THEATER 190
Performance Appreciation
The course examines performance as a primary mode of human expression, communication, & cultural production. Through viewing live & recorded performances, readings, movement/theater exercises, discussions, & written responses to performances, students will learn to place performance in a variety of cultural, artistic & historical contexts. Live performances viewed by the class will vary each term, dependent upon the offerings of prominent Bay Area Theater/Dance companies. Theater directors, choreographers, performers, & curators will give presentations & share their perspectives on related course material. No prior experience with performance required.
Topics
- Appreciate the cultural importance of theatrical performance. Explore the collaborative processes that are utilized to make performance. Gain an overview of the theory/history that informs theatrical performance. Explore how influences such as ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and economic class shape the experience of theatrical performance in the United States. Learn to write and speak critically about live performance.
- Students demonstrate competence in the terminology, concepts, theories and methodologies covered in class. Students communicate clearly and effectively in written and oral forms. Students analyze performance from multiple perspectives.
Official catalogue course objectives and student learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027