THEA 1100: Theatre Appreciation

3 Credit Hours

Survey and critical appreciation of Theatre. A study of theatre as a collaborative art form, from script to performance. Includes historical background, the roles of various persons involved both on and off stage, and the importance of both the performance space and the audience.

Course Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

Exhibit an increased understanding of the various roles and responsibilities in theatre production: playwright, director, stage manager, designer, and actors.
Demonstrate competency in dramatic analysis and plot structure through script study and virtual theatre performance.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of theatre etiquette.
Define and describe the art of double consciousness as it relates to the theatre actor.
Identify distinct types of stage and performance spaces.