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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 1700.

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

Recommended background: Writing 1000.

History and development of theatre from 1700 to the present.

Prerequisite: Drama 2120.

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 any 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.

A discovery of directing principles and techniques, including play selection, script analysis, casting, and working with actors.

Prerequisite: Drama 1000 and 2100.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.

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 1000.

Recommended background: Drama 2811 or 2812.

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.

Study of creativity in various areas of human endeavour. Use of drama exercises and projects to explore the creative process and develop creative thinking skills.

Prerequisite: Third-year standing (minimum of 60.0 credit hours).

Equivalent: Fine Arts 3100 (prior to 2006/2007).

Note: Drama 3040 is intended for non-Drama majors. Drama 3040 may NOT be counted toward the requirements for any major in Dramatic Arts, regardless of degree program. B.F.A. (Multidisciplinary) students may count Drama 3040 toward the second and third major area only.

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

Prerequisite: 10 university courses (30.0 credit hours), at least one of which must be a Drama course.

Equivalent: Drama 3850 (Now Showing) (prior to 2003/2004).

Note: Off-campus production attendance required. Students should not register in this course while participating in the major season of plays. Performance attendance is required.

Students enrolled in Drama 3100 are required to purchase a theatre ticket and travel package in lieu of a textbook. The cost of this package varies from semester to semester. Students planning on enrolling in Drama 3100 are advised to contact the course instructor for anticipated ticket and travel package costs.

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, 2320, and 2340.

Corequisite: Drama 2100.

Recommended background: Drama 3320.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal, performance.

Intense application and further development of skills covered in Drama 3310.

Prerequisites: Drama 3310 and audition/interview.

Corequisite: Drama 3320.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal, performance.

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 the material from the perspective of actor, designer, technician, or other faculty-approved role.

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

Note: All students must complete an "Application and Approval for Production Credit" form. The form must be signed, first by the supervising faculty member, and second, by the department chair no more than ten days from the beginning of the student's assignment to the production.

Improvisational approach to the creation of collaborative theatre.

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.

Professional practicum in play development and production focussing on one or two previously unproduced Canadian works.

Prerequisite: Audition and/or interview.

Recommended background: Drama 2100, 2310, and 2750.

Equivalent: Drama 3850 (Canadian Plays in Development) (prior to 2006/2007).

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, model construction and computer application to theatre design.

Prerequisites: Drama 2100 and 2825.

Note: Rehearsal/production attendance.

Interpretation, visualization and conceptualization of theatre design concentrating on one area: scenery, costumes or lighting.

Prerequisites: Drama 2825. Further prerequisites and recommended background will be specified for individual offerings.

Note: Rehearsal/production attendance.

Topics in Drama not covered by regular courses may be offered under this designation, depending on student interest and availability of faculty and expertise.

Prerequisite: Variable.

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

Prerequisite: Drama 2120 or 2130.

Theories of theatre since Aristotle, with an emphasis on the 20th Century and contemporary critical theory.

Prerequisite: Drama 2130.

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

Prerequisites: Drama 3100 and 3311.

Note: Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.

Advanced projects in directing.

Prerequisites: Thirteen courses (39.0 credit hours) in Drama including 2310, 2420, 2812, and 3100.

Equivalent: Drama 3410 (prior to 2003/2004).

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, technician, or other faculty-approved role.

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

Note: All students must complete an "Application and Approval for Production Credit" form. The form must be signed, first by the supervising faculty member, and second, by the department chair no more than ten days from the beginning of the student's assignment to the 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 3100 and 3845.

Equivalent: Drama 4826 (prior to 2003/2004).

Note: Rehearsal/production attendance.

Topics in Drama not covered by regular courses may be offered under this designation, depending on student interest and availability of faculty and expertise.

Prerequisite: Variable.