FINE ARTS THEATRE
THEATRE 2202 - 006
XXXsemester - yearXXX
Instructor: John O'Connell
Williams Theatre 128A
Phone: 481-6550
Office Hours: Mon thru Thurs. 9:00 - 11:00, 3:00-4:00
Fri. 1:00 - 3:00. Or by Appt.
Web Page: http://users.ipfw.edu/oconnelj/
E-Mail: oconnelj@ipfw.edu
Required Text: Cohen, Robert: Theater: A Brief Version, 5th
Ed. Mayfield Publishing, 1997.
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to increase the student's
critical and aesthetic sensitivity to the art of theater. The course approaches
the study of this art form from a survey standpoint through lecture, video and
live performance.
Course Objectives:
To increase the student's knowledge of the art of theater.
To develop the student's appreciation for the art of theater.
To increase the student's awareness of the occupational opportunities involved
in theater arts.
To increase the student's knowledge of play form and structure.
To increase the student's knowledge of the historical and philosophical
foundations that
influenced theater as an art form.
To increase the student's practical knowledge of theater as a collaborative
art form.
Important Notice:
It should be noted that students who elect to take this course may be
exposed to adult material through our class discussions and the viewing of
theatrical events. If you think you may find any of the material objectionable
you may wish to opt for the other Fine Arts courses on this campus.
Grading Procedure:
Exam 1 25%
Exam 2 25%
Exam 3 25%
Final 25% (excused if you have perfect attendance and A's on
first three exams)
Attendance:
Per the ASU policy, each student is allowed 4 absences from this class,
either excused or unexcused, an absence is an absence. Absence beyond the
allotted amount will result in the lowering of your final grade one full grade
for each additional absence.
Academic Misconduct:
The performance of and/or involvement in any acts of misconduct will be
addressed as per regulations set forth in the ASU Student Handbook 1999-00.
This includes, but is not limited to cheating, misrepresentation and plagiarism.
CLASS SCHEDULE: READING
ASSIGNMENT
Wed. Aug 17
Introduction
Mon. Aug 21 What is The
Theatre? Chapter 1
Wed. Aug 23 What is The
Theatre? Chapter 1
Mon. Aug 28 View House
of Blue Leave
Wed. Aug 30
View House of Blue Leaves
Mon. Sept
4 View House of Blue Leaves
Wed. Sept
6 View House of Blue Leaves
Mon. Sept 11
What is a
Play?
Chapter 2
Wed. Sept 13 What is a
Play/Aristotle Chapter 2
Tues Sept 18
Exam #1 - Material To Date
Wed. Sept 20 The
Actor Chapter 3
Mon. Sept 25 View Twelfth
Night
Wed. Sept 27 View Twelfth
Night
Mon. Oct
2 View Twelfth Night
Wed. Oct
4 View Twelfth Night
Mon. Oct
9 View Twelfth Night
Wed. Oct
11 The
Playwright Chapter 4
Mon. Oct
16 Designers and Technicians Chapter
5
Wed. Oct 18
Designers and Technicians Chapter 5
Mon. Oct 23
Exam #2 - Material since Exam 1
Wed. Oct
25 The Musical
Theatre
Chapter 9
Mon. Oct
30 View Musical
Wed. Nov
1 View Musical
Mon. Nov
6 View Musical
Wed. Nov
8 View Musical
Mon. Nov
13 View Musical
Wed. Nov
15 The
Director
Chapter 6
Mon. Nov
20 Theatre
Today
Chapter 10
Wed. Nov 22
THANKSGIVING BREAK - YEAH!!!
Mon. Nov
27 The Audience as
Critic Chapter 11
Wed. Nov 29
Exam #3 - Material since Exam 2
Mon. Dec.
4 STUDY DAY
Final Period: Section 006 Wednesday, 12/6/000 12:30 p.m.
