THEA 101 Theatre Appreciation

A survey course designed to stimulate an appreciation of theatre. Study of theatre as an art form, backstage elements, important periods, and plays. Filmed productions, slides, lectures, and discussion will focus on the unique world of the stage.

Credits

3 Credits

General Education Competency

Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing

THEA 101Theatre Appreciation

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

General Education Competency

Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

A survey course designed to stimulate an appreciation of theatre. Study of theatre as an art form, backstage elements, important periods, and plays. Filmed productions, slides, lectures, and discussion will focus on the unique world of the stage.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

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

• Become familiar with key theatre figures, traditions, architectures, designs, and texts from the rituals to nineteenth century.
• Analyze how the social, historical, political, and economic context impacted the performing arts.
• Look at world theatre histories through the lens of an actor, director, architect, costume designer, playwright, historian, and audience.
• Look at how performance and various communication modes shape dramatic texts
• Apply appropriate methods for extensive and intensive reading, basic research, and presentation tools and methods
• Express ideas logically and effectively in creative and academic forms as well as class assignments, exercises, and discussions.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies