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The syllabus is a prototype and will change significantly. It offers only a general overview of how the course will operate.THEA 100, Introduction to TheaterEmory UniversitySummer 1 Semester, 2016Synchronous Meetings: Tuesday and Thursday, 12-2pm ESTRich Bldg Rm. 205 Prof. Brent Glenn404.727.5099/864.376.9433cEmory email: brent.glenn@emory.edu; VoiceThread: brent.glenn@emory.edu; Zaption: brent.glenn@emory.edu; Diigo: kraven3blade; brent.glenn@emory.edu; Scholarblogs: brent.glenn@emory.edu; Google Drive: brentglenn1@; Twitter: @kraven3blade; Screencastomatic: brent.glenn@emory.eduOffice Hours: Wednesdays 12-2 or By appointment Rm 216, Rich HallCommunication ExpectationsYour messages and any questions posted to the Ask the Instructor forum will be responded to typically within 24-48 hours. I am available for IM, Skype, Google Hangout or Adobe Sessions by appointment.Course DatesMay 16, 2016 - June 24, 2016: Summer Session I 2016AssignmentsEach course unit will run from Monday to Sunday. Assignments for the week must be turned in on the specified platform by Sunday. Readings and video viewing assignments that must be completed for the synchronous discussions must be viewed before the Tuesday meeting of the week in which we discuss it.Synchronous collaborative viewing sessionsWe will meet virtually on Tuesdays and Thursday from 12-2pm for collaborative sessions. These are times when we will discuss, read, question, answer and, above all, collaborate. These sessions are mandatory and necessary for the successful completion of the course.Course Structure Theater 100 is a six-week synchronous and asynchronous online course. We will connect via AdobeConnect each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-2pm EST.If you have not already created your accounts for the following technologies, here is a listing for which you will need accounts immediately. Also, please be sure to use either your Emory email address or Google email address to assist us in keeping track of one another. Try to be consistent when creating these accounts.Blackboard (also referred to as Bb) - classes.emory.eduThis is the main platform in which we will operate. Other content, tools and technologies will be linked within this site.You will login with your Emory credentials to access it.Voice Thread (also referred to as VT) - An interactive, media-rich discussion platform.This is the technology in which you will find multi-media course announcements and response writing assignments.You will need your own VoiceThread account.Share your VoiceThread account information in the Bb forum.Be sure to upload your image to your VT identity.Zaption - An interactive video assessment tool.You will need your own Zaption account.Share your Zaption account information in the Bb forumScholarblogs (also referred to as SB) - is a site that we will use for blogging and communication purposes.You will login with your Emory credentials to access SB.Once you login for the first time, let me know in your account post so that I can add you to the SB.Google Drive - drive.You will share content and work collaboratively here.You will need your own Google account.Share your Google username to the Bb forum.This will be very important for the main assignments as well as the virtual group activity.Learner ResourcesIn the course menu, there is a link titled Learner Resources. This will be your go-to for information about each of the technologies that we will be using throughout this course, including what the technology is, where it is located within our course and how to use it.Course Overview and ObjectivesTheatre 100 is designed to provide an introduction to and a survey of the various components of Theatre Art. The emphasis of this course is on the process, history, and product of theatre. At the completion of this course, the student will have an understanding of all facets of theatrical production and how they work together to create the totality of the theatre experience, which is itself a re-creation and exploration of the human condition as we relate and react to ourselves, to each other, our society, politics, religion, science, and environment.The greatest challenge in this online course, of course, is that we are all learning about an art form that is meant to be live and requires personal interaction. We will create this connection in a virtual environment through our online discussions, by viewing films and youtube videos either derived from or representative of these live presentations, and by seeking out and attending two theatrical productions in your very own locales. Theater is a universal, and whether you attend dance performances, plays, or musicals, there will be live theater in your area. Whether this will be in a professional theater, a park, a college, a high school, or your local community theater, you will be able to access, experience and share your reaction to the event. Please save a copy of the program to share online with the class. If possible, photographs or visual representation of the various design areas are very welcome. By explaining that you are there for a class project, it is very likely that the behind-the-scenes personnel will be flattered and amenable to your interest in the production.Required ReadingRequired Text: Theatre, by Robert Cohen. 