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DRAMA 1310 - David Crawford
COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE NUMBER: DRAMA 1310-David Crawford/Victor Siller
COURSE NAME: Theatre Appreciation
HOURS: Lecture 3, Laboratory 0, Clock Hours 48
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3
PREREQUISITE: None

Class Notes/Links Dr. David W. Crawford Speech & Theatre e-Mail: dcra@tjc.edu Phone: 903-510-2678 Fax: 903-510-2800 Office: WCA-A Courses: Fall 2008 Fine Arts Appreciation Drama 1310-Regular Sections 1310 Daybook - T (PDF) 1310 Daybook - TR (PDF) 1310 Daybook - MWF (PDF) Theatre Appreciation Play Reading Exam (PDF) Ten Story Elements Handout I Drama 1310 - June 2009 Theatre Appreciation in NYC Drama 1341 Stage Makeup Class Notes/Links

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE:  An introductory study of the theatre arts that surveys the total art form.  This course includes an elementary study of play analysis, playwriting, and dramatic criticism as well as the techniques and modern theatre practice in the performance, technical, and management positions.

TEXTBOOK:  Theatre, The Lively Art

AUTHORS:  Edwin Wilson and Alvin Goldfarb

PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THE COURSE:  By the end of the semester the student will be able to satisfactorily complete all of the listed learning objectives with a minimum of 70 percent competency.  The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the theories, methods, and practices that compose theatre as an art form.

COURSE GRADE:  See “Grading Method”

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:  Primarily lectures, supplemented by audio/visual aids, assigned readings, demonstrations, and handout materials.

METHODS OF EVALUATION:  See “Grading Procedure” and “Grading Policy.”
(See the absentee policy below.)

PERFORMANCE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES
(MINIMUM COMPETENCIES)

After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following:

1. Be able to discuss the position of theatre as an art form.
2. Be able to identify the elements of drama.
3. Be able to identify and cite examples of the elements of play construction.
4. Be able to explain the individual responsibilities duties, and tools of the artist collective.
5. Be able to identify the historic periods of theatre, including the Greek, Roman, Medieval, Renaissance, 18th Century, Modern, Post-Modern, and Contemporary.

TOPICS

• Theatre as an art form
• Current theatre practice
• Elements of drama
• Play Construction
• Theatre management
• The playwright
• The director
• The actors
• The playing space
• Scenery
• Lighting
• Costumes/make-up

GENERAL DEPARTMENT COURSE OUTLINE

1. Unit One - “Theatre as an Art Form”
   A. Reading Assignment: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4
   B. Topics:
   1. Theatre as an art form
   2. Audiences and critics
   C. Unit Exam
2. Unit Two- “The Play” (Handout #1)
   A. Reading Assignment: Chapters 6, 7
   B. Topics:
   1. The playwright
   2. The text
   C. Unit Exam
3. Unit Three- “The Performers”
   A. Reading Assignment: Chapters 5, 8
   B. Topics:
   1. Actors
   2. Directors
   3. Producers
   C. Unit Exam
4. Unit IV- “The Designers” (Handout #2)
   A. Reading Assignment: Chapters 9, 10, 11
   B. Topics:
   1. Scene Design
   2. Lighting Design
   3. Costume Design
   4. Properties
   5. Sound Design
   6. Makeup Design
   C. Unit Exam
5. Unit V-Final Project
   A. Group Project
   B. Assignment: Write and produce a 10-minute play.
6. Unit VI-Optional Unit
   A. Reading Assignment: Chapters 13-19
   B. Topics:
   1. Greek and Roman Theatre
   2. Medieval Theatre
   3. Renaissance Theatre
   4. Theatre from 1660-1875
   5. Modern Theatre from 1875-1945
   6. Modern Theatre from 1945-1990
   7. Contemporary Theatre
   C. Unit Exam

COURSE POLICY

A. There are no make-ups or late assignments.
B. Unless otherwise noted, assignments/projects must be turned in one week before finals begin.
C. Visit web site at www.tjc.edu/Theatre/Index.htm for syllabus, absentee policy and course calendar.
D. For any group project or activity a group member: (1) can lose, rather than gain, the amount of points allowed for that certain assignment, which will be divided among the other group members, (2) may be voted out of the group due to any reason not conducive to the learning process. Expulsion must have instructor approval and that student will not receive points.

Drama 1310
Revised 8/07
SCANS: C- 5-7, 9, 12-14; F- 1, 5, 7-9

Speech and Theatre Program Absentee Policy

After the equivalent of two weeks of absences, two (2) points per class hour will be deducted from the final grade for each successive absence. The points will accumulate retroactively to the first absence.

Example:

Each successive absence counts 2 points per class hour.

Class participation is a required element in the communication and fine arts arena. Learning comes from the group as well as the individual experience.