Drama/Theatre

DRAM 1161. Musical Theatre I. (1-0-3)
This class focuses on the study and performance of works from the musical
theatre repertoire. Students will be assigned scenes, coached musically and
dramatically, with the class culminating in a public performance. Instruction will
include basic movement, acting and musical skills. Open by audition or instructor
approval only, and may be repeated for a maximum of two semester credit hours.
Recommended for students whose primary interest is theatre. Laboratory fee $20.
F, Sp. (5009036126).

DRAM 1310. Introduction to Theatre. (3-3-0)
A survey of all phases of theatre including its history, dramatic works, stage
techniques, production procedures, and relation to fine arts. Suggested for all
theatre majors and recommended as an elective for all students of humanities,
communications, social sciences, and creative and performing arts. Open to all
students. F, Sp (5005015126).

DRAM 1322. Stage Movement. (3-3-0)
Introduction to the art of acting with emphasis on the mechanics of voice, body,
emotion, and analysis as tools for the actor. This course provides the development
of basic skills and techniques of acting, including increased sensory awareness,
ensemble performing, character analysis, and script analysis. Prerequisites: DRAM
2335, or instructor approval. Required of all theatre majors. Sp.

DRAM 1323. Basic Theatre Practice. (3-3-3)
A lecture-laboratory course that offers practical experience on technical crews of
all departmental productions with emphasis on technique and procedures, including
an introduction to the study of lighting and scenery design. Prerequisites: DRAM
1330, DRAM 2331, or instructor approval. Required of all theatre majors.
Laboratory fee $20. F (5005015226).

DRAM 1330. Stagecraft I. (3-3-1)
A lecture-laboratory course giving the student a knowledge of the technical
aspects of mounting a production on the stage. This course includes the study and
application of visual aesthetics of design and execution of stage settings, including
a study of the physical theatre, scenery construction and painting, properties,
lighting, and backstage organization. Required of all theatre majors. Open to all
students. Laboratory fee $20. F (5005025126).

DRAM 1341. Makeup. (3-3-0)
A study of basic makeup techniques for the stage. Design and execution of
makeup for the purpose of developing believable characters. This course provides
practical experience in applying stage makeup in a variety of styles. Required of
all theatre majors. Open to all students. F, Sp (5005025226).

DRAM 1351. Acting I. (3-3-0)
A course including advanced principles of diction, voice development, and
interpretation, with the addition of basic principles of acting and practical work in
both physical and vocal interpretation of scenes from plays. Prerequisites: DRAM
2336, or instructor approval. Required of all theatre majors. F (5005035126).

DRAM 1352. Acting II. (3-3-0)
A continuation of DRAM 1351. Prerequisite: DRAM 1351, or instructor approval.
This course requires participation in all theatre department productions. Required
of all theatre majors. F (5005035126).

DRAM 2331. Stagecraft II. (3-3-1)
A continuation of DRAM 1330. Prerequisite: DRAM 1330, or instructor approval.
Required of all theatre majors. Laboratory fee $20. Sp (5005025126).

DRAM 2336. Voice for the Theatre. (3-3-0)
Application of the performer’s use of the voice as a creative instrument of
effective communication. Includes a study of techniques for improving vocal
proficiency and articulation as well as exercises for achieving a General American
dialect. Required of all theatre majors. Open to all students. F (5005035226).

DRAM 2351. Acting III. (3-3-0)
A continuation of DRAM 1352. Prerequisite: DRAM 1351, DRAM 1352, or
instructor approval. This course requires participation in all theatre productions.
Required of all theatre majors. S (5005035126).

DRAM 2351. Acting III. (3-3-0)
A continuation of DRAM 1352. Prerequisite: DRAM 1351, DRAM 1352, or
instructor approval. This course requires participation in all theatre productions.
Required of all theatre majors. S (5005035126).

DRAM 2361. History of the Theatre I. (3-3-0)
A study of the development of theatre art from the earliest times through the
sixteenth century. This course covers dramatic literature, the physical theatre,
stage arts and acting styles. Theatre majors must enroll for either DRAM 2361 or
DRAM 2362. This course is recommended as an elective for all students of
humanities, performing arts, communications and social sciences. Open to all
students. Sp of even years. (5005055126).

DRAM 2362. History of the Theatre II. (3-3-0)
A study of the development of theatre arts from the seventeenth century to
modern times. This course covers dramatic literature, the physical theatre, stage
arts and acting styles. Theatre majors must enroll for either DRAM 2361 or
DRAM 2362. This course is recommended as an elective for all students of
humanities, performing arts, communications and social sciences. Open to all
students. Sp odd years. (5005055126).

DRAM 2389. Academic Cooperative. (3-2-4)
An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical
hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual
student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of drama. Prerequisite:
Concurrent enrollment in DRAM 2352 or consent of instructor. Open only by
audition. Laboratory fee $20. Su. (2401035212).