THEA 113 Script Analysis

Script Analysis is designed to provide students with various methods and tools for analyzing a play script. Content will be discussed from the point of view of potential directors, stage managers, actors, and designers. Students will learn the process of bringing a script to the stage through a brief survey of a wide variety of modern scripts and numerous methods of analysis. 

Credits

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

THEA 113Script Analysis

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I. General Information

Department

Visual and Performing Arts Academic

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

Script Analysis is designed to provide students with various methods and tools for analyzing a play script. Content will be discussed from the point of view of potential directors, stage managers, actors, and designers. Students will learn the process of bringing a script to the stage through a brief survey of a wide variety of modern scripts and numerous methods of analysis. 

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Identify, define, and discuss components of dramatic plot structure.
  • Develop tools for understanding and analyzing scripts.
  • Recognize and utilize important analysis terms such as given circumstances, character, plot structure, language, and theme in their work.
  • Evaluate the historical and cultural contexts of dramatic literature.
  • Identify and apply various theories/modes of analysis.
  • Defend interpretations of a script through discussion, presentation, and writing.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies