The Introduction to Dramatic Arts course aims to introduce the student to the basic concepts of drama science, and to know the most important foundations on which the production of dramatic art is based through its various means such as theatre, cinema and television, and the similarities and differences between the means of drama. And that the student be able to distinguish between the overlapping fields in the dramatic arts, and understand the mechanisms and methods of dealing with the various components and elements of drama.
Intended learning outcomes
1. Knowledge & understanding
Remember the basic concepts in the field of drama
Identify the characteristics and components of the dramatic arts
Identify the scientific foundations of dramatic production through its various media
2. Mental skills
Distinguish between the elements of dramatic presentation
The ability to deal with differences between the multimedia of drama
Comparing and distinguishing between the presentation text and the author's text
The ability to distinguish between scientific disciplines in the dramatic field
3. Practical & professional skills
Professional and scientific dealing with the stages of dramatic production
The ability to choose the scientific specialization that is compatible with his tendencies and abilities in the field of drama
The ability to complete scientific research in one of the fields of drama
4. Generic and transferable skills
Employ his information in the ability to analyze and consciously read texts
Ability to work in team spirit and cooperate with other colleagues.
The ability to deal with all fields related to professional and scientific specialization in the field of drama
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures
activities
Presentations
Methods of assessments
First evaluation: 40%Midterm / written exam- Power pointSecond assessment: 60%Final/written exam
Course contents:
Week 1: Drama, meaning and derivationWeek 6: The ideaWeek 7: Midterm examWeek 8: Dramatic Character Week 9: Dramatic language Week 10: The plot Week 11: Melodrama Week 12: Tragiocomedy Week 13: Drama and Legend Week 14: The development of the concept of drama Week 15: Greek tragedy and its parts Week 16: Final exam