Editorially Revised 3-22-06
University Curriculum Committee
Course Proposal Form
for Courses Numbered 0001 – 4999
(Faculty Senate Resolution #04–18, April 2004)
Note: Before completing this form, please read the accompanying instructions
carefully.
1. Course Prefix and Number:
THEA 3030
THEA 3030
2. Date:
9/22/06
3. Requested Action (check only one box):
X
New Course
Revision of Active Course
Revision & Unbanking of a Banked Course
Renumbering of an Existing Course
from #
to
#
4. Justification for new course or course revision or renumbering:
This course relates directly to the School of Theatre and Dance’s mission
statement and Strategic Plan for 2005-2015 which states “our BFA graduates are
expected upon graduation to be able to compete successfully for work in the
highly competitive professional arena.” Goal Four states that the School of
Theatre and Dance will “maintain and expand commitment to distinction in
education and training for both professional and non-professional degree
students.” Furthermore, Objective 1 states the following commitment: “Develop
program in youth Theatre as concentration in the BFA-Theatre Arts.”
5. Course description exactly as it should appear in the next catalog:
3030. Youth Theatre (3) (F,S) (P: THEA 1010, 1020, 2015 or consent of the
instructor) May not count toward general education. An introduction to theatre
for youth, K-12, which explores the history, literature, theory, writing and
practical application to youth theatre production throughout the semester. The
class will function as a youth theatre ensemble company as part of the
practicum experience.
6. If this is a course revision, briefly describe the requested change:
From an elective to a requirement
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7. Undergraduate Catalog Page Number from current undergraduate catalog:
249
8. The Writing Across the Curriculum Committee must approve Writing Intensive
(WI) credit for all courses prior to their consideration by the UCC. If WI credit is
requested, has this course been approved for Writing Intensive (WI) credit?
Yes
No
N/A
If Yes, will all sections be Writing Intensive (yes/no)?
Yes
No
N/A
9. Any course requesting Foundations Curriculum credit must be
reviewed by Academic Standards Committee prior to their consideration by
the UCC. If FC credit has been approved by the ASC, then check the
appropriate box (check at most one), otherwise leave all boxes blank.
English (EN)
Humanities (HU)
Fine Arts (FA)
Health (HL)
10. Course Credit:
Lecture
Hours
Science (SC)
Social Science (SO)
Mathematics (MA)
Exercise (EX)
Per
Credit
Term Hours
Per
Credit
Lab
Weekly OR
Term Hours
23
Per
Credit
Studio
Weekly OR
ch
Term Hours
10
Per
Credit
Practicum
Weekly OR
ch
Term Hours
Per
Credit
Internship
Weekly OR
Term Hours
Other (e.g., independent study) Please explain.
Additional Hours for rehearsals for performances as needed,
TBA
Weekly
OR
15
ch
Total Credit Hours 3
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
s.h.
3
11. Anticipated yearly student enrollment:
30
12.
Affected
Degrees
Degree(s)/Course(s)
BFA Theatre Education
13.
or
Academic
Current
Catalog Page
250 - 251
Programs:
Changes in Degree Hours
O - None
Overlap or Duplication with Affected Units or Programs:
N/A Not Applicable
Applicable (notification and responses from affected units are
attached)
14. Approval by the Council for Teacher Education (required for courses affecting
teacher education programs):
Not Applicable
X
Applicable (CTE has given its approval.)
15.
Statements of Support:
X
Current staff is adequate
Additional staff is needed (describe needs in the box below):
X
Current facilities are adequate
Additional facilities are needed (describe needs in the box below):
X
Initial library resources are adequate
Initial resources are needed (in the box below, give a brief
explanation and an estimate for the cost of acquisition of required
initial resources):
X
Unit computer resources are adequate
Additional unit computer resources are needed (in the box below,
give a brief explanation and an estimate for the cost of acquisition):
4
X
ITCS resources are not needed
The following ITCS resources are needed (put a check beside each
need):
Mainframe computer system
Statistical services
Network connections
Computer lab for students
Remember to forward email approval from the director of ITCS to
UCC.
16. Syllabus – please insert course syllabus below. You must include (a) the
name of the textbook chosen for the course, (b) the course objectives, (c) the
course content outline, and (d) the course assignments and grading plan.
