Course Description
Fundamentals of Theatre is a seminar course designed to further develop a student’s academic and practical knowledge of performance and production. Through the critical analysis of plays, the exploration of the fundamentals of stage composition including design elements and history and the study of texts by leaders in the field including, Katie Mitchell, Peter Brook and Deborah Wagner, students will gain holistic academic and practical knowledge designed to support a critical examination of performance practices. The course culminates in a performance of a series of short plays that are directed and produced by the students.
Learning Outcomes
The overall objective of the course is to provide an experiential learning platform to integrate and further develop the academic and practical performance focused knowledge and experience of the students into one intensive project. Students will;
a) Engage with the texts of leaders in the field of performance practice and integrate that knowledge in a practical setting
b) Develop skills to critically analyze text and related support material
c) Explore the various elements of stage composition and design and integrate that knowledge in a practical setting
d) Gain holistic knowledge of performance production, encompassing all of the steps of creation, preparation, rehearsal and production.
e) Develop pedagogical skills and critical thinking tools that support an enhanced academic and artistic practice
- Teacher: Lisa Ross