20805273Broadway Music Theater
Course Information
Description
Covers the history of the Broadway musical. Consists of lecture, video tapes and discussion of the numerous styles and aspects of musical performance, as well as the various techniques of production. Students learn the stories behind many of the most famous shows from Broadway and London stages. Provides the opportunity to see local musical productions.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Ascertain the historical predecessors of American Musical theatre
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing written and final exam with at least a 70%
    Criteria
    you demonstrate the important elements of each theatre type
    you distinguish different predecessors of stage theatre
    you characterize the important elements and the effect on present-day theatre

  2. Use elements of research in presentation
    Assessment Strategies
    by giving a presentation in format specified by instructor
    Criteria
    you choose a topic
    you gather sources about the topic
    you incorporate source material into presentation
    you defend a position
    you investigate the chosen topics
    you compile pertinent data on topic
    you use audio and visual examples

  3. Explore the elements of musical theatre
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in small group discussion
    by completing a mid-term exam with a 70%
    by giving a presentation
    by completing a final exam with a 70%
    Criteria
    you explore the book - which is the story of the musical
    you articulate the important elements of musical theatre

  4. Critique performance of musical theatre
    Assessment Strategies
    by attending live performance
    by completing critique form for each show
    Criteria
    you identify elements of the show
    you examine each element for its uniqueness for that show
    you compare the elements to other shows
    you critique the effectiveness of the performance in terms of the elements