THEATRE FOUNDATIONS III

Desert Hills High School

2014-2015
Mr. Eaton
michael.eaton@washk12.org

Course Description: There are two basic goals in theatre education: finding meaning in works of theatre art
through the study and appreciation of theatre as an art form, and constructing meaning in works of theatre art
through study and skill development of theatre techniques in the creation of theatre art. To these concepts this
course adds depth as well as breadth through the study of production unity, character conflict, character
motivation through movement and voice, projecting mood and feelings, trust, the design concepts of visualization
and technology, researching a script, variety in art forms, assessing performance effectiveness, and famous
theatre professionals. Memorization of material is a required portion of this class. (See USOE State Core for
Theatre Foundations)

Course Requirements: Students are required to have a three-ring binder for a portfolio. This portfolio will stay
with them while involved in theatre at Desert Hills High School. This binder should be divided for notes, recoding
ideas, and various written work. Journal responses to class activities will be part of this portfolio. These will be
checked twice a quarter. Students will need pencils, pens, and the book from the library Challenge for the Actor
by Uta Hagen and Audition by Michael Shurtleff. There will be a few reading assignments from this text.
Students are required to read two plays a quarter and complete a play reading response. These responses will be
part of their portfolio.

Grading in the Course: Assignments are based on a 100 point scale unless otherwise stated. Quizzes may be based
on a per-quiz question (ten questions=ten points). Tests will be on a 100 point scale unless otherwise noted. This is
a performance class so class performances are assessments of skills learned and then applied. Attendance on
preview and performance dates is part of the grade. If a student is unprepared on the assigned date, points will
be deducted from the grade. Students need to be prepared on the assigned day. The grading scale for this course
will be:
93-100 = A, 90-92 = A-, 87-89 = B+, 83-86 = B, 80-82 = B-, 77-79 = C+, 73-76 = C, 70-72 = C-, 67-69 = D+, 63-66 =
D, 62 and below = F.

Course Attendance: Theatre is a hands-on, learning-by-doing art form. Attendance in class is required. Each
student receives three (3) points for being on time and class participation. A tardy will result in the loss of a one
(1) point. Being a positive, active participant in class will result in positive results. Negative comments, rudeness,
or lack of respect will result in a conference with the teacher and possible class removal. The attendance policy of
Desert Hills High School and the Washington County School district will be followed.


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Foundations II.

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