TH 1001
Introduction to Theatre Arts
Humanities 403
11:00-11:50 MWF
| Mark Harvey | |
| Email: mharvey@d.umn.edu | |
| Phone: 726-8562 | |
| Office: MPAC 141 | |
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Student Learning Outcomes
1. To articulate how theatre embodies culture and it's values.
2. To develop critcal thinking skills by effectively evaluating theatre productions.
3. To effectvely analyze structure, plot, characterization and design of theatre productions.
4. To identify and describe major theatre genres from different historical periods.
Class Attendance
Role will be taken each day the class meets. Each absence beyond three will result in the loss of five points per absence. Students are expected to arrive for class on time. Being late to class will count as an absence.
The use of laptop computers and hand held electronic devices is prohibited during class time unless otherwise instructed. Students found texting during class will be asked to leave the classroom.
On Line Discussions: Students are required to read the textbook and contribute to on-line discussions. For Canvas log on directions, go to <https://canvas.umn.edu/>
Play Attendance
Each student will attend five plays during the semester. Attendance at the following theatre productions is required:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
UMD Theatre
Marshall Performing Arts Center
October 3-6 & 9-12
218-726-8561
Review blog deadline: Friday, October 18
Enemy of the People
UMD Theatre
Dudley Experimental Theatre
November 7-10 & 12-16
218-726-8561
Review blog deadline: Friday, November 22
In additon, students are required to see three additional plays for the course. Plays may be chosen from the list below, or other productions approved in advance by the instructor.
Hedwig & the Angy Inch
Underground
August 29-31
Review blog deadline: Friday, September 6
The 39 Steps
UMD Stage 2
September 19-21
Review blog deadline: Friday, September 27
Hilda's Yard
County Seat Theatre
September 27-29 & October 3-6
Encore Performing Arts Center Cloquet, MN
Review blog deadline: Friday, October 12
Hamlet
Wise Fool Theatre
October 4-6, 11-13
218-269-4953
Review blog deadline: Friday, October 18
Dracula
The Underground
October 3-19
218-733-7555
Review blog deadline: Friday, October 25
The Meeting
Renegade Theatre Company
Teatro Zuccone
October 18-20, 24-26
218-336-1412
Review blog deadline: Friday, November 1
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
October 20
844-0374
Review blog deadline: Friday, October 25
Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Underground
October 30-November 2
218-733-7555
Review blog deadline: Friday, November 8
Merry Wives of Windsor
College of St. Scholastica
November 1-3, 7-10
723-7000
Review blog deadline: Wednesday, November 8
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University Theatre, UW-Superior
715-394-8380
Review blog deadline:
The Wizard of Oz
NorShor Theatre
-December 5& 6*
218-733-7555
Review blog deadline: Friday, December 6
Sorry! Wrong Chimney!
County Seat Theatre
November 29 – December 1 & December 4-6*
Encore Performing Arts Center Cloquet, MN
Review blog deadline: Friday, December 6
*No blog assignments will be accepted after the last day of class.
Promote a show worth seeing, or pan a production others should avoid! Go to UMD Theatre Review Blog and post your review. All reviews are required to have a minumum of 2,000 characters and a maximum of 4,000 characters. Reviews less than 2,000 characters will not be graded. A minimum of five reviews is required for the course.
Extra Credit
Students may choose to see more than five plays during the semester. Blog entries for up to two additional productions will be accepted.
Evaluation
Grade will be determined as follows:
| Midterm Objective Exam | 75 pts. |
| Final Objective Exam |
75 pts. |
| On-line Discussion (13) | 65 pts. |
| Blog Entries (5) | 50 pts. |
| Total | 265 pts. |
| Extra Credit - Plays reviewed beyond the five required for the course. | 20 pts. |
| Absences (beyond 3) | -5 pts. each |
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A |
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246 pts. |
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A- |
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238 pts. |
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B+ |
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230 pts. |
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B |
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220 pts. |
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B- |
= |
212 pts. |
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C+ |
= |
204 pts. |
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C |
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193 pts. |
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C- |
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185 pts. |
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D+ |
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177 pts. |
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D |
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159 pts. |
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F |
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< 159 pts. |
Course Accessibility
It is the policy and practice of the University of Minnesota Duluth to create inclusive learning environments for all students, including students with disabilities. If there are aspects of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or your ability to meet course requirements – such as time-limited exams, inaccessible web content, or the use of non-captioned videos – please notify the instructor as soon as possible. You are also encouraged to contact the Office of Disability Resources to discuss and arrange reasonable accommodations. Please call 218-726-6130 or visit the DR web site at www.d.umn.edu/access for more information.
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