Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Drama 230
Creating Theatre: From Process to Performance
None
N/A
None
N/A
Recommended: Drama 122, Acting 1 or
equivalent.
*HOURS BY ARRANGEMENT:
72
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours By Term
Lab Hours By Term
*Hours By Arrangement
Units
18
72
2
Hours per term
ACTIVITIES: (Please provide a list of the activities students will perform in order to satisfy the HBA requirement):
Acting skill approaches.
a. Relationship work with the other actors.
b. Creation of the behavioral life of the character.
c. Preparations for investing in the emotional life of the role.
d. Outlining the needs and pursuits of the character.
Rehearsal
a. Use of given circumstances to justify dialog.
b. Use of voice with projection and clarity of speech.
c. Creative collaboration with other actors.
Staging
a. Working with the director.
b. Justifying physical action.
c. Creation of character behavior.
d. Use of props, costumes and scenery elements.
Integration of production elements with performance.
a. Props
b. Scenery
c. Lighting/sound
d. Costumes
Performance
a. Justification of play’s action and dialog.
b. Vocal performance
c. Dynamics of dialog and behavior
d. Warm-ups and preparations
e. Responsible collaboration and performance standards
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course is an intensive production workshop. It provides instruction in the creation of a production with emphasis upon
performance for young audiences. Each term will feature new dramatic literature and productions. Students may also develop an
original theatrical or musical adaptation of a literary work. The workshop culminates in public performance and may include
some touring to local schools
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Evaluate and analyze a script for rehearsal and performance
Create and dramatize the behavioral life of a character in rehearsal and performance.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic within a professional framework of collaboration.
Apply basic skills and methods to performing a role on stage.
Use and maintain basic production elements such as props, costumes, and furniture to create the world of a chosen
play.
Recognize and demonstrate collaborative responsibilities with the director and designers in rehearsal and in
performance.
INTENDED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Evaluate and analyze a script for rehearsal and performance
Create and dramatize the behavioral life of a character in rehearsal and performance.
Apply basic skills and methods to performing a role on stage.
Use and maintain basic production elements such as props, costumes, and furniture to create the world of a chosen
play.
Recognize and demonstrate collaborative responsibilities with the director and designers in rehearsal and in
performance.
COURSE CONTENT (Lecture):
Rehearsal and performance protocol and procedures.
a. The actor’s responsibilities
b. The director’s responsibilities
c. Production staff responsibilities
Evaluation of the historical and thematic elements of the play.
a. The author’s intentions
b. The political, social, philosophical and moral agenda of the play.
c. Interpretation and evaluation of the historical circumstances.
Actor’s script evaluation
a. Scoring the role
b. Exploration and creation of prior circumstances.
c. Creation of the time and place obligations for the script.
d. Identification and evaluation of character obligation.
COURSE CONTENT (Lab):
Acting skill approaches.
a.
Relationship work with the other actors.
b.
Creation of the behavioral life of the character.
c.
Preparations for investing in the emotional life of the role.
d.
Outlining the needs and pursuits of the character.
Rehearsal
a.
Use of given circumstances to justify dialog.
b.
Use of voice with projection and clarity of speech.
c.
Creative collaboration with other actors.
Staging
a.
Working with the director.
b.
Justifying physical action.
c.
Creation of character behavior.
d.
Use of props, costumes and scenery elements.
Integration of production elements with performance.
a.
Props
b.
Scenery
c.
Lighting/sound
d.
Costumes
Performance
a.
Justification of play’s action and dialog.
b.
Vocal performance
c.
Dynamics of dialog and behavior
d.
Warm-ups and preparations
e.
Responsible collaboration and performance standards
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A variety of methods will be employed:
1. lecture
2. discussion of production concepts
3. demonstrations of special techniques and applications
4. utilization of various exercises
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
NOTE: To be UC/CSU transferable, the text must be dated within the last 7 years OR a statement of justification for a text beyond the
last 7 years must be included.
Textbook Title: Different Every Night: Rehearsal and Performance Techniques for Actors and Directors:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Textbook Reading Level:
Justification Statement:
Lab Manual Title
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Freeing the Actor
Mike Alfreds
Nick Hern Books Limited
2nd edition/2009
(For textbook beyond 7 years)
Plays will change and/or be added to a repertory.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Roald Dahl
Puffin
Reprint edition (August 16, 2007)
OUTSIDE OF CLASS WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS:
Title 5, section 55002.5 establishes that a range of 48 -54hours of lecture, study, or lab work is required for one unit of credit.
For each hour of lecture, students should be required to spend an additional two hours of study outside of class to earn one
unit of credit.
 State mandates that sample assignments must be included on the Course Outline of Record.
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Hours per week
Weekly Reading Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
.5
Read "Fantastic Mr. Fox" by Roald Dahl, and physically demonstrate the character of “Mr. Fox".
Weekly Writing Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
.5
In your character journal record in detail the nightmares and dreams of your character based on your spine and
objectives.
Weekly Math Problems (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
Lab or Software Application Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
Other Performance Assignments (Include detailed assignment below, if applicable)
1
Group Project: Take a children’s book and adapt it into a short play.
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
 Course must require use of critical thinking, college-level concepts & college-level learning skills.
 For degree credit, course requires essay writing unless that requirement would be inappropriate to the course objectives. If writing
is inappropriate, there must be a requirement of problem-solving or skills demonstration.
20
%
Essay (If essay is not included in assessment, explain below.)
50
30
%
%
%
%
%
%
Computation or Non-computational Problem Solving Skills
Skills Demonstration
Objective Examinations
Other (describe)
Group project
GRADING POLICY: (Choose LG, P/NP, or SC)
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Pass / No Pass
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass
Prepared by: Douglas Dildine
Date: 3/1/14
Revised form 01/14
X
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
or
70% and above = Pass
Below 70% = No Pass