THE 2000 - Introduction to Theatre Arts

College of Fine Arts and Humanities

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 47
Effective Term Fall 2024 (640)

Course Description

In this course, students will explore dramatic structure, techniques, and various organizational elements. The course provides an introduction to theatre as a collaborative art form through the critical analysis of its historical context, production, theory, and connections to theatrical literature, including the western canon. State Core Course Description (State Rule 6A-14.0303). This course satisfies the Humanities General Education Core.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

  1. *Students will identify the basic principles of theatrical performance, design, technology, organization, and management.
  2. *Students will assess the significance of the human condition as expressed through the performing arts.
  3. *Students will explore and interpret works of art utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.
  4. *Students will demonstrate college-level writing.
  5. *Students will define, compare and contrast theater as both an expressive art form and a commercial industry.
*Major Learning Outcome is set by and in compliance with DOE State Rule 6A-14.0303.

Criteria Performance Standard

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will, with a minimum of 70% accuracy, demonstrate mastery of each of the above stated objectives through classroom measures developed by individual course instructors. The effectiveness of all written assignments will be determined by standard grading procedures.The effectiveness of oral and visual performance will be determined according to aesthetic standards and criteria established by the instructor as applicable to the course.

History of Changes

C&I Approval: , BOT Approval: , Effective Term: Fall 2024 (640)

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