Theatre Appreciation: Drama 1310-570 - Speech and Theatre

COURSE NUMBER: DRAMA 1310
COURSE NAME: Theatre Appreciation
HOURS: Lecture 3, Laboratory 0, Clock Hours 48
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: 3
PREREQUISITE: None

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 managment positions.

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 based on the completion of a comprehensive post-examination not to exceed two hours, administered under the supervision of the instructor. The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to the theories, methods, and practices that compose theatre as an art form.

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

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.

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

I Grading Method

Categories	Max. Possible Points
3 Exams (Individual)	300 points
Final Exam	300 points
Attend Productions with instructor approval and provide a report based upon the TEN STORY ELMENTS. All plays must be full length above the high school level.	100 points
Play Production Crew Work	5 points per hour
Research Projects per (5 typed pages, singled-spaced, 5 sources, footnotes, bibliography, approved topic)	100 points
Play Reading w/ Reports per (approved titles)	100 points

II. Grading Procedure

A= 900 points
B= 750 points
C= 600 points
D= 450 points

III. Grading Policy

A. The amount of points determining the course grade must be taken from at least three different categories of assignments. The student may not complete 100% of the course from one or two categories.
B. There are no make-ups or late assignments.
C. Maximum points per assignment reflect the amount of points possible. It does not mean the student will receive that amount of points for completing the exercise.
D. Unless otherwise noted, assignments/projects must be turned in one week before finals begin.
E. Visit web site at www.tjc.edu/Theatre/ for additional information.

Unit I
Weeks 1-4
Orientation to class.
Read Introduction, Chapter 1, Handout #1
Test last week in September.

Unit III
Weeks 10-14
Read Introduction, Chapters 4, 5 & 6, Handout #2
Test last week in November.