DRAMA 101: Introduction to the Theatre

 Syllabus

Spring 2012

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Instructor: Bradetta (Detta) Vines

E-mail:bradetta.vines@bellevuecollege.edu

Phone: 425-564-2617

Office location: E121           

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Course Information

Course Outcomes

  • To gain an understanding of the process by which a play becomes produced:

"Page to stage"

  • To experience various aspects of that process including

developing a concept, acting, and design.

  • To become a more critical audience member.
  • To become acquainted with a variety of genres of dramatic literature.
  • To be able to analyze the various parts of any theatre piece.
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How Outcomes will be met

 

All assignments due on the date assigned. 

Assignments are always due on Sunday at Midnight unless otherwise stated.

 

Late assignments will be graded down and accepted for one day after the due date. This class follows the guidelines found in Bellevue College's "Arts and Humanities Standards".  Please read and become familiar with these guidelines.  They are found on the Arts and Humanities web page.

 

This class uses a variety of tools to present material and enhance your ability to learn. These tools range from papers on the plays read to play reviews, videotapes, lectures, play readings, the final paper and of upmost importance: your participation on the "DB" or Discussion Board.  From the first day, the presentation of material (and your understanding of it) will rely on what has been covered before. In order to do well in this class you must keep up on the reading and please do not hesitate to let me know when there is something in the reading or my notes that is confusing or which raises questions. This is art and thus your emotional reactions are as important as your intellectual ones.

 

You will receive all assignments and due dates on the Blackboard Vista Drama 101 site.

 

Grading

 

Grading Breakdown:

Class participation in the form of postings to the Discussion Board.        20%

Attendance at and written critique (review) of one professional or BC play.   10%

Papers on text chapters and plays assigned:
2-3 pages each.                                                                                 30 %

An Acting Project/paper                                                                    10%

A Design Project/paper                                                                     10%

Final Paper                                                                                        20%

Total                                                                                               100%

 

Books and Materials Required

 

Wilson: The Theatre Experience Eleventh Edition (our text)

 

Gwynn: Drama: A Pocket Anthology 5th by Penguin Academics

 

Spring Awakening

 

Attendance of the Spring Awakening is REQUIRED ( if you do not live in the area contact me immediately so we may arrange an alternative)

You SHOULD by tickets in advance at

 

Brownpaperticket.com

Dates are in May – Please see Calendar.

 

Student tickets are $10.00.   

Instructor’s Expectation

 

It is expected that everyone online will be respectful of each others’ views and culture of communication.  I want you to feel free to express yourself without incurring the wrath of fellow students as well as I want you to monitor your ideas with thought for others.

 

Affirmation of Inclusion

Bellevue College is committed to maintaining an environment in which every member of the campus community feels welcome to participate in the life of the college, free from harassment and discrimination. We value our different backgrounds at Bellevue College, and students, faculty, staff members, and administrators are to treat one another with dignity and respect. http://bellevuecollege.edu/about/goals/inclusion.asp

 

Division Statements

 

At Bellevue College Drama Classes are housed in the Theatre Arts Department within the Arts and Humanities Division.

 

Please look at the following pages.  You will find good information about ways to succeed as a student in Arts and Humanities classes at Bellevue College. 

 

http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/AHGdlns-StdntGrwth.htm

http://bellevuecollege.edu/artshum/policy.html

 

 

Information about Bellevue Colleges copyright guidelines can be found at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/lmc/links/copyright.html

 

A good  resource for Plagiarism is the Writing Lab:  http://bellevuecollege.edu/writinglab/Plagiarism.html

 

Student Code

“Cheating, stealing and plagiarizing (using the ideas or words of another as one’s own without crediting the source) and inappropriate/disruptive classroom behavior are violations of the Student Code of Conduct at Bellevue College.  Examples of unacceptable behavior include, but are not limited to: talking out of turn, arriving late or leaving early without a valid reason, allowing cell phones/pagers to ring, and inappropriate behavior toward the instructor or classmates.  The instructor can refer any violation of the Student Code of Conduct to the Vice President of Student Services for possible probation or suspension from Bellevue College.  Specific student rights, responsibilities and appeal procedures are listed in the Student Code of Conduct, available in the office of the Vice President of Student Services.”  The Student Code, Policy 2050, in its entirety is located at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/policies/2/2050_Student_Code.asp

 

Important Links

 

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

 

The Disability Resource Center serves students with a wide array of learning challenges and disabilities. If you are a student who has a disability or learning challenge for which you have documentation or have seen someone for treatment and if you feel you may need accommodations in order to be successful in college, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

If you are a person who requires assistance in case of an emergency situation, such as a fire, earthquake, etc, please meet with your individual instructors to develop a safety plan within the first week of the quarter.

 

The DRC office is located in B 132 or you can call our reception desk at 425.564.2498.  Deaf students can reach us by video phone at 425-440-2025 or by TTY at 425-564-4110.   .    .  Please visit our website for application information into our program and other helpful links at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc

 

 

Public Safety

 

The Bellevue College (BC) Public Safety Department’s well trained and courteous non-commissioned staff provides personal safety, security, crime prevention, preliminary investigations, and other services to the campus community, 24 hours per day,7 days per week.  Their phone number is 425.564.2400.  The Public Safety website is your one-stop resource for campus emergency preparedness information, campus closure announcements and critical information in the event of an emergency. Public Safety is located in K100 and on the web at: http://bellevuecollege.edu/publicsafety/