TMA 255

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Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) History and Practice

Theatre and Media Arts College of Fine Arts and Communications

Course Description

Students in this class will survey the history and practice of Theatre for Young Audiences (children ages 18 months-18 years) through script study, research of contemporary practice, and exploration of career opportunities in the field. Students read, reflect, view performances, and collaborate on projects.

When Taught

Fall

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Title

Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate their ability to use gospel principles to communicate effectively with diverse and inclusive teaching and learning communities by demonstrating EDIA (equity, diversity, inclusion, access) principles through curriculum design, delivery, and assessment along with examples of their self-reflective practices.

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Scholarly Abilities

Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate their scholarly and artistic expertise by applying appropriate technology to curriculum, exhibiting a working knowledge of all major elements of theatre history, theory, and practice, and engaging with the great works of theatre and media.

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Ethics

Learning Outcome

Students demonstrate their ability to practice and articulate their ethics of theatre by applying gospel-centered values as they contribute to classrooms and individual learners, exercising moral reasoning when faced with ethical dilemmas in their classroom, school or district, and demonstrating a commitment to embracing inclusion, diversity and making a positive difference in their sphere of influence.