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TMA 115

Introduction to Performance Studies

Theatre and Media Arts College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Exploration of performance in all areas of life--religion, gaming, sports, theatre, dance, music, visual art, ethnicity, popular culture, etc..

When Taught

Fall, Winter, Summer

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

1

Other Prerequisites

Theatre arts studies major or minor status; or BFA acting major or acting pre-major status; or theatre education major status.

Title

Performance Studies History

Learning Outcome

Students will identify many of the key figures and movements that have contributed to the history of Performance Studies.

Title

Performance Analysis

Learning Outcome

Students will utilize the vocabulary of Performance Studies to analyze various performances in the world around them.