As of 1 September 2001, students in their second, third, or fourth year of the Drama program have the option of completing either the new program or the program as it existed prior to September 2001. All Drama majors beginning their first year in September 2001 or later will be required to follow the new program with its specific sequencing of courses. Students should also be aware that there are equivalencies between old and new courses and that students with credit for a course under the old curriculum may not take for credit the new curriculum equivalency. The course equivalencies are as follows (old is equivalent to new):
100.6 is equivalent to 101.3
104.6 is equivalent to 104.6
110.3 is equivalent to 110.3
113.3 is equivalent to 113.3
116.3 is equivalent to 116.3
117.3 is equivalent to 117.3
121.3 is equivalent to 121.3
201.6 is equivalent to 203.3 & 303.3
202.6 is equivalent to 204.3 & 304.3
210.3 is equivalent to 210.3
213.3 is equivalent to 213.3
216.3 is equivalent to 216.3
217.3 is equivalent to 217.3
220.3 is equivalent to 220.3
221.3 is equivalent to 221.3
302.6 is equivalent to 209.3 and 3 c.u. from selected Classics, English, French
314.6 is equivalent to 320.3 & 321.3
315.6 is equivalent to 316.3 & 317.3
326.3 is equivalent to 3 c.u. of Drama electives or 234.2 and 235.2
327.3 is equivalent to 330.3
331.6 is equivalent to 331.6
341.6 is equivalent to 341.6
401.3 is equivalent to 401.3
402.3 is equivalent to 402.3
415.6 is equivalent to 416.3 & 417.3
414.6 is equivalent to 420.3 & 421.3
481.6 is equivalent to 481.6
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
DRAMA 322.3, 423.3, 422.3, 323.3
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Studies in Technical Theatre 1, 2, 3, and 4
1/2(4P-2T)
Prerequisite(s): DRAMA 220 is a prerequisite to 322; completion of 60 credit units at the university; and permission of the department. Subsequently each number level is prerequisite to the next level.
For the student who wishes to pursue advanced studies in technical theatre practices in such areas as Stage Management, Lighting and Sound, Theatre Properties and Effects. Studies will be closely related to the department's schedule of productions.
DRAMA 401.3
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Dramatic Theory and Criticism
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): At least 12 credit units in English.
An examination of significant theories of major critics, theorists and writers of the theatre from ancient to modern.
DRAMA 402.3
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Studies in Canadian Theatre
1/2(3L)
Prerequisite(s): At least 12 credit units in English.
An examination of dominant trends in Canadian theatre practice.
DRAMA 416.3
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Acting 7
1/2(6P)
Prerequisite(s): DRAMA 317.
A studio production for 4th year actors. The student will be encouraged to enhance strengths and correct weaknesses in technical delivery. The course will focus on the concept of the ensemble as well as rehearsal and performance strategies.
DRAMA 417.3
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Acting 8
1/2(6P)
Prerequisite(s): DRAMA 416.
A course in acting for film, television, and radio, with special concentration on the technical demands of acting for the media.
DRAMA 420.3
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Advanced Theatre Design 1
1/2(2L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): Drama 321.
An advanced study of set, costume and lighting design. Emphasis will be placed on the student's growing independence as a practicing theatre designer.
DRAMA 421.3
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Advanced Theatre Design 2
1/2(2L-4P)
Prerequisite(s): Drama 420.
An advanced study of set, costume and lighting design as it relates to practical application. The student will be assigned a design project that relates to departmental productions.
DRAMA 430.3
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Physical Theatre 2: Commedia
1/2(6P)
Prerequisite(s): DRAMA 235.
The Commedia dell'arte. A study of the Commedia dell'arte masks or "types", physical acting, comedy, lazzi and concetti.
DRAMA 446.3
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Work Study
1T/6O
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 90 credit units of university coursework including DRAMA 110 or 116 and approval of the department.
The work-study course in Drama enables students, in consultation with a faculty supervisor, to develop a working relationship with a professional theatre or theatre-based organization. The student will study an aspect of the host-organization’s operation, and at the same time perform meaningful work for the host-organization. The student will be expected to devote seven hours per week to this course.
DRAMA 464.3
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Voice for the Actor 2
3P
Prerequisite(s): DRAMA 364.
Specialized problems for the vocal professional will be addressed: dialects; physical characterizations and their effect on voice and speech; cold readings; rehearsal and performance demands (shouting, crying, laughing); vocal hygiene; keeping the vocal performance fresh; vocal coaching in support of performance for Greystone productions.