DRA 111** Theatre Appreciation3

126 2026-2027 VGCC Catalog

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu

DRA 112** Literature of the Theatre 3 0 03

Course Offering Availability: Fall and at the at the discretion of the Dean. This course provides a survey of dramatic works from the classical Greek through the present. Emphasis is placed on the language of drama, critical theory, and background as well as on play reading and analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate, orally and in writing, their appreciation and understanding of dramatic works. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. DRA 118*** Script Analysis 3 0 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Course offered at the discretion of the Dean. This course provides a foundational study of the structure of plays for the theatre. Emphasis is placed on the study of plays from the earliest forms of theatre to the present, analyzed through elements of the dramatic text including character, action, genre, language, spectacle, structure, style and theme. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze plays for academic use, as well as for theatrical productions as actors, designers and/or directors. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. DRA 126** Storytelling 3 0 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Course offered at the discretion of the Dean This course introduces the art of storytelling and the oral traditions of folk literature. Topics include the history of storytelling, its value and purpose, techniques of the storyteller, and methods of collecting verbal art. Upon completion, students should be able to present and discuss critically stories from the world's repertory of traditional lore. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Humanities/Fine Arts. DRA 130*** Acting I 0 6 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Course offered at the discretion of the Dean This course provides an applied study of the actor's craft. Topics include role analysis, training the voice, and body concentration, discipline, and self-evaluation. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. DRA 131*** Acting II 0 6 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Course offered at the discretion of the Dean This course provides additional hands-on practice in the actor's craft. Emphasis is placed on further analysis, characterization, growth, and training for acting competence. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. DRA 145*** Stage Make-Up 1 2 0 2 Course Offering Availability: Spring and at the discretion of the Dean This course covers the research, design, selection of materials, and application of stage make-up, prosthetics, wigs, and hairpieces. Emphasis is placed on the development of techniques, style, and presentation of the finished make- up. Upon completion, students should be able to create and apply make-up, prosthetics, and hairpieces. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. 283 2026-2027 VGCC Catalog

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu
Prerequisite: None None None Local, DRA 122** State, DRA 130*** None
Corequisite: None

DRA 118*** Script Analysis3

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu

DRA 122Oral Interpretation3

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2012-2013
Source: www.vgcc.edu

DRA 126** Storytelling3

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu

DRA 130*** Acting I3

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu

DRA 131*** Acting II3

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu

DRA 145*** Stage Make-Up2

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu

DRA 170*** Play Production I 0 9 03

Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring and at the discretion of the Dean This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

DRA 171*** Play Production II 0 9 03

Course Offering Availability: Fall, Spring and at the discretion of the Dean This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. DRA 230*** Acting III 0 6 0 3 Course Offering Availability: Course offered at the discretion of the Dean This course is designed to include an exploration of acting styles. Emphasis is placed on putting the actor's skills to work in a major theatrical form-musical, comedy, or drama. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu
Prerequisite: State, DRA 170*** State, DRA 131***
Corequisite: None

DRA 230*** Acting III3

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu

DRA 270*** Play Production III 0 9 03

Course Offering Availability: Course offered at the discretion of the Dean This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course.

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu
Prerequisite: State, DRA 171***
Corequisite: None

DRA 271*** Play Production IV 0 9 03

Course Offering Availability: Course offered at the discretion of the Dean This course provides an applied laboratory study of the processes involved in the production of a play. Topics include fundamental practices, principles, and techniques associated with producing plays of various periods and styles. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in an assigned position with a college theatre production. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course. 284 2026-2027 VGCC Catalog

Subject: DRA
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: www.vgcc.edu
Prerequisite: State, DRA 270***
Corequisite: None