3 hours. 2 hours lecture and 2 hours lab per week.
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.
Athena Title
Appreciation of Theatre
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in THEA 2100H
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will develop a working vocabulary pertinent to and descriptive of the elements and methodology of theatrical production.
Students will study representative dramatic literature in its historical and theatrical contexts.
Students will critically analyze selected theatrical productions.
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.
