Howard College
1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, Texas 79720


Academic Departments - Theater/Drama


Staff:


Mr. Clay Grizzle,

Assistant Professor, Department of Theater/Drama
Howard College
1001 Birdwell Lane
Big Spring, Texas 79720
Phone: (432) 264-5068/5155
Office: , Room #
email: cgrizzle@howardcollege.edu
Homepage: http://www.howardcollege.edu/homepages

 

 


Courses Offered:



DRAM 1120, 1121, 2120, 2121 Theater Practicum I, II, III, IV One semester hour each (0-3)
Laboratory course for students participating in departmental productions. Experience is gained in all phases of Theater with emphasis on techniques and procedures. Open to all students. (5005015226)

DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theater Three semester hours (3-0)
Survey of all phases of theater including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production procedures, and relation to the fine arts. Participation in major productions may be required. (5005015126)

DRAM 1320 Theater Practicum I - Rehearsal and Performance I Three semester hours (0-6)
Laboratory course for students participating in departmental productions. Experience is gained in all phases of Theater with emphasis on techniques and procedures. (5005015226)

DRAM 1321 Theater Practicum II - Rehearsal and Performance II Three semester hours (0-6)
Laboratory course for students participating in departmental productions. Experience is gained in all phases of Theater with emphasis on techniques and procedures. Stage craft, stage properties, and makeup are covered in this course. (5005015226)

DRAM 1323 Basic Theater Practice Three semester hours (0-6)
Practicum in theater with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play production. (5005015226)

DRAM 1330 Stagecraft I Three semester hours (2-3)
Study and application of visual aesthetics of design which may include the physical theater, scenery construction and painting, properties, lighting, costume, make-up, and backstage organization. (5005025126)

DRAM 1341 Make-Up Three semester hours (3-0)
Design and execution of make-up for the purpose of developing believable characters. Includes a discussion of basic make-up principles and practical experience of make-up application. (5005025226)

DRAM 1351 Acting I Three semester hours (2-4)
Development of basic skills and techniques of acting including increased sensory awareness, ensemble performing, character analysis, and script analysis. Emphasis on the mechanics of voice, body, emotion, and analysis as tools for the actor. (5005035126)

DRAM 1352 Acting II Three semester hours (2-4)
Development of basic skills and techniques of acting including increased sensory awareness, ensemble performing, character analysis, and script analysis. Emphasis on the mechanics of voice, body, emotion, and analysis as tools for the actor. (5005035126)

DRAM 2336 Voice for the Theater Three semester hours (3-0)
Application of the performer's use of the voice as a creative instrument of effective communication. Encourages an awareness of the need for vocal proficiency and employs techniques designed to improve the performer’s speaking abilities. (5005035226)

DRAM 2351 Acting III Three semester hours (2-4)
Development of basic skills and techniques of acting including increased sensory awareness, ensemble performing, character analysis, and script analysis. Emphasis on the mechanics of voice, body, emotion, and analysis as tools for the actor. Detailed study and practical experience in problems of creating characterization with emphasis on developing vocal and physical skill in acting. Presentation of scenes for study is required. (5005035126)