THEA 227 Theatre 4

THEA 227 is a course where students will apply foundational artistic knowledge to the creation, explanation, or execution of theatrical projects or performances. They may lead collaborative or community centered projects, design learning opportunities in theatre, or communicate the theoretical or cultural contexts in their own theatrical creations. This course would be the most appropriate choice for lifelong lovers of theatre with a deep understanding of their craft seeking continued growth. It is repeatable four times for credit towards completion of the Visual and Performing Arts Associates degree. Students with strong foundational knowledge in the content area should consider this course as a program requirement or elective in the second year of their work towards the degree, and should meet with an advisor to select the most valuable topic options. Please see current course schedule for descriptions of learning topics covered in individual sections.

Credits

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

3

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Notes

N/A

THEA 227Theatre 4

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Visual and Performing Arts Academic

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

3

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

N/A

Repeatable

Yes

III. Catalog Course Description

THEA 227 is a course where students will apply foundational artistic knowledge to the creation, explanation, or execution of theatrical projects or performances. They may lead collaborative or community centered projects, design learning opportunities in theatre, or communicate the theoretical or cultural contexts in their own theatrical creations. This course would be the most appropriate choice for lifelong lovers of theatre with a deep understanding of their craft seeking continued growth. It is repeatable four times for credit towards completion of the Visual and Performing Arts Associates degree. Students with strong foundational knowledge in the content area should consider this course as a program requirement or elective in the second year of their work towards the degree, and should meet with an advisor to select the most valuable topic options. Please see current course schedule for descriptions of learning topics covered in individual sections.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Theory: Adapt theoretical concepts into their own artistic work.
  • Technique & Practice: Support or defend their own artistic choices within their own creative work.
  • Media Skills: Plan, produce and publish shareable pieces of artistic media.
  • Pedagogy: Develop and execute plans to teach or facilitate learning experiences in the arts for peers or community learners.
  • Collaboration & Community Engagement: Lead or design collaborative projects.
  • History & Cultural context: Defend, evaluate or assess artistic works within cultural/historical context.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

See individual section descriptions for topic details.

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Exams

N/A

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Through a learning process centered on inquiry and reflection, students will be assessed on their capacity to:

  1. Adapt theoretical concepts into their own artistic work.
  2. Support or defend their own artistic choices within their own creative work.
  3. Plan, produce and publish shareable pieces of artistic media.
  4. Develop and execute plans to teach or facilitate learning experiences in the arts for peers or community learners.
  5. Lead or design collaborative projects.
  6.  Defend, evaluate or assess artistic works within cultural / historical context.

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

N/A