NVCC COLLEGE-WIDE COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
SPD 141 - 142 - THEATRE APPRECIATION I-II (3 CR.) (3 CR.)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Increases students' knowledge and enjoyment of the theatre. Considers process, style, organization, written drama and performed drama. Lecture 3 hours per week.

GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE

Provides students with an opportunity to personally experience "theatre."

ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES

Fluency in Standard American English. Recommend proficiency in reading and writing at English 111 level.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

Develops an understanding and appreciation of theatre by recognizing every aspect that goes into making a production complete. Students are able to critique objectively and discover that theatre is, above all, a live art form.

MAJOR TOPICS TO BE COVERED

A. What is a play?

B. The actor

C. The playwright

D. Designers and technicians

E. The director

F. The theatre today

G. The critic

SPD 141 concentrates on Greek, Roman, Medieval, Shakespeare and Restoration drama.

SPD 142 concentrates on modern drama, from Ibsen to today's theatre.

Revised 2/97

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