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Semester 96-1

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Instructor: S. Baum

EDUC 457 - 4 DRAMA AND EDUCATION

Office: 8674mpc

Tel: 291- 5828

Fax: 291-3203

Section: E1.00

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Scheduled Final Exam: No

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E-mail: Sharon_Bailin@sfu.ca

PREREQUISITE

60 credit hours (previous theatre background not required)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course deals with teaching theatre in an educational context. It will develop knowledge of theatre skills and

introduce students to a variety of approaches and techniques for teaching theatre and doing theatre in schools.

OUTLINE OF TOPICS

A selection from the following:

• the drama/theatre debate

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• scene design

• the educational value of theatre

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• stage lighting

• selecting a script

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• stage make-up

• direcor's preparation

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* costumes

• interpreting a script

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* stage management

• casting

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* alternatives to traditional scripts

• blocking

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* pedagogical issues in teaching theatre

OBJECTIVES

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To introduce students to a variety of approaches and techniques for teaching theatre and doing

theatre in the schools.

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To foster an understanding of theatre as an art form.

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To develop knowledge of theatre skills and theatrical conventions.

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To have students engage in critical discussion regarding the educational value of theatre.

REQUIREMENTS

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Director's analysis for a scene

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30%

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Prompt book for a scene

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30%

3. Presentation of a scene

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40%

READINGS

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REQ REC

0-02-871341-9

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Mayer, David (Ed.)

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Schirmer Books

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Theatre Manuals

(5 Book Set)