Spring 2018 - CA 457 D100

Context of Theatre III (4)

Class Number: 12860

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    GOLDCORP

  • Prerequisites:

    45 units and prior approval from the instructor.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An analytical approach to a selected body of dramatic work. Course content includes an intensive consideration of practical dramatic techniques such as story structure and dramaturgy. May be repeated for credit if course content is different. Students with credit for FPA 457 may not take this course for further credit.

COURSE DETAILS:

 Students will explore the philosophy and methodology of current dramaturgical practice in North America.  Particular attention will be paid to the development of new work in theatre and dance.  (Seminar/Studio)

Grading

  • Participation (class discussion) 30%
  • “What is Dramaturgy?” papers (2 @ 5%, 1 @ 10%) 20%
  • Ghost Trains (3 play-reports @ 5%) 15%
  • Project: Proposal/Contract = 5%, Three In-Class Oral Reports = 15%, Final Written Report = 15% 30%
  • Journal of Reflection (readings & project) 5%

REQUIREMENTS:

Students will read primary materials, analyze consecutive drafts of a script in development, write a series of brief papers, and engage in a practical dramaturgical project.  The reading, analysis, writing, and practical project, form a springboard for student-led seminar discussion on contemporary dramaturgical issues.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Mark Bly, editor: The Production Notebooks: Theatre in Process, Volume 1

Mark Bly, editor: The Production Notebooks: Theatre in Process, Volume 2

Katherine Profeta: Dramaturgy in Motion: At Work on Dance and Movement Performance

Geoffrey S. Proehl: Toward a Dramaturgical Sensibility: Landscape and Journey

FPA457 Custom Courseware Robinson: Ghost Trains (three drafts)

Additional Handouts LMDA Membership LMDA Conference (June 24-26, 2017 in Toronto)

Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas (LMDA) Membership

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