THST * 1040 – Introduction to Theatre Studies F,W (3-0) [0.50]

This course introduces students to the disciplines and subject areas that constitute Theatre Studies at the university level, including the work of playwrights, directors, designers, actors and technicians in creating productions, and the scholarly study of theatrical history, theory and dramatic literature. Attendance at a number of performances is required, since these performances are among the ‘texts’ for the course.


Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : December 15, 2015

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? No
Professor : Tony Berto

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Very mixed feelings about this course. If you are interested and passionate about theatre this class is definitely for you. On the other hand, I enrolled in this course expecting an easy grade and also to explore a field that I am not too familiar with. The classes were not engaging, the plays were dreadful. If you know nothing about theatre you will be lost the entire time. I thought they would take the class to see plays that were interesting and help promote theatre to the people that are willing to give it a shot. This course has thought me that theatre is a dying industry. Overall, easy A, you don\'t need to go to class or buy the book, just know a friend who takes good notes.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : May 28, 2012

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? No
Professor : Rick Knowles

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Rick is annoying. Assignment requirements are the most unclear. Our TA had trouble figuring out what he wanted. He can be really confusing. Going to the plays are fun (you're charged the $100 regardless of whether you attend them all or not), but the lectures are pretty boring, and he posts the same slides online anyway. Your mark may depend on your TA.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : May 16, 2011

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Course was super easy, and there were some really good lectures, and some really mediocre ones too. You get to see a bunch of plays though which is a lot of fun, just make sure that show dates don't conflict with other courses.
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Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : March 10, 2011

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I loved this course, really easy mark and very interestinggggg
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