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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):


UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE COURSES
DRAM 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.

DRAM 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 toward an understanding of drama as education.

Note: Not accepted in a drama major except with written permission of the Head of the department.

DRAM 110.3
Technical Theatre I 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.

DRAM 113.3
Technical Theatre II 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.

DRAM 116.3
Acting I
1/2(1L-2P)

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

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

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

DRAM 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. Open to drama majors as an elective only under Requirement 7 of Program Type D.

DRAM 203.3
History of Theatre from 600 BCE to 1850 CE
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.

DRAM 204.3
History of Theatre from 1850 to 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.

DRAM 209.3
Theories of Acting and 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.

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