Topic outline

• General
  
  

  General

  Theater I Q1

  During this course you will complete sections dedicated to History of the Theatre, Script and Plot Analysis, basic Material Selection, using the instruments of Voice and Body and Audition Advice. In our daily lives we all experience theatrical elements. These elements are evident in political campaigns, holiday celebrations, sports events, religious ceremonies, children's make-believe, as well as in the dances and rituals of primitive peoples. However, most of us do not consider these events to be theatrical in nature. This course will demonstrate that these events are directly linked to theatre and performance. Get ready to explore the structure of a script and the importance of plot analysis. What does it mean to classify a script as male or female? Have you ever wanted to audition but weren't sure how to begin the process? This course will teach you the basics of a successful audition and how to avoid making common mistakes with voice and pronunciation. Let's get started...everyone, break a leg!

  
  
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  • Theater Q1 Moodle Course File
• Topic 1
  
  

  Topic 1

  Why Should I Take Theatre Arts?

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: What is Theatre Arts? Page
  • WATCH: Theatre- A Branch of the Performing Arts Page
  • READ: What will this class do for me? Page
  • READ: Course Requirements Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: How Can You Be Successful in This Course? Page
  • READ: Course Outline Page
  • READ: What is the Final Project? Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

• Topic 2
  
  

  Topic 2

  Beginning History - Greece

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  • Introduction
    

  • READ: What is Greek Theatre? Page
  • WATCH: Theatre of Ancient Greece Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Beginning History Book
  • WATCH: History of Greek Theatre Page
  • WATCH: Video, Dionysus Page
  • Share your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • Self Check / Quiz
    

• Topic 3
  
  

  Topic 3

  Greek Theatre vs. Modern Theatre

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Relating Greek Theatre to Modern Perception Page
  • WATCH: Theatre of Ancient Greece Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Drama and Social Values Book
  • WATCH: Ancient Greek Theater's Page
  • WATCH: Women in Ancient Greece Page
  • LISTEN: Ancient Greek Rap Page
  • Share your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • Self Check / Quiz
    

• Topic 4
  
  

  Topic 4

  Exploration of Greek Tragedy

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    What Aeschylus may have looked like
    
  • Introduction
    

  • READ: What is Greek Tragedy? Page
  • WATCH: Who is Aeschylus? Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Aeschylus and the Oresteia Book
  • WATCH: History of Greek Theatre / Tragedy Page
  • WATCH: Greek Tragedy Defined Page
  • WATCH: Aeschylus' Oresteia Page
  • WATCH: The Killing of Agamemnon Page
  • Share your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

• Topic 5
  
  

  Topic 5

  Sophocles and Oedipus Rex- Further Exploration of Greek Tragedy

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  • Introduction

  • READ: Who is Sophocles? Page
  • WATCH: Sophocles Page
  • WATCH: Oedipus Page
  • Lessons

  • READ: Sophocles and Oedipus Rex Book
  • WATCH: Summary Overview Oedipus Rex Page
  • WATCH: Plot Recap, Oedipus Rex Page
  • WATCH: Characters, Oedipus Rex Page
  • WATCH: Oedipus Conclusion Page
  • LISTEN: Tom Lehrer, Oedipus Rex Page
  • Share your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • Self Check / Quiz
    

• Topic 6
  
  

  Topic 6

  Comedy and Aristophanes

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  • Introduction
    

  • READ: What is Greek Comedy? Page
  • WATCH: Greek Comedy Page
  • WATCH: Who is Aristophanes? Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Aristophanes and Comedy Book
  • WATCH: History of Comedy Page
  • WATCH: Aristophanes The Birds part 1 Page
  • WATCH: Dance based on The Birds Page
  • WATCH: The Clouds Page
  • Share your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • Self Check / Quiz
    

• Topic 7
  
  

  Topic 7

  African Theatre

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: What is African Theatre? Page
  • WATCH: African Dance Defined Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: African Theatre Book
  • WATCH: Traditional Storytelling Page
  • WATCH: African Theatre Page
  • WATCH: Zulu Dance Page
  • WATCH: African Dance Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • Self Check / Quiz
    

• Topic 8
  
  

  Topic 8

  Japanese Theatre

  • Introduction
    

  • READ: What is Japanese Theatre? Page
  • WATCH: Introduction to Japanese Theatre Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: Japanese Theatre Book
  • WATCH: Noh Theatre Page
  • WATCH: Noh Masks Page
  • WATCH: Kabuki Theatre Page
  • WATCH: Bunraku Puppet / Male Page
  • WATCH: Bunraku Puppet / Female Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

• Topic 9
  
  

  Topic 9

  William Shakespeare-Beginning Exploration

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  • Introduction
    

  • READ: Who is Shakespeare? Page
  • WATCH: William Shakespeare Page
  • Lessons
    

  • READ: William Shakespeare Book
  • WATCH: Learning Iambic Pentameter...the Fun Way! Page
  • LISTEN: Iambic Pentameter Rap Page
  • EXPLORE: Synopsis of Shakespears' Plays Page
  • Share Your Thoughts
    

  • Assignments
    

  • Cumulative Final Project, Part 1 Due
    

  • EXAMPLE: Example of Play Selection Page