PERFORMING ARTS
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GEP0123	Special Topics in Theatre	Fall Spring	3	0	3	4

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	GE-Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor SERKAN ÜSTÜNER
Recommended Optional Program Components:	none
Course Objectives:	Fully explore an in-depth methodology of reading, analyzing and understanding a play script intended for production. Investigate techniques used to determine how to read a play for its' structure, scrutinizing the playwright's methods of creating theatre through plot, character and imagery, and understanding how scripts "mean" to the professional reader and theatre-goer as distinct from other forms of literature.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-To identify and define different theatre genres, styles , theatre spaces and contemporary theatre forms.
2- To be able to develop critical thinking and writing, the ability to analyze, intrepret , synthesize and evaluate literary materials.
3- Identify and apply basic elements of playwriting: plot, character, setting, point of view, tone, mood, and theme.
4- Identify and discuss relevant historical, cultural and contextual
information, as well as dramatists’ biographical data for the selected plays in the course.
5- To study spesific topics “a play” in a depth-manner.
6-To improve their ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and establish critical connections.
7- To analyze and discuss the principles of dramatic structure and theatre criticism and identify and analyze the objectives of theatre including education, entertainment & enlightenment.

Course Content

The purpose of this course is to explore spesific theatre genres, methods, and learn how to read, understand and analyse a Theatre Play.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to course.	What is theatre, what is script , difference between novels and scripts. Short plays and Little Prince
2)	Function of Theare / Terminology	Why people need art, theatre? Discussion: Art is necessity or luxury? Theatre terms.
3)	Critical View to plays	Read some theatre Criticisms and Review.
4)	Analyse Methods	Avant-garde Theatre Reading and Understanding a play with some short Peter Bürger ve Cristopher Inn
5)	Literary analysis Methods.	plot, character, setting, point of view, tone, mood, and theme
6)	Read / Act a play in Class and Discussion about play.	Read a play “Silent Clock” and discussion.
7)	Absurd Theatre	Samuel Beckett, Eugune Ionesco plays
8)	Introduction to Dramaturgy	Hülya Nutku’s “ Dramaturji Sahne Bilimi”
9)	Play Analysis and Discussion Grotowoski Method	Thomas Richards- Grotowski Tekniği
10)	In-Yer-Face Theatre in England	Royal Court and playwrights: Anthony Neilson, Joe Penhall, Sarah Kane.
11)	Read / Act a Play in Class	, Sarah Kane’s “ Blasted”
12)	Play Analysis and discussion	See a Performance of playwright; Philip Ridley, Martin McDonagh or Mark Ravenhill.
13)	Debate- Violance in Theatre plays	Discussion: Try to catch and defend different point of views on play: a new play that’ll be chosen in class.
14)	Play Analysis and Discussion Critical Writing	Choose a contemporary playwright and present the play.
15)	Final Exam
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	References Grotowoski ve Fiziksel Eylem – Thomas Richards Avant-Garde Tiyatro – Christopher İnn Absürd Tiyatro – Martin Esslin Aleks Sierz – Britanya’da Suratına Tiyatro

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 5
Application	3	% 5
Project	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 30
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Application	3	3	9
Study Hours Out of Class	3	4	12
Project	1	5	5
Homework Assignments	3	4	12
Midterms	1	5	5
Final	1	8	8
Total Workload			93

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.).	5
2)	They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field.	5
3)	They are aware of national and international values in performing arts.	3
4)	Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works.	3
5)	They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field.	1
6)	Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal.	3
7)	They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field.	5
8)	They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods.	2
9)	They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods.	3
10)	They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field.	1
11)	By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works.	3
12)	They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art.	2
13)	Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field.	5
14)	Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater.	3
15)	They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field.