THET 292 Theatre History II
A study of the evolution of theatre from the development of Realism in the 19th century through the Theatre of the Absurd in the 1960's examining Naturalism, Idealism, Symbolism, Expressionism, and Surrealism, continuing to the highly diversified contemporary theatre from the 1960's to the present, with special attention to issues of diversity, access, the international avant-garde, and the impact of technology. Emphasis is on the play in performance reflecting the changing physical theatre, as well as the social, political, and artistic currents of the period.
Prerequisite
Eligible to enroll in
ENGL 121
Hours Weekly
3 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary issues of aesthetics and creativity, by recognizing basic concepts, elements, and stylistic characters in theatre.
- Articulate and evaluate the dramatic script as the primary source for theatrical performance as it relates to issues of aesthetics, humanism, and meaning.
- Assess, reflect on, and critically analyze the risk-taking and innovations in theatrical practices, stage design, and technology during this era.
- Develop techniques to pose and address questions for analyzing and evaluating diverse social, cultural, and historical contexts in which theatre developed in the modern theatre.
- Develop an appreciation for theatre as a collaborative and global art tradition and assess, reflect on, and critically analyze its role in illuminating the human condition and the search for meaning.
- Identify and describe the major movements in this era and their characteristics, including Theatre of the Absurd, Epic Theatre, Naturalism, Idealism, Symbolism, Expressionism, and Surrealism.
Course Objectives
- Identify and apply critical theories and concepts related to enduring and contemporary issues of aesthetics and creativity, by recognizing basic concepts, elements, and stylistic characters in theatre.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Written journal assignment
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric
- Articulate and evaluate the dramatic script as the primary source for theatrical performance as it relates to issues of aesthetics, humanism, and meaning.
This objective is a course Goal Only
- Assess, reflect on, and critically analyze the risk-taking and innovations in theatrical practices, stage design, and technology during this era.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Performance review and production history
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric
- Develop techniques to pose and address questions for analyzing and evaluating diverse social, cultural, and historical contexts in which theatre developed in the modern theatre.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Exam
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric
- Develop an appreciation for theatre as a collaborative and global art tradition and assess, reflect on, and critically analyze its role in illuminating the human condition and the search for meaning.
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Performance review
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric
- Identify and describe the major movements in this era and their characteristics, including Theatre of the Absurd, Epic Theatre, Naturalism, Idealism, Symbolism, Expressionism, and Surrealism.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
- Other (please fill out box below)
- Quizzes, exams, written journal assignments
Procedure for Assessing Student Learning
- Creative Process and Humanistic Inquiry Rubric