THR 11671 Orlowski VO TECH 205 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE Dr M FRI 9 00AM 12 52PM REQUIRED TEXT Brockett Oscar G and Robert J Ball The Essential Theatre Thomson Wadsworth ninth edition COURSE DESCRIPTION from Catalog and complete with prerequisites A survey of Western theatre and drama Appreciation of theatre through the understanding of historical development and societal function Theatre architecture production costuming acting styles as well as important dramatists and reading of representative plays COURSE OBJECTIVES 1 To built positive responses to theatre 2 To gain insight into the work of actors directors and designers 3 To understand the difference between reading a play and seeing a performance 4 To learn how to evaluate a performance 5 To learn how theatre from other times shaped the theatre of today The Board of Trustees has determined that all JCC graduates should develop or enhance certain essential skills while enrolled in the college Several of these Associate Degree Outcomes are addressed in this class including Understanding and appreciating the aesthetic experience and artistic creativity Demonstrating critical thinking through questioning interpreting analyzing evaluating inferring from and synthesizing information to solve problems in a variety of settings A Student in this class Understands and identifies the components of theatre and those who create it Understands how theatre reflects society and the societal historical context whereby it is created Understands the aesthetic standards used to make critical judgments Understands how theatre is created Recognizes how theatre reflects society Understands the vocabulary of theatre Engages in prompted discussions and theatre games Demonstrates interest in learning Recognizes need for questions Distinguishes between reality and theatrical reality Identifies criteria used to evaluate theatre Understands how a theatre experience develops from concept script stage design blocking to production ASSIGNMENTS Readings 1 From the textbook as indicated in the schedule 2 THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller Due August 31 2007 3 HAMLET by William Shakespeare Due November 2 2007 COME TO CLASS PREPARED FOR A QUIZ BASED ON THE ASSIGNED READINGS Written Assignments Two pages typed double spaced 1 A paper based on THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller Due September 21 2007 2 A subjective critique of a live theatrical production Due November 9 2007 Grading The grade for the class will be determined as follows 25 of the grade will be based on class participation 50 papers tests and projects 25 exams INSTRUCTOR S ATTENDANCE POLICY REGULAR ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IS EXPECTED FAILURE TO ATTEND EVERY DAY WILL SERIOUSLY AFFECT YOUR GRADE Schedule August 24 Theatre games Getting to know each other Read THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller AND Chapter 3 The Play August 31 THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN Discussion of the play Read Chapter 1 The Nature of Theatre AND Chapter 2 Performance Audience and Critic September 7 Film THE DEATH OF A SALESMAN Discussion of the production Read Chapter 4 Festival Theatre Greek Roman and Medieval Theatre Experiences OPTIONAL Make masks for extra credit September 14 No classes Staff in service September 21 Theatre Games You are the Playwright READ Chapter 12 Playwriting and Dramaturgy PAPER DUE September 28 Theatre Games You are the Director Read Chapter 13 Directing and Producing October 5 An Acting Class READ Chapter 14 Acting October 12 Review Chapters 1 2 3 4 12 13 and 14 October 19 EXAM CHAPTERS 1 2 3 4 12 13 and 14 Read Chapter 11 Theatrical Space and Production Design Chapter 15 Scene Design Chapter 16 Costume Design and Makeup AND Chapter 17 Lighting and Sound Design October 26 field trip FIELD TRIP TO JACKSON A guided tour of the Potter Center for the Performing Arts at JCC Meet me at the main entrance at 8 50 AM Bring a notebook take notes Read HAMLET by William Shakespeare AND Chapter 5 pg 94 103 November 2 Film HAMLET Read Chapter 5 pg 103 131 November 9 Theatre Games Commedia dell Arte bring masks improvise Lecture Italian Commedia dell Arte PAPER DUE Read Chapter 6 From Romanticism to Realism November 16 Film A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Discussion of the production Read chapter 7 The Modernist Temperament 1885 1940 Chapter 8 Reevaluation Decentralization and Subsidization AND Chapter 9 Contemporary Theatre and Its Diversity November 23 No classes holiday College closed November 30 REVIEW CHAPTERS 5 6 7 8 9 11 15 16 and 17 December 7 FINAL EXAM CHAPTERS 5 6 7 8 9 11 15 16 and 17 December 14 VARIETIES OF THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE