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Drama

What an exciting future is in store for the Drama program at North Central Texas College!  With an all-new performing arts facility now open, students at NCTC will be able to complete their studies and participate in productions (as actors, lighting and sound technicians, scenic designers/builders, costumers, makeup artists, stage managers and more) in a state-of-the-art instructional facility. 

Learn more about the new
FSB Center for the Performing Arts.

But as proud as we’ll be of this wonderful new structure, the college’s goal has never been to just erect a building.  Of utmost importance are the programs of study this building will house.  We want your learning experience at NCTC to be of the very highest quality too, and we’re committed to building the finest possible curriculum and faculty in drama as well. 

Fundamentally, the Drama program at NCTC is designed to prepare students to transfer successfully to bachelor, conservatory and other upper level academic degree programs. For students who do plan to transfer and major in drama or theatre arts, NCTC’s courses parallel freshman and sophomore level courses offered at four-year schools.  BUT, drama courses at NCTC are…

Not Just For Drama Majors!

That’s right—courses in the Drama program curriculum are by no means limited to drama majors!  First, you should know that drama courses also fulfill the fine arts and humanities core requirements that are part of every associate degree program at NCTC.  And they satisfy such requirements for nearly every liberal arts, science, or pre-professional degree program at the university level.  Whether a student is certain of a major or undecided, drama is an area worthy of exploration.

Drama courses can be especially valuable to students in other majors who want to improve their communication skills.  Whether preparing for another specific career field or seeking a general education background, students will find that the insights gained and the skills developed in drama courses will be an asset in any job and will provide enjoyment in their leisure hours. In other words, no matter what your major or educational goal may be, getting involved in the Drama program at NCTC can also be personally rewarding and a lot of fun!

Press Release – NCTC Reviving Drama Program

Press Release – Butterfield Stage Establishes Drama Scholarship


Scholarships Are Available

A number of scholarships are available to students majoring in Drama at NCTC. The amount of awards varies, but many cover costs of tuition/fees, books and other expenses, and some even include on-campus housing. The first steps toward receiving scholarship assistance are: 1) completing application for financial aid, and 2) completing and submitting a scholarship application. For more information, contact Thom Talbott at 940-668-3324.

Drama Curriculum

DRAM1310 – Introduction to Theatre

48 lecture hours

3 credit hours

Theater as an art form is presented from the historical, literary and production points of view in order to deepen the student’s understanding and appreciation of Theatre.  The course includes viewing and critiquing plays, musicals, motion pictures, and television dramas.

DRAM1351 – Acting I

48 lecture hours + 48 laboratory hours

3 credit hours

This course introduces students to the skills and techniques of acting.  Through improvisation and exercises, students learn character motivation and development, concentration, movement, line interpretation, vocal delivery and projection, blocking, and ensemble interaction.  The course balances exercises that develop acting techniques and character development with exercises that release imaginative expression.
 

DRAM1352 – Acting II

48 lecture hours + 48 laboratory hours

3 credit hours

With its focus on performance, this course employs the skills acquired in Acting I and emphasizes scene study and textual analysis, allowing students to concentrate on the method and technique of building a character.  Performance of scenes and monologues offer challenges in textual interpretation, vocal expression, and physical embodiment.
 

DRAM2351 – Acting III

48 lecture hours + 48 laboratory hours

3 credit hours

The student will analyze known theatrical conventions such as the stage, costumes, and methods of speaking that would influence the presentation of a play in its particular period and develop acting techniques suitable for performing various styles and genres, such as Classical Greek, commedia del’arte, French Classical and Shakespearean.  Students will also develop and prepare audition pieces in this course.
 
DRAM2352 - Acting IV
48 lecture hours + 48 laboratory hours 3 credit hours
This course is a continuation of DRAM 2351- will include an advanced study of theories, styles, and methods with a strong emphasis on character development. The student will study various acting techniques to condition him to meet the demands of classical literature in an actual production.
 

DRAM1120 – Theater Practicum I

48 lecture hours

1 credit hour

The course provides the student an opportunity to apply classroom theory in a practical situation and environment through mounting a theatrical production.  The student will gain familiarity with one or more of the following areas:  acting, directing, costuming, scenery construction, properties, lighting, sound and stage management.  Open to all students.
 

DRAM1121 – Theater Practicum II

48 lecture hours

1 credit hour

Continuation of DRAM 1120.
 

DRAM2120 – Theater Practicum III

48 lecture hours

1 credit hour

Continuation of DRAM 1120 and DRAM 1121.
 
DRAM2121 - Theater Practicum IV
48 lecture hours 1 credit hour
Continuation of DRAM 1120, DRAM 1121, DRAM 2120
 

DRAM1330 – Stagecraft

48 lecture hours + 48 laboratory hours

3 credit hours

This course studies and applies the basic techniques of set construction, theatrical lighting, sound technology, stage rigging and backstage organization.  The student will be introduced to the various theatre disciplines outlined above and have the opportunity for actual hands-on experience with building basic theatrical scenery and handling theatre lighting and sound equipment.
 

DRAM2331 – Stagecraft  II

48 lecture hours + 48 laboratory hours

3 credit hours

Course is a continuation of DRAM1330, but it allows the individual student the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of technical theater.
 
DRAM2336 - Voice for Theater
48 lecture hours 3 credit hours
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.
 
   

Learn more about our beautiful new Performing Arts Center, scheduled to open in February 2005.

For additional information, please contact:

Thom Talbott, Instructor

 

Fine Arts Department Page

North Central Texas College

1525 West California Street

Gainesville, TX 76240-4699

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Corinth, TX 76208-5408

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810 South Mill Street

P.O. Box 1247

Bowie, TX 76230-1247

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