1. 劇場表演藝術 Theater Performing Arts 授課教授 : 段馨君 Ph.D. in Theater from UCLA Associate Professor Department of Humanities and Social Sciences National Chiao Tung University iristuan@mail.nctu.edu.tw Office Hour: Fri. 3-5 p.m.

2. Week One Things to do: Introduction to Theater Performing Arts Explain the syllabus Get the students’ English names Divide small groups for oral presentation Select a class representative Show the film clips

3. Phantom of the Opera

4. Introduction Part One: Foundations (Ch. 1-3) addresses basic issues and features related to the nature of theatre, To the role of audiences, To the varied criteria for judging theatrical performances, And to dramatic structure and style.

5. Preface Part Two: Varieties of Theatrical Experience Looks at various theatrical experiences from theatre’s past and present. These experiences suggest that, as a vital form of creative expression, theatre changes to reflect the dynamics of the cultures within which it exists.

6. Preface Part Three: Theatrical Production (Ch. 11-17) Provides an overview of theatre production today: The principles, practices, and procedures used in the creation of theatre.

7. Shakespeare’s The Tempest

8. Features Discussions of theatre as a form of art Critical approaches to theatre, the role of an audience, and script analysis serve as a foundation for students Introducing students to the craft And encouraging students to cultivate an appreciation for the theatre arts.

9. History of Theatre From the theatre of the ancient Greeks; To the major movements of the medieval, Renaissance, Enlightenment, And modern eras; To today’s diversity of stage performances is covered.

10. Theatre Arts How each of the theatre arts functions as a part of the total production is covered in detail: The theatrical space and production design, Playwriting and dramaturgy, Directing and producing, Acting, scene design, Costume design and makeup, And lighting and sound design.

11. Text and Course All discussions in the text and in this course are supported by numerous interesting and meaningful examples of plays, players, and playwrights.

12. Textbook Buy the textbook at the 全民 Bookstore The Essential Theatre. 8th Edition. Oscar G. Brockett & Robert J. Ball. U.S.A.: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2004. Any question, contact the Bookman Store ( 書林 ): 陳建賓先生 團體訂書 (02)2368-7226 ext. 111

13. TA Name: 蔡宜霖 Institution: 交大運管所 Email: elin.tem97g@nctu.edu.tw Cell phone #: 0972-030-705 Lab. #57234