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THEA 363 - Play Analysis and Theory

3 Credits

This course is designed to provide the student with the basic theoretical framework and practical applications necessary for analyzing plays of various periods and genres. The course introduces the student to the influences of various historical figures, such as Aristotle and Stanislavsky, as well offers the student analytical views from the perspective of the actor, director, dramaturg and various types of theatre designers. In addition to the text, students are expected to read and analyze several plays throughout the course.

Prerequisite(s): THEA 104 or THEA 105.