Theatre Appreciation
Syllabus
CAM118 Theatre Appreciation
Course Overview
Course Description
An introduction to the world of theatre, and how the themes and skills in theatre apply to every walk of life and a Christian worldview. A hands-on class where students will watch, create, discuss, and immerse themselves in different theatrical productions and experiences.
Credit Hours: 3hrs
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss plays and theatre on film with reference to elements of artistic form.
- Appreciate the individual disciplines within theatre.
- Recognize how individual and collaborative choices shape a production.
- Formulate standards for evaluating a theatrical work of art from a Christian worldview perspective.
Resources
- Robert Barton and Annie McGregor. Theatre in Your Life. Third edition. Boston: Cengage, 2014.
Course Outline
Module Zero: Getting Started
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Syllabus, Pacing Guide, Meet your Instructor |
Input |
1.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Course Materials |
Input |
.5 hrs |
-- |
|
Announcemets/Student Questions |
Discussion |
Varies |
-- |
|
Totals |
2 hrs |
0 |
|
Module One: Love
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read, Watch, Respond |
Assignment |
3.5 hrs |
75 |
|
Final Project (FP): Text Anal. & Adaptation |
Project |
4 hrs |
25 |
|
Q & A Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
10 |
|
Reading Journal |
Assignment |
5.25 hrs |
25 |
|
Totals |
13.75 hrs |
135 |
|
Module Two: Rebellion
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read, Watch, Respond |
Assignment |
3.75 hrs |
75 |
|
FP: Script Writing |
Project |
6 hrs |
25 |
|
Profiles in Interviews |
Activity |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Reading Journal |
Assignment |
6 hrs |
25 |
|
Totals |
18.75 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Three: Dreams
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read, Watch, Respond |
Assignment |
2.5 hrs |
75 |
|
FP: Design Elements |
Project |
6 hrs |
25 |
|
Profiles (cont.) |
Activity |
2 hrs |
-- |
|
Reading Journal |
Assignment |
5.25 hrs |
25 |
|
Totals |
15.75 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Four: War
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Devised Theatre Project |
Discussion |
5 hrs |
75 |
|
FP: Blocking & Staging |
Project |
2 hrs |
25 |
|
Q & A Session |
Discussion |
1 hr |
15 |
|
Profiles (cont.) |
Activity |
3 hrs |
-- |
|
Reading Journal |
Assignment |
7.5 hrs |
25 |
|
Totals |
18.5 hrs |
140 |
|
Module Five: Generations
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Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read, Watch, Respond |
Assignment |
4 hrs |
75 |
|
Final Project Synthesis |
Project |
3 hrs |
25 |
|
Reading Journal |
Assignment |
6 hrs |
25 |
|
Totals |
13 hrs |
125 |
|
Module Six: Values
|
Title |
Type |
Duration |
Points |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Read, Watch, Respond |
Assignment |
2.25 hrs |
75 |
|
Final Project Submission |
Project |
3 hrs |
200 |
|
FP: Sharing and Feedback |
Discussion |
2 hrs |
50 |
|
Reading Journal |
Assignment |
6.25 hrs |
25 |
|
Totals |
13.5 hrs |
350 |
|
Live Session
This course has one required live meetups, typically for one hour. If you cannot attend, you can recoup the points for the session by watching the recording and submitting a 300-word summary/response. Since these sessions will be audio-visually recorded, those who participate with their camera engaged are agreeing to have their video, image, or voice recorded. In addition, there will likely be regular unofficial live meetups for Q & A and fellowship.
Grading
- Theatre Experience/Reflection: 375 points
- Readings and Journals: 150 points
- Circles/Discussions: 150 points
- Final Project: 325 points
(1000 points total)