Download THTR 1220 Fundamentals of Theater / 3 cr.

Rainy River Community College
Course Outline
THTR 1220 Fundamentals of Theater
A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
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College level reading and writing
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2, 6B
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THTR 1220 Fundamentals of Theater / 3 cr.
Students will read and analyze a variety of play scripts for their potential artistic and practical value for theatrical
production. Attention is given to the practical aspects of how each play script would be successfully produced for a
particular audience. MNTC: 2/6B
B. COURSE EFFECTIVE DATES: 01/07/2002 – present
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OUTLINE OF MAJOR CONTENT AREAS (Course Specific Outcomes)
 Students will define drama and theatre terminology and be able to apply these terms to genres, periods, and
styles of dramatic literature
 Students will understand and explain the process of transforming dramatic literature into live performance
 Students will develop an appreciation of diverse literary and artistic representations of the human experience
as depicted in dramatic literature and theatre performances
D. LEARNING OUTCOMES (RRCC Core Outcomes-CHOOSE)
2. Critical Thinking
A. State the problem or issue and possible assumptions
B. Collect, analyze, and synthesize appropriate information
C. State and discuss the results and support opinions with appropriate evidence
D. Evaluate problems in an interdisciplinary context, considering multiple perspectives
3. Effective Communication
A. Read and apply information from a variety of sources
B. Write and speak clearly and accurately using language appropriate for personal, academic, and professional
settings
C. Demonstrate a visual means of communication
D. Demonstrate respectful and active listening skills in small and large group discussions
6. Diversity & Cultural Competence
A. Identify one’s unique attitudes and beliefs that shape behavior
B. Experience and appreciate the differences of others
C. Develop skills needed to live and work effectively in an increasingly diverse society
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LEARNING OUTCOMES (MN Transfer Curriculum-CHOOSE)
MnTC Goal 2: Critical Thinking
A. Gather factual information and apply it to a given problem in a manner that is relevant, clear,
comprehensive, and conscious of possible bias in the information selected.
B. Imagine and seek out a variety of possible goals, assumptions, interpretations, or perspectives which can
give alternative meanings or solutions to given situations or problems.
C. Analyze the logical connections among the facts, goals, and implicit assumptions relevant to a problem or
claim; generate and evaluate implications that follow from them.
D. Recognize and articulate the value assumptions which underlie and affect decisions, interpretations,
analyses, and evaluations made by ourselves and others.
MnTC Goal 6: The Humanities and Fine Arts
A. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.
B. Understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within a historical and social
context.
C. Respond critically to works in the arts and humanities.
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LEARNER OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT (underline all that apply)
01 Exam, objective
02 Exam, short answer
03 Exam, essay
04 Exam, practical
05 Exam, aural
06 Exam, oral
07 Quiz, written
08 Quiz, oral
09 In class exercises
10 Lab assignments
11 Class participation
12 Field work
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Skill performance
Clinical performance
Oral presentations
Essays
Research papers
Reflective journal entries
Portfolio assessments
Written homework
Individual projects
Group projects
Capstone projects
Final exam
G. SPECIAL INFORMATION
RRCC Mission Statement
Rainy River Community College serves its communities by guiding learners to achieve their educational, career,
personal, and civic goals.
Discipline Mission Statement
The Theatre Department trains students in theatrical production and appreciation of the theatre, and develops
personal talent and skills through research, study, practice and performance.
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