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2003 - 2004 Catalog (Archived)
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DRAM 1120   Rehearsal And Performance I (1)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 114.
Prerequisite: None.
Participation in the class may include any phase of rehearsal and performance of the current theatrical presentation. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005015226

DRAM 1121   Demonstration Lab (1)
Former course prefix/number THE 199/DRAM 1170.
Prerequisite: None.
Scenes studied in various theatre classes are demonstrated to show contrast and different styles. This course may be repeated for credit. (1 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005015226

DRAM 1221   Rehearsal And Performance II (2)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 210.
Prerequisite: None.
Participation in the class may include any phase of rehearsal and performance of the current theatrical presentation. This course may be repeated for credit. (6 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005015226

DRAM 1310   Introduction To The Theatre (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 101.
Prerequisite: None.
The various aspects of theatre are surveyed. Topics include plays, playwrights, directing, acting, theatres, artists, and technicians. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005015126

DRAM 1322   Movement for the Stage (3) New course added May 26, 2003
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 108.
Prerequisite: None.
Movement is studied as both a pure form and as it is used in all theatrical styles, and in the development of characterization. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005035326

DRAM 1323   Theatre Workshop (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 236.
Prerequisite: None.
A course in theatre with emphasis on performance techniques in musical and repertory theatre with practical performance experience. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005015226

DRAM 1330   Stagecraft I (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 103.
Prerequisite: None.
The technical aspects of play production are studied. Topics include shop procedures, the planning and fabrication of scenic elements, and backstage operations. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005025126

DRAM 1336   Television Production I (3)
Former course prefix/number THE 201/DRAM 2370. The common course number is COMM 1336.`
Prerequisite: None.
This course is cross-listed with COMM 1336. Station organization, studio operation, and the use of studio equipment are introduced. Topics include continuity, camera, sound, lights, and videotape recording. The student may register for either DRAM 1336 or COMM 1336, but may receive credit for only one of the two courses. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1001045206

DRAM 1337   Television Production II (3)
Former course prefix/number THE 202/DRAM 2371. The common course number is COMM 1337.
Prerequisite: Drama 1336.
This course is a continuation of Drama 1336. This course is cross-listed with COMM 1337. Emphasis is on the concept and technique of production in practical situations. The student may register for either DRAM 1337 or COMM 1337, but may receive credit for only one of the two courses. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 1001045206

DRAM 1341   Make-Up For The Stage (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 105.
Prerequisite: None.
The craft of make-up is explored. Both theory and practice are included. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005025226

DRAM 1351   Acting I (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 106.
Prerequisite: None.
The theory of acting and various exercises are presented. Body control, voice, interpretation, characterization, and stage movement are included. Both individual and group activities are used. Specific roles are analyzed and studied. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005035126

DRAM 1352   Acting II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 107.
Prerequisite: Drama 1351 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course is a continuation of Drama 1351. Emphasis is on characterization and ensemble acting. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005035126

DRAM 2324   Broadcasting Communications I (3)
Former course prefix/number THE 211/DRAM 2375.
Prerequisite: None.
Basic techniques of television and video performance are introduced. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0907015306

DRAM 2325   Broadcasting Communications II (3)
Former course prefix/number THE 212/DRAM 2376.
Prerequisite: Drama 2324 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
This course is a continuation of Drama 2324. Emphasis is on radio and television as mass media and practical applications in both radio and television. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 0907015306

DRAM 2331   Stagecraft II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 104.
Prerequisite: None.
Emphasis is placed on the design process and individual projects. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005025126

DRAM 2336   Voice And Articulation (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 109.
Prerequisite: None.
Students may register for either Speech 1342 or Drama 2336 but may receive credit for only one of the two. Emphasis is on improving voice and pronunciation. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005035226

DRAM 2351   Scene Study I (3)
This is a common course number. Common Course Number THE 205.
Prerequisite: Drama 1351 and 1352.
Emphasis is on the study, rehearsal and performance of selected scenes of various periods and styles. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005035126

DRAM 2352   Scene Study II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 207.
Prerequisite: Drama 2351.
This course is a continuation of Drama 2351. Emphasis is on individual needs of the performer and the various styles of production. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005035126

DRAM 2361   History Of Theatre I (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 110.
Prerequisite: None.
Drama is surveyed from its beginning through the 16th century. The theatre is studied in each period as a part of the total culture of the period. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005055126

DRAM 2362   History Of Theatre II (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 111.
Prerequisite: None.
Drama is surveyed from the 17th century through the 20th century. The theatre is studied in each period as a part of the total culture of the period. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005055126

DRAM 2366   Development of the Motion Pictures (3)
This is a common course number. Former course prefix/number THE 203.
Prerequisite: None.
Emphasis on the analysis of the visual and aural aspects of selected motion pictures, dramatic aspects of narrative films, and historical growth and sociological effect of film as an art. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006025126

DRAM 2374   Lighting Design (3)
This is a unique need course. Former course prefix/number THE 209.
Prerequisite: None.
The design and techniques of lighting are covered. Topics include instrumentation, electricity, control and practical experience. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005029126

Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four year colleges and universities.


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