DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides a study of the art, craft, and business of the theatre. Emphasis is placed on the audience's appreciation of the work of the playwright, director, actor, designer, producer, and critic. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a vocabulary of theatre terms and to recognize the contributions of various theatre artists. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
DRA 112 Literature of the Theatre 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides a survey of dramatic works from the classical Greek through the present. Emphasis is placed on the language of drama, critical theory, and background as well as on play reading and analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate, orally and in writing, their appreciation and understanding of dramatic works. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
DRA 115 Theatre Criticism 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: DRA 111
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to develop a critical appreciation of the theatre from the viewpoint of the audience/consumer. Emphasis is placed on viewing, discussing, and evaluating selected theatre performance, either live or on film/video. Upon completion, students should be able to express their critical judgments both orally and in writing. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
DRA 120 Voice for Performance 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides guided practice in the proper production of speech for the theatre. Emphasis is placed on improving speech, including breathing, articulation, pronunciation, and other vocal variables. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate effective theatrical speech. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 122 Oral Interpretation 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the dramatistic study of literature through performance. Emphasis is placed on analysis and performance of poetry, drama, and prose fiction. Upon completion, students should be able to embody and discuss critically the speakers inherent in literature. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
DRA 124 Readers Theatre 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides a theoretical and applied introduction to the medium of readers theatre. Emphasis is placed on the group performance considerations posed by various genres of literature. Upon completion, students should be able to adapt and present a literary script following the conventions of readers theatre. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 126 Storytelling 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the art of storytelling and the oral traditions of folk literature. Topics include the history of storytelling, its value and purpose, techniques of the storyteller, and methods of collecting verbal art. Upon completion, students should be able to present and discuss critically stories from the world's repertory of traditional lore. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
DRA 128 Children's Theatre 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the philosophy and practice involved in producing plays for young audiences. Topics include the selection of age-appropriate scripts and the special demands placed on directors, actors, designers, and educators in meeting the needs of young audiences. Upon completion, students should be able to present and critically discuss productions for children. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 130 Acting I 3 (0-6)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied study of the actor's craft. Topics include role analysis, training the voice, and body concentration, discipline, and self-evaluation. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 131 Acting II 3 (0-6)
Prerequisites: DRA 130
Corequisites: None
This course provides additional hands-on practice in the actor's craft. Emphasis is placed on further analysis, characterization, growth, and training for acting competence. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 132 Stage Movement 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: DRA 111
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied study of selected principles of stage movement for actors. Topics include improvisation, mime, stage combat, clowning, choreography, and masks. Upon completion, students should be able to focus properly on stage, to create characters, and to improvise scenes, perform mimes, fight, clown, juggle, and waltz. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 135 Acting for the Camera I 3 (1-4)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied study of the camera actor's craft. Topics include commercial, dramatic, and print performance styles. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in on-camera performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 136 Acting for the Camera II 3 (1-4)
Prerequisites: DRA 135
Corequisites: None
This course provides additional hands-on study of the camera actor's craft. Emphasis is placed on more advanced camera acting theories, auditioning techniques, daytime drama, feature film, and print advertisement performance styles. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in on-camera performance. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 140 Stagecraft I 3 (0-6)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the theory and basic construction of stage scenery and properties. Topics include stage carpentry, scene painting, stage electrics, properties, and backstage organization. Upon completion, students should be able to pursue vocational and avocational roles in technical theatre. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 141 Stagecraft II 3 (0-6)
Prerequisites: DRA 140
Corequisites: None
This course provides additional hands-on practice in the elements of stagecraft. Emphasis is placed on the design and implementation of the arts and crafts of technical theatre. Upon completion, students should be able to pursue vocational or avocational roles in technical theatre. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 142 Costuming 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the techniques of costume construction and crafts processes. Emphasis is placed on learning costuming techniques, using equipment and materials, and finishing production-appropriate costumes. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of pattern drafting, construction techniques, and costume fitting procedures. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 143 Costume Design 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: DRA 140
Corequisites: None
This course covers the analysis, research, design, and problem solving related to costume design. Emphasis is placed on director/designer communication, concepting, research, and rendering of designs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in communication, design process, and rendering. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 145 Stage Make-up 2 (1-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the research, design, selection of materials, and application of stage make-up, prosthetics, wigs, and hairpieces. Emphasis is placed on the development of techniques, style, and presentation of the finished make-up. Upon completion, students should be able to create and apply make-up, prosthetics, and hairpieces. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 147 Sound Technology 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: DRA 140
Corequisites: None
This course provides an introduction to the analysis of sound equipment technology and its operation and uses on stage. Emphasis is placed on assessing sound needs and on installing, running, and maintaining equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills as a sound environment designer and technician. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 150 Stage Management 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: DRA 140
Corequisites: None
