Explores the components, methods, and history of theatrical production. Subject areas may include but are not limited to acting, directing, and technical theatre.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Historical Periods.
Identify the major ideological influences of Western theatre.
Describe the historical significance of theatrical production techniques. - Play Structure.
Identify the major structural components of a play.
- Play Production.
Identify the difference between “play” as script and “play” as production.
Describe the basic requirements for acting and directing, and their basic relationship to each other.
Write critical reviews of theatrical productions.
Write analytical papers about theatrical subjects. - Play Design.
Describe the capabilities of scene design, lighting, acting, directing, and costuming.
- Acting.
Memorize and prepare a theatrical scene.
Describe the basic requirements for acting and directing, and their basic relationship to each other.
Assessment and Requirements
- Objective tests.
- A midterm.
- A final.
- Play review.
- A research paper.
- A memorized and rehearsed scene from a play presented in class.
Outcomes
- Humanities and Fine Arts
- Humanities
- Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts