Drama (DRAM)
Faculty of Fine Arts
Drama 1000
Introduction to Dramatic Arts
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
The nature and scope of drama, emphasizing drama as a natural form of self-expression, a creative discipline, and a social art. This course presents some of the crafts and techniques necessary in the preparation, production, presentation, and performance of theatre.
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Note:
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Production attendance. |
Drama 2100
Play Reading and Analysis
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
A practical examination of the principles and techniques involved in script analysis for theatre practitioners.
Drama 2120
History and Development of Theatre I
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
History and development of theatre from its origins to 1700.
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Prerequisite(s):
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One of Drama 1000 or Second-year standing (a minimum of 30.0 credit hours) |
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Recommended Background:
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Writing 1000 |
Drama 2130
History and Development of Theatre II
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
History and development of theatre from 1700 to the present.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2120 |
Drama 2310
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
Performance-based study of the art of acting. Scene study with an emphasis on characterization.
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Corequisite(s):
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Drama 1000 |
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Note:
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Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus. |
Drama 2320
Voice and Speech: Fundamentals
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
Introduction to breath support, sound production, resonance, and articulation with an emphasis placed on freeing the voice.
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Corequisite(s):
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Drama 1000 |
Drama 2340
Movement Studies: Fundamentals
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
Performance-based study of movement arts, through training, analysis and composition in a variety of movement techniques.
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Corequisite(s):
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Drama 1000 |
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Note:
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Production attendance, performance on campus. |
Drama 2341
Movement Studies I (Series)
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
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.
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Recommended Background:
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Drama 2340 |
Drama 2350
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
The art of effective communication through speech focusing on the theoretical principles and the dynamics of delivering effective speeches to a group.
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Note:
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Drama 2350 is intended for non-Drama majors and is NOT counted toward the degree requirements in any B.F.A. (Dramatic Arts) degree program nor in any B.A. or BASc. degree program with a major in Dramatic Arts. B.F.A. (Multidisciplinary) students may count Drama 2350 toward the second and third major area only. |
Drama 2420
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
A discovery of directing principles and techniques, including play selection, script analysis, casting, and working with actors.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 1000 AND
Drama 2100 |
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Note:
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Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus. |
Drama 2510
Theatre for Young Audiences I
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
The variety of approaches used by actors, designers, directors and educationalists in preparation of theatre for children.
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Corequisite(s):
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Drama 1000 |
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Note:
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Production attendance, working weekend, performance. |
Drama 2600
Portfolio in Dramatic Arts I
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Contact hours per week:
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0-0-0 |
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.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Successful assignment to the cast or production staff of a Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts production |
Drama 2611
Technical Theatre Portfolio I
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Contact hours per week:
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0-0-0 |
Participation in two faculty supervised productions of the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts from the perspective of a technician.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Successful assignment to the production staff of a Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts production |
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Corequisite(s):
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Drama 2810 |
Drama 2710
Improvisation and Dramatic Process
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
Fundamentals of improvisation, non-scripted theatre creation, with attention to collaborative expression.
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Corequisite(s):
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Drama 1000 |
Drama 2750
Dramatic Writing: Fundamentals
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Contact hours per week:
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1-2-0 |
An exploration of dramatic writing for stage, screen and television.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 1000 AND
Drama 2100 |
Drama 2810
Introduction to Stagecraft
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
Introduction to theatre production techniques including sets, props, lighting, sound, costumes, and stage management.
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Substantially Similar:
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Drama 2811 (prior to 2009/2010);
Drama 2812 (prior to 2009/2010) |
Drama 2825
Design for Theatre: Fundamentals
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
Introduction to theatre design with emphasis on scenery, costumes, lights, and director/designer communication.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 1000 |
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Recommended Background:
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Drama 2810 |
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Note:
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Rehearsals, production attendance. |
Drama 2830
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
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.
Drama 3030
Introduction to Film Studies
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Contact hours per week:
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1-3-0 |
An introduction to the study of narrative filmmaking focusing on the historical function, effects, and uses of various formal properties including narrative structure, design, composition, cinematography, editing, sound, and performance.
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Prerequisite(s):
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15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours) |
Drama 3040
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
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.
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Prerequisite(s):
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15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours) |
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Equivalent:
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Fine Arts 3100 (prior to 2006/2007) |
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Note:
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Drama 3040 is intended for non-Drama majors and is NOT counted toward the degree requirements in any B.F.A. (Dramatic Arts) degree program nor in any B.A. or BASc.degree program with a major in Dramatic Arts. B.F.A. (Multidisciplinary) students may count Drama 3040 toward the second and third major area only. |
Drama 3100
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Contact hours per week:
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2-0-0 |
Critical and integrative thinking about live contemporary theatrical performance and its range of possible purposes.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 1000 AND
Drama 2100
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15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours) |
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Note:
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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.
Drama 3130
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
The development of theatre in English and French Canada from the 17th Century to the present.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2120 |
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Corequisite(s):
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Drama 2130 |
Drama 3150
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
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.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Will be specified (including any recommended background) for individual offerings |
Drama 3310
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
Performance-based study of acting with an emphasis on scripted texts.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2310 AND
Drama 2320 AND
Drama 2340 AND
Successful Performance audition |
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Corequisite(s):
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Drama 2100 |
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Note:
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Production attendance, rehearsal, performance. |
Drama 3311
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
Intense application and further development of skills covered in Drama 3310.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 3310 |
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Note:
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Production attendance, rehearsal, performance. |
Drama 3320
Voice and Speech for the Actor
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
An intensive exploration of voice work with application to scripted texts in performance.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2310 AND
Drama 2320 |
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Note:
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Rehearsal, performance on campus. |
Drama 3341
Movement Studies II (Series)
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
Intensive performance-based study of dance and movement theatre techniques and methods of composition.
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Prerequisite(s):
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One of Drama 2340 or Drama 2341 |
Drama 3510
Theatre for Young Audiences II
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
Current trends in Theatre for Young Audiences. Practical work and participation in the development and/or production of Theatre for Young Audiences scripts.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2510 |
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Note:
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Rehearsal, working weekends, performance off campus. |
Drama 3600
Portfolio in Dramatic Arts II
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Contact hours per week:
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0-0-0 |
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.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Successful assignment to the cast or production staff of a Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts production |
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Note:
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All students must complete an “Application and Approval for Production Credit” form. The form must be signed by the supervising faculty member no more than 10 days from the beginning of the student’s assignment to the production. |
Drama 3611
Technical Theatre Portfolio II
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Contact hours per week:
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0-0-0 |
Approved participation in at least one technical area in one faculty supervised production of the Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts. Preparation of material from the perspective of the technician or designer.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2611 AND
Successful assignment to the production staff of a Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts production |
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Note:
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All students must complete an “Application and Approval for Production Credit” form. The form must be signed by the supervising faculty member no more than 10 days from the beginning of the student’s assignment to the production. |
Drama 3710
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
Improvisational approach to collective creation.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2710 AND
Drama 3100 |
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Note:
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Production attendance, rehearsal. |
Drama 3750
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
The art and craft of writing for the stage with emphasis on the one-act play.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2310 AND
Drama 2750 |
Drama 3760
Canadian Plays in Development
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Contact hours per week:
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Variable |
Professional practicum in play development and production focussing on one or two previously unproduced Canadian works.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Audition and/or interview |
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Recommended Background:
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Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2310 AND
Drama 2750 |
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Equivalent:
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Drama 3850 (Canadian Plays in Development) (prior to 2006/2007) |
Drama 3821
Technical Theatre Studies (Series)
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
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.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Will be specified (including any recommended background) for individual offerings |
Drama 3827
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
Drafting for the stage, model construction and computer application to theatre design.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2825 |
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Note:
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Rehearsal/production attendance. |
Drama 3845
Design for Theatre: Studio I (Series)
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
Interpretation, visualization and conceptualization of theatre design concentrating on one area: scenery, costumes or lighting.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2825
(Additional prerequisites may be specified, including any recommended background, for individual offerings) |
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Note:
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Rehearsal/production attendance. |
Drama 3850
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Contact hours per week:
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Variable |
Topics in Drama not covered by regular courses may be offered under this designation, depending on student interest and availability of faculty and expertise.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Will be specified (including any recommended background) for individual offerings |
Drama 3870
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
The development of clothing within Western civilization from antiquity to the present.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 1000 AND
Drama 2100
OR
15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours) |
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Recommended Background:
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One of Drama 2120 or Drama 2130 |
Drama 4211
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Contact hours per week:
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3-0-0 |
Theories of theatre since Aristotle, with an emphasis on the 20th Century and contemporary critical theory.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2130 AND
Third-year standing (a minimum of 60.0 credit hours) |
Drama 4311
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
Studio-based experiences of contemporary practices in live theatrical performance and theatre creation.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 3310 |
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Note:
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Rehearsal/production attendance. |
Drama 4312
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
Techniques and processes used in performance for television, film, video, and web-based media.
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Prerequisite(s):
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One of Drama 3310 or audition/interview |
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Equivalent:
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Drama 3850 (Acting for the Camera) (prior to 2007/2008) |
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Note:
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Rehearsal/production attendance. |
Drama 4420
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Contact hours per week:
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2-4-0 |
Advanced projects in directing.
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Prerequisite(s):
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13 courses (39.0 credit hours) in Drama including Drama 2310, Drama 2420, Drama 2810, and Drama 3100 |
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Note:
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Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus. |
Drama 4600
Portfolio in Dramatic Arts III
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Contact hours per week:
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0-0-0 |
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.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Successful assignment to the cast or production staff of a Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts production |
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Note:
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All students must complete an “Application and Approval for Production Credit” form. The form must be signed by the supervising faculty member no more than 10 days from the beginning of the student’s assignment to the production. |
Drama 4611
Technical Theatre Portfolio III
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Contact hours per week:
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0-0-0 |
Approved participation in at least one technical area. Preparation of material from the perspective of the technician or designer.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Drama 2611 AND
Successful assignment to the production staff of a Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts production |
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Note:
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All students must complete an “Application and Approval for Production Credit” form. The form must be signed by the supervising faculty member no more than 10 days from the beginning of the student’s assignment to the production. |
Drama 4850
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Contact hours per week:
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Variable |
Topics in Drama not covered by regular courses may be offered under this designation, depending on student interest and availability of faculty and expertise.
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Prerequisite(s):
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Will be specified (including any recommended background) for individual offerings |
