SYLLABUS - DRAM 1310 Course Syllabus Fall 2020

Theatre Appreciation DRAM 1310 Sec 310  ONLINE 
 
Instructor:           Alison Trapp
                            Adjunct Faculty - Drama
                            atrapp@nctc.edu
                
                Note: While enrolled in one of my courses, students should contact 
                me via CANVAS INBOX (conversations). I will typically respond 
                to CANVAS INBOX (conversations) within 24 hours.

Start Date:                 August 24, 2020

Last Drop Day:        November 2 , 2020

Final Exams begin: December 7, 2020

Required Text
Edwin Wilson & Alvin Goldfarb.  Theatre: The Lively Art, 10th Edition, McGraw-Hill.  ISBN 978-0-070351430-7

Course Description (NCTC Catalog)
Theatre as an art form is presented from the historical, literary and production points of view in order to deepen the student's understanding and appreciation of Theatre. The course includes viewing and critiquing plays, musicals, motion pictures, and television dramas.

Class Content
Theatre is a reflection of life and the material in this class will reflect that diversity. During the semester various movies and scenes may be presented that might contain language or subject matter that some might view as objectionable. If an individual student is uncomfortable with certain language or subject matter it is important that he/she contact the instructor through CANVAS INBOX (conversations). Confidentiality will be assured.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Analyze theater through written responses to play text and/or live performances.
2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of theater history and dramatic works.
3. Describe collaborative nature of theater arts.
2. Demonstrate the relationship of the arts to everyday life as well as broader historical social contexts.

COURSE SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS 

(subject to change at the discretion of the instructor)

FYI -  Please find all of your coursework within the Modules.

About the Structure of DRAM 1310 Online - Plays are divided by Acts and Acts are further divided into scenes. Thus, this semester our weeks shall be divided into Acts. Our course will unfold much like a play, one Act at a time. But before our course “play” begins we will share in a Curtain Speech.

A curtain speech is when the director or producer of a play addresses the audience before the play begins. It is a sort of introduction. Our Curtain Speech module is all about our introductions to each other. The Curtain Speech module is followed by 14 ACT modules which include weekly assignments.

The last act of a play is often referred to as the final act. Our Final Act module is exam week. You have a Final Act Project for your exam which is due Monday, December 7. You may begin this project immediately. Instructions are posted in The Call Board module.

A Call Board is typically located in the Green Room. A  Green Room is a space located near the stage that has been determined as the common space for all the people working on a production. The Call Board is often a huge bulletin board found in the Green Room. Directors and Stage Managers use the Call Board to post important notices for the cast and crew involved in the production. Other notices such as upcoming auditions may also be posted there. Our Call Board Module contains vital course materials such as the instruction for major projects and papers.

DRAM 1310 MODULES IN CANVAS

THE CALL BOARD                        August 24
This module that will be open the entire semester. It contains important course materials that you will need to access throughout the semester. Semester long discussions that also located here for your convenience. Must read everything in this module before you may continue to the next module.

WEEKLY ACT MODULES
All other modules are scheduled to open at 12:05am on the start date (Monday) and close at 11:55pm on the end date (Sunday) throughout the course. You will have two week to complete a module once it has opened. However, a new module will open weekly. The only exception is the Curtain Speech Module. You have only one week to complete the Curtain Speech assignments.

The very last module assignments are due on Sunday, December 6

Final Act (exam) Project is due Monday, May 7, 2020 before 11:55pm

Curtain Speech – Introductions         
August 24 -  August 30 at 11:55 PM

Assignment #1: Post in the Green Room discussion: your name, why you chose to take Theatre Appreciation online, and what was the last play that you went to see.

Assignment #2:  READ - Read the Academic Integrity pledge

Assignment #3:  QUIZ - Take the Academic Integrity Pledge Quiz

Assignment #4: READ - Read the Virtual Live Theatrical Play Performance Attendance Requirement Acknowledgement for DRAM 1310. 

Assignment #5: QUIZ - Take the Virtual Live Theatrical Play Performance Attendance Requirement Acknowledgement for DRAM 1310 Quiz.

ACT 1 – Theatre is Everywhere       

August 24 -  September 6 at 11:55 PM

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 1 - Theatre is Everywhere in our text, Theatre: The Lively Art.

Assignment #2: DISCUSSION - After reading Chapter 1 - Theatre is Everywhere, students must submit one original post (see rubric for Discussions) and two response post (see rubric for Discussions) to the Theatre is Everywhere Discussion.

(Learning Outcome 1, 3, 4)

ACT 2– The Audience

August 31 - September 13  at 11:55 PM

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 2- The Audience in Theatre: The Lively Art.

