WEEK 1: INTRODUCTIONS
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Welcome to the blog for the first round of AD100 PERFORMING ARTS! I hope you're here because you've decided to take this course and I look forward to getting to know you and teaching you in the coming weeks.
Here is a copy of the COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE : AD100 PERFORMING ARTS
INSTRUCTOR : Kimberly Creasman
DURATION : 28 August to 24 November 2006
(all course assignments, worksheets and homework will be posted on this site).
An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with various performing arts used in Christian Ministry. A combination of lecture, video and live examples, class participation, performances, readings, and various excercises will be done in class. Wear comfortable clothing in which you can move easily.
1. A framework of knowledge and appreciation for performing arts used in ministry (various styles of theatre, and dance).
2. Opportunity to experience a variety of styles as a performer, and/or for use as a director in developing and leading performers.
3. Regular and faithful attendance is required at all sessions.
4. Complete all reading assignments and homework.
5. Active participation in class activities and discussions.
6. Course “Exam” (student’s choose one of the following):
1. Exam 40%
2. Assignments 40%
3. Class participation 10%
4. Class Attendance 10%
4. Extra Credit +5%
(for posting assignments to the blog by the due date. +5% for each assignment )
Pederson, Steve, Drama Ministry: Practical Help for Making Drama a Vital Part of Your Church, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1999.
Collected sample scripts, articles and vocabulary lists from the instructor.
Here is a copy of the COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE : AD100 PERFORMING ARTS
INSTRUCTOR : Kimberly Creasman
DURATION : 28 August to 24 November 2006
(all course assignments, worksheets and homework will be posted on this site).
Description
An introductory course designed to acquaint the student with various performing arts used in Christian Ministry. A combination of lecture, video and live examples, class participation, performances, readings, and various excercises will be done in class. Wear comfortable clothing in which you can move easily.
Objectives
This course is to provide:1. A framework of knowledge and appreciation for performing arts used in ministry (various styles of theatre, and dance).
2. Opportunity to experience a variety of styles as a performer, and/or for use as a director in developing and leading performers.
Requirements
1.Assignments:- •Reaction paper to chapter 1 & 2 of the textbook Drama Ministry, Steve Pederson (below). Due 5 September
- •Evaluation of 5 published scripts on Christian themes (evaluation form attached, Sketch Collections on reserve in the library) Due 26 September
- •100 pages of reading from the selected reading list. Review and Rection of a minimum: 300 words. Due 24 October
3. Regular and faithful attendance is required at all sessions.
4. Complete all reading assignments and homework.
5. Active participation in class activities and discussions.
6. Course “Exam” (student’s choose one of the following):
- an in class performance of an original piece that can somehow be used in ministry (up to 8 minutes, and may be done in a group of up to 3 people) Printed script due: 14 November, Performance on either 14 or 21 November
- an oral and creative presentation of the content of one of the chapters from the selected reading list (minimum 5 minutes) Due: TBA
- a written reaction paper to an entire book from the selected reading list. Due: TBA
Grading
1. Exam 40%
2. Assignments 40%
3. Class participation 10%
4. Class Attendance 10%
4. Extra Credit +5%
(for posting assignments to the blog by the due date. +5% for each assignment )
Course Materials
Pederson, Steve, Drama Ministry: Practical Help for Making Drama a Vital Part of Your Church, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1999.
Collected sample scripts, articles and vocabulary lists from the instructor.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
First Assignment: Due September 5
(second night of class we'll be discussing it)
After reading the Forward and Chapter 1 & 2 of DRAMA MINISTRY, by Steve Pederson, comment by quoting a passage that made you say, "YES! I AGREE!" or "OH, I never thought of it like that." (at least 1 sentence)
Then, respond to at least 4 of the following questions:
You can copy and paste this section below into your "comment" and edit from there, or first copy and paste into a word processing document on your computer to be placed as a comment when you've finished and saved your work on your computer.
CHAPTER 1
1. What did you learn about the history of theatre & the church. Would you like to know more about it?
2. After reading this chapeter, what are your thoughts about "entertainment" in the church?
3. Do you have a personal example of the power of drama to break down personal defenses? Tell us about it.
4. Do you feel that most believers are vulnerable and seeking to understand God and themselves when worshipping at church? What can be done to break down our defenses and get our whole selves more fully involved in worship?
5. Why does Willow Creek Community Church use contemporary sketches rather than Biblical sketches? Have you ever seen a sketch in worship that didn't "share the gospel?" What are your opinions about the Willow Creek philosophy?
CHAPTER 2
6. Do you agree that drama seems the "easiest" of the arts. Why?
7. What happens to the audience when watching a well done drama. Why?
8. Have you ever sought feedback or critique of your dramatic work. Did it help you? How? Why do people resist or not seek feedback? Complete this sentence: "A critique session is helpful only when you come away with some understanding of ________ ________ ___ ___________ ."
9. What does Steve Pederson mean by "Abusing the Art Form"?
10. How does the author describe Melodrama?
11. Do you agree that churches "hide" from the downside of life? Would you say that most churches are "addicted to playing it safe." What has been your personal experience with this?
12. What is your opinion of the "Less is More" concept?
(second night of class we'll be discussing it)
After reading the Forward and Chapter 1 & 2 of DRAMA MINISTRY, by Steve Pederson, comment by quoting a passage that made you say, "YES! I AGREE!" or "OH, I never thought of it like that." (at least 1 sentence)
Then, respond to at least 4 of the following questions:
You can copy and paste this section below into your "comment" and edit from there, or first copy and paste into a word processing document on your computer to be placed as a comment when you've finished and saved your work on your computer.
