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Colonia High School Performing Arts
Teacher: Stephanie Platko Grade Level: 10-12
Course: Theater Arts Production
Course Description: This course offers an intense study of technical theater and its practical application. Students will learn design skills as well as the understanding and use of theatrical language and technical theater techniques. Students will take part in small group as well as individual projects, in addition to after school/evening technical theater opportunities that may arise .
Grading Procedures: 50% of your grade will be comprised of Minor Assessment grades including weekly participation grades (see below for grading requirements), homework, activities, group work, assigned reading responses, and journals. The other 50% of your grade will be comprised of Major Assessments including all quizzes and technical theater project presentations.
Late Work Policies
MINOR Assessments
1 Day Late -10
2 Days Late -20
3 Days Late -30
4 Days Late -40
5 Days Late -50
Anything after 5 days is a ZERO!
MAJOR Assessments
(including ALL Presentations)
1 Day Late -20
Anything after 1 day is a ZERO!
Absence Policies
If you are absent on a day something is assigned, you will have two days without penalty to complete the assignment after your return to class.
If you are absent on a day something is due, you must hand in the assignment or perform upon your return to class.
ALL WORK WILL BE POSTED IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM DAILY SO THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR NOT KNOWING WHAT WE DID IN CLASS THAT DAY!
Assigned Readings: Basic Drama Projects, Theatrical Design and Production, Fundamentals of Theatrical Design, Stagecraft, Theatre: Art in Action, as well as theatrical scripts (to be determined) throughout the semester. Readings will either be in a textbook, posted on classroom in pdf format, or copied and handed out. All readings will have a corresponding written assignment.
Participation: Participation is based on in class discussion and active contribution in classwork. Unexcused absences and absences due to disciplinary action impact negatively on participation grades; 1 point per day will be deducted.
100% - Individual risk taking, active participation
90% - Group participation
80% - Limited participation
70% - Poor participation
50% - Disruptive and/or unwilling to participate
Final Exam: The final exam for this class will be two segments. Part I (worth 75%) is the final culmination of all your group design projects from the semester. Part II (worth 25%) will be on the language and information learned throughout the semester.
Required Materials:
Charged Chromebook, Folder, Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Highlighters
Classroom Expectations:
Be on time – you must be near your seat by the time the bell rings to be counted as present. Running through the door as the bell rings does not count as being on time!
Be prepared with your notebook, any scripts/scenes/worksheets and something to write with. Not being prepared for class will result in a lower daily participation grade.
NO FOOD, DRINK, GUM, OR CANDY OF ANY KIND IN THE AUDITORIUM OR 248 ESPECIALLY WHEN WE’RE WORKING ON PROJECTS. YOU MAY BRING A CLOSED CLEAR WATER BOTTLE TO CLASS IN EITHER LOCATION.
Electronic device usage will be determined on a case by case basis. Usage of such devices will be limited to research within and for class assignments ONLY. Personal usage on class time will be subject to disciplinary action as per district policy.
Watch your language – foul language, swearing, cursing, and derogatory statements are considered offensive and disrespectful not only to me but to your fellow classmates. If I have to speak with you multiple times regarding this rule, a call will be made to your house to discuss it further with your parent(s) or guardian(s).
Respect each other – this includes respecting other people’s space and property as well as respecting them as a person. This also includes how you treat me. I will extend the same courtesy towards everyone in this class, as long as you do the same.
RESPECT THE AUDITORIUM SPACE.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will be disciplined according to district policy.
You must remain in the seating area until the bell rings.
Attitude and Attendance: This is one of the most important areas in Theater Arts Class. Because this is a practical application based class, it is very important that you are supportive of each other and maintain a positive attitude at all times. You will be working in groups for many assignments, so it is important to try to get along with everyone. Regular attendance is EXTREMELY important. Each person’s participation is VITAL to the success of the group. Please make every attempt to limit absences in this class.