Spring 2018 - CA 353 D100

Playmaking IV (4)

Class Number: 12836

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    Second year standing in a studio discipline and prior approval from the instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Black Box Theatre. Students continue playmaking research through the creation of an ensemble season in a series of public presentations. May be repeated for credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

A professionally modeled, student driven approach to creating performances.  Over the semester, students will collaboratively create 4 new works of performance. Each work will be shown over two nights. In addition to attending classes and completing in-class assignments, students will be expected to propose ideas, develop work and rehearse work outside of class time. This course promotes risk in creation, rigor in rehearsal, spirited collaboration and an openness to criticism and self-improvement. Participation is crucial.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Objectives         
*Value collaborative skills across discipline         
*Implement exercises to create original work that is performance ready         
*Strengthen an understanding of stage composition
*Demonstrate an effective understanding of playmaking in relation to creating a full-length piece of theatre
*Build creative pieces based on stage composition, writing skills, performance technique and an understanding of play
*Value presence, impulse and risk in performance creation *Willingness to play and create in a variety of styles
*Constructively critique the work of colleagues
*Enrich your understanding of the value of ensemble

Course Content           
*Practical exercises for creation and performance         
*In-class exercises         
*Development, rehearsal and participation in the ensemble creation of 4 public performances         
*Seeing work outside of class         
*Critical Analysis (spoken and written)         
*Manifesto         
*Grant Writing

Grading

NOTES:

EVALUATION AND GRADING: 
Show 1 – 20%
Show 2 – 20%
Show 3 – 20%
In-Class Exercises + Assigned Homework – 20%
Personal Effort and Development – 20%  

Each show will be graded on the following criteria and shared with the ensemble:
 
20% Collaboration & Rigor
20% Risk
20% Performance
20% Design
20% Cohesiveness of final performance  

Personal Effort and Development will be evaluated on the following criteria:  

Includes in-class exercises, attitude, punctuality, ability to meet deadlines, quality of participation in discussions, attendance of production, peer critiques, attire, ready and willingness to play, generosity, leadership, collaborative spirit, etc.

REQUIREMENTS:

EXPECTATIONS:
•      Students will arrive on time and be ready and willing to fully participate in all activities. Absences or lateness will adversely affect the student’s grade. Notify me of unavoidable absences by email. Last minute notifications can be either by email or by calling the office. You will lose 5% of your entire grade for every absence.
•      Appropriate clothing is essential. Wear loose comfortable clothes that you can move in. You will frequently work in bare feet. You may be required to bring other clothing for presentations.
•      Rehearsals outside of class times are a requirement for this class. Unreasonable scheduling conflicts are unacceptable. Conflicts include work, and all social engagements. Notify me, as a group, of any issues you are having.
•      All written assignments will be marked on content and quality of writing. Late assignments will lose 5% of it’s grade for every day it is overdue.
•      All students are expected to take responsibility for their own and other’s safety, and to report any injuries and their progress of recovery.
•      Students will attend required productions during the semester and critique the performances during in-class discussions and/or written critiques.
•      Please feel free to speak with me about your progress at any time throughout the semester. It’s easier if you make an appointment, but you can also seek me after class.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS