An overview of the nature, purpose and functions of theater, with focus on historical differences and developments of the writing , acting, staging and audiences. Attendance at theater productions provides opportunity for the application of class work. Not open to students who have taken SCS 1130. Required of all SCS majors concentrating in theater arts. AY SCS 252.
Final exam consists of a comprehensive project.
Three hours lecture and demonstration weekly. AY SCS 253. Students write and develop a one-act play and submit a log of class exercises. Application of playwritng techniques to elementary and secondary classrooms. Not open to students who have taken SCS 2530.