Clarks Summit University (2015-2016)
Relevant Courses:
- LI341- Foundations of Literary Criticism
This course in literary criticism deals with the philosophy, systems, and patterns by which literature is studied. The focus of the course is to understand how to work with literary text within its literal, grammatical, and cultural/historical contexts in order to determine authorial intent. - LI331- Selected works of Shakespeare
This writing–intensive course emphasizes the interpretation of Shakespeare’s plays content, style, and characterization. Writings will consist predominantly of literary analysis. The course seeks to help the student develop an understanding of the themes and applications of these classics. - DR306- Directing
This course explores the process of directing plays as well as developing tools for working with actors, designers, and technicians. It will cover rehearsal techniques, promotion and public relations, and bringing the play to its final performance.
Northland International University (2012-2015)
Relevant Courses:
- SPC101/ SPC102- Fundamentals of Speech I & II
This course is designed to aid the student in developing the fundamental tools necessary to become an effective communicator. Emphasis is placed on the process of speech preparation and precise delivery. Speech theory, debate and argumentation, and spoken poetry are also explored in depth. - ENG101/ ENG102- Fundamentals of Composition/ Composition and Research
These courses are an intense, thorough presentation of the academic writing skills necessary for college and one’s teaching profession/ministry. Students learn to write expository, argumentative, and persuasive essays that are free of errors which obstruct reader comprehension. Research and the use of quality sources is a prime focus of this course. - SPC416- Performing Literature
Performance class focusing on adapting and performing non-traditional literature. Course objectives include identifying modern themes in performance/ current movements in theater, correctly and thoroughly interpret a group concept, and develop skills in movement, presence in silence, and expressing beliefs onstage correctly and thoroughly interpret a group concept. - COM242- Voice and Movement for Stage
Performance class focused on breath support, voice training techniques, and movement for stage and recital. Projects include breath support while dancing, singing and dancing simultaneously as well as language studies and speech/ diction pattern studies. - COM252- Principles of Communication
Overview course designed to detail different communication techniques and practices for specific scenarios. Scenarios include small group, classroom, cross-cultural, conflict mediation, personality studies, and business. - HIS301- British History
This course presents the entire history of Scotland, Britain, and Wales from ancient Britain to 1688. Geography, culture, major wars, paradigm shifts, Art, and influence are all explored through lectures, textbook reading, and critical analysis. - COM241- Stagecraft
Hands on course covering the major factors of design fr stage including costume design, lighting design, set design, and makeup. Projects include drawing blueprints, designing constructing scale models of a set stage, designing and choreographing a light show, designing and presenting costume designs for productions, and baic to advanced stage makeup techniques. - COM332- Acting
Performance driven class designed to incorporate adapting classical studies of acting for stage. Actors work alongside their fellow students in the directing course to bring scenes together. Drama, comedy, and romantic plays classical to modern are discussed and explored. - ENG200- Introduction to Literature
A survey of short story, poetry, drama, and film, as well as a unit on reading the Bible as literature, and an examination of significant contributors to the literary arts - HIS211- Roman History
This course serves as an in depth overview of the rise and fall of the Roman empire and its influence on western culture and thought as well as its implications for the progressions of the course of history. Roman literature, culture, religion, and politics are explored through textbook reading, class lectures, discussion, and critical analysis. - COM452- Scriptwriting
This course is designed to provide instruction and practical experience in the techniques of writing original pieces of dramatic material, including staged Scripture, monologues, scenes regarding sacred and social issues, programs, and one-act plays.
The student also produces his/ her own original drama. - COM454- Screening the Sacred
Film theology course designed to explore major ideas in film making in addition to the institution and progression of those ideas. Film techniques, design choices, style, and genre are are all explored through viewing film, class discussion, and studying film history. - COM462- Organizational Communication and Development
Course designed to explore and discuss conduct and communication practices in an organizational setting. Workplace conduct, age gaps, group management, and communication theory are all studies in depth. - HIS332- Greek History
This course offers a study of the rise and progression of the Greek Empire and its influence on philosophy, thought, mathematics, and art. Greek literature and plays, culture, religion, and city state politics are explored through textbook reading, class lectures, discussion, and critical analysis.