Lights! Camera! Action! Theater and cinema are both forms of art that tell a story. Let’s explore the enchanting world of live theater and its fascinating relationship to the silver screen. Explore the different genres of both and how to develop the script for stage and film. Then dive into how to bring the script to life with acting and directing. If you have a passion for the art of film and stage, let’s bring your creativity to life!
Theater, Cinema, and Film Production 1a: Introduction
Theater is one of the very first forms of entertainment—acting out ideas to amuse or inform others may even predate organized human language. This is an art form that has evolved over time, but it has never really lost track of its roots. To properly evaluate theater, it’s important to understand those roots. Why do we perform plays? What purpose do they serve? And why are plays still so relevant today? We’re about to dig into these questions so you’ll be better able to appreciate and evaluate theater.
What will you learn in this unit?
- Describe the elements of theater
- Explain the global history of theater and stage plays
- Identify different historical purposes for plays
- Discuss elements of theater theory and criticism