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DRAM-1310-003 Introduction to Theatre
Survey of theater including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production procedures and relation to other art forms. Participation in productions may be required.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
Brockett, Oscar G. and Ball, Robert J. The Essential Theatre. 11th ed. Cengage, CA, © 2017.
none required
(minimum competencies)
After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the department/program.
The course is designed to give a encapsulated view of the theatrical arts which includes, but is not limited to, its history, present status, design (in terms of production), theories on acting, plays, playwrights, directors, and critical analysis. Half the semester is devoted to the evolution on the fine art through an abridged study of its history. The class will also attend two productions during the semester to reinforce an appreciation for theatre arts. By the end of the semester, students completing the course will be able to execute all performance objectives with a 60% or better average competency rate.
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A = 90-100 overall competency percentage
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = -59
Makeup of missed tests and/or exams are left to the discretion of the instructor and only upon receipt of documentation justifying absence. Details to be discussed on first day of class.
Please see Amarillo College's Attendance Policy in your catalog.
March
18 Assigned: Read Chapter 1
20 Assigned: Chapter 1 Test, Week 1 Discussions, and read Chapter 2
22 Assigned: Chapter 2 Test
24 DUE: Chapter 1 Test by 11:59PM
25 Assigned: Read Chapter 3
26 DUE: Week 1 Discussions and Chapter 2 Test by 11:59PM
27 Assigned: Chapter 3 Test, Week 2 Discussions, and read Chapter 12
29 Assigned: Chapter 12 Test
April
30 DUE: Chapter 3 Test by 11:59PM
1 Assigned: Read Chapter 13
2 DUE: Week 2 Discussions and Chapter 12 Test by 11:59PM
3 Assigned: Chapter 13 Test, Week 3 Discussions, and read Chapter 14
5 Assigned: Chapter 14 Test DUE: Chapter 13 Test by 11:59PM
8 Assigned: Read Chapter 15
9 DUE: Week 3 Discussions and Chapter 14 Test by 11:59PM
10 Assigned: Chapter 15 Test, Week 4 Discussions, and read Chapter 16
12 Assigned: Chapter 16 Test
14 DUE: Chapter 15 Test by 11:59PM
15 Assigned: Read Chapters 17 and 18
16 DUE: Week 4 Discussions and Chapter 16 Test by 11:59PM
17 Assigned: Chapter 17/18 Test, Week 5 Discussions, and read Chapter 4
19 Assigned: Chapter 4 Test
21 DUE: Chapter 17/18 Test by 11:59PM
22 Assigned: Read Chapter 5
23 DUE: Week 5 Discussions and Chapter 4 Test by 11:59PM
24 Assigned: Chapter 5 Test, Week 6 Discussions, and read Chapter 6
26 Assigned: Chapter 6 Test. Heathers: The Musical opens tonight and runs April 25-26 and May 2-5 (see Blackboard calendar)—you must see ONE of these performances!
28 DUE: Chapter 5 Test by 11:59PM
29 Assigned: Read Chapter 7
May
30 DUE: Week 6 Discussions and Chapter 6 Test by 11:59PM. LAST DAY TO DROP THE COURSE.
1 Assigned: Chapter 7 Test, Week 7 Discussions, and read Chapter 8
3 Assigned: Chapter 8 Test
5 DUE: Chapter 7 Test by 11:59PM
6 Assigned: FINAL EXAM starting at midnight--remains open until 11:59PM on May 10th...
7 DUE: Heathers: The Musical critique by 11:59PM DUE: Week 7 Discussions and Chapter 8 Test
9 DUE: FINAL EXAM by 11:59PM
Required On-Campus Assignment:
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