Introduction to Theatre Arts Course #MUS003, 1 Credit Class meets in Welsh Little Theatre, K902 Texts/plays supplied in class. Mr. Robert Cannon, Theatre Director/Manager Canyon del Oro High School CDO Theatre 25 W. Calle Concordia Oro Valley, AZ 85704-5505 520.696.5692
[email protected] 520.696.5590 fax www.amphi.com/Domain/884 Course Description: Introduction to Theatre Arts provides an overview of Theatre Arts as an art form revealing drama in its unique function within past and present civilizations. Students will participate as performers and audience members. Students will improve their communication skills, develop an appreciation for the actor’s and technician’s craft, and gain the understanding that theatre is a reflection of life. Class projects include pantomimes, improvisation, scene development, monologues, scene performance, critiques, play reviews, short one-acts and exposure to technical theatre. Practical experience will be gained in the theatre as students apply skills within class. Course Outline Week Topic Assessment 1-2 Introduction Warm-ups/Theatre Games Team Building. Tour. Safety. Participation, Quiz 3-4 Parts of the Stage, Body Positions, Types of Stages Quiz 5-6 Pantomime, Physicalization, Movement Participation, Quiz, Performance 7-8 Monologues, Scoring a Script, Audition Technique Participation, Quiz, Performance 9-10 Voice, Respiratory System & Vocal Production Participation, Quiz, Performance 11-12 Duet Scenes – Characterization, Props, Costumes Participation, Quiz, Performance 13-16 Theatre History, Ancient