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take ACT 2- Chapter 2 The Audience in Theatre Quiz.

(Learning Outcome  2, 3, 4)

ACT 3 – Theatre Spaces

September 7 -September 20  at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 7 -Theatre Spaces in Theatre: The Lively Art

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take the Act 3-Chapter 7 -Theatre Spaces in Theatre Quiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

ACT 4 – Creating the Dramatic Script 

September 14 - September 27  at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 3 - Creating the Dramatic Script in Theatre: The Lively Art.

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take the Act 4- Chapter 3 - Creating the Dramatic Script Quiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

ACT 5 – Theatrical Genres

September 21- October 4 at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1:  READ - Read Chapter 4 -Theatrical Genres in Theatre: The Lively Art.

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take the Act 5- Chapter 4 -Theatrical Genres in TheatreQuiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

ACT 6 – The Director and the Producer

September 28 - October 11  at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 6 - The Director and the Producer in Theatre: The Lively Art

Assignment #2: DISCUSSION - Watch videos (links found in module) of Shakespeare's famous "To be or not to be" soliloquy from Hamlet. Respond to the question/s in the To Be Or Not To Be Discussion. You are responsible for one original post and two responses to other's posts.

Note: PROJECT - Group Projects also due Oct 11

(Learning Outcome 1)

ACT 7 –  Acting for the Stage 

October 5 - October 18  at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ -  Read Chapter 5- Acting for the Stage in Theatre: The Lively Art.

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take the Act 7 - Chapter 5- Acting for the Stage Quiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

ACT 8 – Scenery, Stage Costumes, & Lighting and Sound 

October 12- October 25  at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 8 - Scenery, Chapter 9 - Stage Costumes, and Chapter 10-Lighting & Sound in Theatre: The Lively Art

Assignment #2:  QUIZ - Take the Scenery & Costume Quiz.

Assignment #3: QUIZ - Take the Lighting & Sound Quiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

ACT 9 – EARLY THEATRES: Greek, Roman, and Medieval

October 19- November 1  at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 11 - Early Theatre - Greek, Roman and medieval in Theatre: The Lively Art

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take the Act 9 -Chapter 11 - Early Theatre - Greek, Roman and Medieval Quiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

ACT 10 – EARLY THEATRE: Asian 

October 26 - November 8  at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 12 Early Theatre: Asian in Theatre: The Lively Art

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take the Act 10-Chapter 12 Early Theatre: Asian Quiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

ACT 11 – Renaissance Theatres

November 2 - November 15  at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 13- Renaissance Theatres in Theatre: The Lively Art.

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take the ACT 11 -Chapter 13  Renaissance Theatres Quiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

ACT 12 – Theatres From the Restoration through Romanticism

November 9 - November 22  at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 14 -Theatre from the Restoration through Romanticism in Theatre: The Lively Art.

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take the Act 12-Chapter 14 -Theatre from the Restoration through Romanticism Quiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

Note: PAPER - Live Virtual Theatrical Play Production Critical Report/Review  also DUE November 22 before 11:55pm

ACT 13 – The Modern Theatre Emerges 

November 16 - November 29  at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapter 15- The Modern Theatre Emerges in Theatre: The Lively Art.

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take the Act 13 Quiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

ACT 14 – Today's Diverse Global Theatre

November 23 - December 6 at 11:55 pm

Assignment #1: READ - Read Chapters 16- Today's Diverse Global Theatre in Theatre: The Lively Art.

Assignment #2: QUIZ - Take the Act 13 Quiz.

(Learning Outcome 2, 3, 4)

The Final Act
Due Monday, December 7 by 11:55 pm

Assignment: The FINAL ACT PROJECT is your final exam. Visit the THE CALL BOARD module for instructions and discussion for The Final Act Project. Assigned August 24 -  Due December 7 by 11:55 pm

(Learning Outcome 1, 2, 3, 4 )        

Course Requirements

Required Technology:
In addition to the required text, students in this course must have access to a computer with high-speed internet access. Computers must meet all CANVAS technology requirements. Students may need to download and updates programs, apps, etc.

Time Requirements:
Online courses require a good deal of self-directed learning and time management. Students should expect to spend three to five hours a week reading, writing, and contributing to online discussion posts.

Grading Policy and Point Values

13	ACT Quizzes	400
3	Discussions - Original Posts	90
6	Discussions - Response Posts	60
1	Theatre Production Critical Report	150
1	Special Project	100
1	Final ACT Project	200
	TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS	1000

A = 900 - 1000 Points
B = 800 - 899 Points
C = 700 - 799 Points
D = 600 - 699 Points
F less than 600 Points

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