THAR 379 - Research Practice for Theatre and Dance

Unit(s): 3

This course teaches professional research methodology as a means to artistry in the creation of dance and theatre, with applications to performance, design, criticism, history, and dramaturgy. Research avenues include creative and biographical material on key artists, historical and cultural context, locating imagery (print, digital, multimedia), sound/music sourcing, and materials specific to unique production needs. The course addresses best practices in information competence and focuses on research as an art as much as a pragmatic skill. May be taken twice for credit.