THE 2000 - Theatre Appreciation THE 2000 - Theatre Appreciation In this course, students will explore dramatic structure, techniques, and various organizational elements. The course provides an introduction to theatre as a collaborative art form through the critical analysis of its historical context, production, theory, and connections to theatrical literature, including the Western canon. Semester Hours: 3 credit hours Semester all, Spring, Summer Fees: None Course Designations: College Transfer. Meets AA General Education Core, Humanities requirement.