Syllabus - THE 105 Theatre AppreciationDescriptionCourse Outline(Note that this outline follows the structure of the required textbook.)Required ReadingsRequired Video AssignmentsRequired ReportsGrading PolicyFinal GradesClass PolicyAcademic IntegrityArtistic DisclaimerADA Policy StatementClassroom BehaviorDrop/Refund and WithdrawalWithdrawal "W" GradeIncomplete "I" GradeGrade ReviewsSyllabus - THE 105 Theatre AppreciationINSTRUCTOR: Frank Pickard, M.F.A., Ph.D CFAMUS 21SEMESTER: Spring 2012 206-6720Prerequisite: WRT 100 or 101 or 102 [email protected] course will examine the nature of theatre arts as it emerged from a ritualistic, primitive formof human expression to a multimillion-dollar entertainment industry today. We’ll explore the discipline of theatre arts, learn about the complexities of the art beginning with elements of productions to the final realization of the playwrights work. We’ll also examine aspects of contributions made by designers, actors, directors, critics, dramaturges, historians, and playwrights to performance of dramatic literature. Class discussions are extremely important tothis examination and, ultimately, to the students’ success in the class.Course Outline(Note that this outline follows the structure of the required textbook.)Part 1 -- Setting the Stage for Understanding and Appreciating Theatre ArtsWhy Study Theatre Arts?Where the Magic Happens: "The Seeing Place"Making Critical Judgment about the ArtHistorical BeginningsChoosing a SeasonRoyaltiesPart 2 -- The Artists: A Collaborative EffortThe Playwrights: Past and PresentPlay Directors - Choreographers - Musical DirectorsActorsThe Acting ProcessProfessional AffiliationsDesignersScenic ElementsLightingCostumesPropertiesPre- performance Activities: Bringing it all togetherAuditions; Casting the PlayTaping the FloorRehearsal SchedulesMarketingPart 3 -- In Production: Getting to Opening Night and BeyondManaging the Play Production ProcessStage Managers - House ManagersBox Office ManagersPerformanceAudience EtiquetteActor ResponsibilitiesManager ResponsibilitiesPost-performanceStrikes - Post MortemsTheatre Arts Academic DegreesRequired TextsRequired text is THEATRE ARTS: Fundamental Theory and Practice, 2nd edition (KendallHunt Publishing), available in the bookstore and through the publisher directly through the web-site below. An eBook version is also available. If you wish to purchase either the hardcopy or eBook online, go to one of the following web-sites. You cannot pass this course without reading a copy of the textbook, and you cannot complete all of the assignments for this course without the publisher web-site access, which comes with the purchase of a NEW textbook, or the ebook. NOTE: Purchasing access to the publisher's web-site, WebCOM, comes with a copy of the eBook.Once you purchase EITHER the hardcopy or the eBook, you'll receive an access code which willget you into the following web-site where you will be able to complete several of the required course assignments.NOTE: You DO NOT need BOTH an ebook AND a hardcopy of the textbook. Only one of these.http://www.kendallhunt.com/store-product.aspx?id=25425 -- For purchasing a hard copy from the publisher, Kendall-Hunthttp://webcom9.grtxle.com/index.cfm?cu=theatreapprec -- For purchasing an ebook and to access the WebCOM websiteAGAIN: You CANNOT pass this course without purchasing and reading a NEW copy of the textbook. Course content is taken directly from the textbook. More importantly, the purchase of a NEW textbook includes a code for accessing the publisher's web-site for this course where you will find and submit several class assignments.Required ReadingsYou will also be required to secure copies of the following plays for this class. You'll be quizzed over your reading of these plays. Some of these scripts are in PUBLIC DOMAIN and available on the publisher's (Kendall-Hunt) web-site for this class, or you can find them in a quick search on the Internet. At least three of these scripts are not in PUBLIC DOMAIN, so you will have to find copies. Search libraries, used bookstores and anthologies. All of these plays have been around long enough for there to be multiple copies out there. You just have to find them. Don't wait until the last minute. The quizzes are not difficult, but you have to read the plays to do well on them. Oedipus Rex -- SophoclesThe Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark -- ShakespeareAll My Sons -- MillerWaiting for Godot -- BeckettBuried Child -- ShepardRequired Video AssignmentsThere are a total of six brief videos to watch on the Kendall-Hunt web-site. These videos correspond to the information in specific chapters of the textbook. You're required to watch thesevideos and make a brief comment about them. Required ReportsStudents are required to attend ONE live theatre play production during the term and write a brief, critical essay on this experience. You choose the productions you attend. Live theatre is happening throughout the year, all around Tucson.Reports should contain the following information:- Play title, author, and date of performance you attended; - A listing of major production people; designers, directors, cast -- you can find this in the play program; - Comment on design elements; costumes, set, makeup; - Comment on overall acting with attention to specific performances of individual actors. - Comment on overall directing, total production unity. - Comment on major themes explored in the play production. - Comment on quality of the production based on either the success of the production in communicating the work of the playwright, or your application of specific methodology presented in class readings and discussions.This may seem like a lot to report on, but each of the above items requires only a single line or two or three. Basically, I'm asking you to make a personal, critical comment about the plays you attend. The above serves as an outline to complete these reports. These review/critique assignments are submitted on the Kendall-Hunt web-site. An image of the ticket stub and/or program must be attached with your review.Extra Credit: Extra credit opportunities exist in this class. Extra credit projects SHOULD NEVER be considered as substitute for required assignments. Examples of extra credit projects include actively participating in plays produced by the PCC theatre program, or completing additional reading or writing assignments. Look for these