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)
54 courses in the 1991–92 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
see page 16:44 Fine Arts see page 16:67 Music see page 16:103
For program information please see Chapter 8, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, and Chaper 9, Faculty of Arts
Drama and Theatre Arts
Undergraduate Officer M.G. van Dijk, ML 129, ext. 3672
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 107A.
DRAMA 102 F,W 4L 0.5
{introduction to Acting.
An introduction to acting. The class will be structured as a rehearsal, where the studenis 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. 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
Course Descriptions Drama and Theatre Arts
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 CommunicationF,W,S 3L 0.5
Focuses on the one-to-one, face-toface communication in both the personal and professional realms. Such topics as verbal and non-verbal interactions, listening, and the better management of interpersonal communication will be studied.
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 Masterpieces 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 8C 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 0.5
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 and3C 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 and3C 0.5
Theory 6
The second part of the 20th century. Cross-listed as ENGL 233D
DRAMA 316 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 73C 0.5
A survey of the modern drama of Australia, New Zealand, and the 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. Prereq: 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 Small Group CommunicationF,W 3L 0.5
A workshop course which works from theory to develop the skills to work in groups effectively. The principles of group dynamics, leadership, and conflict resolution will be studied and implemented in small group meetings and presentations.
DRAMA 326 Voice Technique 1F,W 3L 0.5
A workshop course in voice for the speaker, designed to increase vocal power, range, flexibility and variety in presenting the spoken word.
Coreq: DRAMA 221 or 223
DRAMA 327 Voice Technique 2F,W 3L 0.5
An extension of the studies describad in DRAMA 326. Prereq: DRAMA 326
Course Descriptions Drama and Theatre Arts
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 modeis 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
DRAMA 341 Lighting Design for the Theatre 1F 4b 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 F 2L,26 0.5
Theatre Technology 1 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 361 Directing 1F std 0.5
Exploration of the director's task in its practical, theoretical and historical aspects.
Prereq: At least three dramatic literature classes and permission
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DRAMA 362 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.
DRAMA 380 Canadian Drama3C 0.5
See ENGLISH 316. Cross-listed as ENGL 316
DRAMA 381 Russian Drama Cross-listed as RUSS 3413C 0.5
DRAMA 382 Russian Drama Cross-listed as RUSS 3423C 0.5
DRAMA 383 The Stage as Forum: German Drama in Transiation3C 0.5
Cross-listed as GER 355
DRAMA 384 The Stage as Forum: Russian3C 0.5
Drama in Translation Cross-listed as RUSS 356
DRAMA 385 Ancient Comedy in Translation Cross-listed as CLAS 3653C 0.5
DRAMA 390 Children's Theatre3L 0.5
Principles, methods, forms and styles of theatre 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 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
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.
DRAMA 499A Senior Seminar/B F,W T 0.5/0.5
Open only to drama honours students in their fourth year. It 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.
COURSES NOT OFFERED 1991-92 Consult with Drama Undergraduate
Officer to determine offerings for 1991-92.
Course Descriptions
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