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Introduction
to Theatre
Patricia CohillPh: 609-894-9311 x 1779 Email: pcohill@bcc.edu Office: Parker 319M
COURSE DESCRIPTION
THR 101 Introduction
to Theatre 3 cr.
By the examination of dramatic literature conclusions are drawn regarding man’s political, social and psychological relationship to his environment. An appreciation for the theatrical event is included through studying the basic elements of a theatrical production and through experiencing a performance.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Demonstrate an awareness of the position of the Theatre Arts in cultural, social and practical life.
2. Define the functions of the basic elements of theatrical production: Script, Director, Environment, Actor, Audience.
3. Define the importance of the audience to the Theatre.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the major eras of threatre, beginning with the Greek and concluding with the Modern.
5. Identify the classifications and genres of Drama, Tragedy, Comedy, Melodrama, Farce, Tragicomedy.
6. Respond critically to a play script.
7. Respond critically to a live performance. REQUIRED TEXT
THEATRE 7th edition Robert Cohen Mayfield Publishing Company ISBN: 0-07-297504-0 REQUIRED PLAY SCRIPTS
ANTIGONE by Sophocles ISBN 0-19-506167-5 or download at one of the following sites http://bartleby.com http://eserver.org/drama/sophocles/antigone.txt
OTHELLO by William Shakespeare ISBN 0-671-72281-6 http://bartleby.com
TARTUFFE by Moliere Translated by Richard Wilbur ISBN 0-15-688180-2 http://bibliomania.com
WAITING FOR GODOT by Samuel Beckett ISBN 0-8021-3034-8
EVALUATION
1. EXAMS
There will be four exams given during the semester. These exams will be primarily objective but
will also include essay questions and take home components. The exams will be based on material included
in the textbook, on class activity and discussion and on the plays listed
above. Exams will be taken in the Test
Center during specific time periods defined by the instructor. Make-up exams will be essay only and will be
given based on the instructor’s determination of a valid reason presented by the
student. In order to receive a passing grade for the course all exams must
be taken.
2. LIVE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Each student will attend a live performance of a theatrical nature (theatre, opera, dance) – not a concert. You will evaluate the performance by writing a paper outlined in the Live Performance Critique Guideline. The performance must be seen within the calendar span of this semester and must be sufficient caliber to enable you to evaluate it effectively.
The paper must include your ticket stub and playbill. The paper due date is specified in the
outline. Late papers may be handed in
up to the last day of regular class but will be docked one point per
calendar day late. Papers will
not be accepted following the last class session during final exam week. Papers may not be submitted via email.
3. SCENE STUDY PROJECT
Students will work in groups of two as actors to prepare a scene from a published play for presentation to the class. Students will select their partners and scenes. In case of an odd numbered class the instructor may create a three person scene. The scene performance should include blocking, props and costumes when possible. All actors will complete the character analysis Actor’s Worksheet as part of the project. All worksheet s are due on the first day of scene performance. Students will not receive a grade without submission of a workwheet.
4. CONTENT QUIZZES
Quizzes will be given throughout the semester. Quizzes will be based on the reading assignment for the day. No prior notice will be given for quizzes. Quizzes will be given at the beginning of
class and cannot be made up.
5. CLASS PARTICIPATION
Class participation grades will be assigned based on class attendance. Students will respond to daily readings and the play scripts through group discussion. Only the students who have read the material or the play and come to class with the textbook and the script can contribute positively in the discussion and receive the participation grade. Students are expected to foster a positive learning community within the classroom and disruptions such as but not limited to arriving late, leaving the room during class time, the use of cell phones or other electronic devices and sleeping or eating in class will not be tolerated. Students not adhering to this policy will be asked to leave the class.
CALCULATION
OF FINAL GRADES
The number of points accumulated through performance in these areas will determine your final grade; tests, live performance critique and scene study project, quizzes and class participation.
Test One 15 points Test Two 15 points Test Three 15 points Test Four 15 points Live Performance Critique 10 points Scene Study Project 10 points Content Quizzes 10 points Class Participation 10 points
Final Grades will be assigned according to the following scale:
A 91-100 B+ 89-90 B 81-88 C+ 79-80 C 71-78 D 65-70 F below 65
In addition, THE STUDENT MUST COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENTS IN ALL REQUIRED CATEGORIES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE i.e. all tests must be taken, all papers must be completed on time.
ATTENDANCE
Records of attendance will be kept. The attendance policy for this class is the policy currently in effect and published by the college.
EXTRA CREDIT
Students with a solid attendance record (no more than three class hours of unexcused absences) will be eligible for extra credit points. Extra credit can be earned by attending an additional live performance of a theatrical nature. Students must then submit a playbill and ticket stub and present an oral critique in order to obtain five points of extra credit. Two performances may be seen within the semester for a total of 10 extra credit points. The instructor reserves the right to disallow any and all extra credit based on unsatisfactory class attendance and/or poor class attitude.
THR 101 Spring 2006 P. Cohill
I, _______________________________________ have received and reviewed with the instructor a (print name and Student ID)
copy of the syllabus for THR 101 for the Spring 2006 semester on __________________________. (date)
I have had an opportunity to ask questions regarding the syllabus and I am satisfied that I understand
the expectations of the course. I agreed to abide by the terms of the syllabus.
____________________________________________ (signature)
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