SCRIPT ANALYSIS

Catalog description

In this course students fully explore an in-depth methodology for reading, analyzing and understanding play scripts intended for production in a variety of genres and styles. Students investigate techniques used to read a play for its structure, scrutinizing the playwright's methods of creating theatre through plot, character and imagery. Students examine play scripts from both an artist's and an audience member's point of view. Contrasts with other forms of literature are also considered.Credit may be earned in TA 29 or 29H, but not both. C-ID: THTR 114