Course Syllabus
Introduction to the Theatre
DRAM 1310
Semester with
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
Fall2011
(59600)
Instructor contact Susan McCue
information (phone susan.mccue@hccs.edu
number and email 713-718-7201
address)
Office Location
and Hours
Felix Fraga Academic Campus
10:30-12:15 M-W
Other by appointment
Course
Location/Times
Felix Fraga Academic Campus
Room 260
Monday and Wednesday, 2:00-3:30
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(lecture, lab) If
applicable
Credit Hours
3.00
Lecture Hours
3.00
Laboratory Hours
Total Course
Contact Hours
48
Continuing
Education Units
(CEU): if
applicable
Course Length
(number of weeks)
16
Type of Instruction Lecture
Course
Description:
Basic principles of theatre, including the various styles of theatrical production and
present practices in the theatre. Required of majors. Open to non-majors.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
Must be placed into college level reading (or enroll in GUST 0342 as a co-requisite)
and,
Be placed into college-level writing (or enroll in ENGL 0310/0349 as a co-requisite)
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
Course Student
Learning
Outcomes (SLO): 4
to 7
1. Analyze and evaluate theatre as a live art form and its relation to the human
condition in society from Ancient Greek to our contemporary world.
2. Assimilate the vocabulary of theatrical terms.
3. Identify and analyze the production elements of a play.
4. Experience theatre in live performance as a member of the audience.
Learning
Objectives
(Numbering
system should be
linked to SLO e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
etc.)
Analyze and evaluate theatre as a live art form and its relation to the human
condition in society from Ancient Greek to our contemporary world.
Assimilate the vocabulary of theatrical terms.
Identify and analyze the production elements of a play.
Experience theatre in live performance as a member of the audience.
SCANS and/or
Core Curriculum
Competencies: If
applicable
SCANS
Instructional
Methods
Lecture, discussion, student presentations
Student
Assignments
Analyzed and evaluate theatre as a live art form and its relation to the human
condition in society from Ancient Greek to our contemporary world.
Assigned reading, theatre topic reports, Production Concept Presentations
Assimilate the vocabulary of theatrical terms.
Completion of Theatrical Terms and Concepts assignment
Identify and analyze the production elements of a play.
Research, preparation, presentation of Production Concept of selected play
Experience theatre in live performance as a member of the audience.
Attend three live productions and write a critique for each
Student
Assessment(s)
Analyzed and evaluate theatre as a live art form and its relation to the human
condition in society from Ancient Greek to our contemporary world.
Class discussion, completion of reading assignments from the text, quizzes
Assimilate the vocabulary of theatrical terms.
Use of the vocabulary in written assignments, Theatrical Terms and Concepts
Assignments, quizzes, exams
Identify and analyze the production elements of a play.
Production Concept Presentation, exams, written critiques
Experience theatre in live performance as a member of the audience.
Completion of three play critiques
Instructor's
Requirements
Attend all classes and attend several (3) theatre events; complete all reading
assignments; complete all written assignments; be an active participant during inclass discussion and activities; complete a midterm and final exam activity; research
and present two in-class Theatre Topic Reports; review and critique at least three
Analyze and evaluate theatre as a live art form and its relation to the human
condition in society from Ancient Greek to our contemporary world.
Assimilate the vocabulary of theatrical terms.
Identify and analyze the production elements of a play.
Experience theatre in live performance as a member of the audience.
live theatre events; read and complete textbook activities and notebook/binder
assignments; plan, develop, and present an in-class Production Concept Report
Program/Discipline
Requirements: If
applicable
HCC Grading
Scale
A = 100- 90
4 points per semester hour
B = 89 - 80:
3 points per semester hour
C = 79 - 70:
2 points per semester hour
D = 69 - 60:
1 point per semester hour
59 and below = F
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress)
0 points per semester hour
W(Withdrawn)
0 points per semester hour
I (Incomplete)
0 points per semester hour
AUD (Audit)
0 points per semester hour
IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must
re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing
education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade
points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM"
and "I" do not affect GPA.
See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale.
Instructor Grading
Criteria
Theatre Topic Report I
75 points
Theatre Topic Report II
75 points
Play Critique I
75 points
Play Critique II
75 points
Play Critique III
75 points
Midterm Exam
100 points
Final Exam
100 points
Classroom Journal/Binder 50 points
Production Concept Report 125 points
Participation/Attendance
80 points
TOTAL 830 POINTS
A = 830-720
B = 719-640
C = 639-480
D = 559-480
F = 479-0
Instructional
Materials
Wilson, Edwin. The Theatre Experience, Eleventh Edition. New York City, NY:
McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2009.
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