THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE
                         FACULTY SENATE 

                                                             
Senate Document Number   3996S
Date of Senate Approval  3/28/96

Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

            APC Document 36: Catalog Changes in Drama

Effective Date: Fall 1996

Add: In Catalog 1995-96, on page 99, at the end of Part III of
Program in Drama, the following:

Each degree candidate is required to demonstrate oral competency
by successful completion of DRAM 112.

Add: In Catalog 1995-96, on page 99, at the end of Part III of
Program in Acting and Directing, the following:

Each degree candidate is required to demonstrate oral competency
by successful completion of DRAM 112.

Add: In Catalog 1995-96, on page 100, at the end of Part III of
Program in Design and Production, the following:

Each degree candidate is required to demonstrate oral competency
by successful completion of DRAM 112.

Add: In Catalog 1995-96, on page 100, at the end of Part III of
Teacher Certification in Theatre Arts, the following:

Each degree candidate is required to demonstrate oral competency
by successful completion of DRAM 112.

Impact: No impact.

Rationale: DRAM 112 Introduction to Acting II is already required
of all majors in all four tracks.  Use of the voice as an
instrument, projection, articulation and the ability to speak
effectively are fundamental acting techniques explored through
exercises, improvisations and scene study in this course. 
Successful completion of the course will require demonstration of
oral competency.  This course is taken by most majors in the
freshman or sophomore year so if a problem with a student's oral
skills is discovered as part of the course, there will be time to
work with the student during the junior and senior year to
improve oral skills.