THEA 1010 - Introduction to Theatre

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Theatre

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
Course is an overview of theatre as an art form. Includes historical and production points of view. Students will effectively view and critique plays and musicals. This is NOT a performance based course, but a theory and analysis based class. Semesters Available: Offered based on need. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Explain the differences between actor, director, various technical personnel, designers and playwrights.	Answering chapter questions (weeks 2-8). Information Celebration (final Exam) Week 16
2. Explain the various periods of theatre history. Analyze how theatre affects various cultures and how culture affects theatre.	Answering chapter questions (week 2). Information Celebration (final Exam) – Week 16
3. List and describe various technical/theatrical terms.	Answering chapter questions (weeks 2-8), Information Celebration(final Exam) – Week 16
4. Analyze a script.	Play Analysis, Answering chapter questions (week 12), Information Celebration (final Exam) – Week 16
5. Effectively analyze and critique productions.	Reaction Papers, Answering chapter questions (weeks 9-15), Information Celebration (final Exam) – Week 16
6. Explain the differences between actor, director, various technical personnel, designers and playwrights.	Answering chapter questions (weeks 2-8). Information Celebration (final Exam) Week 16
7. Explain the various periods of theatre history. Analyze how theatre affects various cultures and how culture affects theatre.	Answering chapter questions (week 2). Information Celebration (final Exam) – Week 16
8. List and describe various technical/theatrical terms.	Answering chapter questions (weeks 2-8), Information Celebration(final Exam) – Week 16

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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