Intro to Educ Theatre I

Catalog description

This course will involve an examination of the major periods of theatre history from the Ancient Greeks to the 19th Century United States. There will be analysis of dramatic structures that relate these periods to the discipline of educational theatre. Different perspectives will be offered to give a comprehensive view of the role of theatre as a foundation to educational theatre. Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of strategies employed in educational theatre and an appreciation of the aesthetics of theatre and drama.