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DRAMA - AA DEGREE, LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR
This is a suggested curricular pathway for students who plan to transfer to a senior college or
university. Transferability and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving
institution. Students should consult a counselor or academic advisor early in their programs of
study. Students may choose between two focal areas: technical theatre or acting. See
departmental personnel for specific coursework recommended for each area.
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Semester
Sem. Hrs.
DRAM 1120 Theatre Practicum ................................... 1
*DRAM Fall Pathway Elective ....................................... 3
ENGL 1301 English Composition I.............................. 3
HIST 1301 U.S. History I .................................................. 3
Core MATH............................................................................ 3
13
Second Semester
Sem. Hrs.
DRAM 1121 Theatre Practicum ....................................1
*DRAM Spring Pathway Elective ..................................3
ENGL 1302 English Composition II .............................3
HIST 1302 U.S. History II .................................................3
SPCH 1315 or 1321 ............................................................3
Component Area Option (CAO.......................................3
16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First Semester
Sem. Hrs.
DRAM 2120 Theatre Practicum ................................... 1
*DRAM Fall Pathway Elective ....................................... 3
Life & Physical Science..................................................... 4
GOVT 2305 U.S. Government & Constitution ......... 3
DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre........................ 3
Language, Philosophy, & Culture................................. 3
17
Second Semester
Sem. Hrs.
DRAM 2121 Theatre Practicum ....................................1
*DRAM Spring Pathway Elective ..................................3
Life & Physical Science......................................................4
GOVT 2306 Texas Government & Constitution......3
Social & Behavioral Sciences..........................................3
14
Total Hours
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60
Practicum in theatre with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play
productions. This course is non-credit course. The purpose of the course is to document that a student has
satisfactory completed the requirements as a theatre major and scholarship recipient.
*SELECT 12 HOURS OF ELECTIVES TO FULFILL THE LIBERAL ARTS AA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. THE
FOLLOWING COURSES ARE SUGGESTED PATHWAY ELECTIVES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR COMPLETION OF
YOUR LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE. THEY ARE IN MANY FOUR YEAR DEGREE PLANS:
DRAM Fall Pathway Elective Course selection:
DRAM 1351 Acting 1
DRAM 1330 Stagecraft 1
DRAM 2351 Acting III
DRAM 1322 Stage Movement
DRAM Spring Pathway Elective Course selection:
DRAM 2389 Academic Cooperative
DRAM 1352 Acting II
DRAM 2331 Stagecraft II
DRAM 2336 Voice and Diction
DRAM 1321 Basic Theatre Practice
DRAM 1341 Make-up for Stage
DRAM 1342 Technical Theatre: Stage
Costuming
CONTACT TVCC ADVISING CENTER AND YOUR TRANSFER COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TODETERMINE
THE TRANSFERABILITY OF COURSES AND COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.
