DRAM-1351-01 - Acting I
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
House Bill 2504
Fall 2017 Course Syllabus
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Semester | Fall 2017 | ||||||||||||
Instructor | Gengo, Damon Harbin | ||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6351 | ||||||||||||
gengodh@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||
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Course Number | 91678 | ||||||||||||
Course Description | An introduction to the fundamental principles and tools of acting as used in auditions, rehearsals, and performances. This may include ensemble performing, character and script analysis, and basic theater terminology. This exploration will emphasize the development and analysis of the actor�s instrument: voice, body and imagination as a means of interpreting human creativity and social expression. | ||||||||||||
Course Prerequisites | Basic skills in competency in reading and writing required. | ||||||||||||
Required Textbooks | An Actor's Work: A Student's Diary by Konstantin Stanislavski (translated by Jean Benedetti) | ||||||||||||
Attendance Policy | Attendance & Make-Up Policy: Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Each student is allowed two hours of absence. Each absence in excess of this ration will result in the loss of points from your final average. Missing Performances or "Technical Rehearsals" is not excused. Tardiness will count towards absences. Leaving early, for any reason will result in an absence for that day. After a student has missed 5 hours of class the professor may drop the student officially from the class with the grade you have earned, which may be an "F". This may affect your financial aid status and if this instructor initiated drop occurs after the first six weeks you can receive an "F" for insufficient work. Attendance is a required aspect of this course and the student is responsible for the work that is due. Night rehearsals the week before the show opens is a requirement of this course. Attendance for these rehearsals and performances is vital to your grade and the course can't be completed successfully if absences occur during this week. Course work is due on assigned dates. | ||||||||||||
Course Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
Acting Lecture: 60% Acting Lab: 40% |
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Final Exam Date | December 14, 2017 - 11:00 AM Through December 14, 2017 - 12:00 PM | ||||||||||||
Major Assignments |
THU 7-Sep Pre-Test/Monologues THU 12-Oct Discussion/Mid-Term Review TUE 17-Oct Mid-Term TUE 5-Dec Review for Final Exam THU 7-Dec Final Exam/ 11:00AM Rm. 132 |
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Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates |
TUE 29-Aug GTKY ACTIVITY/DRAWINGS THU 31-Aug Learning to Focus/details TUE 5-Sep Chapter 1/Monologues & Songs THU 7-Sep Pre-Test/Monologues TUE 12-Sep Discuss Chapters 2-4 THU 14-Sep Discuss Chapters 5-7 TUE 19-Sep Discuss Chapter 8 THU 21-Sep discussion TUE 26-Sep Group Scenes THU 28-Sep Review Terms and Techniques TUE 3-Oct Character Analysis THU 5-Oct Character Analysis discussion TUE 10-Oct THU 12-Oct Discussion/Mid-Term Review TUE 17-Oct Mid-Term THU 19-Oct Mid-Term Discussion/Chapters 9-10 TUE 24-Oct Chapters 9-10 THU 26-Oct Monologues TUE 31-Oct Chapters 10-12 THU 2-Nov Chapters 13-14 TUE 7-Nov Chapters 14-16 THU 9-Nov Play analysis of 1900-1990 TUE 14-Nov Character Analysis THU 16-Nov Character Analysis discussion TUE 21-Nov Recap Chapters 1-8 THU 23-Nov Recap Chapters 9-16 TUE 28-Nov Research and Development THU 30-Nov Review Terms and Techniques TUE 5-Dec Review for Final Exam THU 7-Dec Final Exam/ 11:00AM Rm. 132 |
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General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. Identifies all main ideas, supporting details, and vocabulary in reading material; demonstrates a full understanding of the reading. (This is specifically designed for our QEP: SEAHAWKS SOAR! Students Obtain Achievement in Reading) PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills : Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. Creatively identifies problem, argument, or issue (to determine extent of information needed); differentiates the facts from opinions as relates to situation; constructs possible solutions or prediction or consequences; uses logical, sound reasoning to justify conclusion. PSLO 2: Communication Skills : Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. Expresses a strong thesis; organizes information with effective transitions & sequencing of ideas; uses substantial, logical & specific development of ideas; details are relevant, original, credible and correctly documented when appropriate to show an effective development and interpretation of ideas; and presents ideas in appropriate mode of expression for the task. PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. Helps the team move forward by discussing merits of alternative ideas; Treats team members respectfully; uses positive facial, vocal or written tone, or language to convey a positive attitude; Motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task; Provides assistance/encouragement to team members; Completes all assigned tasks by deadline; Addresses conflict constructively; or helps the group avoid conflict completely. PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities. Identifies cultural characteristics (including beliefs, values, perspectives and/or practices); demonstrates knowledge of civic responsibility; provides evidence of experience in civic- engagement activities; and describes what she/ he has learned as it relates to a reinforced and clarified sense of civic identity in local, regional, national, or global communities; and shows awareness of one's own culture in relation to others. |
