| Butler Community College |
Bob Peterson
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| Humanities/Fine Arts Division |
Spring 1998
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Course Outline
INTRODUCTION TO MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
TA130. Introduction to Musical Theatre Performance. 3 hours credit. This course introduces the student to the techniques and approaches to musical theatre performance from concept to performance.
TA130. Introduction to Musical Theatre Performance. 3 hours credit. This course introduces the student to the techniques and approaches to musical theatre performance from concept to performance.
TEXTBOOK:
Suggested references--Performing Power, Balk, Wesley, University of MN Press.
Suggested references--Performing Power, Balk, Wesley, University of MN Press.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
At the completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify different styles of dance used in theatrical choreography.
- Record dance notation.
- Select and prepare an audition for musical theatre.
- Correctly warm up for performance.
- Demonstrate vocal ability and differentiate between solo and ensemble.
- Cope with stage fright.
TOPICAL OUTLINE OF UNITS:
History of Musical Theatre
The student will be able to:
History of Musical Theatre
The student will be able to:
- identify the different styles of musical theatre according to period.
- identify the different styles of musical theatre according to composer and lyricist.
Performance
The student will be able to:
The student will be able to:
- select material for a musical theatre performance.
- stage or choreograph a musical theatre selection.
- differentiate between presentational and representational performing.
- perform a musical score.
- explain basic dance terminology.
Critical Analysis
The student will be able to:
The student will be able to:
- ascertain appropriate dance styles for him/her.
- stage or choreograph a musical theatre selection.
- differentiate between presentational and representational performing.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
The following teaching/learning activities will assist students to achieve course objectives:
The following teaching/learning activities will assist students to achieve course objectives:
- student presentations
- videos
- demonstrations
- instructor-led class discussion
- field trips
- reading assignments
Telecourses: Independent study of audio/video
materials augmented by text and study guide; collaboration and participation
with class members and faculty via available means. Faculty role is facilitator
of learning experiences.
METHODS OF EVALUATION:
- Major assignments
- Final exam
Grade determination will be dependent upon
assignment grades, final project, final exam and attendance.
Miscellaneous:
Students with impaired sensory, manual or speaking skills are encouraged and have the responsibility to contact their instructor, in a timely fashion, regarding reasonable accommodation needs.
Students with impaired sensory, manual or speaking skills are encouraged and have the responsibility to contact their instructor, in a timely fashion, regarding reasonable accommodation needs.
