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The nature and scope of drama, emphasizing drama as a natural form of self-expression, a creative discipline and a social art. Group experience; some of the crafts and techniques necessary in the preparation, production, presentation and performance of theatre.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal.

A practical examination of the principles and techniques involved in script analysis for theatre practitioners.

Corequisite: Drama 1000.

History and development of theatre from its origins to the 18th Century.

Prerequisite: Drama 1000 or a previous course (3.0 credit hours) in Drama.

History and development of theatre during the 19th and 20th Centuries.

Prerequisite: Drama 1000 or a previous course (3.0 credit hours) in Drama.

Performance-based study of the art of acting. Scene study with an emphasis on characterization.

Prerequisite: Drama 1000.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.

Introduction to breath support, sound production, resonance, and articulation with an emphasis placed on freeing the voice.

Prerequisite: Drama 1000.

Performance-based study of movement arts, through training, analysis and composition in a variety of movement techniques.

Prerequisite: Drama 1000.

Note: Production attendance, performance on campus.

Performance-based study of significant dance and movement theatre techniques such as Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Dance Improvisation, Jazz Dance, movement forms from non-Western cultures and physical theatre.

Recommended background: Drama 2340.

The art of effective communication through speech focusing on the theoretical principles and the dynamics of delivering effective speeches to a group.

Note: Drama 2350 is intended for non-Drama majors. Drama 2350 may NOT be counted toward the requirements for a major in Dramatic Arts, regardless of degree program. B.F.A. (Multidisciplinary) students may count Drama 2350 toward the second and third major area only.

Production attendance.

The variety of approaches used by actors, designers, directors and educationalists in preparation of theatre for children.

Prerequisite: Drama 1000.

Note: Production attendance, working weekend, performance.

Participation in two faculty supervised productions of the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts. Preparation of material from the perspective of actor, designer or technician.

Prerequisite: Successful assignment to the cast or production staff of a Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts production.

Grading: Pass/Fail.

Fundamentals of improvisation, non-scripted theatre creation, with attention to collaborative expression.

Prerequisite: Drama 1000.

Note: Rehearsal.

An exploration of dramatic writing for stage, screen and television.

Prerequisite: Drama 1000.

Note: Working weekend.

Introduction to theatre production techniques emphasizing scenery, costumes and properties.

Note: Production attendance, technical/design work.

Theatre production techniques emphasizing sound, electrics, stage management and special effects.

Note: Production attendance, technical/design work.

Introduction to theatre design with emphasis on scenery, costumes, lights and director/designer communication.

Prerequisite: Drama 2811, 2812 or New Media 1000 (MMED 1000).

Note: Rehearsals, production attendance.

An introduction to the concept, materials and skills of theatrical makeup. Covers the art of two-dimensional and three-dimensional makeup techniques with emphasis on aging.

Critical analysis of films and film making, with an emphasis on the art of the director. A survey of styles and genres from Canadian and International feature film.

Prerequisite: Second-year standing (a minimum of 30. 0 credit hours).

Recommended background: Drama 1000.

Critical and integrative thinking about live contemporary theatrical performance and its range of possible purposes.

Prerequisite: 10 university courses, at least one of which must be a Fine Arts course.

Note: Off-campus production attendance required. Credit is not allowed for Drama 3100 and Drama 3850 (Now Showing).

The development of theatre in English and French Canada from the 17th Century to the present.

Prerequisite: Drama 2120 or 2130.

Offerings in subject areas dealing with significant developments in theatre and dramatic arts, such as major artists/ theorists, major playwrights, genres and styles, historical periods, non-Western Theatre, dance and film.

Prerequisites and recommended backgrounds will be specified for individual offerings.

Performance-based study of acting with an emphasis on scripted texts.

Prerequisites: Drama 2310 and 2320.

Corequisite: Drama 2100.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal, performance.

Performance-based study with an emphasis on acting styles.

Prerequisites: Drama 2100, 2310, 2340 and audition.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.

