Theatre HistoryLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

The students know the styles and periods of Western theatre history and their most important representatives. The students are able to place the stylistic periods into a wider historical framework and understand their influence in the modern theatre.

Content

The course consists of the history of European theatre from classical period into present day. The students widen their knowledge of art. They study the history of light and sound. The students create their own history sheets and a related folder. The folder is integrated into other history studies, which gives the students an overview on the development of theatre, art, light, sound and film over time.