Courses in Drama
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1101 Dramatic Activities (0-3). Supervised laboratory assignments in areas of specialization. May be repeated for a maximum of four semester credit hours but may not be used to meet drama major or supporting concentration requirements. 1104/1120 Rehearsal and Performance (0-3). A program of activities to include participation in the cast and/or production staff of at least one dramatic production each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of four semester credit hours but may not be used to meet drama major or supporting concentration requirements. 1311/1310 Introduction to Dramatic Art (3-0). A historical survey of the development of dramatic art; introduction to contemporary theatre practice. 1321/1351 Acting (3-0). Study of acting techniques; vocal and physical training. 1352 Acting II (3-0). A continuation of Acting, DRAM 1351, with a focus on scene structure and character development. 2331/1330 Technical Production (3-0). Basic techniques in scene construction; technical drafting for the stage; survey of technical areas of concentration. Drama 1101 must be taken in conjunction with this course. 2334 Stage Lighting (3-0). Study of design principles and techniques of lighting for the stage. Drama 1101 must be taken in conjunction with this course. 3311 Dramatic Literature (3-0). A critical study of representative 20th century drama with emphasis on script analysis, dramatic theory, and stage production. 3320 Theatre Speech (3-0). Development of clear articulation and enunciation, correct pronunciation, proper vowel placement and control of the speaking voice through study and exercise specifically for the actor. 3331 Theatre
Production Management (3-0). Management of the physical
stage; production schedules; box office; public relations. Drama
1101 must be taken in conjunction with this course. 3334 Scene Design (3-0). Basic techniques of scenery design; ground plans, renderings, elevations; perspective drawing. Prerequisite: Drama 2331 or consent from instructor 3341 Costume Design and Construction (3-0). Study of historical costume with emphasis on major cultures and historical periods. The nature and use of costume fabrics and sewing implements; cutting, with and without patterns; pattern-making and alteration; wardrobe management. Drama 1101 must be taken in conjunction with this course. 3352 Acting III - Styles (3-0). An exploration of special problems the actor encounters with dramatic texts from various historical periods. Plays, manners, customs, and movement characteristics of Greek, Elizabethan, French Neoclassical, and Restoration periods will be studied through scene work. 4101 Senior Seminar (1-0). A capstone course designed to provide a venue for discussion between faculty and students on various topics. Topics may include internet research, interviewing techniques, resume construction, and organizational behavior. The course will culminate in each student's presentation of a portfolio. (Credit may not be earned for this course and Communication or Journalism 4101.) 4311 History of Dramatic Art I (3-0). A historical study of the theatre from primitive times to the Eighteenth Century. Course includes an examination of the physical theatre, acting styles, costumes and scenery, representative plays, and theories of drama applicable to the various periods under consideration. 4312 History of Dramatic Art II (3-0). A historical study of the theatre from the Eighteenth Century to the present. Includes a study of the physical theatre, development of modern drama, acting styles, and theories of drama applicable to the various periods under consideration. *4314 Playwriting (3-0). Analysis of play structure. Each student will write a one-act play to demonstrate comprehension of the processes involved. *4321 Directing
(3-0). Basic techniques of directing for the stage; scene
interpretation; pictorial composition. Students direct and supervise
production of short plays. 4331/1341 Stage Make-up (3-0). Basic techniques in the application of theatrical make-up, corrective, character, and nonrealistic types. 4341 Theories of Dramatic Production (3-0). A study of the essential elements of theatre production. Criteria for evaluating and selecting plays and the philosophy of performance theories. 4351 Acting IV - Advanced Acting (3-0). Focus on acting for the camera, alternative approaches to acting and preparation of career development process - development of resume, headshots, portfolio, auditioning, markets, etc. A study of the essential elements of theatre production. Criteria for evaluating and selecting plays and the philosophy of performance theories. Prerequisite: Drama 3353 or permission of instructor. *4381 Special
Topics (3-0). A course dealing with selected topics in
drama. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies. 4391 Research.
A specialized course which may be directed reading or research
for superior students majoring in drama. *May be taken for graduate credit with permission of the Dean of the Graduate School.
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