THET 131 Theatre Appreciation

This course is designed to help students not majoring in theatre develop an appreciation of the art form by understanding the relationship of theatre to society and diverse cultures. Students become familiar with components of stage art including play-writing, acting, directing, and design through practical experiences and viewing of live productions and films. Students will be prepared for greater enjoyment of theatre by developing a more critical eye for the many facets of the art form.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary issues
   of aesthetics and creativity, by describing the basic concepts of theatre with an
   understanding of its basic elements and special qualities, differentiating between popular
   entertainment and art, and identify some of the values of art.
2. 2. Articulate and evaluate the dramatic script as the primary source for theatrical performance
   as it relates to issues of aesthetics, humanism, and meaning.
3. 3. Explain and illustrate the innovation, risk-taking, and creativity necessary in the process of
   bringing a script to the stage, demonstrating an appreciation for how each theatre artist
   makes use of his/her materials in this collaborative art form.
4. 4. Develop techniques to pose and address questions for analyzing and evaluating theatre
   productions in terms of their theatrical requirements and aesthetic qualities, illuminating
   the role and importance of the audience to the social and cultural context in which the
   performance is staged.
   
5. 5. Develop an appreciation for theatre as a collaborative and global art tradition and evaluate it
   effectively, analyzing its role in illuminating the human condition and the search for meaning.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary issues
   of aesthetics and creativity, by describing the basic concepts of theatre with an
   understanding of its basic elements and special qualities, differentiating between popular
   entertainment and art, and identify some of the values of art.
2. 2. Articulate and evaluate the dramatic script as the primary source for theatrical performance
   as it relates to issues of aesthetics, humanism, and meaning.
3. 3. Explain and illustrate the innovation, risk-taking, and creativity necessary in the process of
   bringing a script to the stage, demonstrating an appreciation for how each theatre artist
   makes use of his/her materials in this collaborative art form.
4. 4. Develop techniques to pose and address questions for analyzing and evaluating theatre
   productions in terms of their theatrical requirements and aesthetic qualities, illuminating
   the role and importance of the audience to the social and cultural context in which the
   performance is staged.
   
5. 5. Develop an appreciation for theatre as a collaborative and global art tradition and evaluate it
   effectively, analyzing its role in illuminating the human condition and the search for meaning.