School of Theatre, Performance and Cultural Policy Studies

TH111 Introduction to Theatre

Module Convenor: Jim Davis (jim.davis@warwick.ac.uk)

Office G27, Millburn House

Lectures: Monday 3:15 – 4:45

Tutorials: Groups fit into hour-long slots on Wed or Fridays, with Dr. Wallace McDowell, for discussions based on issues raised by the lectures (W.B.McDowell@warwick.ac.uk)

Module Description

This module seeks to provide a basis for students’ studies in Theatre throughout their degree programme through an exploration of western theatre within its historical contexts, a consideration of the contribution of significant theorists and practitioners to western theatre; as well as an introduction to some non-western theatrical forms and an examination of the place of Applied Theatre in the contemporary theatre context. It will introduce students to historiographical and methodological problems in the study of theatre and to ways of analysing performance texts, performance techniques, spaces and audiences, while developing an awareness of the wide range of topics and approaches that constitute the discipline.

Assessments

Portfolio 1 (25%) - Handing-in deadline (esubmission): 4pm tbc

Portfolio 2 (25%) - Handing-in deadline (esubmission): 4pm tbc

Examination (50%) - Date tbc