SAMPLE SYLLABUS

DIRECTING PROJECT THEA 3900  

Phillip DePoy  

Office G130 A&S Building; phone 678-466-4715; email PhillipDePoy@clayton.edu 

DESCRIPTION: This class is primarily an extension of the Directing class. The goal of the Directing Project is to give each student an experience of creating a short piece of theatre using the most contemporary methods of development. Each piece will be given a public performance during the course of the semester.

Individuals with disabilities who need to request accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Student Center 214, 770-961-3719, disabilityservices@mail.clayton.edu.

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.

Computer Skill Prerequisites:

In-class Use of Student Notebook Computers:

Student notebook computers will not be used in the classroom in this course. Computers will be required to access course materials and to communicate with your instructor.

Student Learning Outcomes:

General education outcomes.

The following links provide tabular descriptions of the communications outcome and the critical thinking outcome components

Critical thinking outcomes components

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The student must attend all classes, participate in discussions, create a short piece of theatre, attend professional theatrical productions, and pass two exams. GRADING: Two exams (40%),  the created theatre piece (50%) classroom demeanor, and participation and additional assignments (10%) will comprise student's grade. The final exam will be comprehensive and include new material not covered in the previous exam. Standard grading points apply, 90-100=A; 80-89=B., etc.) The exams will not be made up without an excused absence (see below). Students may be expected to attend local theatrical events. The student is responsible for buying tickets (discount rates, show student id) and transportation. Questions concerning these plays may be on the midterm and final exams.

Attendance: Students are absolutely required to be in class on time every class date. Student is expected to take notes and be attentive in class. ALL CELL PHONES, PAGERS, BEEPERS, TIMERS, AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES OF THIS 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. Only an illness verified in writing by a doctor or proof of incarceration 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. Classroom behavior can also have an effect on the student’s grade.

Sources of Help:

1. The Center for Learning Enhancement (L Building, lower level through the double doors).

2. The College Library (L Building, Main level).

3. The Computer Lab (L Building, lower level).

4. Services provided through the Dean of Students' Office (Student Center, upper level):

    a. Office of Counseling and Career Guidance

    b. Lyceum and General Entertainment programs  

Mid-term Progress Report

The mid-term grade in this course which will be issued on October 10, 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, by mid-term, which occurs on October 14.

Additional course Policies:

Students must abide by policies in the Clayton State University Student Handbook, and the Basic Undergraduate Student Responsibilities.

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/studentlife/judicial_affairs.htm.

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. An instructor-produced reference data pamphlet will be provided for all quizzes and examinations.

No smoking, eating or drinking is permitted at any time in the classroom.

Course Schedule:

The following course schedule is organized by semester weeks. The course syllabus provides a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary.