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)
53 courses in the 1989–90 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
DRAMA 101B Introduction to the Theatre 2W 3C 0.5
An extension of the studies described in 101A.
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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.
Coreq: DRAMA 101A or B
Limited Enrolment. Permission required.
DRAMA 221 Intermediate Acting 1 An extension of Drama 102. ThisF 6L 0.5
course stresses development of the actor through scene study. Preraq: DRAMA 101A or 101B, 102 and permission of the instructor Limited enrolment
DRAMA 222 Intermediate Acting 2W 6L 0.5
An extension of Drama 221.
Prereq: DRAMA 221 and permission of the instructor
DRAMA 223 Speech Communication 1F,W,S 4L 0.5
Theory and practice of public speaking. Course involves design and delivery of various kinds of speeches, and the development of organizational, vocal, listening and.critical skills.
Prereq: None
Open to students in ail faculties but limited enrolment. Permission required.
DRAMA 224 Speech Communication 2F,W,S 4L 0.5
Complex Speech Situations. Principles and practice of formal and informal meetings, communication for group decision-making, interviewing and media relations.
Prereq: DRAMA 223
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 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 CLAS 266
DRAMA 252 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 23C 0.5
The Middies Ages, the Elizabethans and Jacebeans (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 254 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 43C 0.5
The late 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 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 259 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, 101B, 102, at least one dramatic literature class and permission
DRAMA 262 Introduction to Directing 23L 0.5
A workshop course consisting of the preparation of one or more detailed production books. Interpretation and analysis will be emphasized.
Prereq: DRAMA 261, two 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 Script Interpretation 2W 3C 0.5
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 6L 0.5
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 321. Prereq: DRAMA 321 and permission of the instructor
DRAMA 323 Speech WritingF,W,S 4L 0.5
The analysis, writing and performance of speeches. Analysis will focus on the theory of communication and speech models for imitation; writing, on in-class workshops; and performance, on videotaping and student evaluation of speeches. Prereq: DRAMA 223 and 224 Cross-listed as ENGL 309E
DRAMA 326 Voice and Non-verbal Communications 1F 4L 0.5
A workshop course in voice, designed to increase vocal power, range, flexibility and variety in presenting the spoken word, and to channel and expand the range of gestures, facial expression, and eye contact.
Coreq: DRAMA 221 or 223
DRAMA 327 Voice and Non-Verbal Communication 2W 4L 0.5
An extension of the studies 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 and permission of the instructor
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 7)
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 and permission of the instructor
DRAMA 342 Lighting Design for the Theatre 2W 4L 0.5
Advanced studies in theatre lighting design, including major production experience. .
Prereq: DRAMA 341 and permission of the instructor
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 and permission of the instructor -
DRAMA 344 Theatre Technology 2W 2L,2C 0.5
A continuation of the studies described in DRAMA 343.
Prereq: DRAMA 343 and permission of the instructor
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 3C 0.5
Russian Drama . Cross-listed as RUSS 341
DRAMA 353 Russian Drama Cross-listed as RUSS 3423C 0.5
DRAMA 355 The Stage as Forum: German Drama in Translation3C 0.5
Cross-listed as GER 355
DRAMA 356 The Stage as Forum: Russian3C 0.5
Drama in Translation Cross-listed as RUSS 356
DRAMA 358 Ancient Comedy in Translation Cross-listed as CLAS 3653C 0.5
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 Theatre History 23C 0.5
Theatre history from the Classical French and English Restoration periods to the present era.
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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
DRAMA 407 Theatre Workshop 2A/B/C W std 0.5
Participation in stage production for advanced students.
Prereq: Permission of play director and DRAMA 101A and B
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.
DRAMA 421 Advanced Acting Workshop 1F 6L 0.5
An intensive workshop designed to develop performance skills. Special attention given to individual acting problems.
Prereq: DRAMA 321, 322, and permission of the instructor
DRAMA 422 Advanced Acting Workshop 2W 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
Listed without a description.
DRAMA 491 A-E W wkshp 0.5 Selected Seminars in Drama and Theatre Arts
Listed without a description.
DRAMA 499A Senior Seminar/B F,W T 0.5/0.5
Open only to drama honours students in their fourth year. Ht is designed to give the student an opportunity to complete a comprehensive presentation in his or her major area of concentration..
A letter grade for DRAMA 499A will be submitted only after the completion of DRAMA 499B.
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