THEA 232 - History of Theatre 2

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course examines the development of dramatic art and practice from the beginning of the 19th century to the present. Emphasis is placed on the evolution of the physical theatre and dramatic forms in relation to contemporaneous production facilities and innovations. 19th century, Modern, Postwar and Contemporary periods are explored.

Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Liberal Arts | Humanities
This course counts toward Schoolcraft’s General Education Requirements.
This course counts toward a Michigan Transfer Agreement General Education Requirement.

This Course is Typically Offered: As Needed
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Course Competencies

Explain the development of and practice of theatre in the 19th centuries.
Explain the development of theatre and practice of theatre in Modern period.
Explain the development of theatre and practice of theatre in Postwar period.
Explain the development of theatre and practice of Contemporary theatre.
Describe the accomplishments in each theatrical period from the 19th century to present.
Compare the development of theatre and its changes from the 19th century to the present.
Examine the innovations in each theatrical period.
Explore the evolution of physical theater from the 19th century to present.
Compare the major dramatic forms from the 19th century to present.