ADFA 1800 Introduction to Theater
This course examines the form and meaning of theatre in civilizations from the ancient Greeks to modern times and is designed to expose the student to the live performance experience through the study of various elements of theatre and performance, the history of theatre, and dramatic literature. Attention is paid to the relationship between live performance and other mediatized forms, like film and television, with which the student likely will already be familiar. Students will be required to read and analyze various plays and films of plays, to view two live productions, take a walking tour of Boston College theatre spaces, and to explore the process of theatrical production.
Course overview
- Department
- Advancing Studies
- School
- ADV
- Credits
- 4
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.77 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.86 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Anne Pluto | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4–6 hrs/week | 16 of 22 |
| Spring 2025 | Anne Pluto | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 21 of 27 |
| Spring 2024 | Anne Pluto | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 17 of 24 |
| Spring 2023 | Anne Pluto | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 16 of 24 |