DRAMA 101A Introduction to the Theatre 1F 3C 0.5
Introductory study of the theatre as a major art form. Selected plays as produced in- their historical contexts. Contributions of the actor, designer and technician to theatrical production.
Drama (DRAMA)
49 courses in the 1985–86 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Ballet * A" Division: For students with background training equivalent to preelementary in one of the formalized systems.
DRAMA 101B Introduction to the Theatre 2W 3C 0.5
An extension of the studies described in 101A.
DRAMA 102 Introduction to ActingF,W 4L 0.5
An introduction to acting. The class will be structured as a rehearsal, where the students will explore improvisation and text work, concentrating on the practical problems of an actor's experiences in creating a role.
Prereq/Coreq: DRAMA 101A or B
Limited Enrolment
DRAMA 221 Intermediate Acting 1F @& 0.5
An extension of Drama 102. This course stresses development of the actor through scene study.
Prereq: DRAMA 102
16.35
DRAMA 222 Intermediate Acting 2W 6L 0.5
An extension of Drama 221.
Prereq: DRAMA 221. and permission of the instructor
DRAMA 243 Introduction to Technical Production 1F 2C,2L 0.5
Theory and practice of building, painting, rigging and shifting scenery; construction of properties; familiarity with lighting instruments, sound equipment and their control systems. Students must spend a certain number of hours working on department productions.
Prereq: Permission of the instructor
DRAMA 244 Introduction to Technical Production 2W 20,2 0.5
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 243.
Prereq: DRAMA 243
DRAMA 251 Survey of Dramatic Literature andF-3C 65
Dramatic Theory 1
The Greek and Roman periods. Cross-listed as C CIV 266.
DRAMA 262 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 23C 0.5
The Middles Ages, the Elizabethans and Jacobeans (excluding Shakespeare) and the Spanish Golden Age.
DRAMA 253 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 33C 0.5
French neo-classicism, the Restoration period and sentimental drama.
DRAMA 264 Survey of Dramatic Literature and3C 0.5
Theory 4 : The jate 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, romanticism and naturalism.
DRAMA 255 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 53C 0.5
Dramatic literature of the 20th century.
DRAMA 258 Masterpieces of Western Drama - A Study of Performance 13C 0.5
Plays of film. This course will entail studying a play and then viewing it as a movie.
DRAMA 261 Introduction to Directing 1F 3C 0.5
Analysis of production and performance problems from the director’s point of view. Study in the principles of stage direction.
Prereq: DRAMA 101A, 1018, 102, at least 1 dramatic literature class and permission
DRAMA 262 Introduction to Directing 23. 0.5
A practical workshop course in directing problems and techniques.
Prereq: DRAMA 261, 2 dramatic literature classes, and permission
DRAMA 301 Script Interpretation 1F 3C 0.5
Advanced study and analysis of plays in the process of production covering selected periods and types of playwriting. May include production casebook.
DRAMA 302 W 3C 0.5
Script interpretation 2
An extension of the studies described “ above in 301. —
DRAMA 306 (ABC) F std 05 Special Studies in Theatre
Listed without a description.
DRAMA 307 (ABC) W std 05 Special Studies in Theatre Production 2
Listed without a description.
DRAMA 321 Advanced Acting 1F 6 0.5
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.
DRAMA 322 Advanced Acting 2W 6L 0.5
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 321. Prereq: DRAMA 321 or permission
DRAMA 326 Seminar in Voice 1F 4L 0.5
A workshop course in voice for the actor, designed to increase vocal power, tange, flexibility and variety in presenting the spoken word.
Prereq/Coreq: DRAMA 221
DRAMA 327 Seminar in Voice 2W 4L 0.5
An extension of the studio described in DRAMA 326. : Prereq: DRAMA 326
DRAMA 331 Design for the Theatre 1F 3LD 0.5
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.
Prereq: DRAMA 244
DRAMA 332 Design for the Theatre 2W 3LD 0.5
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 331, concentrating on the practicalities of set design.
Prereq: DRAMA 331
DRAMA 341 Lighting Design for the Theatre 1F 4L 0.5
An introduction to the theory and practice of theatre lighting design through studio experience.
Prereq: DRAMA 244
DRAMA 342 Lighting Design for the Theatre 2W 4L 0.5
Advanced studies in theatre lighting design, including major production experience.
Prereq: DRAMA 341
DRAMA 343 Theatre Technology 1F 2L,.2C 0.5
Advanced studies in the theory and practice of theatre technology, including an apprenticeship program.
Prereq: DRAMA 243 and 244
DRAMA 344 Theatre Technology 2W 2L,2C 0.5
A continuation of the studies described in DRAMA 343. Prereq: DRAMA 343
DRAMA 348 Arts Administration 13C 0.5
An introduction to the problems and techniques of arts administration. Topics include: budgeting, program selection, fund raising, publicity and audience analysis.
DRAMA 349 Arts Administration 23C 0.5
An extension of the studies in DRAMA 348.
DRAMA 351 Canadian Drama3C 0.5
See ENGLISH 316. Cross-listed as ENGL 316.
DRAMA 352 - Russian Drama3C 0.5
Cross-listed as RUSS 341. -
DRAMA 363 Russian Drama3C 0.5
Cross-listed as RUSS 342.
DRAMA 355 The Stage as Forum: German3C 0.5
Drama in Translation
Cross-listed as GER 358.
DRAMA 356 The Stage as Forum: Russian3C 0.5
Drama In Translation Cross-listed as RUSS 356.
DRAMA 357 The Theatre of the Absurd3C 0.5
Cross-listed as ENGL 387R.
DRAMA 361 Advanced Directing 1F std 0.5
Each student in the course will be
required to form his or her own produc-
tion company and mount a play. Prereq: DRAMA 261 or 262, at least
three dramatic literature classes and
permission.
DRAMA 362 Advanced Directing 2° W std 0.5
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 361.
Prereq: DRAMA 361 and at least four dramatic literature classes.
DRAMA 372 Theatre History 23C 0.5
Theatre history from the Classical French and English Restoration periods to. the present era.
DRAMA 406 (ABC) F std 05 Theatre Workshop 1
Listed without a description.
DRAMA 407 (ABC) W std 05 Theatre Workshop 2
Listed without a description.
DRAMA 409 Theatre CriticismW 3C 0.5
Study and practice of the criticism of
theatre production and performance. This course will not normally be taken
until the student's final year.
Course Descriptions
DRAMA 421 Advanced Acting Workshop 1F 6L 0.5
An intensive workshop designed to develop performance skilis. Special attention given to individual acting problems.
Prereq: DRAMA 321, 322, and ~ permission of instructor
DRAMA 422 Advanced Acting Workshop 2W 6L 0.5
An extension of DRAMA 421. Prereq: DRAMA 421 and permission of instructor
DRAMA 490 (A-E) F wkshp 0.5 Setected Seminars in Drama and
Listed without a description.
DRAMA 491 (A-E) W wkshp 0.5 Selected Seminars in Drama and Theatre Arts
Listed without a description.
DRAMA 259 Masterpieces of Western Drama ~- A Study of Performance 2
Not offered in 1985–86.
DRAMA 371 Theatre History 1 Department of Earth Sciences
Not offered in 1985–86.