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 theatricai production.
Drama (DRAMA)
51 courses in the 1990–91 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.
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 8 Limited Enrolment. Permission required..
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 or 101B, 102 Audition required
DRAMA 222 Intermediate Acting 2W 6L 0.5
An extension of Drama 221. Prereq: DRAMA 221 Auditon required
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DRAMA 223 Public SpeakingF,W,S 4L 0.5
Theory and practice of public speaking. A workshop course involving design and delivery of various kinds of speeches, and the development of organizational, vocal, listening and critical skills. Students will be videotaped. Prereq: None Open to students in all faculties but limited enrolment. Must attend first class.
DRAMA 224 Interpersonal and Small Group CommunicationF,W,S 3L 0.5
Principles and practice ot interpersonal communication, as well as meetings and group decision-making in presentations.
Prereq: DRAMA 223
DRAMA 225 InterviewingF,W 3L 0.5
Theory and practice of interviewing. A workshop course which teaches theory, design, and presentation of interviews. Videotaping student exercises will enhance interview design and delivery, as well as listening and critical skills.
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 259 Masterpleces of Western Drama — A Study of Performance 13C 0.5
Plays on film. This course will entail studying a play and then viewing it as a movie.
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 311 Survey of Dramatic Literature and3C 0.6
Theory 2
The Middle Ages, the Elizabethans and
Jacobeans (excluding Shakespeare).
and the Spanish Golden Age. Cross-listed as ENGL 232
DRAMA 312 Survey of Dramatic Literature and.3C 0.5
Theory 3
French neo-classicism, the Restoration
period and sentimental drama. Cross-listed as ENGL 233A
DRAMA 313 Survey of Dramatic Literature and3C 0.5
Theory 4
The late 18th and 19th centuries.
romanticism and naturalism. Cross-listed as ENGL 233B
DRAMA 314 Survey of Dramatic Literature and3C 0.5
Theory 5
The first part of the 20th century. Cross-listed as ENGL 233C
DRAMA 315 Survey of Dramatic Literature and30 0.5
Theory 6
The second part of the 20th century. Cross-listed as ENGL 233D
Course Descriptions Drama and Theatre Arts
DRAMA 316 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 73C 0.5
A survey of the modern drama of Australia, New Zealand, andthe drama, in English, of Africa and the West indies.
Cross-listed as ENGL 234
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 Audition required.
DRAMA 322 Advanced Acting 2W 6L 0.5
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 321. Preraq: DRAMA 321 Audition required.
DRAMA 323 Speech WritingF,W 3L 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 student evaluation of speeches. Prereq: None Cross-listed as ENGL 309E
DRAMA 324 Debate and Persuasive CommunicationF,W 3L 0.5
A workshop course which combines the practice of various debating formats with the study of persuasive communication theories. Students will master and understand persuasive strategies
that pervade the workplace and society
generally.
DRAMA 326 Voice and Non-verbal Communication 1F 4L 0.5
A workshop course in voice and nonverbal communication for the speaker, 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 J
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 prac- .. . tical 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 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. 1 Prereq: DRAMA 244 and permissiot
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 1 ateF 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. Tapics 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 361 Directing 1F std 0.5
Exploration of the director's task i in its practical, theoretical and historical aspects.
Prereq: At least three dramatic fitera- . ture classes and permission
[C AMA 362 W std 0.5 Directing 2 ; Students will be expected to form their ¢ tproduction company, mount a £ rtplay, and submit a detailed f.~.Nptbook. Prereq: DRAMA 361 and at least four ' dramatic literature classes
[ AMA371 3C 0.5
Theatre History 1
Theatre History from Classical Greece 1 1 Renaissance.
L.. AMA 372 3C 0.5
Theatre History 2
Theatre history from the Classical
| -nch and English Restoration periods he present era.
DRAMA 380 3C 0.5
' nadian Drama 2 ENGLISH 316. Cross-listed as ENGL 316
DRAMA 381 Ssian Drama Cross-listed as RUSS 3413C 0.5
DRAMA 382 Issian Drama Cross-listed as RUSS 3423C 0.5
DRAMA 383 The Stage as Forum: German Drama Translation Cross-listed as GER 3553C 0.5
DRAMA 384 Te Stage as Forum: Russian ama in Translation Cross-listed as RUSS 3563C 0.5
DRAMA 385 Icient Comedy in Translation Cross-listed as CLAS 3653C 0.5
DRAMA 390 3L 0.5
“nildren’s Theatre ‘inciples, methods, forms and styles of eatre for children. Children’s theatre play-scripts examined and evaluated in a workshop situation.
DRAMA 406 Theatre Workshop 1A/B/C F std 0.5
Participation in stage production for dvanced siudents. Prereq: Permission of the play irector and DRAMA 101A and B
DRAMA 407 Heatre Workshop 2A/B/C W std 0.5
‘articipation in stage production for advanced students. Prereq: Permission of play director and DRAMA 101A and 8
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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
Audition required.
DRAMA 422 Advanced Acting Workshop 2W 6L 0.5
An extension of DRAMA 421. Prereq: DRAMA 421 Audition required.
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 Arts
Listed without a description.