THE: Theater Stdies/Gen Resour

INTRODUCTION TO THEATER 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.

SCRIPT ANALYSIS An introduction to the analysis and interpretation of play scripts, as preparation for production. Students will read plays from various periods and genres and analyze such dramatic elements as plot, theme, character, dialogue, and style.

SELECTED TOPICS IN THEATER For students interested in exploring special topics in theater through research, discussion and observation. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied.