I. General Information

1. Course Title:
The Theatre Experience

2. Course Prefix & Number:
THTR 1480

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits - Variable: 1-3

4. Course Description:

This course will give students exposure to a select number of live theatre productions in the Twin Cities, Duluth, and/or other areas in the state of Minnesota. Students will first read the script of a play, then see a performance of it. Students will then engage in a comparative analysis through class discussion and/or analysis papers. Ticket fees are extra.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

Reading College Level CLC or Reading College Level

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

2. MN Transfer Curriculum (General Education) Courses - This course fulfills the following goal area(s) of the MN Transfer Curriculum:
Goal 6 – Humanities and Fine Arts

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate oral communication skills	Articulate an informed point of view about plays and productions.
Demonstrate written communication skills	Write a coherent analysis of a play script and/or theatre production of same.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

Expected Outcome	MnTC Goal Area
Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of critical standards to be applied to plays.	6
Students will be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of critical standards to be applied to the live productions of plays.	6
Students will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the etiquette and practice of theatergoing.	6

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

Lectures will be specific to the theatres and plays to be attended.

1. How to read a play A. Reading and interpreting stage directions B. Imagining the theatrical effect of sound and silence C. Costume and identity D. Identity and character E. Irony and ambiguity 2. Playgoing A. Basic etiquette B. Differences with attending other forms of entertainment C. Researching productions, tickets, and venues