THTR 1003H - Introduction to the Theatre, Honors

Description
Introduction to the theatre is a general survey for the field of theatre, emphasizing the study of various play genre, acting styles, directing techniques, scenery, lighting, and costume design as well as the history of the theatre. This is an honors course. Please refer to the NWACC Honors Program section in the current catalog for more information.

Pre-Requisite
NONE Note: This is an honors course. Please refer to the NWACC Honors Program section in the current catalog for more information.

3 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
45 lecture hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will:

Identify elements of theatre as an art form.
Identify the following components and explain how these components comprise the total theatre experience: audience, genres, dramatic structure, performers, and technical theatre.
Demonstrate understanding of theatre elements through classroom performances and presentations.

Honors Outcomes

Honors classes (and the Honors Program) promote the following core values:

Community students will demonstrate civic engagement through Service Learning and exploration of local, national, and global communities.
Curiosity students will cultivate personal and intellectual curiosity through investigation, discussion, and scholarship.
Diversity students will explore multiple perspectives through interdisciplinary learning.

General Education Outcomes Supported
Students demonstrate information literacy.

Standard Practices
Topics List
Audience analysis, theatre history, dramatic criticism, genres, acting styles, directing, scenery, lighting, properties, costumes, publicity, social implications, cultural differences, educational, community, and professional theatre.

Learning Activities

Individual projects/presentations
Group projects/presentations
Field Trips/events
Guest Speakers
Service Learning and/or
Conference Poster

Assessments

A minimum of 4 critical papers in the areas of theatre criticism, character analysis, and script analysis.
A minimum of one history research project.
A minimum of one technical design project.
One in-depth semester research project, addressing one element of theatre.

Grading
N/A