Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog Revised 9-13-16
means of interpreting human creativity and social expression.
DRAM 2120 Theater Practicum III............ 1:0:4
Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions Laboratory instruction in production techniques in scenery, lighting, costumes and other technical areas. Course may be taken three times for a total of three semester credit hours. A student may not take more than nine hours of theater practicum.
DRAM 2121 Theater Practicum IV.......... 1:0:4
Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions Laboratory instruction in production techniques in scenery, lighting, costumes and other technical areas. Course may be taken three times for a total of three semester credit hours. A student may not take more than nine hours of theater practicum.
DRAM 2336 Voice for the Theater........... 3:3:0
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. Builds vocal development, vocabulary and pronunciation through exercises and analysis of the application of the performer’ s use of the voice as a creative instrument of effective communication and cultural expression.
DRAM 2351 Acting III............................... 3:3:0
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. A continuation of acting with emphasis on various styles of acting.
DRAM 2352 Acting IV............................... 3:3:0
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. A continuation of the study of the principles and practices of acting. Prerequisite( s): TSI complete in reading.( See Placement Guidelines, page 18).
DRAM 2361 History of the Theater I....... 3:3:0
Study of the history of the theater from primitive times through the Renaissance.
( ECON) Economics
ECON 2301 Principles of Macroeconomics..................................................................... 3:3:0
An analysis of the economy as a whole including measurement and determination of Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply, national income, inflation, and unemployment. Other topics include international trade, economic growth, business cycles, and fiscal policy and monetary policy. Prerequisite( s): TSI complete in reading( See Placement Guidelines, page 18).
ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics......................................... 3:3:0
Analysis of the behavior of individual economic agents, including consumer behavior and demand, producer behavior and supply, price and output decisions by firms under various market structures, factor markets, market failures, and international trade. Prerequisite( s): TSI complete in reading( See Placement Guidelines, page 18).
( EDUC) Education
EDUC 1100 Learning Framework............. 1:1:0
A study of the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation, factors that impact learning, and application of learning strategies. The course assists the student in making adequate social and personal adjustments to college life, developing educational and career goals, and becoming familiar with institutional curricula and policies. It includes techniques for time management, note taking, and preparing for exams. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of college level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments to help them identify their strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners.
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework............. 3:3:0
Study of the 1) research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition and motivation; 2) factors that impact learning; and 3) application of learning strategies. Students use assessment instruments( learning inventories) to identify their strengths and weaknesses as learners. Develops skills and techniques necessary for success in college including memory development, note-taking, test preparation, study skills and time management. Assists the student in making adequate social and personal adjustments to college life, developing educational
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