For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
The mission of the Humanities and Social Sciences is to foster an appreciation of the role that the humanities and social sciences has played in the evolution of civilized society and to explore the ways that an understanding of theory and practice in philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, the fine arts, and written and oral expression will enable students to participate thoughtfully in a global society.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcomes are in accordance with 2017 Kansas Core Outcomes Project.
Upon completion of DR2203 Theater Appreciation, students will be able to:
- Classify and define theatre terminology, concepts, and elements.
- Analyze and evaluate plays and performances.
- Identify and describe historical contexts of theatre.
- Describe the collaborative nature of theatre.
- The theatre experience
- Films and television experiences
- Theatre as an art form
- Characteristics of art
- Characteristics of performing arts
- The eight major elements of the live theatre
- The theatre audience factors
- Diversity of theatre audiences in today's world
- Theatre critics
- Historical perspective of Western World Theatre
- The Shakespearean Theatre
- Acting and actors in the live theatre
- Theatre directors
- Theatre producers and managers
- Theatre designers
- The modern architecture of the American Theatre
- Lecture/Discussions
- Class Interaction Activities
- Written Critiques
- Play and/or Script Analysis
- Video Presentations
- Visual Presentations
- Various assigned plays
- Various Handouts
- Films and Visual Formats
Outcome 1.
Outcome 5
- Students will read their handout materials and other assigned readings, and their ability to comprehend this knowledge will be measured by problem solving and interaction activities related to these materials.
- Students will explore the various solutions possible with interaction creative challenges.
- Students will learn to think critically by comparing different approaches to these challenges by different groups of students in the same situation.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.