I. The Theatre Experience 7/8 The Nature of Theatre
7/8 Performance, Audience, and Critic
II. Structure, Form, and Style 7/14 The Playscript
7/15 Playwriting and Dramaturgy
III. Historical Perspectives 7/21 Greek, Roman, and Medieval Theatre
7/21 England Italy and France
7/22 Melodrama to Realism
7/22 The Modernist Temperament
7/22 Contemporary Diversity
IV. Production Personnel 7/27 Directing and Producing
7/27 Acting
7/27 Theatrical Spaces
7/28 Scenic Design
7/28 Costumes and Makeup
7/28 Lighting and Sound
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
This class is formatted to include CD-ROM reading, research, participating in group discussions, activities, and Internet correspondence. Modules include:
ARTICLES, LINKS, VIDEO CLIPS, SOUNDS, and SUMMARY icons.
REQUIRED TEXTS
CD-ROM – Introduction to Theatre CD ROM
SUGGESTED/SUPPLEMENTAL TEXTS
The Theatre Experience by Wilson, and/or The Essential Theatre by Brockett
ATTENTION!
All pagers and cell phones must be turned off or set to vibration mode during class time.
In addition to academic performance, students should exhibit the qualities of honesty and integrity. Any form of dishonesty, cheating, fabrication, facilitation of academic dishonesty, and plagiarism will make you subject to disciplinary action. Refer to the student handbook for information regarding institutional policy and due process procedures. All students are expected to do their own homework and readings. Handing in someone else’s work is a form of plagiarism and will be treated as such.
CLASS WEB PAGE:
This class has a WebCT page. Log in regularly to submit work, check your grades, personal messages, and view the course materials.
Go to http://sun4500.appstate.edu (or click AppalNET from the ASU main page)
Log in to your AppalNET account
Click on this class title listed under “My Classes”
CLASS POLICIES ► Attendance: Attendance is mandatory. This class meets on the following dates: 12 noon, Friday, July 8 - Orientation - Lecture on Module 1
12 noon, Friday, July 15 - Lecture on Module 2
12 noon, Friday, July 22 - Lecture on Module 3
12 noon, Thursday, July 28 - Lecture on Module 4
12 noon, Friday, August 5 – Play Discussion & Class Closure 25% per absence will be deducted from your final grade for each absence. Three (3) tardies or leaving class early three (3) times is equivalent to one absence. This policy is not flexible. Please do not ask for exemption. Official college activities are excused only with permission forms. ► Adverse Weather:
If for any reason this individual class is cancelled due to weather, the first place it is posted is on WebCT. In addition, a recorded message announcing a change in ASU’s normal operation will be available at (828) 262-SNOW.
► Participation:
Your participation in group activities and discussions reflect your academic sincerity. If you have any particular needs (accessibility, medical situations, etc.) please let the instructor know. We will make accommodations for limitations due to any disability, including learning disabilities.
► Assignments:
All non-journal assignments must be typed in twelve (12) point font, double spaced, and formatted properly. Points will be deducted for grammatical errors. Assignments will not be accepted after 5:00 p.m. on the due date.
No late work unless it is arranged with the instructor prior to the due date.
Technology failure is not an acceptable excuse for incomplete assignments.
► Exams/Tests:
Your academic progression will be assessed by quizzes or presentations in class. “Pop-quizzes” might also be used. There will not be a final exam.
► Communication:
In college, communication with your instructors is the key to being a successful student. Stay in touch, and remember to use your university email address. If you contact the instructor via AIM, please identify yourself and be polite.
Virtual Office: AIM: profhensley
In-Person Office Hours: By Appointment ► Respect:
All students shall be responsible for conducting themselves in a manner that helps enhance an environment of learning in which the rights, dignity, worth, and freedom of each member of the academic community are respected.
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENTS
See Live Theatre and Write Critiques
See two theatre performances. Post your critiques on the discussion board. Each critique must be 1000 (One-thousand) words, and is due ONE WEEK from opening night. In your critique, address these areas of theatrical performance: Plot, character, thought (or themes), actor performance (characterization, diction, imagination, believability, movement, etc.), and spectacle (scenery, props, effects, etc.). The shows are:
Silver River By Romulus Linney
Valborg Theatre Tickets: $6 at the door (reserved for us) Time: 8:00 pm – 10:00 p.m. Date: July 7th (Before our 1st meeting!)
Don’t Stray from the Path!
By The Green Bean Players IG Greer Arena Theatre Tickets: $5 at the door Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Date: July 16th
Navigate Four Modules
The class content is on the CD-ROM. Explore this content in its four modules. There are assignments in each module. The assignments are as follows:
CHAT/POST: 50 Points Log in to WebCT. Click on the "Discussions" link to the left. Discussions > Module # Post > Compose Discussion Message. 100 word minimum required. For full credit, refer to the course materials in your response.
RESEARCH: 50 Points Log in to WebCT. Submit a link to the instructor that you think would be good to include in this module. This is done as a quiz question. Click on the "Quizzes" link to the left, and click "Module # Link Submission." Your link is the answer to the question. Copy and paste it into the text box.
QUIZ: 100 Points Log in to WebCT. Click on the "Quizzes" link to the left and take the Module # Quiz. This is where you put all the module information together. Questions will come from the readings, Powerpoints, vocabulary words, and summary sheets. This quiz is easy, but pay attention to how the quiz "works" so you'll be ready as they get more complex. Pay attention to the questions, you might see them again later!
GRADES There are a total of 1000 points in this class. Each module totals 200 points each, the play critiques are 100 points each, and then you have the option of adding extra credit points at the end. Grades may be viewed online at any time by logging into WebCT and clicking on "My Grades" to the left.
CHAT/POST: 50 Points
RESEARCH: 50 Points
QUIZ: 100 Points