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Fall 2020 Course Syllabus
Course: DRAM-2120- Section: 01 Theater Practicum III |
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| Instructor | Laura Stafford | ||||||||||
| staffolj@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6331 | ||||||||||
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| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||||
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| Description | Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions Laboratory instruction in production techniques in scenery, lighting, costumes and other technical areas. Course may be taken three times for a total of three semester hours. A student may not take more than nine hours of theater practicum. | ||||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Course Learning Outcomes for DRAM 2120 After taking DRAM 2121, the student(s) will be able to: CSLO 1: Use collaboration in the creation of theatrical productions. (PSLO 4) Measured by teamwork rubric for performance CSLO 2: Demonstrate the practical application of appropriately leveled theatrical skills and procedures. (PSLO 2) Measured by the Theater production analysis project and public performance analysis on final exam. CSLO 3: apply critical thinking skills for the creation of a theatrical production. (PSLO 1) Measured by character analysis paper; public performance analysis on final exam; Script History research paper; and the Theater Production Analysis paper |
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| Core Objectives |
* Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. * Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. *Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Drama 2121 Theater Practicum Student Learning Outcomes 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. |
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| Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
No Textbook Requirement: The purchase of some costume pieces may be required. You will develop and build a Production Book with required assignments and lecture handouts of additional selected readings & the script notes for this semester’s production all will be submitted on Blackboard under the Submissions Link. You need bring your script to use in class each day. Access to campus Blackboard is required. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
DRAM 2120 Agenda Calendar 12-4pm on Wednesday only Due to Storm Revised Plan as follows: Starting Sept. 8th W 9 Syllabus / Expectations / Production Notebook Instructions /Auditions/ characters to be considered / cast show by end of class W 16 Blocking / Set and prop construction/ Script History Research paper Due 50pts W 23 Blocking / Set and prop construction/ Costume W 30 Run show with script / lighting & or construction Oct. W 7 Last Run with script (clean problems) Character Analysis Due 50 pts W 14 Line test / character analysis due/ work in pairs to get off script W 21 off script run of show / construction W 28 Construction assignments complete / Costumes complete / Off Script run show (with as many props & lights as possible) Nov. W 4 full show costumes & props /lights (twice) W 11 Tech rehearsal class period / Makeup W 18 Day Performance with Invited Friends & Family audience W 25 Strike 50pts. Dec. W 2 Remaining Production Books Items Submitted on Blackboard: Theater Analysis Paper Due 100pts. Teamwork Chart Analysis Due 50 pts. Final Exam: Monday Dec. 7th opens midnight closes Tuesday Dec. 8th at 11:59pm on Blackboard |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
DRAM 2120 Agenda Calendar 12-4pm on Wednesday only Due to Storms Revision of Plans Starting Sept. 8th W 9 Syllabus / Expectations / Production Notebook Instructions / warmups /Auditions/ characters to be considered / cast show by end of class W 16 Blocking / Set and prop construction/ Script History Research paper Due 50pts W 23 Blocking / Set and prop construction/ Costume W 30 Run show with script / lighting & or construction Oct. W 7 Last Run with script (clean problems) Character Analysis Due 50 pts W 14 Line test / character analysis due/ work in pairs to get off script W 21 off script run of show / construction W 28 Construction assignments complete / Costumes complete / Off Script run show (with as many props & lights as possible) Nov. W 4 full show costumes & props /lights (twice) W 11 Tech rehearsal class period / Makeup W 18 Day Performance with Invited Friends & Family audience W 25 Strike 50pts. Dec. W 2 Remaining Production Books Items Submitted on Blackboard: Theater Analysis Paper Due 100pts. Teamwork Chart Analysis Due 50 pts. Final Exam: Monday Dec. 7th opens midnight closes Tuesday Dec. 8th at 11:59pm on Blackboard |
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| Final Exam Date | December 7, 2020 - 12:00 AM Through December 8, 2020 - 11:00 PM | ||||||||||
| Grading Scale | 900-1000=A; 800-899=B; 700-799=C; 600-699=D; below 599=F | ||||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
