Theatre Arts 101
Introduction to the Theatrical Arts
SYLLABUS PROFESSOR: Michael J. Arndt
THEATRE ARTS 101, 4 credits Office: TA 131
Introduction to the Theatrical Arts Telephone:
ext. 3416
e-mail:
arndt@callutheran.edu
Office
Hours: M, W—2:45-4 p.m. Th:
1-4 p.m.
Other
times by appointment
"Theatrical representation is finite and leaves
behind it, behind its actual presence, no trace, no object to carry off. It is
neither a book nor a work, but an energy, and in this sense it is the only art
of life."
--Jacques
Derrida
This course will allow students to gain experience in the following CLU Core Educational Skills:
A.
Critical
thinking and information literacy
B.
Ability to comprehend issues from disciplinary
and interdisciplinary perspectives
C.
Understanding
of cultural and global diversity
D.
Appreciation
of diversity
A.
To develop an
appreciation of the theatre experience and the total process by which that
experience is created. (Theatre as an
Art Form)
B.
To understand
the principles of traditional play structure through reading assignments,
through lectures, through writing and through participative activity. (The Creative Process)
C.
To have a basic
understanding of the importance and significance of the contributions of women
and ethnic minorities to the history of theatre and especially contemporary
American theatre.
D.
To understand
the roles and functions of playwrights, directors, actors, and designers in
relation to contemporary theatrical production. (The Creative Process)
E.
To be aware of
the importance of the audience for specific genres of contemporary theatre. (Theatre as an Art Form)
F.
To develop an
appreciation of the theatre as a social voice for under-represented peoples.
G.
To develop
skills reflecting an appreciation and evaluation of the art and craft of
theatre. (Theatre as an Art Form)
TEXTS:
Selected readings
Selected plays, to be determined
Selected research documents
REQUIREMENTS:
Students in this
class will:
1.
Attend class
meetings and actively participate in discussions and activities.
2.
Read
and respond to assigned readings.
3.
Attend
all CLU Theatre productions and one
outside theatre production to be announced later.
4.
Complete
all written assignments and exercises as assigned. Written work should be filed
as assignments on the date it is due to receive full credit.
5.
Students
are responsible for checking Blackboard daily.
DISABILITY STATEMENT:
California
Lutheran University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in
compliance with ADA of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
to students with documented disabilities. If you are a student requesting
accommodations for this course, please contact your professor at the beginning
of the semester and register with the Accessibility Resource Coordinator, Wendy
Perkins, for the facilitation and verification of need. The Accessibility
Resource Coordinator is located in the Center for Academic and Accessibility
Resources (CAAR) Office in the Pederson Administration building, and can be
contacted by calling 805.493.3878 or emailing wperkins@callutheran.edu
STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC
HONESTY:
The
educational programs of California Lutheran University are designed and
dedicated to achieve academic excellence, honesty and integrity at every level
of student life. Part of CLUÕs dedication to academic excellence is our commitment
to academic honesty. Students, faculty, staff and administration share the
responsibility for maintaining high levels of scholarship on campus. Any
behavior or act which might be defined as ÒdeceitfulÓ or ÒdishonestÓ will meet
with appropriate disciplinary sanctions, including dismissal from the
University, suspension, grade F in a course or various forms of academic
probation. Policies and procedures regarding academic honesty are contained in
the faculty and student handbooks.
Plagiarism,
cheating, unethical computer use and facilitation of academic dishonest are
examples of behavior which will result in disciplinary sanctions. Plagiarism
includes, but is not limited to:
á
word for word
copying without using quotation marks or presenting the work as yours
á
using the ideas
or work of others without acknowledgement
á
not citing quoted
material. Students must cite sources for any information that is not
either the result of original research or common knowledge.
EVALUATION:
The
evaluation for this class will be based on the completion of the requirements
outlined in the schedule below and any additional assignments given during the
course of the class. Quality and care of the work will affect the grade each
student will be given. There will be a midsemester and final exam based on
readings and in-class activities.
|
Play Reading Responses |
20% |
|
Performance Attendance
and Response |
25% |
|
Midsemester Exam |
20 % |
|
Final Exam |
20% |
|
THE PROJECT |
5% |
|
Attendance and
Participation |
10% |
|
TOTAL |
100% |