Version: 3/20/2019 1
Administrative Master Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Theater Appreciation
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
DRAM 1310
Division
Communication & Fine Arts
Department
Visual & Performing Arts
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Course Catalog Description
Survey of theater including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production
procedures, and relation to other art forms. Participation in productions may be
required.
Pre-Requisites
TSI satisfied in Reading and Writing
Co-Requisites
Enter Co-Requisites Here.
Semester Credit Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
3:3:0
Equated Pay Hours
3
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
Enter Lab Hours Here.
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
Enter Clinical Hours Here.
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
Enter Practicum Hours Here.
Other Hours Breakdown
List Total Lab/Other Hours Here.
Approval Signatures
Title
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
04/23/2020
Patrick Ralls
Joe Waldrop
Patrick Ralls
Leigh Ann collins
Paul J. Quinn
click to sign
signature
click to edit
click to sign
signature
click to edit
click to sign
signature
click to edit
click to sign
signature
click to edit
click to sign
signature
click to edit
Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
An introduction to the audience’s experience of theatre
• An investigation of the elements of theatre: the audience; the text; theatre artists, including actors, directors,
theatrical space; and scenic, costume, lighting and sound design
• A study of the important developments in the history of theatre
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Analyze theatre through written responses to play texts and/or live performance.
2. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of theater history and dramatic works.
3. Describe the collaborative nature of theater arts.
4. Demonstrate the relationship of the arts to everyday life as well as broader historical and social contexts.
Methods of Assessment:
Group Work
Group Presentations
Performances
Quizzes and Exams
In class participation and exercises
Journals
Research papers
Play evaluations
Essay questions
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
"Theatre: The Lively Art" by Edwin Wilson and Alvin Goldfarb (McGraw-Hill), two play scripts determined each semester
based on the plays studied in class, attendance of two live productions.
Suggested Course Maximum:
30
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the course.
Classroom with computer, projector and screen.
Course Requirements/Grading System:
Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or reading
assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Attendance 10%
Chapter Quizzes 30%
Play evaluations 15%
Play critiques 15%
Group Project 20%
Final Exam 10%
Version: 3/20/2019 3
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
Below 60% F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core)No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist
Version: 3/20/2019 4
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: DRAM 1310
Core Objective:
Critical Thinking Skillsto include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis
of information
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
State
Mandated
Demonstrate a basic
knowledge of theater
history and dramatic
works.
Classroom lecture and/or
discussion
Quizzes and Exams
Research Papers
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Version: 3/20/2019 5
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: DRAM 1310
Core Objective:
Communication Skillsto include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through
written, oral and visual communication
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
State
Mandated
Analyze theatre
through written
responses to play
texts and/or live
performances
Classroom lecture and/or
discussion
Play evaluations and/or essay
questions.
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Version: 3/20/2019 6
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: DRAM 1310
Core Objective:
Teamworkto include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to
support a shared purpose or goal
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
State
Mandated
Describe the
collaborative nature
of theater arts.
Classroom lecture and/or
discussion
Play Evaluations
Quizzes and Exams
Group Presentations
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Version: 3/20/2019 7
Core Curriculum Review Form
Foundational Component Area
: Core 050: Creative Arts
Course Prefix & Suffix: DRAM 1310
Core Objective:
Social Responsibilityto include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to
engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
Student Learning Outcome Supporting Core Objective:
For each core objective, there must be at least two different methods of assessment.
SLO Status
Student Learning
Outcome (SLO)
Learning Activity Assessment
State
Mandated
Demonstrate the
relationship of the
arts to everyday life as
well as broader
historical and social
contexts.
Classroom lecture and/or
discussion
Quizzes and exams
Writing Assignments
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.
Choose a
SLO status.
Insert SLO (from
Administrative Master
Syllabi)
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample
learning activity.
Provide a brief name and
description of the sample quiz,
exam, rubric, assignment, etc. for
assessing the objective.