DRAMA 101A Introduction to the Theatre 1F X 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)
46 courses in the 1986–87 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 1986–87
Associate Professor, Chairman W.R. Chadwick, BA, MA (Toronta), PhO (London)
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate
Officer .
Faculty listed in 1986–87
C.0. Abel, BA (Queer’s), MA, PhD (Toronto), LRAM (Speech and Drama)
Assistant Professor M.G. van Dijk, BA, MA (Welingion} PROD (Te oronto)
Lecturer, Technical Director A. Anderson
Course Descriptions
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
introductory Note
Laboratory sessions and rehearsal Periods may be added to any course at the discretion of the instructor.
DRAMA 101B Introduction to the Theatre 2W 3C 0.5
An extension of the studies described in 101A.
DRAMA 102 Introduction to ActingF,W 4b 0.5
An introduction to acting. The class wilt 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 6L 0.5
An extension of Drama 102. This course stresses development of the actor through scene study.
Prereq: DRAMA 101A, 102 and Permission of the instructor.
Limited enrolment
DRAMA 222 Intermediate Acting 2W S&L 0.5
An extension of Drama ‘221.
Preréq: 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 contrdl 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 2C,2l. 0.5
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 243.
Prereq: DRAMA 243
DRAMA 251 Survey of Dramatic Literature andF.3C 0.5
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 Middies Ages, the Elizabethans and Jacobeans (excluding Shakespeare) and the Spanish Golden Age..
DRAMA 253 Survey of Dramatic Literature and3C 0.5
Theory 3
French neo-classicism, the Restoration
period and sentimental drama.
DRAMA 254 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 4. 3C 0.5
The late 18th, 19th and early 20th centu ries, romanticism and naturalism.
DRAMA 255 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 53C 0.5
Dramatic literature of the 20th century.
DRAMA 256 Survey of Dramatic Literature 63C 0 5
A survey of the modern drama of Australia, New Zealand, and the drama, in English, of Africa and the West indies.
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
A study of theories of the modern stage, the emergence of the director and the principles of stage direction, with special reference to the work of Stanislavski and Brecht.
Prereq: DRAMA 101A, 1018, 102, at least 1 dramatic literature class and permission
DRAMA 262 Introduction to Directing 2—3L 0.5
A workshop course consisting of the preparation of one or more detailed praduction books. interpretation and analysis will be emphasized.
Prereq: DRAMA 261, 2 dramatic literature classes, and permission
DRAMA 301 Script Interpretation 1F 3C OS
Advanced study and analysis of plays in the process of production covering selected periods and types of playwriting. May include production casebook.
DRAMA 32 W X 05
Script interpretation 2
An extension of the studies described above in 301.
DRAMA 306 Special Studies in Theatre Production 1A/B/C F std 0.5
Production participation and the study of selected problems of theatrical production.
Prereq: Permission of the play director
DRAMA 307 Special Studies in Theatre Production 2A/B/C W std 0.5
See Drama 306.
Prereq: Permission of the play director
DRAMA 321 Advanced Acting 1F 6L 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..
* Prereq: DRAMA 221, DRAMA 222, and permission of the instructor.
Usually restricted to Drama majors
DRAMA 322 Advanced Acting 2W 6 0.5
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 321.
Prereq: DRAMA 321 and permission of the instructor
DRAMA 326 Seminar in Voice 1'F 4. 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 studies described in ORAMA 326. Prereq: DRAMA 326
DRAMA 331 Design for the Theatre 1F 3LD 05°
An introduction to the problerns 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: ORAMA- 244
DRAMA 332 Design for the Theatre 2W 3LD 0.5
Ah extension of the studies deacribed 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 prac: | tice 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: RRAMA 243 and 244
DRAMA 344 Theatre Technology 2W 220 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 Drama \3C 0.5
See ENGLISH 316. Cross-listed as ENGL 316.
DRAMA 355 The Stage as Forum: German3C 0.5
Drama in Translation Cross-listed as GER 356.
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 358 Ancient Comedy in Translation3C 05 .-
Cross-listed as C CIV 365.
DRAMA 361 Advanced Directing 1F std 0.5
Work as an assistant director on a major production involving the writing of a production casebook.
Prereq: DRAMA 261 or 262, at least three dramatic literature classes. and
permission.
DRAMA 362 Advanced Directing 2W std 0.5
“Students will be expected to form their
own production company, mount a short play, and submit a detailed promptbook.
Prereq: DRAMA 361 and at least four dramatic {literature classes.
DRAMA 371 Theatre History 13C 0.5
Theatre History from Classical Greece to the Renaissance.
DRAMA 372: 30 05
Theatre History 2
Theatre history from the Classical French and English Restoration periods to the present era.
DRAMA 406 Theatre Workshop 1A/B/C F std 0.5
Participation in stage production for advanced students.
Prereq: Permission of the play director and DRAMA 101A and B
Course Descriptions 16.37 Drama and Theatre Arts
DRAMA 407 Theatre Workshop 2A/B/C W std 0.5
Participation in stage production for
advanced students. Prereq: Permission of play direcior and DRAMA 101A and B
DRAMA 409 Theatre CriticismW XC 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.
DRAMA 421 Advanced Acting Workshop 1F 6L 0.5
An intensive workshop designed to Gavelop performance skills. Special attention given to individual acting problems.
Prereq: DRAMA 321, 322, and permis sion of the instructor
DRAMA 422 Advanced Acting Workshop 2‘W 6L 0.5
An extension of DRAMA 421. Prereq: DRAMA 421. and ‘permission of the instructor
DRAMA 490 A-E F wkshp 0.5 Selected Seminars in Drama and Theatre Arts
Listed without a description.
DRAMA 491 A-E W wkshp' 0.5 Selected Seminars in Drama and Theatre Aris
Listed without a description.