Puppetry

Puppetry
Theories, techniques, and experience constructing and operating puppets for use in performance, recreational, and educational settings.
TMA
252
 Hours2.0 Credit, 4.0 Lecture, 1.0 Lab
 PrerequisitesTheatre education major status or instructor's consent.
 TaughtFall, Winter
 ProgramsContaining TMA 252
Course Outcomes

Design

Students will learn to design, build and manipulate the following types of puppets:

  • Marionette
  • Wannabe Puppet
  • Found Object/Recycled Puppet
  • Big Mouth (Muppet)
  • Parade Puppet

Manipulation and Performance

Students will learn to use puppet strategies and skills in traditional and non-traditional environments including

  • Schools
  • Churches
  • Arts/Community Centers
  • Boys/Girls Clubs
  • Etc

Ethics

Use puppets to explore social and ethical issues within a targeted community.