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  • 0.00 Credits

    In this introductory course, students will learn specifi c techniques, practical exercises, and methods from award winning playwrights. This course is designed to work with the basic building blocks of dramatic structure, explore character development, analyze the elements of good dialogue writing, research how to get plays published and explore marketing tools to make a play a best seller. The course includes candid exploration of famous plays. Staged readings of the student's original work from the class will be held during fi nals and open to the public.
  • 4.00 Credits

    and Technical Theatre In this hands-on course students will gain an understanding of the duties of the scenic, costume, lighting, and sound designers and all related production members. Students will learn about the working relationships between designers and other members of the production and how the theatrical product moves from concept to realization onstage. Students will learn about physical theatre spaces, as well as design fundamentals that are applicable to eachof the design areas.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The intent of Introduction to Stage Directing is to study the principles, procedures, and practices of stage direction. Students will learn how to select, analyze, and conceptualize a play script. They will learn how to research the text and develop a prompt book for rehearsal. They will learn the basics of staging through a variety of exercises in which they will direct and be directed by their classmates. Finally, they will cast, rehearse, and present a ten minute play of their choosing for public performance. Prerequisite: THR 115 and THR 120 with a grade of "C" or higher or DivisionChair's permission.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course will provide a brief introduction for students who are largely unfamiliar with computers. Computer Basics will introduce students to the very basic use of word processing and the management of fi les created. Students will learn how to write and send e-mail, search the Internet, and will become familiar with the variety of directories available on the desktop. A step-by-step approach will be used to give students the important computer skills needed for college course work. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center to develop a course completion plan. Enrollment in this course is open until midterm.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is designed as a brief overview of study strategies that college students need in order to succeed in college course work. Topics covered in this course include time management, note taking, textbook reading, test taking, critical thinking, memory strategies, and health issues that affect learning. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center to develop a course completion plan. Enrollment in this course is open until midterm.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course will assist students in developing the study skills necessary for success in any mathematics course. Some of the topics include: note taking, reading a math textbook, test taking, and reducing math anxiety. This course is open to any student currently enrolled in any OTC mathematics course. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center during the fi rst week of their enrollment. Enrollment in this course is open until midterm, but it is suggested that students enroll by the fourth week of the semester. Prerequisite: Must be concurrently enrolled in a mathematics course.
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course is recommended for the student who needs a review of the computational skills required for entering MTH 040. TLC 032 is highly individualized. At a minimum, the course covers the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and percentages. An instructor will assist each student in a course of study and continually assess student progress. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center to develop a course completion plan. Enrollment in this course is open until midterm.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The content of this course is the same as MTH 040. This course is recommended for the highly motivated, independent learner whose placement test(s) and math experience indicate the need for only a review of the MTH 040 content. MTH 040 and TLC 034 prepare the student to enter MTH 050 by introducing the necessary arithmetic foundations to build algebraic skills upon. Topics include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, integers, fractions, and decimals; percents; ratio and proportion; perimeter and area; and solving linear equations. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center to develop a course completion plan. Enrollment in this course is open until midterm. Prerequisite: To enroll, students must obtain written permission from a TLC Mathematics Instructor, TLC Director, an academic dean, or a designated academic advisor.
  • 2.00 Credits

    The content of this course is the same as MTH 050. This course is recommended for the highly motivated, independent learner whose placement test(s) and math experience indicate the need for only a review of the MTH 050 content. Topics include solving linear and quadratic equations, multiplying and factoring polynomials, graphing linear equations, and solving systems of linear equations. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center to develop a course completion plan. Enrollment in this course is open until midterm. Prerequisite: To enroll, students must obtain written permission from a TLC Mathematics Instructor, TLC Director, an academic dean, or a designated academic advisor. The student must also meet all requirements for enrollment in MTH 050.
  • 0.00 Credits

    This course provides students an opportunity to review basic English language skills in preparation for college-level courses and employs a functional approach to grammar. Students learn the basics of punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure, and then apply what they have learned to their writing. Students enrolled in 100-level courses who need to review language skills are encouraged to enroll in this course as well. The class meets one time per week for 50 minutes, and additional outside work will be required. Students should report to the Speckman Tutoring & Learning Center during the fi rst week of their enrollment. Enrollment is open until midterm, but it is suggested that students enroll by the fourth week of the semester. This course may be offered at other OTC campuses in a self-paced format.
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