Central Arizona College

THE 110 Stage Combat

Credit Hours: 3
Effective Term: Fall 2010
SUN#: None
AGEC:

Credit Breakdown: 2 Lectures, 3 Labs
Times for Credit: 2
Grading Option: A/F
Cross-Listed:

Description: Stunt fighting including hand-to-hand combat and the possible use of rapier, rapier-and-dagger, or quarterstaff.

Prerequisites: RDG094

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Application/Psychomotor: Guided Response Level) Demonstrate a variety of exercises to achieve relaxation, balance, strength, coordination, flexibility and energy. 2. (Knowledge Level) Identify safety issues specific to stage combat; including, hand-to-hand, rapier and dagger, and quarterstaff. 3. (Knowledge Level) Identify the place and practice of stage combat in classical theatrical works (Shakepeare and other playwrights) 4. (Synthesis Level) Create a physical life for a character to portray while participating in stage combat. 5. (Knowledge/Analysis/Evaluation Level) Identify and critique stage combat techniques performed in theatrical and film venues. 6. (Application Level) Demonstrate a choreographed fight that will identify the mastering of two of the following combat strategies: A. Hand-to-Hand. B. Rapier. C. Rapier and Dagger. D. Quarterstaff.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
1. Practice and stage a choreographed fight that demonstrates fighting skills and proper safety expectations. 2. Demonstrate the required safety procedures for hand-to-hand, rapier, rapier and dagger, and quarter staff before the entire class . 3. Use extensive research strategies to uncover, record, and evaluate (from a variety of print, Internet and/or film sources) how the art of stage combat has changed through the ages. 4. Prepare a detailed written character analysis from a play that uses combat on stage. Identify the importance of the character's use of combat to fully develop the role. 5. Use extensive research strategies to uncover, record, and evaluate (from a variety of print, Internet and/or film sources) how playwrights use stage combat scenes to advance the story in modern and classical plays. 6. Choreograph 50 percent of a stage fight using a variety of stage combat techniques and weapons.