| Course ID: | THEA 2000. 3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week. |
| Course Title: | Appreciation of Theatre |
Course
Description: | Aesthetics and craft of the theatrical experience on stage,
screen, and television. Discussions and analyses of all aspects
of the theatrical arts; critical viewing of performances both
in and out of class with written analyses. May not be used for
credit towards the theatre major. |
| Oasis Title: | Appreciation of Theatre |
| Duplicate Credit: | Not open to students with credit in THEA 2100H |
Semester Course
Offered: | Offered fall, spring and summer semester every year. |
| Grading System: | A-F (Traditional) |
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| Course Objectives: | To provide the student with a general understanding and appreciation of the
variations of theatrical arts. |
| Topical Outline: | A. Theatre Spaces: A look at the theoretical aesthetic and physical architecture of
entertainment.
B. Comedy: The history and theory of what makes us laugh.
C. Dramatic Structure; The mechanics of the script.
D. Writing on Theatre: How to write a basic theatrical review.
E. Acting: Techniques, theories, and history of the primary dramatic agent.
F. Direction: Techniques, theories and history of the director as artist.
G. The Playwright: Methods, theories and the people who write the script.
H. Multimedia: The current trends involving live performers and technology.
I. Lighting Design: The art of lighting in entertainment.
J. Costume Design: The aesthetics and practical aspects of what the actor wears.
K. Scenic Design: The physical environment of the entertainment experience.
L. The Craftspeople: Technicians, trade unions and the profession of technical
production.
M. Today's Theatre: Current trends in live theatre. |
| Honor Code Reference: | The University of Georgia has a strongly worded policy concerning academic
dishonesty. Please refer to the University Student Handbook regarding this policy.
Violation of this policy will be reported to the appropriate university official
for investigation and disciplinary action. |