Evangel University Libraries: THTR 341: Costume Design: THTR 110: Intro to Theatre

Introduction & Required Text

Welcome to THTR 110 Intro to Theatre, a course taught by Dr. Vickie Wisdom.

"This course is designed to enhance the student's understanding of theatre as an aesthetic form, develop an appreciation of the arts, improve critical thinking skills through evaluation and analysis, and become an understanding and appreciative theatre audience member."

On this page you will find the required text for the course, as well as resources from the EU Libraries print and online collections. The books, which are not available in the EU and/or MOBIUS Libraries, can be found on the WorldCat.org and requested via an Interlibrary Loan service (ILL).

If you prefer to purchase the textbook, check the list of online bookshops compiled by a librarian, where you can find the best bargain. This course guide also provides links to OPEN ACCESS (free online) resources (digital/museum collections, multimedia, and more).

EUL: Electronic Resources - Video Streaming

Digital Theatre+ This link opens in a new window
Provides access to a growing collection of current, ground-breaking world theatre, as well as archive collections, covering a breadth of genres, periods and forms, and interviews with current leading practitioners. Also includes a broad range of expertly written and video learning resources such as study guides and concise introductions to theatre and performance topics by leading academics.

How to Use DT+
A video guided tour of DT+, designed primarily for university students who are getting started with the platform. (5:00 min)

Films on Demand - Master Academic Collection This link opens in a new window
Films on Demand is a digital video streaming service which offers access to educational videos from a variety of producers including A&E, PBS, the BBC, National Geographic, HBO Documentary Films, Bill Moyers, Films for the Humanities & Sciences, and more. The Master Academic Collection brings together approximately 44,000 videos and over 300,000 segmented clips from many areas of study, including health &medicine, humanities & social sciences, science & mathematics, business & economics, as well as archival films & newsreels.

EUL: Electronic Resources - Articles and Images

JSTOR - Archive Journal and Primary Sources Collection This link opens in a new window
JSTOR is a digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines. Accessible holdings include top peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as respected literary journals, and diverse primary sources. JSTOR contains the full-text of more than 2,300 journals from 1,000 publishers, with publication dates ranging from 1665 through recent years (though not the current years; extent of coverage for recent years varies by title). Journals are available in more than 75 disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences and mathematics. PRIMARY SOURCES link: https://0-www-jstor-org.swan.searchmobius.org/site/primary-sources/
Arts, The This link opens in a new window
Searches all subscribed ProQuest databases that cover topics such as: art, design, architecture, music, theatre and television.
ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
Provides access to the full range of ProQuest databases available to EU students, faculty, and staff.
Humanities International Complete This link opens in a new window
Provides full text of published material concerning all aspects of the humanities.

ARTstor
With more than 2 million images from top museums, archives, scholars, and artists, ARTstor is the the most extensive IMAGE resource for educational and scholarly use.

Open Access (free online) Theatre Resources

Theater Research at the Library of Congress (LC)
"The following curated lists focus on helpful resources for research on or related to theater. Using the resources below, you can find music manuscripts, correspondence, production information on specific composers, musical works, scholarly articles from journals and books, reviews of articles and books, and more."
LC - Theatre Historiography
"This is your space to exchange resources for research and pedagogy. Borrow generously from the tools in Faculty Club, then share some of your own."
LC - Masters of the Stage: Free Podcasts
The Guide to Musical Theatre
"This guide has been designed for those who enjoy musicals, especially for those who participate in productions of Broadway, West End and shows written with the amateur in mind."
Folger Shakespeare Library
"Folger Shakespeare Library is the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. The Folger welcomes millions of visitors online and in person. We provide unparalleled access to a huge array of resources, from original sources to modern interpretations."
All Shakespeare's Works
"View the full list of plays and poems to read, search, and download our bestselling editions of Shakespeare’s works," alongside critical readings on the plays, podcasts, images and more.
Explore Shakespeare and the Globe
Explore Shakespeare's plays and his world, the Globe Theatre virtual tours, blogs, podcasts, and more.
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"No matter where you are in the world, you can always stay connected to us digitally, and feed your curiosity for the world’s most well-known playwright, online."
Shakespeare's Globe Archive Catalogue
First Folio - 400th Anniversary
Published in 1623, seven years after the death of its author, it was the first printed edition of Shakespeare’s collected plays. Without this achievement, we would have lost half of his dramatic work.
Theatre
Books, eBooks, articles, media and open access sources on theatre.
OER by Discipline Directory: Theatre
Collections; Supplemental Materials; Textbooks; Videos; Websites.