31 courses in the 1976–77 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1976–77
Associate Professor, Chairman of the Department W. R. Chadwick, B.A., M.A. (Toronto), Ph.D. (London)
Assistant Professor K. J. R. Wylie, B.A. (U.B.C.), M.F.A. (Hawaii)
Lecturers
Faculty listed in 1976–77
T. Bentley-Fisher, Drama Centre, London M. van Dijk, B.A., M.A., Wellington
M. Evans
J. M. Kelman, R.A., Waterloo
Course Descriptions , 239 Drama and Theatre Arts Group
General Programme 1) A total of fifteen courses (thirty half courses) including Faculty of Arts Group A and B courses required with an overall cumulative average of at least C— anda cumulative major average of C. 2) Atleast six (twelve half courses) of the students courses must be in Drama and Theatre Arts. 3) Drama 10t* and 102* are the required pre-requisites for most Drama and Theatre Arts courses. 4) In addition students must satisfy the following requirements: A) Drama 221* BR) Drama 243* or 244* C) Three of Drama 251*, 252*, 253*, 254*, 255*, English 362*, 363*, 190* (see note). D) Drama 371* or 372* E) Drama 409* F) Any three other Drama courses or other approved courses in related departments.
Note A student who has taken English 362*/363* may not also take English 190*.
Minor Programme Drama 101* and 102*, plus eight other half courses of which two must be in dramatic literature.
Undergraduate Course Descriptions
Sequence of Study
In the first two terms all students will take Drama 101* and
DRAMA 102All students are strongly advised to take Drama 251* in the Fall term of their second year
The Honours programme is designed so that a student could work through a particular sequence of courses in one field (acting, directing, technical) which would in effect become an area of specialization. The 499 project in the fourth year would them presumably be centered on this specialization. Students planning to major in Drama and Theatre Arts should confer with the Undergraduate Adviser for the Division before registering.
Note The normal number of lectures per week in each course is three: however, each instructor determines how often his particular class will meet.
Laboratory sessions and rehearsal periods may be added to any course at the discretion of the instructor.
Introductory study of the theatre as a major art form. Selected plays as produced in their historical context. Contributions of the actor, designer, and technician to theatrical production. Lectures as well as practical workshops in smaller groups.
An extension of the studies described in 101*. Prereq: Drama 101*, 3 hours per week.
221* Introduction to Acting (221* and 222* formerly 225) An introduction to the fundamentals of acting. This course stresses the development of the actor through laboratory experience. Introductory work in scene study and characterization is included, as well as acting discipline and vocabulary..
DRAMA 231Design for the Theatre 1 (Fine Arts 228B)
(formerly 228)
An introduction to the problems of designing for the theatre. Work for the course will include the preparation of drawings and models as well as practical experience in the theatre.
Theory and practice of building, painting, rigging, and shifting scenery; construction of properties; familiarity with lighting instruments, sound equipment and their contro] systems. Students will be required to spend a certain number of hours working on department productions.
DRAMA 251Survey of Dramatic Literature and Dramatic Theory 1
The Greek and Roman periods. 3 hours per week.
Course Descriptions Drama and Theatre Arts Group
Note
This and the next four courses divide the dramatic literature and theory of the Western world into five historical periods. Each course will cover about fifteen plays and the major works of dramatic theory of the period.
DRAMA 255Survey of Dramatic Literature and Dramatic Theory 5
The twentieth century from Brecht to the present.
261* Introduction to Directing 1 (261* and 262* formerly 325*)
Analysis of production and performance problems from the director’s point of view. Study in the principles of stage direction. Special projects in directing, including the production of a workshop production.
3-4 hours per week with lab sessions by arrangement Prereq: Drama 101*, 102* and at least one dramatic literature class.
Consideration of problems involved in the directing of a production. Each student in the course will be required to form his own production company and mount a play.
4 hours per week with labs by special arrangement. Prereq: Drama 261* two dramatic literature classes and permission.
DRAMA 307(abc) Special Studies in Theatre Production 2
(formerly 327*)
See 306*(abc)
Prereq: Drama 101* and 102*
321 Advanced Acting 1 (321* and 322* formerly 425) Advanced work in acting. Course involves individual and ensemble work in selections from specific plays with attention given to various periods and styles in acting.
An extension of the studies described in Drama 321*. Prereq: 321* or permission.
343* Theatre Technology 1 (343* and 344* formerly 442) Advanced study and practice in the various aspects of the technology of the theatre. Production participation involving 3 hours per night for 5 nights a week for 2'/2 weeks in either Fall or Winter term is required.
An extension of the studies described in Drama 243. Prereq: Drama 243* and 244*, and permission.
351* Canadian Drama For a description of this course see English 316*.
361* Advanced Directing 1 (36!1* and 362* formerly 422) Each student in the course will be required to form his own production company and mount a play.
4h. per week, labs by special arrangement.
Prereq: Drama 261*, 262* and at least three dramatic literature classes and permission.
An extension of the studies described in Drama 361*. Prereq: 361* and at least four dramatic literature classes and permission.
371* Theatre History 1 (371* and 372* formerly 329) A survey of theatre history from classical Greece to 1700. 3 hours per week. Prereq: Drama 101* and 102*
An extension of the studies described in Drama 371*. Prereq: Drama 101* and 102*
Course Descriptions 241 Drama and Theatre Arts Group
381* Costuming 1 (381* and 382* formerly 330)
Design and practice in the construction of costume for the stage. Research into the historical styles of costumes from antiquity to the present and the adaptation of these styles to stage use. Laboratory and production participation required.
Required of all Honours Drama students and open only to students in their fourth year. Itis designed to give students an opportunity to complete a comprehensive presentation in a major area of concentration during his/her senior year. The project may be of a practical nature (e.g. acting, directing, etc.) or it may be a research thesis. Each student will also be required to discuss the project in a public forum and write a comprehensive examination.