Download THR 120 Theater Appreciation - Northeast Alabama Community

Last Revision: Fall 2015-2016
SYLLABUS
THR 120
3 Semester Credit Hours A
I.
Theatre Appreciation
3 Contact Hours
Course Description
This course is designed to increase appreciation of contemporary theatre. Emphasis is
given to the theater as an art through the study of history and theory of drama and the
contributions of playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and technicians to modern
media. Attendance at a theatrical production will be required.
II.
Prerequisite
None
III.
Course Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
Required texts vary by semester. Please consult with the Campus Bookstore for current
requirements and availability.
IV.
Course Learning Outcomes
A.
B.
C.
V.
The student will discover that the complex art of theatre is woven into a fabric of
human culture.
The student will understand the art of theatre is connected with other aspects of
human experience.
The student will explore the concept of interaction and the levels of interaction
that can be found in any theatre experience.
Outline of Course Topics
A.
B.
Basic Concepts
1.
Understanding the nature of theatre and audience
2.
Basic understanding of structure and theme in the context of both
performance and dramatic literature
3.
Appreciation of theatre history, dramatic literature, and the process of play
production through the experience of live theatre
Cultural Perspective
1.
Appreciate theatrical performance and dramatic literature within diverse
social contexts
2.
Cultivate an awareness of diverse perspectives and values of others as
presented in a variety of plays and productions
3.
C.
VI.
Methods of Instruction
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
VII.
Develop a basic understanding of the creative production process essential
to theatre in our culture and others
Modern Theatre
1.
Playwright and the producer
2.
The director
3.
The actor
4.
Scene Design
5.
Costume and Makeup
6.
Lighting, sound and multimedia
7.
Performance, audience and critic
Planning representative selection of plays to discuss in class.
Provide opportunity and recommendation of specific plays for students to attend.
Lecture and discussion on material presented in class.
Group discussion evaluating and analyzing theatre productions.
Study of video as an aid to oral presentation.
Read and discuss selections from the text.
Field trips to local drama productions in the area and/or at the college
Evaluation and Assessment
Course Grade Assessment
A.
The student will take at three examinations that are devised to assess student
comprehension of assigned reading material. 50% of the final grade will be based
on these tests.
B.
Students will take two examinations based on their comprehension of the
semester notes. 33% of the final grade will be based on the final examination.
C.
Each student will attend the current semester theatrical production presented by
the Theatre Department at Northeast Alabama Community College. The student
will acquire a ticket and program that and will be required to have both initialed
by the professor at the end of the performance they attend. 17% of the final grade
will be based on verified attendance at this production.
D.
Grades will be based upon: A= 90-100% or 270-300 Points; B=80-89% or 240269 Points; C=70-79% or 210-239 Points; D=60-69% or 180-209 Points; F=
below 60% or 179 Points and fewer.
VIII. Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students who are
unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason of circumstance, should
withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to
achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility
for federal financial aid.
IX.
Statement on Discrimination and Harassment
The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to providing both
employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to
an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such
harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior
that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.
X.
Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines
Instructors will adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statement on course outlines
given to students at the beginning of each semester: “Any individual who qualifies for
reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should notify the instructor immediately.”