Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
Revised 9-13-16
CRIJ
1306
Courts
Systems
and
Practices .................................................... 3:3:0
This course is a study of the court system as it
applies to the structures, procedures, practices and
sources of law in American courts, using federal and
Texas statutes and case law.
Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading. (See
Placement Guidelines, page 18).
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal
Law ............................................................. 3:3:0
This course is the study of criminal law including
application of definitions, statutory elements,
defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the
Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also
analyzes
the
philosophical
and
historical
development of criminal law and criminal
culpability.
Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading. (See
Placement Guidelines, page 18).
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and
Practices ................................................... 3:3:0
This course is a survey of institutional and noninstitutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on
the organization and operation of correctional
systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations
served; Constitutional issues; and current and
future issues.
Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading. (See page
Placement Guidelines, page 18).
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices 3:3:0
This course examines the establishment, role and
function of police in a democratic society. It will
focus on types of police agencies and their
organizational
structure,
police-community
interaction, police ethics, and use of authority.
Prerequisite(s): TSI complete in reading. (See
Placement Guidelines, page 18).
(DRAM) Drama
DRAM 1161 Introduction to Musical Theater
.................................................................... 1:0:4
Study and performances of works from the musical
theater repertoire. (Cross-listed as MUSI 1159) An
introductory study and performance of works from
the musical theater repertoire, with practical
experience in participating in a full theater
production. Open by audition or consent of the
instructor to students from all departments who are
interested in musical theater production.
DRAM 1162 Musical Theater II ................. 1:0:4
Study and performance of works from the musical
theater repertoire.
DRAM 1310 Introduct ion to Theater......... 3:3:0
Survey of theater including its history, dramatic
works, stage techniques, production procedures and
relation to other art forms. Participation in
productions may be required. Emphasis on
observation and appreciation of various types and
styles of plays, knowledge of the functions of the
personnel and other elements of theater production
including its history, dramatic works, stage
techniques, production procedures and its relation to
the fine arts.
DRAM 1320 Theater Practicum I............... 3:2:3
Practicum in theater open to all students with
emphasis on technique and procedures with
experience gained in play productions.
A student may not take more than nine hours of
theater practicum.
DRAM 1321 Theater Practicum II.............. 3:2:3
Practicum in theater open to all students with
emphasis on technique and procedures with
experience gained in play productions.
A student may not take more than nine hours of
theater practicum.
DRAM 1330 Stagecraft I ............................ 3:2:3
Study and application of the methods and
components of theatrical production which may
include one or more of the following: theater
facilities, scenery construction and painting,
properties, lighting, costume, makeup, sound, and
theatrical management. Additional topics may
include: basic course on handling and construction
of scenery, the care of stage properties and theatrical
terminology and the study and application of visual
aesthetics of design which may include hands-on
experience in the physical theater.
DRAM 1351 Acting I .................................. 3:2:3
An introduction to the fundamental principles and
tools of acting as used in auditions, rehearsals, and
performances. This may include ensemble
performing, character and script analysis, and basic
theater terminology. This exploration will
emphasize the development and analysis of the
actor’s instrument: voice, body and imagination as a
means of interpreting human creativity and social
expression.
DRAM 1352 Acting II ................................. 3:2:3
Exploration and further training within the basic
principles and tools of acting, including an emphasis
on critical analysis of oneself and others. The tools
include ensemble performing, character and script
analysis, and basic theater terminology. This will
continue the exploration of the development of the
actor’s instrument: voice, body and imagination as a
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