THTR 170 - Theatre on Film

CR: 3
Modern films often draw their sources from previous works of art, including plays written for the theatre. In this class we will focus on those plays and films made from them. Students will read the scripts and see the film adaptations of a variety of plays originally written for the stage. The course will emphasize the differences between the two art forms and the changes made to adapt the script to film. The course will cover both classic and modern drama. Students will also learn the rudiments of script writing. Three hours lecture/ discussion and two hours lab per week. Offered alternate years. This course counts for the CORE 150 requirement. C150, V.6a