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DRAM2189 - Theatre Academic Cooperative

Catalog Description: Individualized instruction or supervised projects in various areas of theatre. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Hrs = 6

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: READ 300, ESOL 310, or equivalent

Semester Credit Hours: 1
Co-op Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 96
State Approval Code: 2401035200

Course Subject/Catalog Number: DRAM 2189
Course Title: Theater Academic Cooperative

Instructional Goals and Purposes:

Lee College’s instructional goals include:

1. creating an academic atmosphere in which students may develop their intellects and skills and
2. providing courses so students may receive a certificate/an associate degree or transfer to a senior institution that offers baccalaureate degrees.

General Course Objectives:

Theatre Academic Cooperative is designed for the intermediate theatre student. The course is intended to expose students to expose students to a wide variety of theatre theories and practices, to allow student to gain intensive individual experience in different areas of theatre, to help the student build portfolio, to practical problem solving and critical thinking, to world literature, and to reinforce an appreciation for the craft.

Specific Course Objectives:

1. To gain specific intensive theatre experiences in theatre areas.
2. To expose students to various problems in theatre history.
3. To gain practical knowledge and experience in various areas of theatre.
4. To aid students creation of a portfolio.
5. To be more aware of vocational options in theatre.
6. To increase the student’s knowledge of world literature.

Course Content:

Students will be required to do the following:

1. Attend class lectures and participate in class discussions and exercises.
2. Design and complete creative projects.
3. Complete all graded assignments, quizzes, tests, and exams.
4. Attend and review all theatre department productions.
5. Read various plays assigned in class.

Students may also be required to:

1. Read and research topics in theatre.

Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery:

Faculty may choose from but are not limited to the following methods of instruction: lecture, discussion, Internet, video, television, demonstrations, field trips, collaboration, and readings.

Assessment:

Faculty may assign both in- and out-of-class activities to evaluate students’ knowledge and abilities. Faculty may choose from the following methods:

• Class preparedness and participation
• Collaborative learning projects
• Compositions
• Exams/tests/quizzes
• Homework
• Internet
• Journals
• Library assignments
• Readings
• Research papers
• Written assignments

Course Grade:

Grading will be based on the successful completion of all of the above course requirements and in combination with a careful review of your development in your technical and design work with the following percentages:

Texts, Materials, and Supplies:

1. For current texts, use the following link to access bookstore listings.
2. Supplies: Check with instructor on the first day of class.

Other:

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• Six-hour Rule
• Class Attendance
• The Academic Honesty Code
• Students with Disabilities