Theatre Appreciation Syllabus
THE2000 Class 8743, Fall 2016
Course Information
Theatre Appreciation - THE2000 Class 8743
Date: August 22 to December 10, 2016
This course surveys the art of theatre. Students will learn about the process of
creating theatre through study of the production process and the many artists
who participate in the creation of theatre. Through videos and attendance at live
theatre, students will also learn the various forms of theatre, such as tragedy
and comedy and various modes of presentation, both presentational and
representational. Students will also be introduced to theatre's historic roots and
its diversity as expressed in various cultures throughout the globe. This course
contains a reading and writing component. This course partially satisfies the
writing requirement of S.B. E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General
Education State Core Humanities requirement for AA degree seeking students.
Pre-reqs: Prerequisite: Eligibility to enroll in ENC 1101 OR test scores that
indicate ENC 1101 eligibility OR completion of appropriate college
developmental courses for ENC 1101 with grades of “C” or higher OR completion
of EAP coursework for ENC 1101 eligibility with grades of “C” or higher.
Credits: 3
Instructor Information
George Colangelo, M.A.
Email: [email protected]
Instructional Mode
Lecture and Discussion
Instruction includes classroom lecture and discussion.
eLearning Information
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Textbook Information
Required Textbook
Theatre, Brief Version
Author:
Cohen
ISBN:
9780077333515
Publisher:
Mcg
Edition:
9TH 11 OE
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Other Textbook
Bedford Intro To Drama
Status:
Recommended
Author:
Jacobus
ISBN:
9781457606328
Publisher:
Mac Higher
Edition:
7TH 13
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$132.65 New
$99.50 Used
Rent:
$90.20 New
$62.35 Used
Measurable Course Objectives
Measurable Course Objectives are outcomes students are expected to achieve
by the end of the course.
• Generate a preliminary understanding of the chronology of theatre
history and the role it has played during various cultural periods.
• Recognize different styles and forms of dramatic art with exploration
into their origins and modes of current use.
• Experience some of the collaborative thought processes used in creating
theatre.
• Further the development of critical, analytical and writing skills
necessary for a concise review of the theatrical event.
• Understand the roles of various key theatre practitioners.
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Collegewide Student Learning Outcomes
The Collegewide Student Learning Outcomes assessed and reinforced in this
course include the following:
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Information Literacy
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Schedule/Calendar
Class
Meeting
Number
Topic or Activity
Reading
required
(To be
completed
before class)
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Class #1
Course Orientation – Instructor’s
introduction
None
Discussion: Class policies – attendance, etc.
Icebreaker exercise: Classmate
introductions
• Ask partner predetermined questions
about their theatre experience
• Ask your own question(s)
• Compose 2 – min. “Introduction” of
partner’s theatre background using note
cards
• Perform in next class with your partner
Heads Up!: Classmate Introduction due
next class
Class #2
Icebreaker Performance: Classmate
Introductions
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 – “What is the Theatre?”
Class #3
Icebreaker Performance: Classmate
Introductions
Chapter 2
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Discussion: What is the Theatre? Students
express their thoughts about the textbook
definition from the perspective of their own
experience.
Chapter 2 – “What is a Play?”
Class #4
Icebreaker Performance: Classmate
Introductions
Chapter 2
Theatre Games: (time permitting)
Discussion: What is a Play? Students express
their thoughts about the textbook definition
from the perspective of their chapter
reading.
Heads Up!: Quiz #1 – now open on Canvas,
closed in 7 days (50 pts – 25 questions) No
make ups
Class #5
Chapter 3 – “The Playwright”
Chapter 3
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Theater Games:
• Circle name game
• Word association
• One-word story
Class #6
Discussion: The Playwright – Students
express their thoughts about the textbook
discussion of the influence of the playwright
on theatre development.
Theater Games:
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Circle impulse exercise
One word story
Line-story
Object Transformation
Improvisations:
• “Chair” from Secondary Stages p. 28
• “Stick” ibid
• “Telephone” ibid
Class #7
Class reading: Six Characters in Search of an
Author, by Luigi Pirandello – students
participate in reading the script; instructor
comments on the dramatic action and
structure of the play. Students are expected
to take notes and write a 1 pg., 1.5 spaced,
Read the play
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12-pt. font script analysis of the play. Due
class #11
Class #7
con’t
Class #8
Students are also required to attend a
performance of Six Characters in Search of
an Author at the Seminole State College Fine
Arts Theater, take notes and write a 1 pg., 1.5
spaced, 12-pt. font critique essay of the
production. Due class #13
Class reading: Six Characters in Search of an
Author, by Luigi Pirandello
Read the play
Theater Games (time permitting)
Class #9
Class reading: Six Characters in Search of an
Author, by Luigi Pirandello
Read the play
Theater Games (time permitting)
Class #10
Chapter 4 – The Actor
Chapter 4
Video presentation: Students are expected
to take notes and write a 1 pg., 1.5 spaced,
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12-pt. font essay on their observations. Due
class #12
Heads Up!: Quiz #2 – now open on Canvas,
closed in 7 days (50 pts – 25 questions) No
make ups
Class #11
Due: Six Characters in Search of an Author
script analysis (100 pts)
Discussion: The Actor – Students express
their thoughts about the textbook and video
discussions concerning the role of actors in
play development.