This course covers the skills necessary for a stage manager of school or professional productions. Emphasis is placed on scheduling, rehearsal documentation and management, personnel, paperwork, and organization. Upon completion, students should be able to effectively stage- manage entertainment productions. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 151 Mechanics and Maintenance 1 (1-0)
Prerequisites: DRA 140
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to analyze the internal workings and maintenance of a theatrical facility. Emphasis is placed on the mechanics and maintenance of rigging, counter-weight systems, hydraulics, electronics, and shop equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the proper operation of backstage systems. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 160 Box Office and Publicity 2 (1-3)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the creation of a publicity program and the setup and operation of the theatre box office. Emphasis is placed on the use of an effective play marketing scheme and the smooth operation of the box office. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and run a marketing system and box office. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 170 Play Production I 3 (0-9)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 171 Play Production II 3 (0-9)
Prerequisites: DRA 170
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 175 Teleplay Production I 3 (0-9)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in production of a dramatic television program. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing dramatic television programming. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college dramatic television production. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 176 Teleplay Production II 3 (0-9)
Prerequisites: DRA 175
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in production of a sit-com television program. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing sit-com television programming. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college sit-com television production. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 211 Theatre History I 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the development of theatre from its origin to the closing of the British theatre in 1642. Topics include the history, aesthetics, and representative dramatic literature of the period. Upon completion, students should be able to trace the evolution of theatre and recognize the styles and types of world drama. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
DRA 212 Theatre History II 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course covers the development of theatre from 1660 through the diverse influences which shaped the theatre of the twentieth century. Topics include the history, aesthetics, and representative dramatic literature of the period. Upon completion, students should be able to trace the evolution of theatre and recognize the styles and types of world drama. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement general education core requirement in humanities/fine arts.
DRA 230 Acting III 3 (0-6)
This course is designed to include an exploration of acting styles. Emphasis is placed on putting the actor's skills to work in a major theatrical form—musical, comedy, or drama. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 231 Acting IV 3 (0-6)
Prerequisites: DRA 230
Corequisites: None
This course is designed to include further exploration of acting styles. Emphasis is placed on putting the actor's skills to work in a major theatrical form—musical, comedy, or drama. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 240 Lighting for the Theatre 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course is an applied study of theatre lighting and is designed to train theatre technicians. Emphasis is placed on lighting technology including the mechanics of lighting and light control equipment by practical work with lighting equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence with lighting equipment. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 241 Lighting Design 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: DRA 140
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the processes of conceptualizing and developing a lighting design for the theatre and other media. Emphasis is placed on equipment, technology, and the development of a light plot. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the process of creating a light plot and solving the production problems relative to lighting. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 243 Scene Design 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: DRA 140
Corequisites: None
This course covers the analysis, research, design, and problem solving related to scene design. Emphasis is placed on director/designer communication, concepting, researching, rendering, and modeling of designs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills in communication, design process, rendering, and modeling. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 245 Drafting and Scenography 3 (2-2)
Prerequisites: DRA 140
Corequisites: None
This course includes an analysis of drafting techniques, scenery design problems, design practice, model and rendering preparation, and working drawings. Topics include discussion of building materials, construction techniques, painting and finish techniques, and the creation of working drawings and construction documentation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in design, drafting, construction, and problem solving. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 250 Theatre Management 2 (1-3)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces the organization and operation of a theatre. Emphasis is placed on organization, communication, networking with other organizations, and grant writing. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the structure and operation of a theatre organization. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 251 Production Management 3 (3-0)
Prerequisites: DRA 140
Corequisites: None
This course provides an analysis of staging, building and personnel resources, communication, budgeting, and safety in play production and other entertainment media. Emphasis is placed on organization, communication, and safety in production. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the important boundaries of authority for the production manager. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 260 Directing 3 (0-6)
Prerequisites: DRA 130
Corequisites: DRA 140
This course provides an analysis and application of the techniques of theatrical directing. Topics include script selection, analysis, casting, rehearsal planning, blocking, stage business, tempo, and technical considerations. Upon completion, students should be able to plan, execute, and critically discuss a student-directed production. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 270 Play Production III 3 (0-9)
Prerequisites: DRA 171
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 271 Play Production IV 3 (0-9)
Prerequisites: DRA 270
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 275 Teleplay Production III 3 (0-9)
Prerequisites: DRA 176
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in production of an action television program. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing action television programming. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college action television production. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.
DRA 276 Teleplay Production IV 3 (0-9)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in production of a variety television program. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing variety television programming. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college variety television production. This course has been approved to satisfy the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement for transferability as a premajor and/or elective course for Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees.