CHAPTER 1
1. What did you learn about the history of theatre & the church. Would you like to know more about it?
2. After reading this chapeter, what are your thoughts about "entertainment" in the church?
3. Do you have a personal example of the power of drama to break down personal defenses? Tell us about it.
4. Do you feel that most believers are vulnerable and seeking to understand God and themselves when worshipping at church? What can be done to break down our defenses and get our whole selves more fully involved in worship?
5. Why does Willow Creek Community Church use contemporary sketches rather than Biblical sketches? Have you ever seen a sketch in worship that didn't "share the gospel?" What are your opinions about the Willow Creek philosophy?
CHAPTER 2
6. Do you agree that drama seems the "easiest" of the arts. Why?
7. What happens to the audience when watching a well done drama. Why?
8. Have you ever sought feedback or critique of your dramatic work. Did it help you? How? Why do people resist or not seek feedback? Complete this sentence: "A critique session is helpful only when you come away with some understanding of ________ ________ ___ ___________ ."
9. What does Steve Pederson mean by "Abusing the Art Form"?
10. How does the author describe Melodrama?
11. Do you agree that churches "hide" from the downside of life? Would you say that most churches are "addicted to playing it safe." What has been your personal experience with this?
12. What is your opinion of the "Less is More" concept?
Monday, August 14, 2006
Sketch Evaluation
In class you will be reading or seeing a number of examples of well written pieces. As part of your homework, you are asked to read and evaluate at least 5 additional sketches here on the blog. Sketch Collections are on reserve in the TCA library. You may submit your evaluations here on the blog (preferred), or you may submit them in class by the due date (see Syllabus below).
How to submit here on line: Copy and paste the text below into a new document on your computer (so that your work doesn't get lost if you have trouble posting, and so that you have a copy of it in your computer). When you have finished responding to the questions below, come back to the blog and post it as a group member (if you've joined) or as a comment (if you have not joined).
Name of Sketch:
Name of Sketch Collection/Book:
Publisher:
Copywrite date:
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate this script?
Do you feel that it would work in your setting without modifications?
Do you feel it would work with minor modifications
(To honor copyright, it is best to check through the publisher about modifications)?
STYLE:
(Realistic Drama or Comedy, Farce, Reader’s Theatre, Radio Drama, Mime, Puppet Show, Clown, Stylized, Musical, Opera)
TARGET AUDIENCE:
(Christians, Unchurched, Children, Youth, Adults, a specific ethnic group)
PERFORMERS NEED TO BE:
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
STRUCTURE:
Does it grab your interest and make you want to see what happens? How?
Does it develop logically, so that the action can be followed? (inciting action, rising action, climax, denoument)
Does it reach a satisfying conclusion? How?
What is the playwright’s theme? (issue)
Is the premise believable? (what happens)
Does it have clear and adequat conflict? What is the conflict?
Does it appeal to the imagination?
If a comedy sketch, is it funny?
If a drama sketch, is it actually dramatic?
If a mime, are the stage directions clear?
If a reader's theatre, is it voiced well?
Is it developed in a fresh creative way or is it too predictable?
MESSAGE:
What is it about? What Christian truth does it reflect or set up teaching about?
Does it deal with one issue, or avoid trying to say too much for it's length?
Does it avoid answering its central question with platitudes and cliches?
Does it refrain from being too preachy?
Is it relevant?
PRODUCTION:
Are the playwright’s production notes adequate?
Is it possible to produce?
How to submit here on line: Copy and paste the text below into a new document on your computer (so that your work doesn't get lost if you have trouble posting, and so that you have a copy of it in your computer). When you have finished responding to the questions below, come back to the blog and post it as a group member (if you've joined) or as a comment (if you have not joined).
Name of Sketch:
Name of Sketch Collection/Book:
Publisher:
Copywrite date:
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate this script?
Do you feel that it would work in your setting without modifications?
Do you feel it would work with minor modifications
(To honor copyright, it is best to check through the publisher about modifications)?
STYLE:
(Realistic Drama or Comedy, Farce, Reader’s Theatre, Radio Drama, Mime, Puppet Show, Clown, Stylized, Musical, Opera)
TARGET AUDIENCE:
(Christians, Unchurched, Children, Youth, Adults, a specific ethnic group)
PERFORMERS NEED TO BE:
Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced
STRUCTURE:
Does it grab your interest and make you want to see what happens? How?
Does it develop logically, so that the action can be followed? (inciting action, rising action, climax, denoument)
Does it reach a satisfying conclusion? How?
What is the playwright’s theme? (issue)
Is the premise believable? (what happens)
Does it have clear and adequat conflict? What is the conflict?
Does it appeal to the imagination?
If a comedy sketch, is it funny?
If a drama sketch, is it actually dramatic?
If a mime, are the stage directions clear?
If a reader's theatre, is it voiced well?
Is it developed in a fresh creative way or is it too predictable?
MESSAGE:
What is it about? What Christian truth does it reflect or set up teaching about?
Does it deal with one issue, or avoid trying to say too much for it's length?
Does it avoid answering its central question with platitudes and cliches?
Does it refrain from being too preachy?
Is it relevant?
PRODUCTION:
Are the playwright’s production notes adequate?
Is it possible to produce?
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