THT 334 - Dramaturgy

2019-2020 Catalog Year:

Dramaturgs serve a variety of purposes in theatre; they often work as script consultants, researchers, education outreach coordinators, artistic directors, and literary managers. The course offers an in-depth study of dramaturgy as a specialized field requiring a specific set of skills and knowledge. The course focuses on developing abilities in script analysis, production research, outreach, and education. The course materials include text-based discussion of the dramaturg’s role in production, application of dramaturgical skills to classroom assignments, and the semester’s two Theatre Department productions as practical experience projects.

Prerequisite: THT 110 or instructor permission.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3