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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, occasional “experiential” elements will be built into the course 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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