THTR 1172 Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Process
This foundational course provides a thorough introduction to theatre and drama study. It is geared towards, though not limited to, Theatre majors (or prospective majors) in their first year. Dramatic texts are studied as blueprints for performed events. Students will read a wide range of plays in order to develop play analysis skills and to gain an awareness of how structure shapes meaning. Fundamental aspects of theatrical process and production are also taken into consideration.
Course overview
- Department
- Theatre
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Satisfies core
- Arts
Requirements fulfilled
- Theatre: Foundation: Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Process, or in special cases Introduction to Theatre (one course) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Educational Theatre: THTR1172 Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Process (fall only) or, in special cases, THTR1170 Introduction to Theatre (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Arts (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.90 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.09 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Scott Cummings | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 19 of 23 |
| Fall 2024 | Scott Cummings | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 13 of 19 |
| Fall 2023 | Scott Cummings | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 of 20 |
| Fall 2022 | Scott Cummings | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 17 of 20 |
| Fall 2021 | Scott Cummings | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 23 |