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Course Student Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to: 1. Demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities as it applies to theater and acting. (PSLO 1, 2, Alpha ) Measured by: Embedded exam questions; Theater Analysis Response Paper; character analysis report for monolog and group performance; pre-test / post-test 2. Articulate an informed personal reaction which critically interprets theatrical works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context. (PSLO 1, 2, 5) Measured by: Embedded exam questions; Theater Analysis Response Paper; character analysis report for monolog and group performance; 3. Engage in the creative process or interpretive performance in solo and groups to demonstrate comprehension of the physical and intellectual demands required of the author or performing artist. (PSLO 1, 2, 4 ) Measured by: Theater Analysis Response Paper; Vocal / Physical Acting Exercise Analysis CE Reports ; Character Analysis reports for Monolog and Group Performance. 4. Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for the aesthetic vocabulary and principles that guide theatrical presentations. (PSLO 1, 2, Alpha) Measured by: Embedded exam questions; Vocal / Physical Acting Exercise Analysis CE Reports ; Theater Analysis Response Paper; pre-test /post-test |
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Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||||||
Facility Policies |
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Additional Information |
I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. |
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Important Information | |||||||||||||
ADA Considerations | The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||||
Copyright Violations |
Some material in this course may be copyrighted. They may be used only for instructional purposes this semester,
by students enrolled in this course. These materials are being used fairly and legally.
No one may distribute or share these copyrighted materials in any medium or format with anyone outside this class,
including publishing essays with copyrighted material, uploading copyrighted material to Facebook or YouTube, or
painting or performing copyrighted material for public display.
Copyright violation is not the same thing as plagiarism. Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty. Offenses of plagiarism result in lower grades or failing scores, and professors and the college strictly enforce plagiarism rules. There is never any acceptable use of plagiarism. Copyright violation is a legal offense, punishable by large fines and penalties. Copyrighted material can be used if permission from the material’s creator is obtained, or if its use meets the standards of fair use in an educational setting. For example, a student can quote a line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a report without violating copyright but still be guilty of plagiarism if the quotation is not properly documented. If you are in doubt about what material can be freely used, ask your professor or contact the Dean of Library Services, at (409) 984-6216. |
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Assessment Statement |
Assessment is a process by which LSCPA can help you learn better and gauge the level of progress you have made to
attain knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values. It also helps your professors understand how to improve teaching
and testing methods in your classes, and it helps each department understand and improve degree and certificate
programs.
Periodically LSC-PA will collect assessment data for research and reporting purposes, including statistical data and sometimes copies of your work. Be assured that all material the college uses for assessment purposes will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, your name will be removed from any material we use for assessment purposes, including video-recorded performances, speeches, and projects. If you object to allowing LSC-PA to use your material for assessment purposes, submit a letter stating so to your professor by the 12th class day. You will still be required to participate in whatever assessments are being done; we just won’t use your data. What’s the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PA’s assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools. |
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Privacy Notice |
Federal privacy laws apply to college students. This means that college employees, including instructors, cannot
divulge information to third parties, including parents and legal guardians of students. Even if the students are
minors, information about their college work cannot be shared with anyone except in very limited circumstances.
Anyone requesting information about a student should be referred to the Registrar. Instructors will be notified in writing by that Office about what information may be released and to whom. Please remember that releasing private information about a student, however innocuous it may seem, can be a violation of federal law, with very serious consequences. Circumstances under which information may be released:
An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of
information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person
to whom the information may be given.
The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165. |
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College-Level Perspectives |
This course helps add to the students’ overall collegiate experience in the following ways:
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Degree Plan Evaluation |
A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program.
All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class. |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA’s efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||
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