An intensive exploration of voice work with application to scripted texts in performance.

Prerequisite: Drama 2320.

Note: Rehearsal, performance on campus.

Intensive performance-based study of dance and movement theatre techniques and methods of composition.

Prerequisite: Drama 2340 or 2341.

Current trends in Theatre for Young Audiences. Practical work and participation in the development and/or production of Theatre for Young Audiences scripts.

Prerequisite: Drama 2510.

Note: Rehearsal, working weekends, performance off campus.

Approved participation in one major production of the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts. Preparation of material from the perspective of actor, designer or technician.

Prerequisite: Successful assignment to the cast or production staff of a Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts production.

Instruction in the following stages of project planning: intent, proposal writing, setting goals, scheduling, research tools and methodology.

Prerequisite: Thirteen courses (39.0 credit hours) in Drama.

Theory and practice of improvisational and interactive theatre. Projects and techniques applicable in industry, community, educational and/or therapeutic settings. Improvisation-based approach to the creation of collaborative performance works.

Prerequisites: Drama 2100, 2710 and 3100.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal.

The art and craft of writing for the stage with emphasis on the one-act play.

Prerequisites: Drama 2310 and 2750.

Note: Working weekend.

Advanced technical theatre production techniques in one or more of the following areas: costumes, properties, sound, electrics, stage management, scenery and special effects.

Prerequisite: Drama 2811 or 2812.

Note: Rehearsal/production attendance.

Advanced technical theatre production techniques in one or more of the following areas: costumes, properties, sound, electrics, stage management, scenery and special effects.

Prerequisite: Drama 2811 or 2812.

Note: Rehearsal/production attendance.

Other hours per week: 0-0-30

Offerings in specific technical production techniques such as Stage Management, Costume Construction, Mask Making, Set Construction, Scene Painting, Advanced Makeup, CAD, and Properties, depending on student interest and faculty availability.

Prerequisite: Prerequisites and recommended background will be specific for individual offerings.

Drafting for the stage, rendering, model construction and computer application to theatre design.

Prerequisites: Drama 2100 and 2825.

Recommended background: Drama 3826.

Note: Rehearsal/production attendance.

Interpretation, visualization and conceptualization of design for theatre concentrating on scenery, costumes and lighting.

Prerequisites: Drama 2100, 2825, 3100, 3827, and 3810 or 3811.

Note: Rehearsal/production attendance.

Any topic in the Dramatic Arts may be offered under this description provided it is not otherwise described in the specific courses of the Department. Content must reflect the joint interest of students and faculty.

Prerequisite: Variable.

The development of clothing within Western civilization from antiquity to the present.

Prerequisite: Drama 2120 or 2130.

Offerings in specific subjects such as dramaturgy, performance studies, theory and criticism, contemporary practice and research depending on student interest and faculty availability.

Prerequisites and recommended backgrounds will be specified for individual offerings.

Advanced study with an emphasis on the requisites of the professional theatre.

Prerequisites: Drama 3100, 3310 and 3315.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.

Principles and techniques of the director's art, stressing the fundamentals of blocking, movement, tempo, script analysis, casting and rehearsal planning.

Prerequisites: Thirteen courses in Drama including Drama 2100, 2310, 2812, and 3100.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.

Approved participation in one major production of the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts. Preparation of material from the perspective of actor, designer or technician.

Prerequisite: Successful assignment to the cast or production staff of a Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts production.

Concentration on one area of technical production.

Prerequisites: Drama 2100 and 3810.

Note: Rehearsal/production attendance.

Concentration on one area of technical production.

Prerequisites: Drama 2100 and 3810.

Note: Rehearsal/production attendance.

Interpretation, visualization, and conceptualization of design for theatre concentrating on scenery, properties, costumes, or lighting.

Prerequisites: Drama 3810 or 3835 (3826).

Note: Rehearsal/production attendance.

Advanced topics in the Dramatic Arts.

Prerequisite: Variable.