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Academic Year 2003/2004


Script Analysis
THEA 280 FA

A course in evaluation, selection and preparation of play texts for production. Scripts chosen for analysis give a foundation in genres, production styles and significant historical periods. This is a prerequisite to THEA281 Directing I. Students demonstrate their script analyses in class presentations and production books.

MAJOR READINGS

Francis Hodge, PLAY DIRECTING
Colin Counsell, SIGNS OF PERFORMANCE
Michael Bloom, THINKING LIKE A DIRECTOR
Play list

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Submission of fully written analyses and sample production books for play scenes and one full-length play, supplemented by reading and play-viewing assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Reading list of supplements plays.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: HA THEA    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Nascimento,Claudia T   
Times: .M.W... 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: TST101
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 15)
SR. major: 0   Jr. major: 5
SR. non-major: 0   Jr. non-major: 0   SO: 10   FR: 0

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Writing
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2004


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