There are 325 pts assigned to your Audience Etiquette- Attendance/Participation and when you violate the expectations of the approved behavior in class you will lose points at the discretion of the Professor. These points are for participating effectively in daily activities. Think of it as 25 points a day for 13 days. BEING HERE COUNTS!!!! Staying to 4pm counts!! Types of Assignments: Exams: 125 pts Line Test 25pts on the first part of your lines. Written Final exam (100 pts) Written –taken during final exam week submitted on blackboard Oral Performance: 200 pts Dress Rehearsal 100 pts 1 Public Performance of script 100pts. Participation Activities: 100 Construction Assignments 50 pts Strike 50pts Written Assignments: 250 pts Production Notebook Items will be submitted on Blackboard (Including the following): Script History Research Project: 50 pts Each student will complete a research project using Internet sources focusing on the playwright of this semester’s show with a brief biography and historical background information or performance history of the script. This 1-2 page essay submitted on blackboard Teamwork analysis chart 50 pts Character Analysis paper 50 pts Theater Production Analysis paper 100pts In Dr. Stafford's class you will be graded with actual points not percentages. Punctual completion of each assignment earns you a number of real points which you will add up to total your final grade. There will be no curving. There are no make-ups for daily work or performances. There are NO RE-TESTS. It is your responsibility to follow the agenda calendar and be ready to perform. No SHOW means NO SCORE!!! Plagiarism = a Zero!!! If there is any student in this class who has need for test-taking accommodations, please feel free to come and discuss this with me. Oral Assignments 200 points 900-1000 A Written Assignments 250 points 800-899 B Exams 125 points 700-799 C Attendance / Participation Activity 425 points 600-699 D less than 600 F No Incompletes 1000 points total |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Plagiarism in presentations will not be acceptable. The oral or written work will not be accepted and the points for that assignment will be forfeited. Protect yourself by documenting and giving credit to the source of your material. Do not use other students’ reports, they are recognizable. That earns a zero. Cheating on exams will result in a grade of zero for that exam. Here are my expectations for students participating in this semester's show. EXPECTATIONS FOR Students Fall Show 1. I will bring my script and pencil to every rehearsal. 2. I will turn off my cell phone during every rehearsal. 3. I will write my blocking instructions down on my script. 4. I will take notes in rehearsal. 5. I will highlight my lines or tech notes on the script. 6. I will be on time (or early) for every rehearsal & prepared to work. 7. I will work diligently to meet my deadlines. 8. I will bring a positive professional attitude to every rehearsal refraining from complaining. 9. I will graciously assist in any production aspect asked of me. 10. I will be fabulous because I am a talented professional in any role I am given. During this time of Pandemic we will wear our PPE mask during rehearsal. |
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| Attendance Policy |
Attendance & Make-Up Policy: Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Each student is allowed three hours (1 class periods) of excused absence, without it having attendance grade penalties. If you miss a performance the points are forfiet. To be excused requires a doctor’s excuse from hospital or return to work letter. Each absence in excess of this ration will result in the loss of points from this category for each day missed. Repeated tardiness (2) will have points taken out of your Audience Participation Etiquette points. 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, or scholarship funding and if this “instructor initiated” drop occurs after the first six weeks you can receive an “F” for insufficient work. It is your responsibility to DROP before the final date or get the F. Attendance is a required aspect of this course and the student is responsible for the work that is due on the specific dates, which appear on the agenda calendar. This course recognizes court appearance and personal hospitalization as excused absences, not work, or doctor’s appointments, Or waking up feeling “under the weather”, so use your three hours of possible excused absence wisely. Course work is still due on assigned dates. |
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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. | ||||||||||
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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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||||
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| Other | Wear a Face Mask when on Campus. | ||||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||