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2018-2019 Chesapeake College Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Chesapeake College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Theatre

  
  • THE 174 - Theatre Workshop

    1 credit
    An introduction to various aspects of the theatre. Activities of theatre will be studied on an individual basis and will include set design, scenery construction, publicity, theatre management, stage managing, and technical problems of acting, with each student selecting one area, or two related areas of interest. Hours arranged with the instructor. Some internships are offered in off-campus locations. May be taken for four semesters. [FALL/SPRING] One credit each semester.
    Prereq/Corequisite:
    Take ENG 094+  as a pre or corequisite, or appropriate placement score.
    Note: All developmental courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress to the next developmental level or into college-level courses.
  
  • THE 175 - Introduction to Theatre Production

    3 credits
    An introduction to all aspects of theatre production. Part I of the course is designed to offer students a formal introduction to the entire production process, from selecting the script through dismantling the completed production. Part II of the course involves training and participation in one of the following areas of production: acting, stage management, administration (front-of-house), marketing, or “tech” (backstage work, including lighting, sound, set, costumes and/or backstage crew). Involvement in a stage production is mandatory. [FALL/SPRING] One hour lecture, four hours independently scheduled studio time per week.
    Prereq/Corequisite:
    Take  ENG 094+  and MAT 023  as pre or corequisites, or appropriate placement scores.
    Note: All developmental courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress to the next developmental level or into college-level courses.
  
  • THE 250 - Western Theatre

    3 credits | Meets a General Education requirement.
    A survey of written dramatic works, from classical to modern times, with an emphasis on writing style and literary elements. This course will focus on the literature of drama. [ALTERNATE YEARS - SPRING EVEN] Three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG 094+  as a prerequisite, or appropriate placement score. Prereq/Corequisite:
    Take MAT 023  as a pre or corequisite, or appropriate placement score.
    Note: All developmental courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress to the next developmental level or into college-level courses.
  
  • THE 271 - Introduction to Acting

    3 credits | Meets a General Education requirement.
    An introduction to the theory and basic principles of acting with focus on scripted drama. Work in voice, body movement, characterization, and style is included. [ALTERNATE YEAR - SPRING EVEN] Three hours lecture per week.
    Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG 094+  as a prerequisite, or appropriate placement score. Prereq/Corequisite:
    Take MAT 023  as a pre or corequisite, or appropriate placement score.
    Note: All developmental courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress to the next developmental level or into college-level courses.
  
  • THE 273 - Theatre Workshop

    1 credit
    An introduction to various aspects of the theatre. Activities of theatre will be studied on an individual basis and will include set design, scenery construction, publicity, theatre management, stage managing, and technical problems of acting, with each student selecting one area, or two related areas of interest. Hours arranged with the instructor. Some internships are offered in off-campus locations. May be taken for four semesters. [FALL/SPRING] One credit each semester.
    Prereq/Corequisite:
    Take ENG 094+  as a pre or corequisite, or appropriate placement score.
    Note: All developmental courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress to the next developmental level or into college-level courses.
  
  • THE 274 - Theatre Workshop

    1 credit
    An introduction to various aspects of the theatre. Activities of theatre will be studied on an individual basis and will include set design, scenery construction, publicity, theatre management, stage managing, and technical problems of acting, with each student selecting one area, or two related areas of interest. Hours arranged with the instructor. Some internships are offered in off-campus locations. May be taken for four semesters. [FALL/SPRING] One credit each semester.
    Prereq/Corequisite:
    Take ENG 094+  as a pre or corequisite, or appropriate placement score.
    Note: All developmental courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress to the next developmental level or into college-level courses.
  
  • THE 275 - Acting and Improvisation

    3 credits
    Students will explore improvisation and devised performance as tools for character development, adept physical and vocal expressivity, and storytelling. Students will develop both solo and partner scene performances. [ALTERNATE YEAR - SPRING ODD] Three hours per week.
    Prerequisite(s): Complete ENG 094+  as a prerequisite, or appropriate placement score.
    Note: All developmental courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better in order to progress to the next developmental level or into college-level courses.
  
  • THE 277 - Applied Theater

    3 credits
    An exploration of practical theatrical techniques applied to a variety of fields beyond entertainment.  Applications will include theatrical techniques to simulation, tourism, business, education, and living history. [ALTERNATE YEARS/SPRING] Three lecture hours per week.
  
  • THE 279 - World Theatre

    3 credits
    A survey of performance in a variety of cultural contexts and across a wide chronological span from ancient times to the present.  Students will study, analyze, and explore performance through interactive projects and activities.  [ALTERNATE YEAR – SPRING ODD] Three hours lecture per week.

Welding

  
  • WEL 100 - Basic Arc Welding

    3 credits
    Introduction to arc welding and basic burning practices. The course will include a survey of resources, procedures and safety. [FALL/SPRING/SUMMER] Course Fee. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
  
  • WEL 110+ - Intermediate Welding

    3 credits
    Intermediate arc welding practices will be covered, including welding small parts, vertical and overhead position welding, and safety procedures. The students will be introduced to MIG and TIG procedures. [FALL/SPRING] Course Fee. Two hours lecture, two hours of laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite(s): WEL 100 .
  
  • WEL 120+ - Advanced Welding

    3 credits
    An advanced study of gas welding procedures will be covered. This course will emphasize the welding of non-ferrous materials, advanced MIG with welding procedures, and welding symbols. [FALL/SPRING] Course Fee. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite(s): WEL 110+ .
  
  • WEL 200+ - Pipe Welding I

    3 credits
    An opportunity to apply skills to the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW). This course will cover safety inspections, pipe welding nomenclature, pipe layout and preparation, equipment setup, and electrode selection. Emphasis is placed on welding carbon steel pipe joints in a variety of positions including horizontal and rotated welds (1G), horizontal fixed (2G), vertical welds (5G), and welds on 45-degree angle pipe (6G). [AS NEEDED] Course Fee. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite(s): WEL 120+ .
  
  • WEL 210+ - Pipe Welding II

    3 credits
    An advanced course involving the welding of carbon steel pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process in 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G positions. Topics include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. This course provides students with knowledge and skills to prepare for American Welding Society (AWS) pipe welding certification using four-inch and six-inch diameter schedule 40 and 80 pipe in the 6G (45-degree) fixed position. [AS NEEDED] Course Fee. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.
    Prerequisite(s): WEL 200+ .
 

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