Republic of the Philippines
Ramon Magsaysay Technological University
             (Colegio de Castillejos building/Castillejos National High School Compound)
                            Castillejos Campus, Castillejos, Zambales
                                      Tel/Fax No. (047) 602-1548
                                         crmtu@yahoo.com.ph
                     COLLEGE OF TEACHERS EDUCATION
                                 Course Syllabus
                         SPEECH AND STAGE ARTS
                           First Semester 2017 – 2018
I.     UNIVERSITY VISION
       The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University shall be a progressive learner-centered
research university recognized in the ASEAN region in 2020.
II.     UNIVERSITY MISSION
        The Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU) shall primarily provide
instruction, undertake research and extension, and provide advanced studies and progressive
leadership in agriculture, forestry, engineering, education, arts and sciences, humanities, and
other fields as may be relevant to the development of the province.
III.    COLLEGE GOALS
        At the end of the four-year program the graduates should be able to (1) demonstrate
professional competencies, specialized skills and desirable personal and social traits for
effective instruction; (2) contribute to the development in the teacher education through
research; and (3) strengthen external linkages for effective resource-sharing in response to the
changing needs of the people and the institutions in the service area.
VI.    COURSE OBJECTIVES:
       At the end of the semester, the students should be able to:
          1. Trace historical context in the development of theatre;
          2. Use drama and theatre terminology in appreciating and analyzing theatre plays;
          3. Prioritize stage discipline, which required of every theatre artist;
          4. Develop a better understanding and more sensitive appreciation of theatre arts;
          5. Appreciate the artistic, production and management components of theatre
              productions;
          6. Mold a play worthy of “standing room only”;
          7. Apply a proper way of delivering lines in theatrical play.
VII. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
      The course is designed to introduce the student to various aspects of drama and theatre as an
art form, as a humanistic pursuit and as a dramatic experience emphasizing on how the students
should deliver lines when performing. This is done by via a study of theatre history and various
elements that make up successful theatre productions.
VIII. CREDITS: 3 units
IX.   CONTACT HOURS: 3 hours
X.     PRE-REQUISITE
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    XI.    LEARNING PLAN
        LEARNING                            TOPIC                   METHODO-        RESOURCES      ASSESSMENT           TIME
        OUTCOMES                                                      LOGY                                            FRAME
      Determine various     I.     Introduction to Theatre Arts    Lecture        -LCD              Quizzes       11
      discipline and        II.     Types of Theatre Stages         Powerpoint     Projector         Assignments
      attitudes as primary III.     Code of Ethics                   Presentation   -Laptop           Recitation
      requirement in       IV.      What is Theatre                 Classroom      -Blackboard/      Oral
      theatre production                                             Discussion     Whiteboard         Examination
     Use theatre jargons                                                           -Chalk /
     Assess the various                                                            Marker
      characteristics of
      audience
                                                    PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
     Outline history of      V.    History of Theatre          -Lecture      -LCD                   Quizzes       22
      theatre                VI.    Theatre Terms               Powerpoint    Projector              Assignment
     Analyze               VII.    The actor                     Presentation -Laptop                Recitation
      development of        VIII.   Architecture and Style      Classroom     -Blackboard/           Oral
      theatre in each        IX.    The Actor                     Discussion   Whiteboard              Examination
      period                  X.    Musical Theatre             Blocking      -Chalk /
     Recognize distinct     XI.    Stage Acting                  Exercises    Marker
      characteistics of                                             Acting,
      each period in the                                             singing, and
      history of theatre                                             dancing
     Carry-out acting,                                              exercises
      singing, and dancing
      exercises
     Differentiate various
      methods in acting
     Apply the physical
      and emotional
      attributes necessary
      in character building
     Practice basic rules
      in stage blocking
                                                    MIDTERM EXAMINATION
      Point out various    VI. Play Production               Lecture           -LCD            Quizzes
       aspect of play                                         Powerpoint        Projector       Assignment    21
       production                                              Presentation      -Laptop         Recitation
      Apply concepts of                                      Classroom         -Blackboard/    Group
       composition in                                          Discussion        Whiteboard       Performance
       making musical                                         Story             -Chalk /        Performance
       play production                                         conference        Marker           Execution
      Distinguish roles                                      Casting/
       and responsibilities                                    Rehearsals
       of each member of                                      Dry Runs
       the production team                                    Play
      Perform a musical                                       Production
       play
                                                      FINAL EXAMINATION
    XII.   SUGGESTED READING AND REFERENCES:
           Theatre: An Introduction by Marsh Cassady
           Stage Management and Theatre Administration by Menear Pauline, 1988
XIII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS & GRADING SYSTEM
     Class Attendance                     10%
     Homeworks/Seatworks/
      Quizzes                              20%
     Oral Examination                     40%
     Prelim, Midterm, & Final Examination 30%
      TOTAL                                       100%
FINAL GRADE:
Preliminary         30%
Midterm             30%
Final               40%
Total               100%
XV.   CLASSROOM POLICIES:
      1. A student who misses any of the major tests must present a valid reason why he/she
      was absent before he/she can take the special examination
      2. Allowance of 15 minutes is considered before one will be marked absent
      3. All other policies stipulate in the Student’s Handbook related to academics and proper
      decorum are also included (haircut, uniform, no. of allowable absences, etc.)
      4. Usage of cellular phones and other communication/entertainment gadgets are not
      allowed inside the classroom during the class hours
      5. Any form of cheating are strongly prohibited.
      6. Students are not allowed to have more than 11 hours absences semester (20% of
      allocated hours), she/he may be automatically be dropped in the subject.
XVI. CONSULTATION HOURS:
     Monday/Wednesday - 1:00 – 2:00 PM