In this course, students will explore dramatic structure, techniques, and various organizational elements. The course provides an introduction to theatre as a collaborative art form through the critical analysis of its historical context, production, theory, and connections to theatrical literature, including the western canon. The course will acquaint the student with the elements of theatre and how they combine and interact to create the live theatre experience. Lecture and discussion will investigate the nature and art of theatre, while the viewing of video taped and live stage plays will furnish examples of the various dramatic genres, including tragedy, comedy and musical theatre. THE2000 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. THE2000 meets the International/ Intercultural competency requirement.

An introduction to the examination and analysis of play scripts as preparation for production. Students will read plays from various periods and genres though emphasis will be placed on works of the Western Canon, and analyze such dramatic elements as plot, theme, character, dialogue, and style. THE2304 is a writing credit course. Students must earn a minimum grade of C to meet the requirements of the Gordon Rule for writing. THE2304 meets the International/Intercultural competency requirement.