Page 86 of Saint Anselm College 2002 - 2003 Catalog by Saint Anselm College Manchester New Hampshire

87 21 40 Major figures and topics in art history and criticism are offered periodically. Special Topics Some examples include: 24 Frank Lloyd Wright 31 Computer Graphics 25 The Family in Art and Film 32 Painting II 28 Picasso 33 Watercolor 29 Asian Art 34 Other figures or topics 30 Women Artists 61 An introduction to the basic vocal and physical techniques of acting Beginning with emphasis on the development of technical skills and the emo- Acting tional and intellectual resources required in acting. Improvisations and theatre games are used extensively. Formal acting is explored through monologue and duet acting scenes. Cross-listed as English 61. 62 Instruction and practical experience in the art of staging plays. Beginning Selection of materials, script analysis, casting, blocking, rehearsal pro- Directing cedure, and techniques of communication with the actor are explored. Directing methods are examined in a series of short scenes prepared for presentation to the class. Cross-listed as English 62. 63 Various phases of theatre development are studied. Representative Topics in the plays are read as examples for discussion. Sample topics: American History of the Drama and Culture, European Masters of Drama, American Play- Theatre wrights since 1945, Great Ages of the Theatre. 64 A study of the history of film (motion pictures) as an art form from The Cinematic its origins to the end of World War II. Focus will primarily be on Eye: A History influential European and American films, and major advancements in of Film to 1945 filmmaking techniques as well as the significance of a film for the society of its time. Different genres of film will be explored as well as the work of major individual directors. 65 A study of American and Foreign cinema in the post World War II era. Contemporary The interaction of film and society, as well as specific genres and Film: 1945 to the directors will be considered. Present 70 An exploration of architectural design through a series of collaborative Intermediate projects focusing on campus and area needs which will enable us to Architecture deal with problems in new building, renovation and landscape design. Prerequisite: Introduction to Architecture or permission of the instructor. 71 The principles of color theory and composition are explored in this Elementary introduction to the materials and tools of oil painting. Students work Oil Painting from life to create still lifes, portraits, figure studies and landscapes. Studio work is complemented by readings, critical writings, museum

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