20810261Drama Tours
Course Information
Description
Provides the students an opportunity to experience backstage and onstage theatrical production through touring of various theatres.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Explore aspects of theatre
    Assessment Strategies
    By submitting a paper or portfolio on a selected aspect of theatrical experience
    by creating a portfolio of the work you have completed in this course
    by writing a reflective essay about the work in your portfolio
    Criteria
    you contract to write on a selected theatrical experience
    paper/portfolio includes a cover page
    paper/portfolio includes a table of contents
    paper/portfolio a rating of your skill level for each of the program outcomes
    paper/portfolio includes examples to support the rating
    paper/portfolio includes a clear purpose statement
    paper/portfolio includes a reflection of an accurate analysis of the target audience
    paper/portfolio includes an adheration to contractually agreed upon criteria
    paper/portfolio shows evidence of logical critical thinking
    paper/portfolio follows an effective organizational plan
    paper/portfolio includes appropriate references as support for self assessment
    paper/portfolio inlcudes two or three areas fro continued development and a plan for developing the areas
    paper/portfolio exhibits correct and appropriate grammar, punctuation, spelling, syntax, and word usage

  2. Explore elements of theatrical production
    Assessment Strategies
    by writting a paper on a selected geographical location
    Criteria
    paper includes an examination of historical perspectives of a selected theatrical production
    paper includes an examination of the cultural influence of a selected geographical location
    paper ncludes an exploration of the different genre of theatrical productions in a selected geographical location
    paper includes a comparison and contrast of different forms of theatrical architecture in a selected geopgraphical location
    paper ncludes an exploration of the influences of theatrical production in a selected geographical location

  3. Analyze theatrical experiences
    Assessment Strategies
    by attending various theatrical experiences on a tour
    by keeping a journal on theatrical experiences on the tour
    Criteria
    you attend theatrical performances
    you display appropriate behaviour on the tour
    you dress appropriately for the culture on the tour
    you adhere to the tour schedule as presented by the instructor
    journal entries are dated
    journal includes observations
    journal includes explorations of new concepts
    journal interprets, analyzes and describes new insights
    journal includes questions and discussion of possible answers
    journal includes problems and the exploration of possible answers
    journal connects insights/thoughts to your personal life
    journal evidences original and critical thinking
    journal evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling