THR 235 - Exercise in Visual Experience & Analysis

Course unit(s): 1
Meets Explore Core requirement (students beginning Fall 2024 and later): CE
In this course, we will be looking at visual elements in various recorded theater productions. These productions varied in their theatrical practices, approach, and aesthetics. There will be reading, writing, and drawing exercises and assignments accompanying these selected materials. The purpose of this course is to sharpen one’s eyes and articulate one’s thoughts about what we are looking at. Through the lens of analysis, we will decipher the visual messages the designers, actors, and directors arranged in the audience’s journey with the work.