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*PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Newburg maintains office hours for students in the EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE on the WASHINGTON STREET CAMPUS from 1:00-2:00PM Monday through Friday unless out-of-town, in a meeting, or otherwise engaged. If a student cannot find Mr. Newburg during the aforementioned availability, he is happy to have students request an appointment at different times via the email listed above. Mr. Newburg checks that email regularly (sometimes several times a day) and usually responds within twenty-four (24) hours from his receipt of the email; that being said, Mr. Newburg generally does not check his email as much or at all at night or in the very early morning hours, so students will most likely see responses from him between 8:00AM and 5:00PM. As he is not in his office frequently enough to check, phoning him is only the second-best way to contact him—email is preferred. A student should allow twenty-four (24) hours for Mr. Newburg to respond before trying to contact him again.
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DRAM-1310-001 Theatre Appreciation
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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
Online Course
none required
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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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Since this course is primarily presented via AC Online, common internet courtesy is required of all students particularly in the Discussions module of this course. 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, each student must respect his or her fellow classmates' opinions as well. "Cyber-bullying" will not be tolerated. 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 = -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.
AUGUST
Mon 23 Assigned: Welcome note request. Review Syllabus. Lesson 1 Lecture video. Lesson 1 PowerPoint. DT+ Reading Assignment for discussion forum.
Tue 24 Week 1 Discussion Forum (graded) assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM. Last day to withdraw with 100% refund.
Thu 26 Week 1 Test assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
Mon 30 Week 1 Test and Week 1 Discussion Forum due by 11:59PM. Lesson 2 Lecture video/PowerPoint assigned for viewing. DT+ video, Oedipus Rex, assigned for discussion forum.
Tue 31 Week 2 Discussion Forum (graded) assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
SEPTEMBER
Wed 01 Last day to withdraw with 70% refund.
Thu 02 Week 2 Test assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
Fri 03 Last day to withdraw with 25% refund.
Mon 06 Week 2 Test and Week 2 Discussion Forum due by 11:59PM. Lesson 3 Lecture video/PowerPoint assigned for viewing. DT+ video, The Taming of the Shrew, assigned for viewing for discussion forum.
Tue 07 Week 3 Discussion Forum (graded) assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
Thu 09 Week 3 Test assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
Mon 13 Week 3 Test and Week 3 Discussion Forum due by 11:59PM. Lesson 4 Lecture video/PowerPoint assigned for viewing. DT+ video, A Doll’s House, assigned for viewing for discussion forum.
Tue 14 Week 4 Discussion Forum (graded) assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
Thu 16 Week 4 Test assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
Mon 20 Week 4 Test and Week 4 Discussion Forum due by 11:59PM. Lesson 5 Lecture video/PowerPoint assigned for viewing. DT+ video, Six Characters in Search of an Author, assigned for discussion forum.
Tue 21 Week 5 Discussion Forum (graded) assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
Thu 23 Week 5 Test assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
Mon 27 Week 5 Test and Week 5 Discussion Forum due by 11:59PM. Lesson 6 Lecture video/PowerPoint assigned for viewing. DT+ video, The Crucible, assigned for discussion forum.
Tue 28 Week 6 Discussion Forum (graded) assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
Thu 30 Week 6 Test assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM.
OCTOBER
Mon 04 Week 6 Test and Week 6 Discussion Forum due by 11:59PM. Lesson 7 Lecture video/PowerPoint assigned for viewing. DT+ video, Into the Woods, assigned for discussion forum.
Tue 05 Week 7 Discussion Forum (graded) assigned—due the following Monday at 11:59PM. LAST DAY TO DROP CLASS.
Thu 07 Week 7 Test assigned online—due the following Monday at 11:59PM. Critique Assignment for FROM UP HERE assigned—see details below in ‘Additional Information’. Critique Assignment due the following Wednesday by 11:59PM.
Mon 11 Week 7 Test and Week 7 Discussion Forum due by 11:59PM. Final Exam assigned and will remain available until 11:59PM this Thursday.
Wed 13 Critique Assignment for FROM UP HERE due by 11:59PM.
Thu 14 Final Exam due by 11:59PM.
Required On-Campus Assignment:
From Up Here at the Experimental Theatre on the Washington Street Campus. October 7-9, 2021, at 7:30PM and October 10, 2021, at 3:00PM. Students need see only one (1) performance of this production. Please visit www.TheatreAC.org for more information about the show, and see the Course Calendar for assignment deadlines above.
Access to Digital Theatre+ for readings and videos needed for Discussion Forums and Tests:
Username: student.amarillocollege
Password: instrument@1913
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