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)
57 courses in the 1993–94 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Prereq: DRAMA 243
DRAMA 101B Introduction to the Theatre 2W 8C 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: DRAMA 223 for Speech Communication majors
Prereq or Coreg: DRAMA 101A or B
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 CommunicationW,S 3L 0.5
Focuses on the one-to-one, face-to-face 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 (Can be coreq for first-year prospective majors only.)
DRAMA 225 InterviewingF 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. Recommended: DRAMA 223 and 224
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 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 —3C 0.5
A Study of Performance 1
Plays on film. This course will entail studying a play and then viewing it as a movie.
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. Prereg: 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 and Theory 2 The Middle Ages, the Elizabethans and3C 0.5
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 13th and 1Sth 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 and3C 0.5
Theory 7
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 317 Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory &3C 0.5
American drama from the 1920's to the present.
Course Descriptions Orama and Speech Communication
DRAMA 318 Musical Theatre3C 0.5
Traces the development of the musical theatre with particular emphasis on the American contribution. The focus is divided between a historical overview using key texts, and a study of the form: the book, the lyrics, the music, and the economics.
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, 222 Audition required
DRAMA 322 Advanced Acting 2W 6L 0.5
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 321. Prereg: DRAMA 321 Audition required
DRAMA 3823 W 3L 0.5 Speech Writing The analysis, writing and performance of speeches. Analysis will focus on the theoty of communication and speech models for imitation; writing, on in-class workshops; and performance, on student evaluation of speeches. Alecommended: DRAMA 223 Cross-listed as ENGL 309E
DRAMA 324 Small Group CommunicationF 3L 0.5
A workshop course which works from the-
ory to develop the skills to work in groups
effectively. The principles of group dynam-
ics, leadership, and conflict resolution will
be studied and implemented in small
group meetings and presentations. Recommended: DRAMA 224
DRAMA 326 Voice TechniqueF 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.
Prereq: DRAMA 221 or 223
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 3331, 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 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 Management and Technology 1F 2L,2C 0.5
The theory and practice of theatre technology. Special attention will be given to stage management, production management, house management, and promotions/advertising. The course is an integral part of the departmental production season.
Prereq: DRAMA 243, 244 and permission of the instructor
DRAMA 344 Theatre Management and Technology 22L,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 contemporary not-for-profit arts administration. Topics include: budgeting and financial control, marketing, volunteerism and board management relations.
DRAMA 349 Arts Administration 23C 0.5
DRAMA 350 Arts Administration 33C 0.5
An advanced course in management and development in the not-for-profit sector. Topics include: the context of philanthropy in Canada, understanding organized culture and the role of the not-for-profit board in fundraising.
Prereq: DRAMA 348 or permission of instructor
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 ari permission
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
Gramatic 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-lisied as ENGL 316
DRAMA 381 Russian Drama Cross-lisied 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 Translation3C 0.5
Cross-listed as GER 355
DRAMA 384 The Stage as Forum: Russian Drama in Translation3C 0.5
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.
Course Descriptions
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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 8
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 CriticismF 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 425 Audition Technique3C 0.5
An intensive approach to monologue work, this course will prepare students for the audition process. Time will also be devoted to leaming about the demands of the theatre profession, and the problems faced by the self-employed artist. Prereq: DRAMA 321/322 or equivalent Audition required
DRAMA 443 Theatre Technology and Management Apprenticeship 1F std 0.5
An advanced course. Selected students are apprenticed in theatre technology or management functions in productions both on and off campus.
Prereq: DRAMA 342, 343, and permission of the instructor
DRAMA 444 Theatre Technology and Management Apprenticeship 2W std 0.5
An extension of studies described in DRAMA 443.
Prereq: DRAMA 443, 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 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 her/his major area of concentration.
A letter grade for DRAMA 499A will be submitted only after the completion of DRAMA 4998.
COURSES NOT OFFERED 1993-94
Consult with Drama Undergraduate Officer to determine offerings for 1993-94.
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