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.
58 courses in the 1994–95 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Drama and Speech Communication
Undergraduate Officer W.R. Chadwick, ML 131, ext. 2855
Co-ordinator of Speech Communication J. Tomasson Goodwin, ML 122, ext. 5056
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.
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.
An extension of the studies described in 101A.
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 Coreq: DRAMA 101A or B
Limited Enrolment. Permission required.
An extension of DRAMA 102. This course stresses development of the actor through scene study, Prereq: DRAMA 101A or 1018, 102 Audition required
An extension of DRAMA 221. Prereq: DRAMA 221 Auditon required
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.
Antireq: ACC 432
Open to students in aif faculties but limited enrolment. Must attend first class.
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.)
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 skilis. Recommended: DRAMA 223 and 224
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 instructor
An extension of the studies desoribed in DRAMA 243..
Prereq: DRAMA 243
Dramatic Theory 1
The Greek and Roman periods. Cross-listed as CLAS 266
Plays on film. This course will entail studying a play and then viewing #t as a movie.
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Course Descriptions Drama and Speech Communication
Production participation and the study of
selected problems of theatrical production. Prereq: Permission of play director
See DRAMA 306.
Prereq: Permission of play director
Jacobeans (excluding Shakespeare), and the Spanish Golden Age.
Cross-listed as ENGL 232
Theory 3
Frénch neo-classicism, the Restoration
period and sentimental drama. . Cross-tisted as ENGL 233A
Theory 4
The late 18th and 19th centuries.
romanticism and naturalism, Cross-listed as ENGL 233B
Theory 5
The first part of the 20th century. Cross-listed as ENGL 233C .
Theory6 .
The second part of the 20th century. . Cross-listed as ENGL 233D
Theory 7
A survey of the. modern drama of -
Austratla, New Zealand, and the drama, in
English, of Africa and the West indies: Crosslisted as ENGL 234°
American drama from the 192078 to the present.
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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.
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
An extension of the studies described i in DRAMA 321. Prereq: DRAMA 321 Audition required -
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. Recommended: DRAMA 223 Cross-listed as ENGL 309E
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A workshop course which works from the- Ory to develop the skilis to work in groups effectively. The principles of group dynamics, leadership, and conflict resolution wilt : be studied and implemented in small group meetings and presenitations. Recommended: DRAMA 224
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
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 instructor
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 331, concentrating on the practicalities of set design.
Prereq: DRAMA 331
An introduction to the theory and practice of theatre lighting design through studio experience.
Prereq: DRAMA 244 and permission of instructor
Advanced studies in theatre lighting design, including major production experience.
Prereq: DRAMA 341 and permission of instructor
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 instructor
A continuation of the studies described in DRAMA 343.
Prereq: DRAMA 343 and permission of instructor
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.
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
Course Descriptions Drama and Speech Communication
Exploration of the director’s task in its practical, theoretical and historical aspects.
Prereq: At least three dramatic literature classes and permission
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
Theatre History from Classical Greece to the Renaissance.
Theatre history from the Classical French and English Restoration periods to the present era.
See ENGLISH 316. Gross-listed as ENGL 316
Cross-listed as GER 355
Cross-listed as RUSS 356
Principles, methods, forms and styles of theatre for children. Children’s theatre Play-scripts examined and evaluated in a workshop situation.
Participation in stage production for advanced students.
Prereq: Permission of play director and DRAMA 101A andB
Participation in stage production for advanced students.
Prereq: Permission of play director and DRAMA 101A and B
Study and practice of the criticism of
theatre production and performance. This course will not normally be taken
until the student’s final year.
An intensive workshop designed to develop performance skills. Special attention given to individual acting problems. Prereq: DRAMA 321, 322 Audition required
An extension of DRAMA 421. Prereq: DRAMA 421 Audition required
An intensive approach to monologue work, this course will prepare students for the audition process. Time will also be devoted to learning about the demands of the theatre profession, and the problems faced by the self-employed artist. Prereq: DRAMA 321/322 or equivalent Audition required
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 instructor
An extension of studies described in DRAMA 443.
Prereq: DRAMA 443, and permission of instructor
Listed without a description.
Listed without a description.
Open onty 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 499B.
COURSES NOT OFFERED 1994-95
Consul with Drama Undergraduate Officer to determine offerings for 1994-95.
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