DRAMA 101.3
How to Read Drama
1/2(3L)

An introductory course in the reading, and analysis, of playscripts. The course will offer a brief survey of script analysis techniques (used by directors, actors, and other theatre personnel) as applied to major plays from various genres and historical contexts.

DRAMA 104.6
Introduction to Theatre
1&2(3P)

Direct experience of theatre arts and crafts. Designed to encourage the individual's creative impulse. Dramatic activities, for teachers at all levels, are explored and students move towards an understanding of drama as education.

Note: This course in not acceptable in a major in drama in the College of Arts and Science except with written permission of the Head of the Drama Department.

DRAMA 110.3
Technical Theatre: Scenic Construction
1/2(1.5L-3P)

Introduces the fundamentals of scenic construction techniques including construction methods and materials, scene painting and aesthetic aspects of producing scenery for the stage. Requires a minimum of 25 hours production work beyond the regular class and lab hours. Students should avoid taking any evening classes because of the demands of evening production set-up and rehearsals.

DRAMA 113.3
Technical Theatre: Stage Properties
1/2(1.5-3P)

Introduction to the fundamentals of stage properties construction, materials and techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the practical and aesthetic aspects of producing stage properties for theatre productions. There is a requirement of a minimum of 25 hours production work beyond the regular class and lab hours. Students should avoid taking any evening classes because of the demands of evening production set-up and rehearsals.

DRAMA 116.3
Acting 1
1/2(1L-2P)

The essentials of acting through the exploration of body, voice, idea, and imagination.

DRAMA 117.3
Acting 2
1/2(1L-2P)
Prerequisite(s): DRAMA 116.

Fundamentals introduced in Acting 1 will be applied to the process of interpreting the dramatic text.

DRAMA 121.3
Directing for the Non-Specialist
S & S(1L-2P)

A practical and theoretical course for those interested in directing plays for amateur bodies such as schools and community groups. The directing process will be explored in terms of script analysis, script scoring, audition methods, coaching techniques, the development of rehearsal schedules, and the design of floor plans and blocking.

Note: Normally offered only in Spring and Summer Session. Students are encouraged to contact the department prior to registration in the course. Open to drama majors as an elective only under Requirement 7 of Program Type D. Students with credit for another 100-level drama course may not take this course for credit.

DRAMA 203.3
History of Theatre from 600 B.C. to 1850
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit units. at the university.

History of theatre, dominantly in the Western tradition, from antiquity through to the Romantic revolt and the beginnings of realism. The evolution of theatrical production (acting, production, theatre architecture) will be emphasized, with assigned plays being examined largely within the context of the production and performance dynamics of their period.

DRAMA 204.3
History of Theatre from 1850 to the Present
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit units at the university.

History of theatre, dominantly in the Western tradition, from the rise of the modern theatre to the present day. Evolution of theatrical production (acting, directing, production, theatre architecture) will be emphasized, with assigned plays being examined largely within the context of the production and performance dynamics of their period.

DRAMA 209.3
Theories of Acting/Directing
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 30 credit units at the university.

Acting and directing theory from the Enlightenment to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on the evolving role of the director and actor, as conceived of by important theoretician/practitioners, and on the influence of accelerating technology and changing trends in social, political, psychological and cultural thought.