THE 2280: History of Theatre: Stages and Technology, Interdisciplinary, with Architecture Technology (3 credits, 25 students) The course is similar to the non-ID version of History of Theatre, however there is an added emphasis on theater architectures, sketch drawing skills, and architectural terminology. The course hosts six lectures by Architectural Technology faculty members.
Spring 2020 OpenLab Course Site
Learning Log (for note-taking)
Grading Rubric for Space/Design Essay
GIS and Theater Research Project
Example of student work: GIS Story Map: Theater in Brooklyn
Example of student work: architectural sketching
Example of student work: architectural sketching
Example of student work: architectural sketching
THE 2280, History of Theatre: Stages and Technology (3 credits, 35 students) A survey of the development of architectural and scenic styles in the physical structure of theatre from its beginnings in ancient Greece and to its most current forms. Emphasis placed on the stylistic influences of theorists, philosophers, and artistic and social movements.
Learning Log (for note-taking)
In-class Sketching Assignment: Create your own Theatre
In-class Writing Assignment: Festival Books
In-class low-stakes writing: Chronique de Charles V
Place-based Research Assignment: Treasure Hunt
Example of student work: Timeline of Theater Structures
THE 2380, Play Analysis, Writing Intensive, Gender and Sexuality Concentration (3 credits, 25 students) Students will learn methods of reading and analysis used by actors, directors, designers, and producers in the professional theatre world. We examine various dramatic models by reading play texts and attending performances in order to gain a working vocabulary and critical understanding of a variety of genres. Students will analyze texts for major dramatic question, plot structure, character, and thematic elements. Through critical reading of plays and the documentation of specific artistic choices made in production, students will develop skills to synthesize the intellectual and creative work required to bring a text to life. In addition to multiple low-stakes writing assignments, 10 pages of formal writing are a requirement of the Writing Intensive section.
Learning Log (for note-taking)
Low-stakes Writing Assignment: Satire
Scaffolded in-class writing: Thematic Statement
Dramaturgical Report (scaffolded)
Library Research Worksheet
Grading Rubric, First Draft
Grading Rubric, Final Draft
Example of student work (first draft, with feedback): Sweeney Todd
Example of student work (final draft): Gender and King Lear
LIB/ARCH 2205. Special Topics (Interdisciplinary) Course. Learning Places: Understanding the City. Co-Taught with Prof. Nora Almeida. This special topics course offers an interdisciplinary approach to investigating our built environment using a case study focused on a specific place each semester. The course combines physical examination with information research and data collection using methodologies developed in multiple disciplines. Students from a variety of departments engage in on-site exploration and in-depth research of a location in New York City.
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Fall 2019 OpenLab Course Site
Summer 2019 OpenLab Course Site
Fall 2018 OpenLab Course Site
LIB/ARCH 2205. Special Topics (Interdisciplinary) Course. Learning Places: Understanding the City. Co-Taught with Prof. Ting Chin. This special topics course offers an interdisciplinary approach to investigating our built environment using a case study focused on a specific place each semester. The course combines physical examination with information research and data collection using methodologies developed in multiple disciplines. Students from a variety of departments engage in on-site exploration and in-depth research of a location in New York City.
Site Reports: Research questions for on-site and library investigation
Site Report, Part I
Site Report, Part II
Site Report, Part III
FInal Report
COM 1330: Public Speaking (3 credits, 28 students) Fundamental principles of speaking in public situations and the preparation and delivery of informative and persuasive presentations. Subjects include ethics in public speaking, audience analysis, selecting and researching speech topics, constructing well-reasoned arguments, extemporaneous delivery, and peer evaluation. Students are expected to develop outlines and speaking notes, use visual aids, and improve on verbal and nonverbal delivery skills.
