Not Your Average Icebreakers: Incorporating Applied Theatre and Drama-Based Methods in College Orientation Programming, 2024
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2024
Creator
- Boldt, Amanda (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
123 pages
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"Through written research, interviews, observations, and workshops, this thesis project examines the role applied theatre, the arts, and drama-based methods can have on new student transitions to higher education. By examining general orientation experiences and student response to arts-specific programming, this study outlines considerations for higher education administrators looking to incorporate drama-based pedagogy and arts projects in new student orientation. Finally, this study proposes a weekend-long orientation program that involves applied theatre and drama-based facilitation plans, a creative project, and other intentional methods for increasing community, connection, and a sense of agency for new college students." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01D Performing Arts
Physical Description
123 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
Walker Building, Room 223
120 Boylston Street
Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
(617) 824-8301
archives@emerson.edu