Part 1: The Lectures (40 points)
Synthesize your thoughts into a
Chapter 1
Define rituals
Interpretive dance as it relates to theatre
in the East and West
Basic elements of Theatre
Concise definition of Theatre
Popular culture
Elitist culture willing suspension of
disbelief theatrical performance in
comparison to sports
Special Qualities of Theatre
What is the value of theatre
Multiple Intelligences
Basic elements of Theatre
The key to collaboration Examples of
Shared Commonalities even among
uncommon cultures
Chapter 2
Rules about how to experience a theatrical
performance
Critic defined
Conditions that effect audience response
Audience impact on performance
Responsibility for interpreting art and its
value
Three steps for judging a theatrical
experience
Chapter 3
Sources of Unity
Qualities of Effective Dramatic Action
Aristotles six elements of Drama
Drama 1310
Spring 2017 - Howland
Part 2: Analyzing the Media (60 points)
Examine the image and:
1. Develop an assertion from the
image and connect your
understanding of a concept from
the lectures
2. Give at least three examples that
relate directly to your assertion.
You may include any unanswered
questions you may have.
3.
conclusion or assessment.
Read the following passage and:
1. State you assertion of the main
idea of the reading. Be sure that
this assertion encompasses the
entirety of the article.
2. Give at least three examples that
relate directly to your assertion.
3. Synthesize your thoughts into a
conclusion or assessment of what
this may mean for you, your
community and/or the world.
Watch the short sketch written and
performed by Marcel
Marceau:
1. State you assertion of the main
idea of the performance. Be sure
that this assertion encompasses
the entirety of the performance
2. Give at least three examples that
relate directly to your assertion.
3. Synthesize your thoughts into a
conclusion or assessment of what
this may mean for you, your
community and/or the world.
Having Read A Dolls House by Ibsen
provide your clear, precise and impactful
analysis:
1. State you assertion of the main
idea of the play. Be sure that this
assertion encompasses the
entirety of the play and not
merely a small portion of the plot
or subplot.
2. Give at least three examples that
relate directly to your assertion.
3. Synthesize your thoughts into a
conclusion or assessment of what
this may mean for you, your
community and/or the world.