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DRAM 170 — Introduction to Theatre: Theatre history and play analysis from the standpoint of production. Lab work in three aspects of play production: acting, directing, design.; Credits: 3
DRAM 221 — Beginning Acting I: Concentration on individual exercises and group activities that emphasis voice, movement, and relaxation through in-class improvisation and performance of monologues and two-person scenes. Beginning play analysis.; Credits: 3; Updated: May 21, 2003
DRAM 222 — Beginning Acting II: Continuation of Drama 221, with emphasis on building the ensemble, basic character work, refining vocal production, and expanding movement vocabulary. Performance of group scenes from modern and contemporary plays. Play analysis based on method acting theory.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Dram 221; Updated: April 1, 2003
DRAM 231 — Oral Interpretation of Literature: Principles of interpretive reading. Textual analysis, training in individual and group performance techniques. Development, arrangement and performance of program.; Credits: 3; Crosslink: Same as Comu 231
DRAM 264 — Beginning Theatre Practicum: Supervised work and/or performance for the beginning student in the areas of acting, stagecraft/construction, lighting, sound, and costuming. Required work on a Theatre production to utilize learned skills.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Dram 170 or consent of the instructor
DRAM 270 — Stage Techniques: Required for all Performing Arts Majors. Study of the basic vocabulary of the stage and the collaborative contributions of directors, actors, technicians, and house personnel. Experiential work in the development of stage presence and etiquette.; Credits: 2; Notes: May be taken concurrently with music and dance technique courses.; Updated: April 1, 2003
DRAM 280 — Basic Stagecraft: Introduction to beginning concepts of design and construction of scenery for the stage. Overview of the development of scenography from Greek theatre to the modern proscenium stage. Study will include two- and three-dimensional scenery, properties, and finishing techniques.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): To be taken concurently with DRAM 280L
DRAM 280L — Basic Stagecraft Laboratory: Supervised work in stagecraft, lighting, and sound. To be taken concurrently with Drama 280.; Credits: 1
DRAM 318 — Playwriting: Basic course in writing for the stage. Development of theme, action, and characterization for the one-act play form.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; Crosslink: Same as Eng 318
DRAM 321 — Acting Workshop: Advanced study for actors who have completed Beginning Acting. Concentrated scene work, script analysis, character development, and style study. Comparative exercises in acting for the stage and the camera. Performance of workshop material.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Dram 221, 222 and consent of instructor; Updated: November 14, 2002
DRAM 322 — Acting Shakespeare: In-depth study of Shakespearean texts from the standpoint of production and acting style. Historical study of Renaissance production techniques. Performance of scenes resulting from work on vocal production, period movement, text analysis.; Credits: 3; Updated: April 1, 2003
DRAM 340 — Stage Makeup: Studio work in design and application of stage makeup. Study and development of character, corrective, and three-dimensional makeup. Required work on major production.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and Dram 170 or 221 or previous stage makeup experience
DRAM 350 — Stage Costume: Study of costume design, theory, and practice. Survey of historical and modern costume. Practical experience in design and construction including required work on major production.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Dram 170 or 221, or consent of instructor
DRAM 350L — Stage Costume Laboratory: Basic instruction in the use of sewing machines, patterns, and hand-seweing techniques for costume building. Includes understanding of fabrics and specific skills related to garment construction. Required for students in DRAM 350 who do not have previous sewing experience.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in DRAM 350 and permission of instructor; Updated: February 8, 2007
DRAM 364 — Advanced Theatre Practicum: Supervised work and/or performance for the advanced student in one or more of the following areas: acting, stagecraft/construction, lighting, costuming, sound, makeup, publicity, arts administration, box office techniques. May be repeated for a total of 8 semester hours.; Credits: 1-4; Prerequisite(s): Dram 264 or 340 or 350 and consent of the instructor
DRAM 380 — Theatre Design: Study of elements of scenic and lighting design for the stage. Production of renderings, models, elevations, and plots. Work on mainstage and/or studio production.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Dram 264, and art & physics courses required for PArts degree inTechincal Theatre.; Updated: May 21, 2003
DRAM 390 — Survey of Drama Literature: Analysis and discussion of plays from the canon of Western dramatic literature, focusing on dramatic action, character relationships, play structure, staging, and thematic considerations.; Credits: 3; Updated: November 15, 2002
DRAM 419 — Drama in Education: Study of the theory and application of creative dramatics, developmental theatre, and curriculum-centered drama activities in educational settings serving children and youth. Opportunities for field work will be incorporated into class activities.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Performing Arts core or consent of instructor.; Updated: April 2, 2003
DRAM 421 — Acting Troupe: Rehearsal and performance of works from Western literature and ethnic non-Western sources, including period drama, avant-garde theatre, and the contemporary drama of Hawaii and the Pacific. Emphasis on ensemble performance. Refinement of individual skills and group interactions acquired in Dram 321, 322. Public performance required.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Dram 221, 222, 321, 322 audition, and consent of the instructor; Notes: May be repeated for a total of 6 semester hours.; Updated: April 2, 2003
DRAM 430 — Directing: Basic practical course in how to direct a play. Students direct one-act plays or scenes from full length plays.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Drama 170, 221, 260, or 264, and 321, and consent of instructor
DRAM 480 — Stage Management: Study of the responsibilities of a production stage manager, from rehearsals through mounting a show, as coordinator of a production team. Development of the prompt book and forms needed to organize the technical elements of a production.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Dram 170, 264, 364, and art & physics courses required for PArts Degree in Technical Theatre.; Updated: April 2, 2003
DRAM 483 — Modern Drama: A study of works which have established or refined major traditions in modern theater, with some reading in critical theory.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): 200-level coursework in literature; Crosslink: Same as Eng 483
DRAM 490 — Lyric Theatre: Extensive study of history, theory, and techniques that shaped the American Musical Theatre genre, with emphasis on major composers, choreographers, and performers. Lab work in singing, dancing, costuming, makeup, and technical requirements, leading to a final performance project.; Credits: 3; Prerequisite(s): Dram 170, 221, 321 and consent of the instructor
DRAM 490L — Lyric Theatre lab: Experiential study of notable choreographers, directors, and actors through complete scenes, songs and dances that are representative of the major periods and styles within musical comedy from the 1920s to the present. Emphasizes in-class performance derived from training in voice, dance, and acting.; Credits: 1; Updated: May 21, 2003
DRAM 494 — Special Topics: Lighting, Painting, Props, Sound: Specialized focus on one of the topic areas, to include resaearch, design, execution for mainstage, studio, touring, or found space productions.; Credits: 1; Prerequisite(s): Dram 170, 264, and 364, and art & physics courses required for PArts degree in Technical Theatre.; Notes: Repeatable up to 4 credits.; Updated: May 21, 2003

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