COURSE TITLE : Theatre Arts & Ministry Applications ADR101
INSTRUCTOR : Kimberly Creasman
DURATION : 8 January to 16 April 2007
BLOG ADDRESS : http://CreativeArtsTCA.blogspot.com

Description

This course provides students with a basic understanding in the fundamentals of ministry in Theatre Arts. Issues pertaining to the philosophy of theatre in ministry and the different facets of theatre ministry such as styles, stagecraft, personnel and performance platforms will be explored through lectures, discussions, video presentations, field trips & hands on experimentation.

Objectives
This course is to provide:

1. A framework of knowledge and appreciation for various crafts that comprise the “behind the scenes” of theatre arts.
2. A foundation in a philosophy of why theatre is an acceptable art form for followers of Jesus Christ, and it’s potential to be used to bring glory to our Creator God.

Requirements
1. Assignments:
• Reaction paper to Sights & Sounds ch3 “When the Curtain Opens, A Christian Response to Theatre” Due 22 January
• Evaluation of 5 published scripts on Christian themes (evaluation form attached, Sketch Collections on reserve in the library)
Due 26 February (the class after CNY break)
• Play Evaluations of two live performances (of the selected plays during the term) Due the week following the performance seen.
• 2 complete Play Idea Worksheets. Due: March 19
• 1 complete draft of a sketch between 5-10 minutes in length. Due March 26 (via email or blog)

2. Three Quizzes will be given on content of textbook and material covered in class Dates: January 29,
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”: Every student choose one of the following:

• an in class reading of an original piece that can somehow be used in ministry (up to 8 minutes). You may solicit help from your classmates, but each individual must create their own piece. Printed script due: 2 April. Performance on 9 or 16 April.
• an oral and creative presentation of the content of one of the chapters from the selected reading list (minimum 5 minutes) Due: same as above.



Grading

1. Exam 30%
2. Assignments 50%
3. Class participation10%
4. Class Attendance 10%

Course Materials

Pederson, Steve, Drama Ministry: Practical Help for Making Drama a Vital Part of Your Church, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1999.

Campbell, Drew,Technical Theatre for Nontechnical People, Allworth Press, 2004.

Collected sample scripts, articles and vocabulary lists from the instructor.