At the end of this course, the students; 1) To be able to describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate dramatic literature and theatrical productions. 2) To be able to articulate the formal, technical, historical, and theoretical attributes of their work and the work of others. 3) To be able to apply performance practices 4) To be able to demonstrate an understanding of all aspects of theatrical production including acting, directing, design, technical, publicity.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
Practical studies on the origins of theater with children; the basic components of theater; the relationship between play, theater and drama; improvisational acting exercises for theater education created by Viola Spolin; planning theater work with children; stage, music, lighting and costume design principles; staging a play.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Course Introduction and Introduction
2nd Week
Basic Definitions of Theater
3rd Week
Types of Theater Plays
4th Week
Elements of Theater
5th Week
Theater Texts
6th Week
Structuring Theater Studies with Children
7th Week
Acting with Children
8th Week
Midterm Week
9th Week
Stage Design
10th Week
Costume Design
11th Week
Sound Design
12th Week
Light Design
13th Week
Rehearsal Process
14th Week
Representation Process
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Spolin, V. (1999). Improvisation for the theater: A handbook of teaching and directing techniques. Northwestern University Press. Spolin, V. (1986). Theater games for the classroom: A teacher's handbook. Northwestern University Press. Spolin, V., & Sills, C. (2010). Theater games for rehearsal: A director's handbook. Northwestern University Press.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Discussion,Lecture,Project,Practice,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Assignment
1
40
Other
1
60
Total(%)
100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
0
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
1
40
40
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
2
22
44
Presentation (including preperation)
1
15
15
Performance Practice
1
20
20
Total Workload
119
Total Workload / 30
3,96
ECTS Credits of the Course
4
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
