Drama

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Course Schedule: Fall 2020 Continuing Education

Course Listing as of Apr 25 2024 10:03:36:333PM

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Drama

The Drama Department offers courses in technical theater and design.  Whether youre a new student, working technician, one-act play directors, or just curious about what goes on behind the scenes.  Our program is designed to equip students with technical skills applicable in live theater, dance, and music, or in film and television.  Develop your talent as a lighting programmer, stage manager, make-up artist, or costume technician.   For more information about our courses, contact our faculty or visit our website at http://sites.austincc.edu/drama/

* For the Fall 2020 semester, course instruction will be delivered online.  Please see the individual course notes on meeting times. 

Stephanie Dunbar at stephanie.dunbar@austincc.edu
Marcus McQuirter at mmcquirt@austincc.edu 
Jamie Rogers at jamie.rogers@austincc.edu 
 
DRTE 1070 Introduction to Stage Management
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 5/ 15 ] 15077 101  ONLDILONL DIL 8/24/202012/13/2020 Directory Rogers, Jamie M
LabDILONLDIL  8/24/2020 12/13/2020 Directory Rogers, Jamie M
15077- Learn the tools needed to be a successful Stage Manager. Work on ACC Drama and Dance productions as part of the Stage Management team for the semester and gain experience and course credit.   For this section, students will not be required to log in on specific days to meet as a class online. Instead assignments will be due according to deadlines listed in the syllabus.  
 
DRTE 1072 Introduction to Stage Management
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 0/ 12 ] 15078 101  DLSDILDLS DIL TTh8/25/202012/10/202010:00AM10:50AM Directory Atkinson, Rachel
LabDILDLSDILTTh  8/25/2020 12/10/202010:50AM 12:35PM Directory Atkinson, Rachel
15078- An introduction to the tools and techniques expected of an entertainment lighting technician. Students will gain an in depth understanding of the construction and maintenance of basic lighting equipment, basic light board programming, and will develop the ability to design and execute simple circuit designs.  Course instruction is online and requires real-time virtual class meetings at the days and times listed.
 
DRTE 1074 Wig Construction and Styling
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 0/ 10 ] 15079 101  DLSDILDLS DIL TTh8/25/202012/10/202010:00AM10:50AM Directory Dunbar, Stephanie L
LabDILDLSDILTTh  8/25/2020 12/10/202010:50AM 12:10PM Directory Dunbar, Stephanie L
15079- Exploring fundamental wig ventilation and styling techniques needed to pursue careers in the theatrical, cinematic, and professional makeup and special FX industries.  Course instruction is online and requires real-time virtual class meetings at the days and times listed.
 
DRTE 1075 Entertainment Technologies
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 4/ 15 ] 15091 102  ONLDILONL DIL 9/21/202012/13/2020 Directory Atkinson, Rachel
LabDILONLDIL  9/21/2020 12/13/2020 Directory Atkinson, Rachel
15091- Students gain an expert level understanding of design and interpretive tools used by entertainment technicians and designers. Topics will include drafting practices, drawing and modeling tools, document organization, and entertainment industry specific CAD tools.  Course instruction is online and requires real-time virtual class meetings at the days and times listed.
 
DRTE 1075 Professional Image Management
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 6/ 15 ] 15090 101  ONLDILONL DIL 8/24/202012/13/2020 Directory Rogers, Jamie M
LabDILONLDIL  8/24/2020 12/13/2020 Directory Rogers, Jamie M
15090 - Professional Image Management  Learn the tools needed to market yourself as a professional in the performing arts.  Create successful resumes, portfolios, and professional websites designed to help you ace the interview and get hired.  For this section, students will not be required to log in on specific days to meet as a class online. Instead assignments will be due according to deadlines listed in the syllabus.  
 
 
DRTE 1076 History of Technical Theater
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 8/ 15 ] 15080 101  ONLDILONL DIL 8/24/202012/13/2020 Directory Atkinson, Rachel
15080- A survey of the history of technical theater practices from pre-history to the present. Students will explore the range of tools, techniques, and technologies historically used to stage live entertainments.  For this section, students will not be required to log in on specific days to meet as a class online. Instead assignments will be due according to deadlines listed in the syllabus. 
 
