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THE 100 Theater Appreciation
Credit Hours:  3
Effective Term: Fall 2017
SUN#: None
AGEC: Arts   Global/International Awareness   Humanities  
Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A, B, C, D, F
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Description: Survey of theater, including the origins of drama, influence of significant plays, contributions of the actors, directors, designers, stage managers and playwrights. Evaluation of stage and filmed versions of plays and how society influenced the development and creation of plays. Prerequisite or corequisite: RDG100.

Prerequisites: RDG100

Corequisites: RDG100

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Evaluation Level) Record, summarize and evaluate information from a variety of print, multimedia, live theatrical productions, and sound sources related to the sociopolitical influences that shape the creation of works of art.
2. (Analysis Level) Describe and document how different civilizations varied from one another in culture and values and how those cultures and values had a direct impact on the development of theater.
3.(Analysis Level) Identify, analyze and articulate the influences of society on theater - past and present - and how past civilizations differ from our own.
4. (Comprehension Level) Identify, outline, and articulate the expected contributions of actors, directors, playwrights and design teams to theater and their influence on the theater.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
None