Theatre Foundation

Study the theatre in terms of its critical, historical aesthetic, and practical aspects. Understand the relationship between theatre and society in various periods.

Learn the development of the play script from premise to scene, teaching basic craftsmanship in developing characters, plot, and dialogue.

Study the development of the play script from a scene to a one-act play.

Learn the skiills and standards of dramatic composition and participate in production dramaturgy for Theatre Arts departmental productions

Develop and understanding, while learning to access and expand of creative capacity using skills of

Learn the Aristotilean theory for analyzing dramatic literature with regard to plot, theme, and character in four different genres.

Examine and evaluate plays that span a wide variety of genres.

Explore and compare the aesthetics of Aristotelian storytelling with storytelling practices and storytelling theories of other cultures in the world.

Experience professional production via the Department of Theatre Arts' collaboration with Shakespear Theatre Company

Experience professional production via the Department of Theatre Arts' collaboration with Shakespear Theatre Company. THFD 090 is a pre-requisite for this course.

Learn to use analysis and playwrtiting techniques to adapt non-dramatic narrative for the stage

Examine the major movements, trends and styles in theatre and drama from antiquity through late 18th century.

Examine the major movements, trends and styles in theatre and drama from 18th century through early 20th century.

Learn techniques in research methodologies and exploratory research. Study theories and frameworks for disciplines in the performing arts and beyond. Learn students extensive writing techniques on a particular topic. Study tools necessary for critiquing cultural and historical narratives in diverse genres, interdisciplinary topics and diverse regions of the world.

Learn the thesis writing process. Study that theories, frameworks, and methodologies that are utilized throughout the thesis writing process.

Learn the process for completing an Honor's Thesis. Learn skills for topic selection and for writing an effective literature review, a bibliography, outline, and a culminating research proposal. Learn critical thinking and learn skills to foster an awareness of the global significance of the performing arts.

Learn to produce a complete, polished honor's thesis project, and an oral presentation outline at the conclusion of the semester.

Learn and understand which foods are key for dancers. Learn to listen to the dancing body. Understand major food grouops and how to utitilize them for opitimal performance for dance artists.

Study the canon William Shakespeare for actors

Learn how to write a television drama pilot.

Learn the research process. Learn analytical, theoretical, and methological research skills.

Learn to use the Blackboard Learning Management System

Study the research process. Learn analytical, theoretical, and methological research skills in the field of dance.

Learn and study the theatre forms of African cultures

Learn skills in preservation management, organization, and best practices for archives, museums and libraries.

Learn to work collaboratively in the interdisciplinary fields of entertainment production. The course requires formal admittance into the Howard Entertainment program.