DRTE 1078 Introduction to Collaborative Design
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 9/ 15 ] 15081 101  ONLDILONL DIL 8/24/202012/13/2020 Directory Dunbar, Stephanie L
Directory Atkinson, Rachel
15081- This course serves as an introduction to the fundamental terminology, concepts, theory, and application of theatrical design as a collaborative enterprise. Students will study and apply design aesthetics found in theatrical settings as a means of learning how designers work, and as a means of closing the gap between designer and technician during the construction phase of production.  For this section, students will not be required to log in on specific days to meet as a class online. Instead assignments will be due according to deadlines listed in the syllabus. 
 
DRTE 2071 Introduction to Scenic Design
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 0/ 12 ] 15082 101  DLSDILDLS DIL TTh8/25/202012/10/202002:00PM02:50PMStaff
LabDILDLSDILTTh  8/25/2020 12/10/202002:50PM 04:10PMStaff
15082- This course is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to pursue set design/scenography careers in the performing arts.  Course instruction is online and requires real-time virtual class meetings at the days and times listed.
 
DRTE 2072 Introduction to Lighting Design
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 0/ 12 ] 15083 101  DLSDILDLS DIL MW9/8/202012/11/202010:00AM10:50AM Directory Atkinson, Rachel
LabDILDLSDILMW  9/8/2020 12/11/202010:50AM 12:10PM Directory Atkinson, Rachel
15083- Focuses on the artistic and technical fundamentals of lighting design for the stage. Topics will include industry standard lighting paperwork, color, photometrics, and drafting.  Course instruction is online and requires real-time virtual class meetings at the days and times listed.
 
DRTE 2074 Character Makeup and Special Effects
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 7/ 10 ] 15084 101  DLSDILDLS DIL TTh9/22/202012/10/202002:00PM03:10PMStaff
LabDILDLSDILTTh  9/22/2020 12/10/202003:10PM 05:30PMStaff
15084- This course is designed to provide students with the advanced tools and application techniques indispensable in the theatrical, cinematic, and professional makeup FX industries.  Course instruction is online and requires real-time virtual class meetings at the days and times listed.
 
DRAX 5020 Theater Practicum I
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 7/ 8 ] 15074 101  ONLDILONL DIL 8/24/202010/18/2020 Directory Rogers, Jamie M
LabDILONLDIL  8/24/2020 10/18/2020 Directory Rogers, Jamie M
15074- Laboratory course in phases of theater. For this section, students will not be required to log in on specific days to meet as a class online. Instead assignments will be due according to deadlines listed in the syllabus.
 
DRAX 5041 Stage Make-Up
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 10/ 10 ] 15075 101  DLSDILDLS DIL MW8/24/202012/9/202002:00PM03:15PM Directory Dunbar, Stephanie L
LabDILDLSDILMW  8/24/2020 12/9/202003:15PM 04:10PM Directory Dunbar, Stephanie L
15075- The design and execution of make-up for the purpose of developing believable characters. Focus on basic makeup principles and experience with makeup application. Laboratory and technical lab hours required.  Course instruction is online and requires real-time virtual class meetings at the days and times listed.
 
DRAX 5042 Costume Technology
Open SeatsEnrollmentSynonymSection # I/MCampBldgRoomDaysStart DateEnd DateStart TimeEnd TimeInstructor
X [ 9/ 12 ] 15076 101  DLSDILDLS DIL MW8/24/202012/9/202010:00AM11:15AM Directory Dunbar, Stephanie L
LabDILDLSDILMW  8/24/2020 12/9/202011:15AM 12:10PM Directory Dunbar, Stephanie L
15076- A study of the principles and techniques of costume design and construction for the stage, including a review of the costume designer's duties and responsibilities, and a brief overview of costume history.   Course instruction is online and requires real-time virtual class meetings at the days and times listed.
 

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