping, rehearsing, and performing for live audiences. Students prepare a one-act play for presentation in the local primary and elementary schools. The one-act play will be built, rehearsed and toured by the members of the class during the semester. This course is open to all students and can be repeated more than once.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (6) Contact Hour(s)

The Backstage Practicum provides students the opportunity to participate in the semester's main stage production as a backstage technician, or work for an outside theatre organization in the same capacity. Students can serve as the stage manager, light board operator, sound technician, costume dresser, prop runner, or on the shift crew. Technical positions will vary with the needs of each production. This course may be repeated more than once. The course is open to all students, but permission of instructor is required to insure backstage assignment.

• Theater
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

In this course participants study and apply non-verbal techniques to create physical theatre performance. The course emphasizes the use and understanding of facial expressions, gestures, and pantomime. Various mime techniques, including those of Decroux and Montanaro, are taught.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

A workshop in directing techniques with emphasis on play interpretation, casting, stage movement, character development, rehearsals and performance. Prerequisite: Take THE102 with a Minimum Grade of C-.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (6) Contact Hour(s)

This course is an exploration of the history and genre of drama. By analyzing some of the best-known plays throughout theatre history and how they were performed, students will deepen their understanding of dramatic literature and performance. During the course students will decide on a particular area of research in order to write a critical analysis focusing on one or more play(s). The course culminates in a project focusing on one creative endeavor and reflecting on their chosen area of study. This course is appropriate for students in the Theater track or Humanities track, and also meets the general education Humanities or Art requirement.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Students will receive credit for working on the construction of scenic elements and providing other pre-production support for current productions. The course is open to all students and can be taken more than once. This course is graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

• Theater
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

This course surveys the global origins and development of theatre from its Antiquity to the 18th century within their historical, social, political and economic contexts. Theatre architecture, theatre technology, design concepts, acting styles, and significant dramatic works will be explored. Theatre traditions of non-Western cultures are also included. Prerequisite: ENG 101 This course carries SUNY General Education Humanities and World History and Global Awareness credit. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course surveys the global development of theatre from the late 18th century to the present within its historical, social, political and economic context. Theatre architecture, theatre technology, design concepts, acting styles, and significant dramatic works will be explored. The course also includes the discussion of theatre traditions of non-Western cultures. Prerequisites: ENG 101 This course carries SUNY General Education Humanities and World History and Global Awareness credit. Prerequisite: Take ENG-101 with a Minimum Grade of C-.

• Theater
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

Off-Campus work experiences allow students to receive college credit for working in the theatre. Internships can, but are not limited to, theatre management, production, or performance. Students can earn between 1 - 3 credit hours depending on the length of the internship and the number of hours worked.

• Theater
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

• Theater
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of growing grapes, winemaking and wine appreciation. Orientation into the Viticulture and Wine Technology AAS program will occur in this class. Classroom topics include cultural history and geography, plant taxonomy and anatomy, wine producing regions, viticultural cycles, general winemaking operations and important factors influencing wine styles. There is a wine tasting portion of the class where students will learn to distinguish wines and how to read a wine label. This class will focus on the New York state wine industry.

• Viticulture & Enology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (3) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of grapevines, autumn and winter viticultural practices, and thinking about a vineyard and grape growing from a scientific point of view. Orientation into the Viticulture and Wine Technology AAS program will occur in this class. Classroom topics include grapevine taxonomy and anatomy, wine producing regions, viticultural cycles, viticultural history, and fall and winter vineyard practices. Tasting wines will be integrated into this class to better understand the Finger Lakes and the NY regional wine styles, and this class will present a focus on the New York state wine industry.

• Viticulture & Enology
• 2 Credit(s)
• (2-1) Contact Hour(s)

This course will survey the varied wine regions and wine styles across the European continent, and will examine the unique geographic, cultural, and historical context of these unique growing regions. While learning about the wine producing regions and nations that make up the classical wine canon, the students will taste 4-8 wines per class, and will learn an analytical framework and methodology to evaluate, describe, record in a journal, and verbally communicate the wine quality and character to their classmates.

• Viticulture & Enology
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1-1) Contact Hour(s)

This course will survey the varied wine regions and wine styles across the American, African, Australian, and Asian continents, and will examine the unique geographic, cultural, and historical context of these unique growing regions. While learning about the wine producing regions and nations that make up the classical wine canon, the students will taste 4-8 wines per class, and will learn an analytical framework and methodology to evaluate, describe, record in a journal, and verbally communicate the wine quality and character to their classmates.

• Viticulture & Enology
• 1 Credit(s)
• (1-1) Contact Hour(s)

This course is designed to introduce students to current techniques used while managing a commercial vineyard. Students completing this class will understand how to maintain appropriate vigor and productivity of a vineyard once it is established. Topics covered include: site analysis; varietal selection; trellising methods; nutrient needs of vines; diseases and insect pests of grapevines; crop regulation; breeding; grafting; vineyard floor management; and harvest determinations. A significant portion of the class will be dedicated to pruning. Viticulture safety issues will be addressed.

• Viticulture & Enology
• 3 Credit(s)
• (2-2) Contact Hour(s)