THEA 110 - Introduction to Theatre

Institution:

Messiah University

Subject:

Theatre

Description:

A survey of the theatre as a humanizing art. Students are introduced to historical and cultural influences, dramatic theory, staging styles and techniques, and major movements in dramatic writing. Analytical readings of play texts are supplemented by viewings of live and recorded performance. In addition to play analysis, students are introduced to the production process through workshops and guest lectures on the role of the actor, director, producer, and stage manager as well as the costume, lighting, set, and sound designer in current departmental and local productions. Meets General Education Arts requirement.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.messiah.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 766-2511

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.