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DRA

7 courses with the subject DRA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

DRA 111Theatre Appreciation3

This course provides a study of the art, craft, and business of the theatre. Emphasis is placed on the audience's appreciation of the work of the playwright, director, actor, designer, producer, and critic. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a vocabulary of theatre terms and to recognize the contributions of various theatre artists. Class Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DRA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025
DRA 112Literature of the Theatre3

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. Class Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DRA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025
DRA 126Storytelling3

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. Class Lab Credits: 0 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DRA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None
DRA 130Acting I

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. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 6 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DRA
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Complete one: Complete ENG-002 with a grade of P1 or higher; Place out of ENG-002; Complete ENG-025; Place out of ENG-025
DRA 131Acting II

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. Class Credits: 0 Lab Credits: 6 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DRA
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take DRA-130
DRA 135Acting for the Camera I 1 4 03

previously. Required. This course provides an applied study of the camera actor's craft. Topics include commercial, dramatic, and print performance styles. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in on-camera performance. DRA-145 Stage Make-Up 1 2 0 2 096(S23641); Take previously. Required. 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. DRA-170 Play Production I 0 9 0 3 096(S23641); Take previously. Required. 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. DRA-171 Play Production II 0 9 0 3 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. DRA-230 Acting III 0 6 0 3 2017-2018 Catalog Volume 39 | Wake Technical Community College Last updated 6/20/2017 265

Subject
DRA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
Take 1 group; Option: Take ENG-080 RED-080; Option: Take DRE-097(S23642); Take Take 1 group; Option: Take ENG-070(S16349) RED-070(S10648); Option: Take DRE- Take 1 group; Option: Take ENG-070(S16349) RED-070(S10648); Option: Take DRE- Take DRA-170; Take previously. Required. Take DRA-131; Take previously. Required.
DRA 145Stage Make-Up1

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. Class Lab Credits: 2 Clinic Credits: 0

Subject
DRA
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
www.waketech.edu
Prerequisite
None

Source: Wake Technical Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61