TA 206. Introduction to Theatre Art (O, T►)

This course will enable the student to identify the basic elements common to all theatre. The student will be able to make appropriate written and/or spoken criticism of the value and merit of individual examples of theatrical performance according to the critical standards presented in the courses. The student will be able to read and discuss a play script in terms of its theatrical merit, demands, and potential as a piece of theatrical performance according to the script analysis principles presented in the course. The student will be able to identify and define distinguishing elements and characteristics of theatrical art as it was presented in the major historical periods of theatre as surveyed in the course. Additionally, the student will be able to identify and discuss briefly the elements and principals involved in the practice of the various component activities in theatrical art including theatre architecture, production, direction, acting, scenic design, costume design, lighting design, makeup, sound, and multimedia.

Credits: 3

Kansas SystemWide Transfer Course
(THT1010)

Note(s)
O - This course is offered online.