THE2739 - Script Analysis
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the Freshman or Sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
THE2739 - Script Analysis (3 hrs.)
An introductory course in script analysis for actors, directors, and designers interested in deepening their understanding of how a script works to become a living play. Examines various approaches to reading plays as dramatic texts and as the basis for production; focusing on elements such as structure, action, character, given circumstances, exposition, image, theme, and ideas.
KRSN: None
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
NONE
Co-requisites:
NONE
Controlling Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to those methods used in the theater for the study and analysis of plays. Directors, actors and designers use script analysis during their preparatory work and then continue to use it through the rehearsal process until the production has finished. This course is of value to the student because it focuses on the crucial elements of a play encountered during the production process including dramatic structure, content and meaning.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Articulate how the dramatic script serves as the primary source of information for theatrical performance.
- Develop a system for analyzing and evaluating different types of scripts from the standpoint of their theatrical requirements and aesthetic qualities.
- Use basic research techniques in the analysis of a play script in order to identify elements of dramatic structure and characteristics of dramatic genre.
- Communicate clearly their ideas about dramatic literature, the production requirements of particular plays, and shaping the performance experience for the stage.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: The Reason for Script Analysis
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to effectively identify the fundamentals script analysis in a theatrical production process.
- Explain why play analysis is important for a production.
- Describe what is involved in conducting script analysis.
UNIT 2: Process of Script Analysis
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to articulate and execute the process with which they can approach analyzing scripts for stage and screen.
- Identify the steps needed during the analysis of a script.
- Articulate the structural nature of different dramatic genres as they affect theatrical productions.
- Demonstrate understanding of the process of analysis by practical application.
UNIT 3: Aristotle’s Poetics
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able correctly describe Aristotle’s six poetics in reference to dramatic works and the necessity of the rules of dramatic construction.
- Identify the importance of Aristotle’s Poetics and their application in dramatic literature.
- Describe the utilization of the Poetics in dramatic works analyzed in class.
- Explain their own justifications of each Poetic in regards to works analyzed in class.
UNIT 4: Dramaturgy
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to identify and implement the tenants of dramaturgy in the realization of a script put to action.
- Identify the responsibilities of a Dramaturg as part of the production process.
- Research for dramaturgical purposes in terms of analysis and implementation as part of the production.
- Create dramaturgical documents and research for use in production.
Projects Required:
Varies, refer to syllabus.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Materials/Equipment Required:
None
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class and which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
Revised 9/21/2023
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