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Feb 05, 2025
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HU 486 - Theatre Arts3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
Enjoyment of theatre is increased by experiencing it, by understanding the range of its forms and its history. This is a survey course in theatre history and appreciation. Where appropriate, we will build in occasional “experiential” elements to help students better understand some of the principles of the subject. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the rich and long history of theatre
- Become familiar with and explain the different genres within theatre
- Describe the influence of famous playwrights, actors, and directors
- Interpret theatre as a form of cultural expression
Prerequisites by Topic
Course Topics
- General introduction to the course
- The theatre of Greece and Rome
- Theatre in the Middle Ages
- The Renaissance and Neoclassical Eras
- Theatre and reform
- Theatre into the new millennium
- The business of theatre and the role of audience
- How to read and see a play
- Making theatre today
- Playwrights, actors, and directors
- Designers and technicians
- Exams
- Student projects and presentations
Coordinator
Dr. Katherine Wikoff
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