EXPERIENCING THEATRE
By attending live theatre performances, watching films of theatrical productions and participating in colloquiums with theatre professionals, explore how theatre is made through the lens of various theatre artists. Through this exploration, develop an understanding and a deeper appreciation of performative events as well as critically think about those experiences. Explores performance and the human condition, using acquired knowledge to build empathy and appreciation for the complexities of one's own and other people's perspectives.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Humanities & Arts Breadth - Humanities Level - Elementary L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of theatrical terminology Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate an understanding of how theatre artists collaborate Audience: Undergraduate 3. Employ various approaches to critically evaluate the art and craft of theatre Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify the responsibilities of various artists/individuals involved in theatre Audience: Undergraduate 5. Use learned knowledge to build empathy and appreciation for the complexities of one’s own and other people’s perspectives Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of theatrical terminology Audience: Undergraduate 2. Demonstrate an understanding of how theatre artists collaborate Audience: Undergraduate 3. Employ various approaches to critically evaluate the art and craft of theatre Audience: Undergraduate 4. Identify the responsibilities of various artists/individuals involved in theatre Audience: Undergraduate 5. Use learned knowledge to build empathy and appreciation for the complexities of one’s own and other people’s perspectives Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027