THEA 221 Comedy: Theory

Students are exposed to theories of comedy and an overview of the building blocks of popular comedy throughout history. They analyze comedic texts and performances in a variety of media. Students look at how comedy reflects the concerns of society. They discuss their own responses to current events and issues as preparation to creating satiric work.

Repeatable: N
Formerly 31-2101
Prerequisites THEA 112 Theatre Foundation II: Performance or THEA 125 Comedy Survey II
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3