Course Details
World History of Theatre and Stagecraft
5 Mar 2014
Personal Interest
Other
Victoria University Community Continuing Education
This course is only offered in Auckland
More Than 1 Week
6 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$180.00
Early Bird Discount available until 2 weeks prior to the course start date $162.00 incl GST
Early Bird Discount available until 2 weeks prior to the course start date $162.00 incl GST
Overview:
Come join a round-the-world tour through history as we learn about the origins and development of theatre and stagecraft. Not only will you gain a new perspective on each country that we visit, but you will be able to see examples of each type of theatre and dramatic presentation. From Africa in 8500BC to Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, the Far East, Europe and, finally, North America – we will uncover the roots of theatre as civilisation spread around the world.
Target audience:
This course will appeal to anyone with an interest in history; the origins of theatre and stagecraft on a global scale; and how each civilisation has impacted on and influenced theatre as we know it today.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will have gained:
•an understanding of the history of theatre and stagecraft as they developed in different countries and cultures
•information on each civilisation and its political scene to provide a greater context to the development of theatre and stagecraft
•an appreciation of many different types of theatre around the world.
Course outline:
The course covers the following topics:
Session 1: Introduction; 8500BC Africa; Egypt; India
Session 2: China and Japan
Session 3: Greece and Rome
Session 4: Europe, Britain and Shakespeare, Part I
Session 5: Europe, Britain and Shakespeare, Part II
Session 6: North America
Course format:
The course runs for six two-hour sessions on a Wednesday evening. Sessions are lecture-based with time for questions.
There will be a short break half-way through each session. You are welcome to bring a drink or something to eat if you wish.
Teacher:
Joy Prime has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical/Production Theatre from Ryerson University, Canada. Since 1991, Joy has worked in professional theatre across Canada as a stage manager, assistant stage manager and production manager. Joy has a passionate interest in theatre history, including medieval theatre and Shakespeare.
For further information:
Continuing Education, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington 6140.
Phone 04 463 6556, Email: conted@vuw.ac.nz
Come join a round-the-world tour through history as we learn about the origins and development of theatre and stagecraft. Not only will you gain a new perspective on each country that we visit, but you will be able to see examples of each type of theatre and dramatic presentation. From Africa in 8500BC to Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, the Far East, Europe and, finally, North America – we will uncover the roots of theatre as civilisation spread around the world.
Target audience:
This course will appeal to anyone with an interest in history; the origins of theatre and stagecraft on a global scale; and how each civilisation has impacted on and influenced theatre as we know it today.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will have gained:
•an understanding of the history of theatre and stagecraft as they developed in different countries and cultures
•information on each civilisation and its political scene to provide a greater context to the development of theatre and stagecraft
•an appreciation of many different types of theatre around the world.
Course outline:
The course covers the following topics:
Session 1: Introduction; 8500BC Africa; Egypt; India
Session 2: China and Japan
Session 3: Greece and Rome
Session 4: Europe, Britain and Shakespeare, Part I
Session 5: Europe, Britain and Shakespeare, Part II
Session 6: North America
Course format:
The course runs for six two-hour sessions on a Wednesday evening. Sessions are lecture-based with time for questions.
There will be a short break half-way through each session. You are welcome to bring a drink or something to eat if you wish.
Teacher:
Joy Prime has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical/Production Theatre from Ryerson University, Canada. Since 1991, Joy has worked in professional theatre across Canada as a stage manager, assistant stage manager and production manager. Joy has a passionate interest in theatre history, including medieval theatre and Shakespeare.
For further information:
Continuing Education, Victoria University of Wellington, PO Box 600, Wellington 6140.
Phone 04 463 6556, Email: conted@vuw.ac.nz
Presenter: Joy Prime