In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:
Student notebook computers will be used only occasionally in this
course, but students are required to bring a computer to every
class. Computers will be required to access course materials and to
communicate with your instructor.
Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on weekly examination of student’s progress
in the rehearsal process, ie learning lines, skills proficiency,
deportment and conduct(25% of total grade), a midterm exam comprised
of line memorization and scene memorization examinations (25% of
total grade), the completion and presentation of the
play appropriate to the concepts and structures presented in class
exercises. (50%)
Grading:
|
A |
90 - 100% |
|
B |
80 - 89% |
|
C |
70 - 79% |
|
D |
60 - 69% |
|
F |
below 60% |
Mid-term Progress Report:
The mid-term grade in this course reflects approximately 30% of the
entire course grade. Based on this grade, students may choose
to withdraw from the course and receive a grade of "W."
Students pursuing this option must fill out an official withdrawal
form, available in the Office of the Registrar, or withdraw on-line
using the Swan by mid-term.
Instructions for withdrawing are provided at this link.
Operation Study: At Clayton State University, we expect and support
high motivation and academic achievement. Look for Operation Study
activities and programs this semester that are designed to enhance
your academic success such as study sessions, study breaks,
workshops, and opportunities to earn Study Bucks (for use in the
University Bookstore) and other items.
General Policy
Students must abide by policies in the
Clayton State University Student Handbook,
and the
Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities any
University Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend and participate in every class
meeting. Instructors establish specific policies relating to
absences in their courses and communicate these policies to the
students through the course syllabi. Individual instructors, based
upon the nature of the course, determine what effect excused and
unexcused absences have in determining grades and upon students’
ability to remain enrolled in their courses. The university reserves
the right to determine that excessive absences, whether justified or
not, are sufficient cause for institutional withdrawals or failing
grades.
Additional Policies:
Students are absolutely
required to be in class on time every class date. Each student is
expected to take notes and be attentive in class. ALL CELL
PHONES, PAGERS, BEEPERS, TIMERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF ANY
SORT MUST BE TURNED OFF AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS. If a student’s
cell phone rings in class, the student may be asked to leave class
and be counted as absent. Tardiness of more than 15 minutes will
be considered an absence. Five tardies will equal one absence. Only
an illness verified in writing will be considered an excused
absence. Exams will not be made up without an excused absence and
must be made up the first day the student returns to class from the
period of absence. The student is allowed 2 unexcused absences.
More than 2 unexcused absences will drop the student’s grade by one
letter; every subsequent absence drops the grade another letter. An
absence will only be considered excused if it is verified by a
doctor's note or a legal document. Classroom behavior can also have
an effect on the student’s grade.
Academic Dishonesty
Any type of activity that is considered dishonest by reasonable
standards may constitute academic misconduct. The most common forms
of academic misconduct are cheating and plagiarism. All
instances of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero for
the work involved. All instances of academic dishonesty will be
reported to the Office of Student Life/Judicial Affairs.
Judicial procedures are described at
http://adminservices.clayton.edu/judicial/.
Disruption of the Learning Environment:
Behavior which disrupts the teaching–learning process during class
activities will not be tolerated. While
a variety of behaviors can be disruptive in a classroom setting,
more serious examples include
belligerent, abusive, profane, and/or threatening behavior. A
student who fails to respond to reasonable faculty direction
regarding classroom behavior and/or behavior while participating in
classroom activities may be dismissed from class. A student
who is dismissed is entitled to due process and will be afforded
such rights as soon as possible following dismissal. If found in
violation, a student may be administratively withdrawn and may
receive a grade of WF.
A more detailed description of examples of disruptive behavior and
appeal procedures is provided at:
http://a-s.clayton.edu/DisruptiveClassroomBehavior.htm
Notebook Computer
Requirement: Each CCSU student is required to have ready
access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets
faculty-approved hardware and software requirements for the
student's academic program. Students will sign a statement attesting
to such access. For further information on CCSU's Official
Notebook Computer Policy, please go to
http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/policy.htm.
Student Learning
Objectives:
1. To learn the basic Aristotelian rules
of playwriting
2. To apply the basic rules to writing
scenes (with specific emphasis on plot, character, and dialogue)
3. To develop the ability to solve
problems applying the concept of theatre (specifically plays) to
life situations
The use of simple calculators
is allowed for all quizzes and examinations. All examinations are
closed book. No student-produced "memory sheets" or note cards are
allowed.
No smoking, eating or
drinking is permitted at any time in the classroom.
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
(subject to change):
EACH STUDENT MUST
ATTEND ALL REHEARSALS, BE ON TIME, AND BE PREPARED. THIS BEHAVIOR
WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE STUDENTS GRADE AS DISCUSSED IN CLASS.
WEEK ONE: Final Auditions, Concept sessions,
Reading of the play
WEEK TWO: Rehearsals begin
MUST BE OFF BOOK BY OCTOBER 20
WEEKEND REHEARSALS BEGIN OCTOBER 22
TECH AND DRESS REHEARSALS WILL BEGIN NOVEMBER 1
(WEEKENDS INCLUDED)
PERFORMANCES WILL BE NOVEMBER 10,
11,12,17,18
