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%