Waldorf, Teresa M.

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University of Montana

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana Syllabi Course Syllabi Fall 9-1-2007 DRAM 111A.10: Acting for Non-Majors Teresa M. Waldorf University of Montana - Missoula, teresa.waldorf@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Waldorf, Teresa M., "DRAM 111A.10: Acting for Non-Majors" (2007). Syllabi. 11106. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/11106 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Course Syllabi at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu. University of Montana, Department of Drama/Dance   Fall Term 2007 Acting for Non-Majors/Drama 111A section 10 3 credits/General Education:  Expressive Arts (A) Instructor:  Teresa Waldorf Office location: PAR/TV ROOM 101 Office message phone:  243-2854 and e-mail:  teresa.waldorf@mso.umt.edu Office Hours: 9:00-12:00 Mon-Fri  Aim: The purpose of this course is to help you broaden your communication, presentation and personal skills.  The course will also help you develop a more articulate, responsive, and expressive identity.  These goals are achieved by studying the craft of acting.  At the end of the semester we hope you leave with an extended understanding of your self, your peers, and your world.    Outcomes: In this setting you will achieve: • a demonstrated confidence in the presentation of your self - socially and professionally; • an ability to further articulate both your personal character and the character of those you take on in roles; • a basic understanding of the nature of theatre and craft of acting;  • an understanding of, and respect for, performance including audience etiquette;  • an understanding of the importance and contribution theatre makes to our world.    Requirements:      Class Attendance: • Missing more than 1 week of class will drop your grade one full letter. This is a studio class which means that the bulk of the work takes place in the classroom and cannot be made up.  Because of the collaborative nature of acting you not only compromise your own work but the work of your classmates when you are absent.       Production Attendance: • You are required to attend all three of the University of Montana drama performances produced this semester.  Missing one production will drop your grade one full letter.  Missing two productions will drop your grade two full letters.  If you do not attend any of the productions you will earn a failing grade in the class.  Production attendance is a part of this class - there are no exceptions and there will be quizzes on the productions. • The class fee that you have already paid allows you to get one ticket for these shows at no extra expense.  You must pick up your ticket at the Drama box office located in the lobby of the PARTV building in person between 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday.  You can only pick up one ticket, your own; you cannot pick up a classmates ticket for them.   • You must present your GRIZ CARD to pick up your tickets and you must identify which class you are in, therefore you must know your section number and instructors name.  You are in section: 1. Your instructor’s name is: Teresa Waldorf • Seating in the Masquer Theatre is general admission.  Seating in the Montana Theatre is reserved.  • The fee that you have paid does not guarantee you a ticket on a particular night, nor does it guarantee that you will be able to get a ticket if the show sells out, therefore do not wait until the evening of the performance to pick up a ticket. • The three shows you will be seeing this semester are: Boy Gets Girl  Masquer Theatre Sept. 25-29, Oct. 2-6 Good Person of Setzuan  The Open Space Oct. 23-27, 30-Nov. 3, 6-10 Tartuffe   Montana Theatre  Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 4-8       Participation in Class Projects and Performances: • You will be performing on a weekly basis and will be given grades for your class work and performances in the areas of process and product. In other words you will be graded on the finished performance and on all of the rehearsals.  Your grade in this area is not based on the natural talent you bring to the class, rather it will be a reflection of your developed talent and the progress that you make over the course of the semester.  This assessment includes periodic quizzes on the material discusses in class as well as the final performance.  Effort/Respect/Attitude: • Effort and respect are two very important requirements.  It is expected that you will respond to all assignments and performances with effort and enthusiasm. It is expected that you respect yourself, your classmates, your instructor, and your classroom environment.  An excellent performance hinges upon taking risks which is impossible to do if the environment is uncomfortable or uninviting.  It is expected that when you participate in classroom activities your peers will encourage you to commit to your actions and characters without embarrassment, remorse, or caution.  Passing this class requires openness and a willingness to take risks.         Writing Assignments: • There are two writing assignments this semester.  Although these assignments are generally creative in nature, they must be representative of university writing.  You will be graded for your imagination and creativity as well as for the quality of your writing.  These papers must be typed and proofread and must meet the demands of the assignment.  Details on these individual writing assignments will come as they are assigned.  Evaluation: Evaluation for the course is based on the following:   attendance including promptness and participation:    25% participation in all class projects and performances including the final:   25% effort/respect/attitude:        20% production attendance:         20% writing assignments:        10%  Procedure/Policy: • There is no eating, drinking, or gum chewing during the class. • Absolutely no weapons, real or fake, are allowed in the classroom.  • Late work is not accepted; this includes late or unprepared performances. • Students are encouraged to wear appropriate movement attire to class.   • There is inherent risk involved in many Drama/Dance classes as they are very physical in nature. Please proceed through class, shop time, or rehearsal with caution. Always be mindful of your personal safety and the safety of others. Students participating in class/shop/rehearsal/performance do so at their own risk.  Departmental Handbook: • All Drama/Dance students must have an in-depth knowledge of the practices and procedures outlined in the Department of Drama/Dance Handbook.  The Handbook is available online at http://www.sfa.umt.edu/drama/index.html.  Academic Misconduct and the Student Conduct Code: • All students must practice academic honesty.  Academic misconduct is subject to an academic penalty by the course instructor and/or disciplinary sanction by the University.  All students need to be familiar with the Student Conduct Code.  The Code is available for review online at www.umt.edu/SA/VPSA/Index.cfm/page/1321.   There may be a final examination for this class.  It would include a performance.   This exam is scheduled for: __Monday, December 10__.   

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