THEA 202 Modern Theatre and Musicals
This class surveys the history of theatre and musicals from Renaissance until today. Students will read, discuss, watch, view, write about, and do hands-on projects about plays and musicals. They will also look at developments in acting, directing, design, and dramaturgy in the context of cultural, social, and political changes in society.
THEA 202Modern Theatre and Musicals
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
General Education
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
45
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
III. Catalog Course Description
This class surveys the history of theatre and musicals from Renaissance until today. Students will read, discuss, watch, view, write about, and do hands-on projects about plays and musicals. They will also look at developments in acting, directing, design, and dramaturgy in the context of cultural, social, and political changes in society.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- 1. Identify key theatre and musical figures, traditions, architectures, designs, and productions from late Renaissance until today;
- 2. Understand and contextualize plays and musicals within their social, historical, political, and economic contexts;
- 3. Analyze history of theatre and musicals through the lens of an actor, director, architect, costume designer, playwright, historian, and audience;
- 4. Apply appropriate methods for extensive and intensive reading, basic research, and presentation tools and methods,
- 5. Express ideas logically and effectively in creative and academic forms such as performances, designs, and/or dramatic and musical texts or papers.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies