Download TH193 Introduction to the Theater

MOHAWK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
UTICA/ROME, NEW YORK
Course Outline
TH 193 Introduction to the Theater
C-3, Cr-3
Catalog Description:
This course introduces the foundations of theater art. Emphasis is placed on the theatrical
production process. Topics include theater spaces, directing, acting, scenic design and
professional work opportunities. Theater experiences from the Greek festival theater to the
present are discussed.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course the student will:
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Demonstrate understanding of the differences between drama and theater
Explain the varied processes involved in the creation of a production
Recognize the varieties of theater experience in an historical context
See and critique a theater production outside of class
Recognize the components of a standard playhouse, including the various parts of the
stage and their relation to blocking
Experience the steps necessary to transfer the written words of a script into actual
performance
Recognize current trends in theater
Major Topics
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Elements of theatre
The Script
Theatre spaces
Directing
The actor
Scenic design
Costume/makeup
Lighting and sound
Greek theatre
Elizabethan theatre
Contemporary theatre: Broadway and the West End
Work opportunities in the theatre
May 2013