Theatre History/Critical Studies Courses

These two undergraduate courses, offered by the Conservatory of Theatre Arts and Film, are support studies for the four B.F.A. programs: acting, design/technology, dramatic writing, and film. These courses may be counted toward the 30 liberal arts credits required for the B.F.A. degree.

Dramatic Structure
THC 1050 / 4 credits / Fall
A study of Aristotle’s Poetics, plus an in-depth analysis of dramatic structures (form, theme, style, genre, and characterization) as applied to selected plays and films.

History of the Theatre
THC 2010 / 4 credits / Spring
A study of the history of world theatres from their origins through the present.

These two graduate courses are support studies for the M.F.A. program in theatre design/technology; descriptions are available upon request from the Design/Technology Office, (914) 251-6850.

Graduate Seminar in History of the Theatre
THC 5010 / 4 credits / Fall

Graduate Seminar in Dramatic Structure
THC 5050 / 4 credits / Spring