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Introduction to Theater
THEA101 SP

Students explore how the various theater arts (writing, directing, acting and designing) combine to produce a dramatic performance. Readings, lectures and discussions include a survey of theater history and a representative selection of plays, supplemented by guest artist visits from the faculty and other professional theater artists. Students submit written critiques of theatre performances, scene studies, midterm and final examinations.

MAJOR READINGS

Selected plays, critical essays, and an introductory textbook.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Examinations and Assignments not known

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Introduction to Theater ] Students explore how the various theater arts (writing, directing, acting and designing) combine to produce a dramatic performance. Readings, lectures and discussions include a survey of theater history and a representative selection of plays, supplemented by guest artist visits from the faculty and other professional theater artists. Students submit written critiques of theatre performances, scene studies, midterm and final examinations. MAJOR READINGS: Selected plays, critical essays, and an introductory textbook. EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS: Critiques, mid-term and final examinations, and scene work. COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Performance

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000


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