TH 321 - Introduction to Fight Direction

Credits: 4 credits

Stage managers, directors, and theatre educators frequently need to deal with productions that involve staged violence, sometimes without the expertise of a professional fight director. This class introduces students to fundamental techniques and principles so that they can safely stage simple conflicts, as well as know when it is imperative to bring in a fight director to maintain safety for actors, crew, and audience members. Coursework includes: hand to hand combat; swordplay; weapons maintenance; firearm safety; fight notation; blood illusions; how to be a fight captain and run fight calls; and communicating effectively with fight directors and other members of the creative team.

Prerequisite(s)/Course Restrictions: Permission of instructor required.