THE2014 SPTP:Stage to Screen

In this course, students will explore the differences between Theater and Film. Students will be assigned to watch a variety of recorded stage plays and musicals and the subsequent movies that have been made from them. We will examine how the original theatrical material was adapted for the screen, and consider possible reasons for these changes and what it teaches us about each medium. This course will also include the study of plays, musicals, and movies that have socially vital messages and how they relect a specific cultural context. Plays, muscials, and films under consideration for this course include Hamilton, Fences, Hairspray and West Side Story. Students may need to purchase individual films or a subscription for viewing. Credits: 3

wrt1011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C