THTR 1020 Chapter : Syllabus
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Thtr 1020 understands theatre as a performance event that communicates to its audience through the medium of the stage. It is a visual, verbal, and aural art form experienced in live performance. Theatre has been practiced in many cultures, across many time periods. Its vitality in large part derives from its communal function, as societies use theatre to envision and debate their most important values, aims, and identities. This course can be used to satisfy the general education arts requirement. Courses include developing an informed appreciation of the roles of the arts and humanities and an understanding of other cultures and times. Students will have opportunity to strengthen their critical skills in viewing numerous productions throughout the semester. 9780809311101 (can be found on library website: downs, wright, and ramsey the art of theatre, then and now, Third edition: any additional texts will be found on moodle. 20 points (possible: absolutely no late work will be accepted barring a university-approved excuse.
