Fall 2018 Course Syllabus Course: DRAM-2120- Section: 01 Theater Practicum III

Instructor Information
Instructor	Damon Gengo
E-mail	gengodh@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6338
Office	Location: Sam and Linda Monroe Performing Arts Center - Room: 157 Hours: M & W: 10AM-1PM, T & R 9:30PM-11AM, W: 10AM-11AM
Department	Theatre Chair: Dr. Michelle Davis E-mail: davisml1@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6341
Course Information
Description	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 hours. A student may not take more than nine hours of theater practicum.
Prerequisites	Basic skills competency in reading and writing required.
Learning Outcomes	Drama 2120 Theater Practicum I Learning outcomes Upon completion of the course the student will be able to: 1. Use collaboration in the creation of theatrical productions.(PSLO 2, Alpha) Measured by embedded test questions and pretest / post test. 2. Demonstrate the practical application of appropriately leveled theatrical skills and procedures. (PSLO 1, 2, 4 & Alpha) Measured by project rubrics and pretest / post test. 3. Apply critical thinking skills required for the creation of a theatrical production. (PSLO 1, 4) Measured by project rubrics.
Core Objectives
Program Student Learning Outcomes	PSLOs for Practicum PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1: Critical Thinking Skills - Uses creative thinking, innovation, inquiry and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information. PSLO 2: Communication Skills - Demonstrates effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and/or visual communication. PSLO 4: Teamwork Skills- Shows the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. PSLO 5: Social Responsibility Skills - Expresses intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities.
Textbooks	None
Lecture Topics Outline
Major Assignments Schedule	Sun    12/ 3        5:30PM Call: Cue to Cue (Lights, sound, band, props,set changes) No costume or make-up Mon    12/4        5:30PM Call: Cue to Cue (Lights, sound, band, props,set changes) No costume or make-up Tue    12/5        5:30PM Call: Full Dress! Circle at 7PM, Curtain at 7:30PM     Wed    12/6        5:30PM Call: Full Dress! Circle at 7PM, Curtain at 7:30PM Thu    12/7        5:30PM Call: Invited Audience! Full Dress! Circle at 7PM, Curtain at 7:30PM Fri    12/8        5:30PM Call: OPENING NIGHT! Circle at 7PM, Curtain at 7:30PM Sat    12/9        5:30PM Call: FINAL PERFORMANCE! Circle at 7PM, Curtain at 7:30PM             (CAST & CREW PARTY)
Final Exam Date	December 10, 2018 - 1:00 PM   Through  December 10, 2018 - 1:30 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100=A    80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D    Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	One mid-term exam and one final exam will be worth 300 points each. Three Unit tests will be worth 200 points each. All other assignments (daily, written, class participation, informal presentations, and audience etiquette) are worth 100 points each. Absences and tardiness will affect your grade as described above. Cell phones must not be visible during class and responding to a page, call, or text message will result in an absence for that day and loss of grade for that day's assignment including tests.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. This is a participation oriented course. Therefore, ATTENDANCE IS VITAL! Only three hours of absence is allowed. Tardiness will count toward absences. Each hour of absence exceeding the three hours will result in a loss of two points from your final average. After a student has missed three or more hours, the instructor may drop the student from the class with the grade earned which could be an "F" (current points divided by the total number of assignments per semester). Students absent or unprepared on the day deadlines or assignments are due will lose one letter grade for that assignment at minimum. (Ex: "A" will fall to a "B"; "B" will fall to a "C", etc.) Tardiness and absence will hurt your grade. Leaving class early for any reason will constitute an absence. There are no excused absences. Dr. appointments, Dentist, work, etc. are not excused and should be scheduled outside of class scheduled time. There are no make-up days for deadlines or assignments. All make-up tests will be essay and can only be taken on the day that final exams are scheduled for that class. Special situations must be addressed with the instructor in advance.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
Important Information
ADA Considerations	The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.