The academic content and curriculum of the Undergraduate Program in Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy aims to provide students with a comprehensive education in the art and criticism of theatre. In addition to basic theoretical knowledge, the program also includes applied courses, enabling students to acquire both intellectual and practical skills. The curriculum usually consists of courses such as the following:
Dramaturgy This course teaches how to analyze the structure, themes and motifs of a work of theater. Students analyze different dramatic structures and learn how to provide the necessary dramaturgical supports for a production. Theater History: Covers the evolution of the art of theater from Ancient Greece to modern and contemporary theater. This course provides students with a broad historical perspective and examines how the art of theater has developed in a cultural and social context. Playwriting: Introduces students to the techniques of playwriting. It includes basic elements such as character development, dialog writing and staging notes. Theater Criticism: Students learn the techniques of writing theater criticism, critical thinking and evaluation methodologies. Students learn how to critically analyze different theatrical works and performances. Performance Studies: Covers the theory and practice of performance. Students learn performance arts and various performance techniques. Stage and Management Techniques: Includes technical details such as stage design, lighting, sound and visual effects. These courses offer the opportunity to develop backstage work and directing skills. Text Analysis: Students learn the techniques of analyzing literary and dramatic texts. This course provides students with the skills to decode the underlying themes, symbols and character structures of texts. The curriculum also provides students with academic interdisciplinary skills such as research methodologies, academic writing and presentation skills. Students are encouraged to take an active part in various theater productions, so that they have the chance to consolidate their theoretical knowledge with practice. Workshops, masterclasses and practical classes on stage allow students to develop their artistic expression and creativity.
The curriculum of the Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy program is designed to provide students with a broad perspective on the theatre arts and to train them to be knowledgeable, skilled and critical thinkers in this field. In the process of this education, students specialize in various aspects of theatre and performing arts, while at the same time developing critical skills in the interpretation and presentation of cultural and artistic values.