Competency #7 - Language Arts and Communication with a Theatre Minor

A student studying Language Arts and Communication should be able to communicate effectively through writing, speaking, and media. With a theatre minor the student should also understand the many aspects of theater, including technical theatre (design and building of: lighting, sets, props, sound, and costume), history of drama, acting, arts administration, directing and Shakespeare.

I had never participated in any theatre before I took Acting I at UAS. While at UAS I have had the increidble opportunity to work professionally with Perseverance Theatre and use the stage to communicate, with language and emotions, characters who are tangible, believable people. Participating in theatre made me a more confident speaker and performer. I was also able to find a great writer within myself and now take pride in my abilities as a writer. I have developed a strong sense of voice as a writer, as well as interesting, readable pieces.

Here are demonstrations of this competency:

• Photos as Hero in Perseverance Theatre's version of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
  
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• Hash City: an informative paper demonstrates my ability to communicate effectively through written language