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Course Info for THDN - 301 - 01, Spring 2023
Class number: 1863 Title: Directing/Devising Performance Department: Theater and Dance
Career: Undergraduate Component: Studio Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 9 Current enrollment: 6 Available seats: 3
Start date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 End date: Friday, May 12, 2023 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: MW: 2:55PM-4:10PM, TC - 152 Instructor(s): Incampo, Theresa
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: At least one theater and dance course or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Arts & Wellness: Civic & Environ Engagemnt
Course Description:
This class is designed for students interested in expanding their understanding of theoretical and devised approaches to directing for theater. The readings and exercises for this course will focus on the work of experimental theater artists from the 20th century to the present, examining the various ways directors and ensembles have investigated the relationship of form and content to research innovative modes of storytelling. Particular attention will be paid to multimedia and devised performance practice. Students will create work inspired by the artists and productions studied, applying theory to practice in performance work.