10th Edition.Additional texts will be compiled and posted in the Blackboard site, as required.Required ViewingMedea (1983)Much Ado About Nothing (1993 & 2012)A Streetcar Named Desire (Original, 1951)Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Broadway Recording, 1979)Course PrerequisitesAs an introductory level course, no previous experience or coursework in theater is required. By the end of this course, you should have a general knowledge of all areas of theater. Bring your mind, your curiosity, your eyes and ears.Technology RequisitesHardwareAccess to a computer with speakers and a microphone (an affordable USB headset is recommended)Windows 7 and aboveMac OS 10.6 and aboveInternet access - minimum recommended connection - DSL - (high speed if possible)SoftwareAdobe Acrobat (to open PDFs)An Office Processing application (any of the following will work)Microsoft OfficeOpenOfficeGoogle DriveInternet browsers to access course materials such as:Mozilla FirefoxGoogle ChromeSafariAdobe Connect Test you Computer Diagnostic ToolPluginsThe following plugins are required for this course at no additional cost:Adobe Flash PlayerAdobe Acrobat ReaderJava must be updatedWeb 2.0 ToolsA variety of tools will be used and explored throughout the course. You will be using each one to meet specific learning goals and interactions. You can find more about the uses under the Student Resources area in the Blackboard course.Voice Thread - Google Account - Google Drive - Devices and AppsVoice Thread - Apps - Browsers(Typically the most up-to-date available, check for updates within the individual browsers.)Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft Internet Explorer (IE8 or IE9 in Compatibility/Standards Mode)Mozilla FirefoxMac OS UsersApple SafariGoogle ChromeMozilla FirefoxBrowser SettingsPlease refer to your browser’s Help features to check these settings.Pop-Up Blocker should be disabledScript should be enabledJava should be enabledCookies should be enabledTechnical Issues and Support ModelIf you are experiencing any technical difficulties, the first steps to troubleshoot are:Check the above computer and browser requirements and ensure that your system and browsers are up-to-date.Open an ALTERNATE browser and perform the same task. Did it work or not? Once you have attempted the two steps above, feel free to contact me via “Q&A - got Questions?” discussion forum on the main Discussion Board or via email if you cannot get to the forums. If your instructor is not able to assist you, then he will get you in touch with the correct people to get you going in the course.If all else fails and your instructor is not reachable, please contact the UTS Service Desk at help.emory.edu to create a ticket in ServiceNow or call 404.727.7777. Assistance is available 24/7.Writing RequisitesNetiquette & Discussion ExpectationsSimply stated, it is network etiquette -- that is, the etiquette of cyberspace. Etiquette means “the forms required by good breeding or prescribed by authority to be required in social or official life.” In other words, “netiquette” is a set of rules for proper behavior and courteous online interaction. Review this link about propernetiquetterules. These rules of netiquette and those that follow are expected communication behavior in this course. You are expected to be curious, supportive, and above all, informed. To begin, familiarize yourself with the difference between critiquing and criticizing. The soul of theater is collaboration: Without it, we fail. We shall observe this notion throughout the course.Chicago Manual of StyleAll writing in this class will conform to the guidelines of Chicago Manual of Style. Find information concerning this style here:The Chicago Manual of Style OnlinePlagiarism / Academic Honesty PolicyIf you plagiarize, I will know. If you are not sure if you are plagiarizing, you are. Please familiarize yourself with the Emory Honor Code at the link below., here is a good link for the basics surrounding plagiarism: HYPERLINK "" \h and Students with DisabilitiesIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. Please contact the Office for Disability Services at 404.727.6766 x310 or visit the office located in the SAAC building on the