DRA 118 Script Analysis

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides a foundational study of the structure of plays for the theatre. Emphasis is placed on the study of plays from the earliest forms of theatre to the present, analyzed through elements of the dramatic text including character, action, genre, language, spectacle, structure, style and theme. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze plays for academic use, as well as for theatrical productions as actors, designers and/or directors.

Course is typically offered in Fall, Spring
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, students should be able to do the following:

Analyze the structural elements of dramatic texts.
Evaluate the impact of genre and style on a play’s dramatic elements.
Interpret character motivations and actions in dramatic texts to prepare for acting roles.
Apply script analysis techniques to inform directing and design choices for theatrical productions.