Commedia dell’Arte: From Classical to Contemporary

Undergraduate

A movement and improvisation-based studio introduction to the history, situations, and characters of the Commedia dell’Arte. Students will begin with the examination of classical archetypes, scenarios and lazzi and progress to exploring Commedia in contemporary contexts. Course Format: Lectures, lab, 5 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to DART (single or combined) and DART (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) majors until date specified in the Registration Guide. Prerequisite(s): DART 2P50, DART 2P51, DART 2P11, or DART 2F50. Course Notes: Materials fee and field trip fee may be required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.