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Drama Course Descriptions
DRAM 1310 Understanding Theater (3 semester hours)
Lectures, discussions, and performances designed to explore artistic,
philosophical, and psychological dimensions of the theatrical experience.
Topics may include analysis of scripts, the nature of the theatre compared
to the other performing arts, and the nature of popular entertainments.
(3-0) Y
DRAM 1351 Beginning Acting (3 semester hours) Explores
acting fundamentals and techniques used in theatre/performance. Material
may focus on classic or contemporary drama or original creations.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 hours maximum). (3-0)
T
DRAM 1360 Beginning Theatre/Performance Ensemble (3 semester
hours) Exploration of dramatic texts and/or ideas of performance.
Emphasis may be placed on the conventions required for the theatrical
performance of dramatic texts and/or the explorations of putting performance
theory into practice. Methods may focus on the process in a way that
enriches both the performers' range of expression and their powers
of observation.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 hours
maximum). (3-0-3) YR
DRAM 2364 Musical Theater Workshop (3 semester hours)
Training in singing, dancing, and acting for the musical stage. Includes
preparation of performance from the works of 20th- and 21st-century
composers. May be repeated for credit as topics
vary (6 hours maximum). (3-0) TR
DRAM 2370 Intermediate Theatre/Performance Ensemble
(3 semester hours) Exploration of dramatic texts and/or ideas of performance.
Emphasis may be placed on the conventions required for the theatrical
performance of dramatic texts and/or the explorations of putting performance
theory into practice. Methods may focus on the process in a way that
enriches both the performers' range of expression and their powers of
observations. Prerequisite: ARTS 1301 or permission of the instructor.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary (6 hours
maximum). (3-0-3) YR
DRAM 2371 Beginning Technical Theatre (3 semester hours)
Designed to provide an introductory overview of all aspects of technical
theatre, encompassing lighting, sound, set, props, and costume procedures,
construction, and design. Practical work will reference theatre history
and the theoretical foundations of technical theatre. Students will
be required to attend weekly lectures and production lab hours. (3-0-3)
Y
DRAM 2372 Improvisation (3 semester hours) Explores the fundamental
concerns of the performer's art: relaxation, concentration, movement,
voice production, space and expression. Fulfills the public speaking
requirement for Teacher Certification. Available to majors in Art
and Performance only as a general elective. (3-0-3) TR
DRAM 2373 Languages of the Body (3 semester hours)
Explores the fundamental principles and techniques of movement and/or
vocal systems and their relationship to diverse forms of theater,
performance, media, and alternative stagings. Presented in a participatory
workshop setting. Prerequisite: ARTS 1301 or equivalent. May be repeated
for credit as topics vary (9 hours maximum). (3-0-3) YR
DRAM 2V71 Independent Study in Drama (1-3 semester
hours) Independent study under a faculty member’s direction. Signature
of instructor on proposed project outline required. May be repeated
for credit (9 hours maximum). ([1-3]-0) R
DRAM 3310 Theatre/Performance Ensemble (3 semester
hours) Exploration of dramatic texts and/or ideas of performance.
Emphasis may be placed on the conventions required for the theatrical
performance of dramatic texts and/or the explorations of putting performance
theory into practice. Methods may focus on process in a way that enriches
both the performers’ range of expression and their powers of
observation. Prerequisite: DRAM 23XX or permission of the instructor. May
be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). (3-0-3) YR
DRAM 3323 Performance in Historical Context (3 semester
hours) Studies in theatre and performance art. The course may consider
eras such as Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Realist, Contemporary,
or Experimental Avant-Garde in the Western tradition or the performance
expressions of Africa, African-Americans, Oceania, Indigenous peoples,
Asia, Latino or Native America. May be repeated for credit as topics
vary (9 hours maximum). Prerequisite: ARTS 1301 or equivalent. (3-0)
T
DRAM 3324 Intermediate Technical Theatre (3 semester
hours) Designed to teach the advanced elements
of theatrical design, includingprovide
advanced instruction of all aspects
of technical theatre, encompassing lighting, sound, set,
props, and costumes procedures,
construction, and design. Practical work will
follow the design process from script to conception,
through justification to finalized designreference
theatre history and the theoretical foundations of technical theatre.
Students will be required to attend weekly lectures and production
lab hours. Prerequisite: DRAM 2371 or permission of the instructor.
(3-0-3) Y
DRAM 3325 Directing and Producing (3 semester hours)
The course presents the principles and working methods of directing
and producing theatre, performance, and inter-media expressions. Emphasis
will be on the development of skills required to bring a text or idea
to presentation. Areas of focus will include imagination and conception,
image and metaphor, analysis, planning, development-rehearsal process,
and production. Will require out of class lab hours. Prerequisite:
DRAM 3356 or permission of the instructor. (3-0-3) Y
DRAM 3342 Topics in Theatre (3 semester hours) Topics
may include the religious origins of theatre, the adaptation of classical
themes in modern theatre, the influence of German expressionism, and
the philosophical and technological innovations of modern theatre. May
be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 hours maximum). Prerequisite:
ARTS 1301 or equivalent or permission of the instructor. (3-0) TR
DRAM 3356 Advanced Acting/Performance (3 semester hours)
Material may focus on classic or contemporary drama or on original creations.
May be repeated for credit as topics vary (9 hours maximum). Prerequisite:
DRAM 1351 or permission of the instructor. (3-0-3) TR
DRAM 3357 Advanced Acting/Performance (3 semester hours)
Material may focus on classic or contemporary drama or on original creations.
May be repeated for credit (9 hours maximum). Prerequisite: DRAM 1XXX
or permission of the instructor. (3-0) T
DRAM 4399 Senior Honors in Drama (3 semester hours)
Intended for students conducting independent research for honors theses
or projects. Signature of instructor on proposed project outline required.
(3-0) R
DRAM 4V71 Independent Study in Drama (1 3 semester
hours) Independent study under a faculty member’s direction. Signature
of instructor on proposed project outline required. May be repeated
for credit (9 hours maximum). Prerequisite: Upper-division standing,
and completion of all lower-division requirements in AP, and permission
of the instructor. ([1 3] 0) R
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