Stage Combat
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Stage Combat is designed for actors, choreographers, directors, stage managers, fight captains, and those responsible for theater hiring who want to add stage combat and fight captain skills to their repertoire. Equips theater and film professionals with the skills and training needed to pursue Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD) Certified Actor Combatant credentials in eight weapons categories, preparing them for potential recognition as Advanced Actor Combatants. Students who complete the program will have access to SAFD certification exams and acquire a depth and breadth of expertise in stage combat to function as a fight captain on a stage or screen production crew.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Stage Combat (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5239
Total credits required
16
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Define various technical terms from a glossary of SAFD lexicon. (THO130AA, THO130AB, THO130AC, THO130AD, THO130AE, THO130AF, THO130AG, THO130AH, THO235)
- Apply stage combat techniques to safely perform in a theatrical production using all currently recognized SAFD stage combat weapons. (THO130AA, THO130AB, THO130AC, THO130AD, THO130AE, THO130AF, THO130AG, THO130AH, THO235)
- Demonstrate a variety of exercises designed to achieve and improve flexibility, strength, control, and discipline of the body. (THO130AA, THO130AB, THO130AC, THO130AD, HOF130AE, THO130AF, THO130AG, THO130AH, THO235)
- Execute safely choreographed fights using the following weapon styles: unarmed, broadsword, rapier and dagger, single sword, small sword, sword and shield/buckler, quarterstaff and knife. (THO130AA, THO130AB, THO130AC, THO130AD, THO130AE, THO130AF, THO130AG, THO130AH, THO235)
- Develop scripted scenes telling a story of violence using choreographed fights between two or more characters. (THO130AA, THO130AB, THO130AC, THO130AD, THO130AE, THO130AF, THO130AG, THO130AH, THO235)
- Analyze texts, fight moves and scenes, characterization, and historical research of fighting styles to determine character intention and motivation in order to create a believable performance. (THO130AA, THO130AB, THO130AC, THO130AD, THO130AE, THO130AF, THO130AG, THO130AH, THO235)
- Evaluate stage combat performances for safety in order to identify issues that might require intervention, communication, and revision. (THO130AA, THO130AB, THO130AC, THO130AD, THO130AE, THO130AF, THO130AG, THO130AH, THO235)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 16 | |
| THO130AA | Specialized Stage Combat: Unarmed | 1.5 |
| THO130AB | Specialized Stage Combat: Broadsword | 1.5 |
| THO130AC | Specialized Stage Combat: Rapier and Dagger | 1.5 |
| THO130AD | Specialized Stage Combat: Single Sword | 1.5 |
| THO130AE | Specialized Stage Combat: Small Sword | 1.5 |
| THO130AF | Specialized Stage Combat: Sword and Shield/Buckler | 1.5 |
| THO130AG | Specialized Stage Combat: Quarterstaff | 1.5 |
| THO130AH | Specialized Stage Combat: Knife | 1.5 |
| THO235 | Principles of Stage Combat Safety/Fight Captain | 4 |
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