TMA 252
Puppetry
Theatre and Media Arts
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Theories, techniques, and experience constructing and operating puppets for use in performance, recreational, and educational settings.
When Taught
Fall and Winter
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
4
Fixed
1
Other Prerequisites
Theatre education major status or instructor's consent
Note
Contact nat@scera.org for meeting location for first day of class.
Title
Design
Learning Outcome
Students will design, build and manipulate the following types of puppets:
Marionette
Wannabe Puppet
Found Object/Recycled Puppet
Big Mouth (Muppet)
Parade Puppet
Title
Manipulation and Performance
Learning Outcome
Students will create and develop puppet strategies and skills in traditional and non-traditional environments including
Schools
Churches
Arts/Community Centers
Boys/Girls Clubs
Etc
Title
Ethics
Learning Outcome
Students will use puppets to explore social and ethical issues within a targeted community.
