THE 2201 History of Theatre I
Theatre in its purest form is storytelling. Discover how it has evolved throughout the ages from tribal rituals to producing the high-tech blockbusters of today. Explore a wealth of world cultures that influence theatrical traditions. Who are the authors, actors, directors, and designers creating these stories? Read the scripts and explore the spaces that share these stories. This course will explore theatre from tribal origins through the 1700s.
Prerequisites: NONE
Course Outcomes
- Differentiate major periods of theatre traditions, the practitioners and spaces throughout the ages from a wealth of world cultures
- Identify the influence of cultures on theatre traditions
- Analyze and interpret rituals and scripts throughout the ages from many world cultures
Credit Hours: 3
- Classroom: 3 hours
- Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
- Department: Theatre
- Repeatable Credit: No
- Offered Online: Yes
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 2, Rm 226
Faculty: Podplesky
Term: Fall 2022
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Open Seats: 9
Meets: TTH from 3:00PM to 4:15PM
Section: 201
Open Seats: 9
Meets: TTH from
3:00PM to 4:15PM
3:00PM to 4:15PM
Section: 201