New Students - Getting Started

ASUlearn is your gateway to electronic course content. Here are some answers to common Questions about using ASUlearn:

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Q: How do I get materials for my course?

1- Firstly, buy the textbook or course materials. This information will be in the syllabus on ASUlearn (available through APPALNet).

2- Secondly, make sure you have the software needed to complete the course:

- Adobe Acrobat Reader™
(available at http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/main.html)

- Microsoft Powerpoint™
(available at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.aspx)

- A browser like Internet Explorer™ (available at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/archive/default.asp)

- Quicktime™
(available at http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/)

- A sound player (like Windows Media Player™, RealPlayer™, or Winamp™ from http://www.freedownloads.com)

- Unsure of what software you currently have?
You can check on your software by clicking on http://www.wadsworthmedia.com/webtutorhelp/plugin_diagnosis.htm

3- Finally, explore ASUlearn and other class materials to familiarize yourself.

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Q: What do I need to do before the first day of class?

A: Review the course and Email the instructor to establish communication. Write "Online Student" as the subject of your email so he/she will know who you are! You should establish a line of communication well before an assignent is due.

Complete the "practice area" asssignments in ASUlearn.

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Q: Can I save my course materials for later use?

A: Many ASUlearn materials can be saved to your own computer for your personal electronic library. This includes Microsoft Word documents, and Adobe PDF files, to name a few. If you are unsure whether or not an item can be saved, contact your instructor. Remember that all content is under copyright and may only be used for educational purposes.

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Q: Can I get printed versions of course materials?

A: Besides your textbook, all ASUlearn materials are provided electronically. If you student wish to have a printed version of any content, it can be printed using your own printer.

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COURSE COMPETENCIES

This course is constructed of four modules. You must access each one as you progress through the class. These modules are not sequential but are time-released. If you miss a module or quiz, you might not be able to make it up. You will have time to complete each module before it disappears. You may work ahead if you so choose.

Introduction to Theatre Official Course Competencies Include:

I. The Theatre Experience
The Nature of Theatre
Performance, Audience, and Critic

II. Structure, Form, and Style
The Playscript
Playwriting and Dramaturgy

III. Historical Perspectives
Greek, Roman, and Medieval Theatre
England Italy and France
Melodrama to Realism
The Modernist Temperament
Contemporary Diversity

IV. Production Personnel
Directing and Producing
Acting
Theatrical Spaces
Scenic Design
Costumes and Makeup
Lighting and Sound

Click here to f ind and print the syllabus through APPALNet.

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