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Theater and Performance Studies

Academic (University) preparation with worked examples, written practice and independent learning assessments.

Independent university-level study of Theater and Performance Studies. This original curriculum draws on public academic subject descriptions; it is not an official faculty syllabus, university credit, accreditation or an Ivy League qualification. Topics covered: Performance concepts; Theatrical space; Audience; Embodiment. Dramatic structure; Action; Conflict; Character. Acting methods; Voice; Movement; Ensemble work. Directing; Blocking; Pacing; Interpretive choices. Scenography; Lighting; Costume; Sound design. Theater histories; Ritual; Political theater; Global traditions. Performance analysis; Identity; Representation; Ethics. Rehearsal documentation; Collaborative critique; Production planning; Performance project. Projects use safe simulations, public datasets or textual analysis; specialist subject review is required. Includes lessons, supplementary YouTube tutorials, practical exercises, quizzes and free/paid practice tests. Erudex is independent, not affiliated with the source institution or awarding body. Its 80% learning checks are not official grades or university credit. Content requires qualified subject review before use as a complete teaching programme.

32h Certificate available
InternationalAcademic (University)Independent preparation

Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

Independent university-level study of Theater and Performance Studies. This original curriculum draws on public academic subject descriptions; it is not an official faculty syllabus, university credit, accreditation or an Ivy League qualification. Topics covered: Performance concepts; Theatrical space; Audience; Embodiment. Dramatic structure; Action; Conflict; Character. Acting methods; Voice; Movement; Ensemble work. Directing; Blocking; Pacing; Interpretive choices. Scenography; Lighting; Costume; Sound design. Theater histories; Ritual; Political theater; Global traditions. Performance analysis; Identity; Representation; Ethics. Rehearsal documentation; Collaborative critique; Production planning; Performance project. Projects use safe simulations, public datasets or textual analysis; specialist subject review is required.

Performance concepts; Theatrical space; Audience; Embodiment

  • Performance Concepts, Theatrical Space, Audience Reception, and Embodiment Lab60 min
  • Dramatic Structure, Action, Conflict, Character, and Acting Methodologies Lab60 min
  • Directing, Blocking, Pacing, Scenography, Lighting, Costume, and Sound Design Lab60 min
  • Theater Histories, Global Traditions, Performance Analysis, Ethics, and Production Planning Lab60 min

Careers this prepares you for

    How you study

    Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.