Theater Games:
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Zip, Zap, Zop
Circle name game
Word association
One-word story
“This is not a Stick”
Heads Up!: Six Characters in Search of an
Author opens Friday, October 2, 2015. All
students are required to attend at least one
performance, take notes and write a 1 pg.,
1.5 spaced, 12-pt. font critique essay of the
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Seminole State Fine Arts production. Due
class #13
Class #12
Due: video presentation analysis (possible
+20 pts)
Chapter 5
Chapter 5 – The Director
Video presentation: Students are expected
to take notes and write a 1 pg., 1.5 spaced,
12-pt. font essay on their impressions of the
director’s role in the theatre. Due class #15
Class #13
Due: Six Characters in Search of an Author
SSC production review (100 pts)
Theater Games:
• Circle impulse exercise
• One word story
• Line story
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Discussion: The Director – Students express
their thoughts about the textbook and video
discussions concerning the role of directors
in play production.
Class #14
Chapter 6 – “Designers and Technicians”
Chapter 6
Theater Games (time permitting)
Class #15
Due: video presentation analysis (possible
+20)
Discussion: Designers & Technicians –
Students express their thoughts about the
textbook and video discussions concerning
the role of designers and technicians in play
production.
Heads Up!: Quiz #3 – chapters 5 & 6, now
open on Canvas, closed in 7 days (50 pts – 25
questions) No make ups.
Heads Up!: Midterm Exam – Chapters 1
through 6 50 questions – 200 pts due class
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Class #16
Review – Chapters 1 – 6 in preparation for
the midterm exam (taken in class with hard
copy and bubble sheet)
Chapters 1 – 6
Theater Games:
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Class #17
Zip, Zap, Zop
Circle name game
Word association
One-word story
“This is not a Stick”
Midterm Exam – Chapters 1 through 6
Man of La
Mancha
Video presentation: Man of La Mancha, by
Wasserman/Leigh/Darion, Students are
expected to take notes and write a 1 pg., 1.5
spaced, 12-pt. font analysis on the play/film.
Due class #20
Class #18
Video presentation: Man of La Mancha
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 – Theatre Traditions: East and
West
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Class exercise: mask work following the
Asian tradition – how do you act without
your face?
Class #19
Chapter 8 – The Modern Theatre
Chapter 8
Discussion: The Modern Theatre – Students
express their thoughts about the textbook
definition of “modern” in regard to this
chapter.
Class #20
Due: Man of La Mancha video analysis (100
pts)
Video presentation: Excerpts from several
plays mentioned in the “Modern Theatre”
chapter highlight the artistic movements of
th
th
the late 19 and early 20 centuries.
Students are expected to take notes in
preparation for Quiz 4.
Theatre Games (time permitting)
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Class #21
Video presentation: The Modern Theatre
Chapter 8
Heads Up!: Quiz #4, chapters 7 & 8 now
open on Canvas, closed in 7 days (50 pts – 25
questions) No make ups
Class #22
Chapter 9 – “The Musical Theatre”
Chapter 9
Video presentation: Excerpts from several
plays mentioned in the “Musical Theatre”
chapter highlight the development of this
purely American art form. Students are
expected to take notes in preparation for
Quiz 5.
Class #23
Chapter 9 – “The Musical Theatre”
Chapter 9
Video presentation: “Musical Theatre”
Heads Up!: Quiz #5, on chapter 9 now open
on Canvas, closed in 7 days (50 pts – 25
questions) No make ups
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Class #23
con’t
Heads Up!: Man of La Mancha opens Friday,
Nov. 13, 2015. All students are required to
attend at least one performance, take notes
and write a 1 pg., 1.5 spaced, 12-pt. font
critique essay of the Seminole State Fine Arts
production. Due class #28
Class #24
Chapter 10 – Theatre Today
Chapter 10
Video presentation: Excerpts from several
plays mentioned in the “Theatre Today”
chapter highlight the state of theatre right
now. Students are expected to take notes in
preparation for Quiz 6.
Class #25
Chapter 10 – Theatre Today
Chapter 10
Video presentation: “Theatre Today”
Students are expected to take notes in
preparation for Quiz 6.
Class #
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Chapter 10 – Theatre Today
Chapter 10
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Video presentation: Theatre Today Students are expected to take notes in
preparation for Quiz 6.
Theatre Games (time permitting)
Class #27
Chapter 11 – The Critic and the Dramaturg
Chapter 11
Video presentation: “Inside the Actor’s
Studio” interviews with prominent critics and
dramaturgs. Students are expected to take
notes in preparation for Quiz 6.
Class #28
Due: Man of La Mancha production review
Discussion: The Critic and the Dramaturg –
Students express their thoughts about the
textbook and video discussions concerning
the function of critics and dramaturgs in
today’s theatre.
Heads Up!: Quiz #6, chapters 10 & 11 now
open on Canvas, closed in 7 days (50 pts – 25
questions) No make ups
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Class #29
Review – Chapters 1 – 6 in preparation for
the midterm exam
Review for final
exam
Theater Games (time permitting)
Class #30
Final Exam – (50 questions 200 pts; taken in
class with hard copy and bubble sheet)
End of semester
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