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Cuyamaca College 2017-2018 Catalog
Theatre arts (THTR)
110 INTRODUCTION TO THE
THEATRE
C-ID THTR 111
3 UNITS
3 hours lecture
Provides students with the analytic tools of
theatre and a working knowledge of all areas
included in the process of producing a play.
Through lectures, attendance at selected
performances, and in-class projects, students
will be introduced to the theatre arts as a
reflection of the synthesis of the arts and
a definition of the humanities in Western
Civilization. Recommended for students
interested in theatre who want to have a better
understanding of how this art form continues to
help shape society.
AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC
120 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE I
3 UNITS
3 hours lecture
Survey of theatre from Classical Greece
through 18th century France and England. The
social, political, philosophical and religious
impact of theatre and drama will be studied in
depth. Exemplary plays from great theatrical
periods will be analyzed and critiqued.
AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC
121 HISTORY OF THE THEATRE II 3 UNITS
3 hours lecture
Survey of theatre from 19th century Germany
through 20th century Europe and America.
The social, political, philosophical and religious
impact of theatre and drama will be studied in
depth. Exemplary plays from great theatrical
periods will be analyzed and critiqued.
AA/AS GE, CSU, CSU GE, IGETC, UC
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