THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE

 

                                                                   FACULTY SENATE

 

Senate Document Number     3107S

 

Date of Senate Approval      03/15/07

 

 

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Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

 

APC Document  27:                  Change Course Descriptions for DRAM 362 and 462    


Effective Date:  Fall 2007

 

 

1.         Delete:  On pg 102, the course description for DRAM 362

 

Analysis and interpretation of the script, blocking and composition, coaching, coordination of the production.  Prerequisites:  DRAM 111, 121, 122, 144, 244.  Fall.

 

      Add:     On pg 102, in place of deleted entry:

 

Analysis and interpretation of the script, blocking and composition, coaching, coordination of the production through hands-on experience.  Prerequisites: DRAM 111, 122, 144.  Spring.

 

 

Impact: These changes do not impact major, minor, or university requirements, and do not impact resources for the department.

 

Rationale:  Adjusting the prerequisites includes an editorial change in that 121 is a prerequisite for 122 and listing it here is redundant.  DRAM 244 is not necessary to begin the study of directing. Indicating that the course involves hands-on experience is a clearer representation of the work required and matches the expectations for Theatre Arts Licensure in NC. Changing the course to a spring offering will allow licensure students to complete the directing sequence in a timely fashion before the student teaching semester.

 

2.         Delete:  On pg 103, the course description for DRAM 462

 

A continuation of DRAM 461; emphasis on period and nonrealistic drama.  Each student will direct a one-act play for public performance.  Prerequisites:  DRAM 461.  Spring.

 

      Add:     On pg 103, in place of deleted entry:

 

A continuation of DRAM 362 with an emphasis on conceptualization and production values.  Each student will direct a one-act play for public performance.  Prerequisite:  DRAM 362. Odd years Fall.

 

 

Impact: These changes do not impact major, minor, or university requirements, and do not impact resources for the department.

 

Rationale: The prerequisite listed, 461, is a course that was replaced by 362.  This is an editorial change. Modifying the course description better represents how the projects are approached in this course. It also allows for a clearer match to the expectations for Theatre Arts Licensure in NC. Changing the course to a odd years fall offering will allow licensure students to complete the directing sequence in a timely fashion before the student teaching semester.