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DRAM 211 Introduction to Theatre for Young Audiences Units: 3.00
An introduction to the history and theory of theatre conceived for audiences of young people. Students will read a variety of plays intended for young audiences and consider the social and artistic issues associated with various dramatic and theatrical techniques.
NOTE Only offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online.
NOTE Only offered online. Consult Arts and Science Online.
Learning Hours: 120 (84 Online Activity, 36 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Level 2 or above or registration in the MUTH Plan.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Articulate an informed opinion regarding the role of TYA in contemporary society and propose ways in which it can benefit young audiences.
- Describe the unique characteristics and expectations of young audiences.
- Discuss the importance of theatre for young audiences in terms of child development.
- Identify and discuss some of the prominent theories, trends, and themes in Theatre for Young Audiences (with a particular focus on TYA organizations and practitioners in Canada).
- Reflect critically on one's own subjective experiences of the course materials by making connections between personal experience and insights gleaned from contemporary theory, practitioners, and organizations in the field of TYA.