Summer Session

THR 103: Introduction to Theatre Design

Undergraduate 3 credits

DEC: D SBC: ARTS

An introduction to design and technology for theatrical performances. Through the lens of design and technology, this course highlights the collaborative nature between this field with performance and dramatic text. The course will examine genres, innovations, cultural context, and the creative process as it applies to design and technology and its integral relationship with all areas of production. It also takes a cross-disciplinary approach while examining a full array of theatrical forms and creation, from Broadway to the most current trends in theatre making. This course is an essential foundational step for students interested in the field of theatre arts or live performances.

THR 313: Asian Theatre and Drama

Undergraduate 3 credits

Prerequisite: WRT 102 and departmental consent

DEC: J SBC: HFA+

A comprehensive overview of Asian theatre with special emphasis on drama, theatrical aesthetics, conventions of production, and actor training in India, China, Korea, and Japan.