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Jan 15, 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. Prerequisites: None.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Understand the rich and long history of theatre
• Become familiar with the different genres within theatre
• Understand the influence of famous playwrights, actors and directors
• Understand theatre as a form of cultural expression
Prerequisites by Topic
• No prerequisites by topic appended.
Course Topics
• General Introduction to the course (1 class)
• The theatre of Greece and Rome (3 classes)
• Theatre in the Middle Ages (2 classes)
• The Renaissance and Neoclassical Eras (3 classes)
• Theatre and Reform (2 classes)
• Theatre into the New Millenium (3 classes)
• The Business of Theatre and the Role of Audience (1 class)
• How to Read and See a Play (2 classes)
• Making Theatre Today (2 classes)
• Playwrights, actors and directors (3 classes)
• Designers and Technicians (2 classes)
• Exams (2 classes)
• Student Projects and Presentations (4 classes)
Coordinator
R. David Kent
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