School
Liberal Arts
Division
Fine & Performing Arts
Department
Theater
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Theatre
Course Number
238
Course Title
Theatre History
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Eligible to take ENG courses at HFC.
Catalog Course Description
Offers a survey of theatrical production, including acting, directing, theatre architecture, artistic movements, and significant ideas that affect the development of theatre from the Greeks through the present. Emphasizes individual research and projects.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Style and Culture
Identify the cultural differences that create unique theatrical styles.
- History and Production
Analyze the association between the history of an era and its theatrical productions.
- Western Theatre Influences
Identify the major ideological influences for Western Theater.
- Stage Spaces
Identify the importance of physical space upon historical plays.
- Technical Theatre and Historical Productions
Describe the basic concepts of lighting, acting, directing, and costuming for historical productions.
- Writing about Historical Theatre
Write a research paper about historical theatrical subjects.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- A midterm exam
- A final exam
- Forum discussion posts
- A research paper
Outcomes
General Education Categories
- Humanities and Fine Arts
MTA Categories
- Category 5: Humanities and Fine Arts
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Satisfies Honors Requirements
No
Effective Term
Fall 2025