THEA 346 Period Styles for Theatrical Design

Course will familiarize students of theatrical design and directing with the prevalent visual movements in art, architecture, fashion and decorative arts. It will integrate these diverse elements to create a knowledge of the cultural life of each period discussed. The course will focus primarily on Western art movements but also select topics from Asia, Africa, and South America. Lecture, research, and field trips utilizing Chicago’s architecture and cultural institutions will aid students in the development of their visual vocabulary.

Repeatable: N
Formerly 31-3160
Prerequisites THEA 201 Theatre History & Inquiry or THEA 202 Traditions of World Theatre
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3