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SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College, Southeast Campus
Fall 2016
Die Laughing THEA 2991
Section # 301 CRN 201710
TR: 12:30-1:50
Instructor: Bethanie Frank
e-mail: [email protected]
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION OFFICE:
Performing Arts Division
Dean Kelly Clark
Office: SE 6267
Phone: 595-7752
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC &
CAMPUS SERVICES:
Director: Susan Burlew
Office: SE 2202
Phone: 595-7673
Course Prerequisite - None
Course Description – This course is designed to prepare students for using
improvisational techniques in rehearsal and performance. Lecture 3 hours. No
laboratory.
Next Course in Sequence - THEA 1093 Introduction to Theatre, or THEA 1053 Acting I.
Textbook –None
Course Objectives – We will explore the nature of intuition (intuitive knowledge) by
freeing ourselves of all preconceptions, interpretations and assumptions relating to
human behavior.
Teaching Methods – Exercises and theatre games will be used to work on specific acting
problems, such as relating to others, the environment or particular situations. You will
be required to journal in this class.
Evaluation Techniques - You are expected to attend class and take part in class
discussions and exercises. You are graded on your participation in this process and the
specific requirements that follow:
Attendance: 100 points (10 points will be deducted for each absence)
Journal: 100 points
Participation: 100 points
ASSESSMENT OF OUTCOMES
Grading System A = 100 - 90 percent of points possible
B = 89 - 80
C = 79 - 70
D = 69 - 65
F = 64 and below
Late Assignments and Make-up Test - Attendance, Late Assignments and Make-up Tests:
Attendance is required in order to succeed in this course. NO ATTENDANCE POINTS IF
YOU ARE LATE!
EXPECTED LEARNER OUTCOMES:
1. Recognize the more important basics of good improvisation.
2. Understand the preparation involved with improvisation acting and
theatre vocabulary.
3. Identify the introductory exercises of improvisation for
effective interpretation.
4. Discuss the techniques of trust with improvisation.
5. Develop useful principles of working together in an
ensemble.
6. Recognize the purposes and functions of rehearsal warm-up
exercises.
7. Discuss the technique of playwriting with improvisation.
8. Develop useful principles of playwriting exercises in
improvisation.
9. Identify the use of beginning acting exercises as the
foundation of inner improvisation technique.
10. Understand the physical life of a character through
advanced exercises in improvisation
Production Hours – A total of 16 production hours are required for full points. Not
completing these points will result in a zero. These hours can be in any aspect of
production having to do with the TCC theater department, including scenery, lighting,
costumes, props, running crew, cast, box office, publicity, or general shop work.
Performance Reviews - The two review papers must be based on your attendance of two
play performances during this sixteen-week period, at least one of which must be a TCC
production. High school and Church performances are not acceptable for the review
papers. Any outside production requires prior instructor approval.
Theatre Majors: Theatre Majors are required to work on both productions each semester
totaling 48 hours. It is advised they serve on a running crew for one production and a
production crew for the other. Failure to complete “major hours” will result in an “F” in
Theatre Practice (I or II) and will result in a grade drop in other theatre courses that the
Theatre Major is enrolled in. It is the responsibility of the theatre major to LOG their own
hours, prove they did them and turn them in before grades are posted. Additional
production hours may be assigned on top of the 48 hours in courses like (Stagecraft,
costume techniques, make-up, and lighting per each professor’s discretion.) Each
theatre major will be reviewed at the end of the semester to support the hours
completed they did for the theatre program.
Non-Theatre Major: A total of 16 production hours are required for this course. These
hours can be in any aspect of production having to do with the TCC theater department,
including scenery, lighting, costumes, props, running crew, cast, box office, publicity, or
general shop work. Failure to complete “production hours” will result in an automatic
letter grade drop in this course. It is the responsibility of the student in this course to LOG
their own hours, prove they did them, and turn them in before grades are posted.
Course Withdrawal – The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed ¾ the
duration of any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate
withdrawal from a course (“W” grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC
Academic Calendar for deadlines. Students who stop participating in the course and fail
to withdrawal may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial aid
consequences for the student.
Communications E-mail: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
[email protected]). All communications to you about TCC and course
assignments will be sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC
email to send email to, and receive email from, the instructor regarding this
course.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or
Emergency situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and
television stations. This information is also posted on the TCC website
(www.tulsacc.edu).
General Education Goals – The General Education Goals are designed to ensure that our
graduates gain skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for
their higher education and a backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General
Education goals are: Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and
Technological Proficiency.
Classroom Etiquette - Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions,
beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free
exchange of ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each
other. This is a performance based class; please turn off all electronic devices when you
enter classroom.
Syllabus Changes – Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary.
will be notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.
Students
Disability Resources – It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College to create
inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education Access Center (EAC) at
[email protected] or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice) Deaf and hard of hearing students may
text (918) 808-1864.
Academic Dishonesty - Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of
others about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or
misconduct is not condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community
College system. Tulsa Community adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority
for disciplinary action to the faculty. Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty
include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of disrespectful or disorderly students from
classes. In the case of academic dishonesty, a faculty member may:
Require a student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to
complete a substitute assignment or test;
Record a “zero” for the assignment or test in question;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or
administratively withdraw the student from the class;
Record a grade of “F” for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may
request that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative
level by submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
Institutional Statement – Each student is responsible for being aware of the information
contained in the TCC Catalogue, TCC Student Handbook, TCC Student Code of Conduct
Policy Handbook, and semester information listed in the Class Schedule. All information
may be viewed on the TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu
Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the
duration of any class. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for the deadline that applies to
the course(s). Begin the process with a discussion with the faculty member assigned to
the course. Contact the Advisement Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal
from a course ('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Withdrawal and/or change
to an audit from a course after the drop/add period can alter the financial aid award for
the current and future semesters. Students may receive an outstanding bill from TCC if
the recalculation leaves a balance due to TCC. Students who stop participating in the
course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of “F,” which may have financial
aid consequences for the student.
Cell Phone Use – This is a performance based class. Please turn off all electronic devices
before you enter the classroom. If you find it necessary to check your e-mail or take
phone calls, please leave the classroom and return the next class session. You will be
counted absent for that day.
Tobacco-Free Environment
Tulsa Community College actively promotes the health and well-being of its students,
faculty, staff, and administrators. Numerous Federal studies demonstrate a correlation
between tobacco use and health concerns.
Therefore, in compliance with Executive Order 2012-01 by the Governor of the State of
Oklahoma, Tulsa Community College prohibits the use of any tobacco products on all
college-owned, leased, or contracted property, including but not limited to all buildings,
land and vehicles owned, leased or contracted for use by Tulsa Community College.
The President and Chief Executive Officer of Tulsa Community College or his/her
designee is directed to develop, maintain, and facilitate procedures that will provide for
the health and safety of its students, faculty, staff, and administrators on all property
owned, leased, or contracted by the College as it relates to prohibiting the use of any
tobacco products and developing appropriate sanctions.
Legal Reference: Oklahoma State Statute, Title 21, Section 1247
Oklahoma Governor Executive Order 2012-01
Oklahoma State Statute, Title 63, Section 1-1523
Syllabus subject to change to meet class needs.