Emory Clairmont campus to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.Schedule of Assignments / Activities Week 1 Due Tuesday Due Sunday Read Chapters 1 &2—Quizzes due before SundayTuesday and Thursday Synchronous class on Adobe ConnectVideo Response due—Greek: MedeaWeek 2 Due Tuesday Due Sunday Read Chapters 3&4—Quizzes due before SundayTuesday and Thursday Synchronous class on Adobe ConnectVideo Response due: Farce: Noises OffWeek 3 Due TuesdayDue Sunday *First Play Response Due Before Sunday* Read Chapters 5&6—Quizzes due before SundayTuesday and Thursday Synchronous class on Adobe ConnectVideo Response due: Elizabethan: Much Ado About NothingWeek 4 Due Tuesday Due Sunday Read Chapters 7&8—Quizzes due before SundayTuesday and Thursday Synchronous class on Adobe ConnectVideoResponse due: Classic: A Streetcar Named DesireWeek 5 Due Tuesday Due Sunday Read Chapters 9&10—Quizzes due before SundayTuesday and Thursday Synchronous class on Adobe ConnectVideo Response due—Modern: Glengarry Glen RossWeek 6 Due Tuesday Due Sunday*Second Play Response Due**This weeks quizzes include Chapter 11 and the Comprehensive Final Quiz*Read Chapter 11—Quizzes due before SundayTuesday and Thursday Synchronous class on Adobe ConnectVideo Response due: Musical Theatre: Sweeney Todd Project Descriptions 1. Online Quizzes- Students will take online quizzes for each of chapters 1-11 in the Cohen textbook. Quiz results are emailed to the professor at brent.glenn@emory.edu. Students may take each quiz as many times as they wish but all results must be emailed to the professor. There is also a comprehensive final exam to be taken the final week. The landing page for the website is . Team Presentations- Students will present a brief (ten minute) presentation about theater professionals and/or organizations and why they are relevant. These teams shall be assigned and topics chosen on a weekly basis. This will require collaboration between the members of each team in such times as can be arranged to support your schedules. Visual elements, such as photos, video, and audio materials should be used as part of the presentation.3. Final Exam Presentation- An original script will be developed, written, and designed by groups of 4-5 students. Assessment will consider acting, playwriting, directorial and design skills. As we cannot actually perform the piece, the final script will be read live by the group. Support materials, such as photos, artworks, video and audio, may be used to convey the tone and focus of the text and design for the show.4. Midterm- Midterm examinations will be live in class, consisting of verbal responses to designated questions. Think of it as a live quiz show. Students will have the opportunity to answer questions read by the instructor, with the final grade determined by the number of correct answers given. This will be a team exercise. This is intentionally vague. 5. Response papers- Response papers will be two (typed) pages in length and will describe each of the two local productions seen by the student. The papers should contain the students’ critical opinion in many areas of the production, such as the script itself, acting performances, direction, and the four principal design areas: Scenic, Costuming, Lighting, and Sound.6. Video Responses- Students will view each of six videos of a famous theatrical work that has been reborn as a film. Students will evaluate the direction, acting, script and design of the film and post a two-three minute video movie review to the VoiceThread forum. The review should be written, not improvised. Have fun with this. Actually, have fun with all of it. All films will be made available to the students or be readily available online. Late Assignment PolicyAssignments should be turned in on time. No assignments will be accepted late without a discussion with the instructor no less than 24 hours before the assignment is due. Should something occur within that 24 hour period that prevents the student from turning in the assignment, arrangements may be made to substitute a different assignment. Generally speaking the substitute assignment will require additional study and new information, so this is not the path you want to pursue. Group projects must be completed and cannot be delayed for any reason, barring the zombie apocalypse. In the event of the zombie apocalypse, group projects may be delayed for one week only as we seek out food, shelter, and ammunition.Assessment and Grading: Class Participation 25%Show Attendance & Response Papers 15%Midterm & Presentations 15%Online quizzes 20%Final Exam Presentation 25% Final Grades: A 94-100A- 90-93B+ 87-89B 84-86B- 80-83C+ 77-79C 74-76C- 70-73D+ 67-69D 64-66D- 60-63 F 59 or Less ................
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