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DRAM 1120 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC
Theater Practicum I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Practicum in theater with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005065326
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DRAM 1121 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Theater Practicum II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Practicum in theater with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. This course may be repeated for credit. (2 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005065326
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DRAM 1142 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, MVC
Introduction to Costume
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Principles and techniques of costume design and construction for theatrical productions. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005025326
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DRAM 1161 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC
Musical Theater I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Study and performance of works from the musical theater repertoire. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009036126
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DRAM 1162 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, ECC, MVC
Musical Theater II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Study and performance of works from the musical theater repertoire. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5009036126
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DRAM 1220 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Theater Practicum I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Practicum in theater with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. This course may be repeated for credit. (6 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005065326
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DRAM 1221 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Theater Practicum II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 5005065326
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DRAM 1310 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Introduction to Theater
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of the DCCCD.
Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.
Course Description: The various aspects of theater are surveyed. Topics include plays, playwrights, directing, acting, theaters, artists, and technicians. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005015126
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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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DRAM 1322 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC
Stage Movement
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Movement is studied as both a pure form and as it is used in all theatrical styles, and in the development of characterization. (2 Lec. 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005065426
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DRAM 1323 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Basic Theater Practice
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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 5005065326
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DRAM 1330 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC
Stagecraft I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.
Course Description: 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
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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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DRAM 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, NLC, RLC
Makeup
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: The craft of makeup is explored. Both theory and practice are included. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005025226
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DRAM 1342 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, RLC
Introduction to Costume
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Principles and techniques of costume design and construction for theatrical productions. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005025326
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DRAM 1351 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Acting I
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.
Course Description: 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 5005065126
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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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DRAM 1352 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Acting II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: DRAM 1351 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of DRAM 1351. Emphasis is on characterization and ensemble acting. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005065126
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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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DRAM 2120 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Theater Practicum III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Practicum in theater with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005065326
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DRAM 2121 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Theater Practicum IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Practicum in theater with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. This course may be repeated for credit. (3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005065326
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DRAM 2220 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Theater Practicum III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Practicum in theater with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. This course may be repeated for credit. (6 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005065326
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DRAM 2289 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC
Academic Cooperative
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of drama. (6 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 2401035212
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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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DRAM 2331 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Stagecraft II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Required: DRAM 1330 or demonstrated competence approved by the instructor.
Course Description: Emphasis is placed on the design process and individual projects. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005025126
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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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DRAM 2336 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Voice for the Theater
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: Emphasis is on improving voice and pronunciation. This course is cross-listed as DRAM 2336. The student may register for either DRAM 2336 or SPCH 1342 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005065226
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DRAM 2351 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, NLC, RLC
Acting III
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Required: DRAM 1351 and 1352.
Course Description: 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 5005065126
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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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DRAM 2352 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Acting IV
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: DRAM 2351.
Course Description: This course is a continuation of DRAM 2351. Emphasis is on individual needs of the performer and the various styles of production. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5005065126
* Note:
This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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DRAM 2361 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, RLC
History of Theater I
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading and Writing.
Course Description: 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
* Note:
This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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DRAM 2362 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC
History of Theater II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Course Description: 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
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DRAM 2366 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, CVC, EFC, ECC, MVC, NLC, RLC
Introduction to Cinema
This is a Texas Common Course Number. This is a Core Curriculum course selected by the colleges of DCCCD.
Prerequisite Required: College level ready in Reading.
Course Description: 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. This course is cross-listed as COMM 2366. The student may register for either DRAM 2366 or COMM 2366 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec.)
Coordinating Board Academic Approval Number 5006025126
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This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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DRAM 2367 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at BHC, ECC, RLC
Development of the Motion Picture II
This is a Texas Common Course Number.
Prerequisite Recommended: DRAM 2366.
Course Description: 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
* Note:
This Course Description includes updates that were added after it was originally published on June 11, 2015. (Original) | (Changes)
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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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