Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Co-requisite
Prerequisite or concurrently
Challenge Policy
DRAMA 220
Theatre Practice
Number of Weeks per term
Lecture Hours per term
Lab Hours per term
*HBA per term
Activity Hours per term
Units
18
54-216
1-4
Advisory
Hours per term.
*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT:
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course utilizes acting, movement, voice, dance, and directing techniques in active participation in a
major theatrical production. May be repeated three times.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Synthesize a methodology for developing a role within a defined process (rehearsal) in order to
meet the obligations to the text, playwright and director.
Analyze a specific play script, its characters and all of the theatrical elements of the script for
the purpose of bringing the script to life in a full theatrical production.
Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of discipline, exactness, persistence,
diligence, imagination and teamwork in the craft of acting.
Classify the social, political, cultural and historical forces that are relevant to the specific
play being produced.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
10
% Safe and effective warm-up ritual.
10
% Organic and non-directional blocking for the actor.
15
% Building a character.
10
% Working knowledge of theatre terminology
10
% Vocal work.
10
% Movement.
10
% Script analysis
15
% Application of rehearsal
10
% Research on particulars of the play itself (historical period, social, political and
cultural forces.)
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture/Discussion
Various rehearsal and performance techniques.
Cooperative learning.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Include:
 Play specific for production (Play texts do not fit the Raygor analysis, however all are commonly fgound on
reading lists for similar courses at 4-year institutions.)
 Films, recordings, works of art, and other support materials.
Required Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
RECOMMEND PLAYS FOR MONOLOGUES AND SCENES
Various
Various
Various
NOTE: To be UC transferable, the text must be dated within the last 5 years OR a statement of justification for a text beyond the last 5
years must be included.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
0.5-2
0.5-2
0.5-2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
20
%
30
%
40
%
10
%
Writing assignments -- 3 reports:
 Text/Script analysis (using text: “A Holiday Song”) detailing the dramatic structure of
the play;
 Character Analysis (using text: “A Holiday Song”) examining the interpretation of
character, and the characters’ objectives and tactics used to achieve outcomes;
 Analysis of Improv/Stand-up comedy.
Participation
Quality of participation in classes, rehearsals, and performances, ability to read scripts, learn
lines, music, and choreography; ability to take direction
(evaluation rubric)
Final Performance -- the culmination of performing skills studied throughout the semester
(evaluation rubric)
Final Written Exam
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
Pass / No Pass
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
x
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Prepared by:
Wayne Organ, Academic Senate
Date:
3/1/13
Form Revised 10/09
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass