Information Package

Program of Preschool Teaching

ECC409

THEATER STUDIES WITH CHILDREN

Course Code
ECC409
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Will be able to describe, analyze, interpret and evaluate dramatic literature and theatrical productions.
  2. Will be able to articulate the formal, technical, historical, and theoretical attributes of their work and the work of others.
  3. Will be able to apply performance practices.
  4. Will be able to demonstrate an understanding of all aspects of theatrical production including acting, directing, design, technical, publicity.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionPractical studies on the origins of theater with children; the basic components of theater; the relationship between play, theater and drama; improvisational acting exercises for theater education created by Viola Spolin; planning theater work with children; stage, music, lighting and costume design principles; staging a play.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course introduction
2nd Week Basic definitions of theater
3rd Week Types of theater plays
4th Week Elements of theater
5th Week Theater texts
6th Week Structuring theater studies with children
7th Week Acting with children
8th Week Midterm week
9th Week Stage design
10th Week Costume design
11th Week Sound design
12th Week Light design
13th Week Rehearsal process
14th Week Representation process
Recommended or Required ReadingSpolin, V. (1999). Improvisation for the theater: A handbook of teaching and directing techniques. Northwestern University Press.
Spolin, V. (1986). Theater games for the classroom: A teacher's handbook. Northwestern University Press.
Spolin, V., & Sills, C. (2010). Theater games for rehearsal: A director's handbook. Northwestern University Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 40
Other 1 60
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 22 44
Presentation (including preperation) 1 15 15
Performance Practice 1 20 20
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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