SYLLABUS
THEA 3030 – YOUTH THEATRE 3 s.h.
Course Description: An introduction to theatre for youth, K-12, which explores the
history, literature, theory, writing and practical application to youth theatre production
throughout the semester. The class will function as a youth theatre ensemble company as
part of the practicum experience.
Required Texts: Theatre for Children by David Wood
Coursepak – THEA 3602
Script – Current productions
Attendance Policy – Due to the participatory requirements of this class, regular attendance
is very important.
3 Tardies = 1 absence
1 Absence = A
2 Absences = B
3 Absences = C
4 Absences = D
5 Absences = F
6 Absences = Referral to Departmental Policy
Grading Scale = A= 100-93; B= 92-85; C = 84-77, D = 76-70; F = 69-0
Grade Explanation
20% Attendance
20% Participation (includes in class and ensemble work)
20% Youth Theatre Journal
20% Reflection papers on performances
10% Bibliography/Resource
10% Final Project
______
= 100%
Week #1 – Thursday
Introduction, organization and upcoming season productions
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Week #2 – Tuesday
Theatre for Children - Chapter 1 – “Theatre for Children: A Unique Art Form”
Thursday –
Theatre for Children – Chapter 2 - “The Nature of the Beasts: What Children En Masse
Week #3 – Tuesday
Respond To” Theatre for Children – Chapter 3 – Writing Original Plays
Storybook Theatre Development –
Thursday - Chapter 6 “Acting in Children’s Theatre”
Week #4 – Tuesday
Theatre for Children – Chapter 4 “Adaptation”
Thursday – Chapter 5 – “Directing and the Production Team”
Week #5 – Tuesday
Theatre for Children - Chapter 7 – “The Business Side”
Thursday – In class rehearsal and preparation
Week #6 – Tuesday
In class rehearsal and preparation
Thursday
In class rehearsal and preparation
Week #7 –Tuesday
Group work on Storybook Theatre projects
Thursday
Sharing of Storybook Theatre projects
Week #8 – Tuesday
In class rehearsal and preparation
Thursday
In class rehearsal and preparation
Week #9 – Tuesday In class rehearsal and performance
Week #10 – Tuesday
In class rehearsal and performance
Thursday
In class rehearsal and performance
Week #11 –Tuesday
In class rehearsal and performance
Thursday – In class rehearsal and performance
Week#12 – Tuesday 11/7
In class rehearsal and performance
Thursday
In class rehearsal and performance
Week#13 – Tuesday
In class rehearsal and performance
Thursday
In class rehearsal and performance
Week#14 – Tuesday
In class rehearsal and performance
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Week#15 – Tuesday
Presentation of final projects
Thursday –
Presentation of final projects
Week #16 Tuesday
Presentation of final projects
Performances
 3 Pitt County Schools – Dates TBA , During class time– Storybook Theatre
 1 -2 Beaufort County Schools – During class time
 “Farmer’s Market” – Date TBA (Saturday morning)
 “Smoke on the Water” or Spring Festival
 Wright Auditorium – Mainstage TBA
Youth Theatre Journal = 3 PARTS
Part I – Chapter Response
Respond to assigned reading chapters in the textbook. Address the following questions:
1. What was the most interesting point, idea, or concept you found in this chapter?
2. How would you use this information in your practical application of youth theatre?
*Note – If you are taking the course for the second time, you will be provided with reading
materials, articles, etc. to respond to in your journal.
Part II – Reflection Papers
1. Respond in your journal to the various performances beginning with the story selection,
performance experience and what you learned in the process.
2. Reflection papers should be at least 1 type-written page each.
Part III – Resource/Bibliography Youth Theatre
1. Development of an annotated bibliography or resource listing of at least 20 books, plays,
stories, or poetry which could be used in Youth Theatre
2. Use the following format:
Author, title, publication information
Summary
Discuss why this selection would be good for Youth Theatre
Discuss how you might perform, produce, direct, and/or develop this project
Youth Theatre – Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to demonstrate the following
competencies:
1. A knowledge and understanding of Youth Theatre including performance, writing, business,
dramatic literature, and production.
2. A performance/ production practicum which includes a variety of experiences in youth theatre
including community outreach, public schools, and mainstage venues.
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