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DRAM-1310-007 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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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Oscar Brockett, Robert Ball, John Fleming, and Andrew Carlson, The Essential Theatre. 11th ed.
Cengage Learning, Boston, MA, © 2017. ISBN10: 1-305-41134-X, ISBN13: 978-1-305-41134-0
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.
1. Possess a limited understanding of theatre history.
2. Define and explain theatre terminology, movements, and theories.
3. Compose a critical analysis of one production beyond the mere retelling of the plot.
4. Develop an appreciation for the performing arts.
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. Plays on video will open classroom discussions and student critical analysis. Finally, the class will attend one production 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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Students are encouraged and expected to articulate opinions on the art-form known as theatre as well as have the freedom to ask pertinent questions over the material to be discussed. This performing art can inspire "heated" discussion; however, unnecessary talking and/or physical disruptions will not be tolerated. Those students causing the aforementioned disruptions will be asked to leave the classroom for the duration of the period. This class does inspire laughter, debates, and interrogatives, but these must be presented with the decorum demanded of a college classroom.
A = 90-100 overall competency percentage
B = 80-89
C = 70-79
D = 60-69
F = 0-59
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
30 Brief introduction to Collaborate Ultra and syllabus
TO DO: Please read Chapters 1-2 for tomorrow
31 Hitting the highlights of Chapters 1-2
TO DO: Read Chapters 3 - 4 (to page 76 ONLY)
April
01 Chapters 3 - 4 Highlights
Begin Oedipus Rex
02 Oedipus Rex
06 Finish the Greeks and Romans Highlights
TO DO: Read Chapter 5
07 Quiz #1(Chapters 1-4) Opens at Midnight and closes at 11:59pm
Chapter 5 Highlights
08 The Renaissance and Shakespeare. (Last day to drop w/70% refund)
09 Shakespeare
13 Taming of the Shrew (Last day to drop w/25% refund.)
14 Taming of the Shrew
15 Quiz #2 (Chapter 5) Opens at Midnight and closes at 11:59pm
TO DO: Read Chapter 6
16 Chapter 6 Highlights Realism, Directing, and Stanislavsky
TO DO: Watch the first two acts of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House Digital Theatre/Production Directed by
Carrie Cracknell before Monday's class.
20 A Doll’s House: Act 3
21 Quiz #3 (Chapter 6) Opens at Midnight and closes at 11:59pm
TO DO: Read Chapter 7
22 Chapter 7 Highlights
23 Six Characters in Search of an Author
TO DO: Watch the rest of Six Characters in Search of an Author
27 Quiz #4 (Chapter 7) Opens at Midnight and closes at 11:59pm
TO DO: Read Chapter 8
28 Chapter 8
29 The Successors to Symbolism: American Playwrights after the War
TO DO: Read Chapter 10
30 Chapter 10 Highlights
May
04 Quiz #5 (Chapter 8) Opens at Midnight and closes at 11:59pm
05 Into the Woods
TO DO: Read Chapter 12
06 Into th Woods
07 Chapter 12 Highlights
TO DO: Read Chapters 13 & 14
11 Chapters 13 & 14 Highlights
TO DO: Read Chapters 15 & 16
12 Chapters 15 & 16 Highlights
LAST DAY TO DROP
13 Quiz #6 (Chapter 12) Opens at Midnight and closes at 11:59pm
14 Critique Discussion
Final Production watch
TO DO: Finish watching the final production before Monday
18 Show discussion
19 Share critiques with group
Final Exam Review
20 FINAL EXAM open May 19 (noon) - May 20 (11:59pm)
Final Critique submitted before 11:59 pm through Content
Usually Required On-Campus Assignments for Theatre classes:
Now - The production to be critiqued will be determined at a later date. We will find a production that can be watched in class or on your own as needed for this crazy semester.
03/15/20 7:44 PM
05/04/20 1:34 PM