NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE SYLLABUS
Course Title: Practicum Drama Prefix and number: DRAM 1120 & 1121 Section: 500
Semester/Year: Fall 2020 Semester Credit Hours: 1 Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours:0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
The Practicum / Independent Study Course will include elements of acting for Commercial TV and Film Acting opportunities. Rehearsals will be online, individual / private sessions as well as with the group for final performances. We will work on one master project as a class which will go into production rehearsals in late September or early October which will be filmed mid- November with NCTC production staff. The last few weeks of the class we will choose and rehears material for final filming and reel production.
Course Prerequisite(s): There is no prerequisite for this course
REQUIRED
No Required Text
Instructor Information
Name of Instructor: Karlie Saumier
Campus/Office Location: Flower Mound Faculty Office
Telephone:
Email Address: ksaumier@nctc.edu
Student Learning Outcomes (From the Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
At the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Analyze commercial scripts
• Demonstrate a basic knowledge commercial / film script analysis for acting purposes and character development.
• Describe the process of commercial acting script development and preparedness.
• Develop and Perform commercial ads, scenes from tv/film and record material for final reel.
Grading Criteria
5 Assignments due in class (100 pts. each) 500
6 Performances of material (25 pts each) 150
NCTC Performance (100 points X 2) 200
Final Reel Development/Rehearsal/Performance 100
Class Participation / Communication 50
Total 1,000
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is October 8, 2020.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations. (i.e. single parents)
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provide resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940)-498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940)-668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
Syllabus Addendum – Fall 2020 – Student Services
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing free interactive online workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html
First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html
Completion Center
The NCTC Completion Center is a comprehensive student engagement program that increases retention and completion rates of first-time, low income students. Services include:
Success coaching to address students’ academic and non-academic challenges and issues; Success Seminars, and a centralized career readiness and job placement program.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/completion-center/index.html
Career Services Center
The NCTC Career Services Center is the place you can go for educational and career planning. Services include: Career/Degree Exploration, Job Search Tools and Resources, Resume and Professional Portfolio Development, Interview Skills and Preparation. Our Career Advisors partner with you in making your educational journey an efficient process towards a rewarding career. http://www.nctc.edu/career-services/index.html
Counseling and Advising
Support Services, Counseling and Advising staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration) and much more. http://www.nctc.edu/counseling-advising/index.html
Testing Service Center
The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members. http://www.nctc.edu/testing-center/index.html
Early Alert and CARES
The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!
The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. The CARES Team promotes a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff and is committed to taking a proactive approach in helping our students succeed by addressing the mental, emotional or psychological health and safety of the NCTC community. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@nctc.edu to get in touch with a member of the CARES Team directly. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html
Student Success
At NCTC, student success is progress towards collegiate goals, reached in an affordable and timely manner, under professional guidance, empowering students to serve skillfully in their chosen role within their community
Equity
NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion.
Affinity Groups
Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered Affinity Groups.
An Affinity Group is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________ o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
n Creative Arts
o American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
Government/Political Science Social and Behavioral Sciences Component Area Option
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility Social Responsibility
n Critical Thinking
n Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
COURSE TYPE
n o n
n Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
• STUDENT HANDBOOK
• Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
• ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
• Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
• 1) Receiving the letter grade of “0” on the assignment
• 2) Removal from the course
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Thom Talbott
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Office Location:
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2001B CPA Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3324
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E-mail Address:
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ttalbott@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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1300 Building, room 1312 Gainesville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3321
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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SCENE 1 August 27
Assignment: Commercial Acting
Review Assignment details including all Commercials posted. Finalize and email instructor no later than 5pm Thursday.
SCENE 2 September 3
ZOOM Individual Performance Student Commercials
2:00-2:30 Katie
2:30 – 3:00 Caleb
3:00 – 3:30 Sam
3:30 – 4:00 Michael
SCENE 3 September 10
ASSIGNMENT – TV / FILM Script review
Utilize Resources from Assignment page to find best monologue based on character choice discussed with instructor.
SCENE 4 – September 17
2:00 – 2:45 ZOOM Acting Class
3:00 – 3:45 TV/FILM Script Approved by Instructor
4:00 – 5:00 Perform Film Monologue
SCENE 5 September 24 Review line up for each actors Reel Material
Finalize 2 Commercials ( 1 minute total)
1 Film Monologue (2 minutes total)
Identify production role scene
SCENE 6 October 1 Finalize Material for Performance and review schedule
SCENE 7 October 8 Rehearse - ZOOM
SCENE 8 October 15 Zoom Rehearsal
SCENE 9 October 22 Zoom Rehearsal
SCENE 10 October 29 Zoom Rehearsal
SCENE 11 November 5 Tech Rehearsal – with NCTC kits
SCENE 12 November 12 Dress Rehearsal
November 13 – Performance
November 14 - Performance
SCENE 13 November 19 Review Performances and Finalize material choices for reel
SCENE 14 November 26 Rehearse material for Recording / Schedule w Austin
Each actor will have:
2 commercials
1 monologue – from film
1 scene – which may be dubbed from online performance
SCENE 15 December 3 – Rehearse and Schedule Recording
SCENE 16 December 10 – FINAL