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ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:
GEN ED COURSES for FALL 2008
The following courses meet the General Education/Core Requirements of the University in: Arts, Race & Diversity, and Global/World Society (as noted). For all course times and schedules, please visit Owlnet or click here.
THEATER 0805. THE DRAMATIC IMAGINATION (Gen Ed/Arts [GA])
Theatre, dance, opera--our imaginations give us the natural ability to accept the make-believe worlds they create on stage. While it is the imagination that ultimately allows us to enjoy the performing arts, imagination also plays a role in creating these worlds. Take advantage of our rich local arts community as you experience live performances in Philadelphia! We will use our imaginative capacities to deepen our own experience, while learning about the value of the arts, the controversies surrounding them, and differences in people's perceptions of the performing arts as compared to other forms of entertainment.
THEATER 0807. THE CREATIVE SPIRIT (Gen Ed/Arts [GA])
Man is the animal who creates, but why and how? Whether we are making art or making dinner, creativity ultimately makes a difference in our lives and the lives of others. In this course we will view creativity through the lens of the arts and explore the broader manifestations of the creative spirit in a variety of related fields and disciplines. Students will learn the fundamental concepts of creativity and engage with artists, performers and working professionals exploring the central role creativity plays in their work. Explore your creativity in weekly hands-on group sessions augmented by periodic field visits to see performances, concerts, galleries, etc. Be creative, follow your bliss and develop a passion for life-long learning.
THEATER 0825. THE ART OF ACTING (Gen Ed/Arts [GA])
Formerly 'Acting for Non-Majors', this course is designed for students with a strong interest in studying the artistry and discipline required to effectively inhabit a character through acting. The course, taught by professional actors and scholars, begins with a study of Stanislavski through the exploration of Uta Hagen`s object exercises. Techniques in relaxation, improvisation and concentration are applied to scene and monologue.
THEATER 0842. RACE ON THE STAGE (Gen Ed/Race & Diversity [GD])
A unique taste of artistic diversity, this course combines traditional and interdisciplinary content with the rich experience of “live art.” Learn how conventions of the past contribute to arts production and the dramatic presentation of race, gender, sexuality, class and disability today, and how those presentations continue to inform notions of identity. As you read classic and contemporary dramatic texts and critically analyze actual performances, you will be looking at diversity from multiple perspectives and acquiring the kind of understanding of “difference” and “tolerance” that will prepare you to live and work in a global world.
THEATER 0852. WORLD PERFORMANCES (Gen Ed/Global World Society [GG])
Dance, puppetry, theater, opera - these are performance forms that are part of the cultures of the world. From the earliest religious rituals to modern interpretations of ancient traditions, performances are as varied and diverse as the cultures from which they arise. You are probably familiar with performances arising from western cultures, but the Noh Drama of Japan, the Water Puppetry of Viet Nam, the Koothu Patari folk performances of India, the Beijing Opera in China, the Capoeira Martial Arts performances of Brazil--these might be new to you. Explore world performances through live class presentations, lectures, video and attendance at international performances in Philadelphia. You might also have the chance to perform yourself!