DRAM 1310 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (3-3-0). A general survey of theater including exploration of dramatic literature, theory, and criticism; production arts, skills, and crafts; and theater history from 500 BC to the present. A non-production course that requires good reading and writing skills. Attendance at plays required. Skills: E (DRM 1613)
DRAM 1330 STAGECRAFT (3-3-2). Basic skills and techniques of theatrical mounting. Materials and principles of scene construction and painting, properties, and stage lighting. Participation on technical crews required. Skills: R (DRM 1673)
DRAM 1341 STAGE MAKE-UP (3-3-2). The design and execution of make-up for the purpose of developing believable characters. Focus on basic makeup principles and experience with makeup application. Laboratory required. (DRM 1663)
DRAM 1351 ACTING I (3-3-2). Basic skills and techniques of acting, including increased sensory awareness, ensemble and solo performing, character analysis, and script analysis. Development of stage presence and characterizations through improvisations and scenes. Skills: R (DRM 1633)
DRAM 1352 ACTING II (3-3-2). A study of the process of creating the dramatic character from text to performance with emphasis on scene study and audition techniques. Prerequisites: DRM 1633. (DRM 1643)
DRAM 2336 VOICE AND DICTION (3-3-0). Principles of diction, voice development, and improvement, vocal variety and expressiveness. Focus on various aspects of using the voice effectively, including volume and projection, rate and phrasing, inflection, and resonance. Study of the International Phonetic Alphabet to correct and eliminate individual articulation problems. (DRM 1653)
DRAM 2366 FILM APPRECIATION (4-3-3). Analysis of the visual, aural, dramatic, thematic, and structural aspects of motion pictures that best depict the cinematic art. Skills: E (RTF 1614)
DRM 1683 INTRODUCTION TO COSTUME (3-3-2). A study of the principles and techniques of costume design and construction for the stage. Review of the costume designer's duties and responsibilities, and a brief overview of costume history. Required lab.
DRM 1723 CHILDREN (3-3-2). A study of the production of theater by adults for the benefit and enjoyment of children and youth, with emphasis on the needs and interests of different age groups. Study of scripts written specially for the young audience. Required lab involves production opportunity.
DRM 1723 CREATIVE DRAMATICS (3-3-2). A course for those interested in helping children learn to enhance their creative abilities through playmaking. Of special interest to drama majors, elementary education majors, child development majors, therapeutic recreation majors, and those interested in working with children in a social services, or parks and recreation, environment. Required lab involves observation of children in formal and informal settings.
DRM 1723 MUSICAL THEATRE (3-3-2). A study of the most popular American theatrical form. Review of the dramatic elements, including music, lyrics, choreography, and story. Exercises in characterization, singing, dancing, and scene work are included. Required lab involves production opportunity.
DRM 1723 PRACTICUM: PLAY READING AND ANALYSIS (3-3-2). A study of plays written for the stage in terms of genre, style, and period. Basic dramatic theory and criticism and some historical production techniques are included, along with modern possibilities for production and scene work.
DRM 1723 PRACTICUM: STAGE CHOREOGRAPHY AND DANCE (3-3-2). A study of dance found in plays. Folk dances, waltzes, ethnic, tap, jazz, ballet, and modern will be explored. The design form and style of dances for particular plays are created within the class.
DRM 1723 PRACTICUM: STAGE MOVEMENT (3-3-2). A study of the use of the body on stage to communicate character and action. Activities include exercises in body control, body language, dance, and stage combat.
DRM 2733 TELEVISION DRAMA (3-2-4). A study of the differences between acting techniques and methods needed for the stage and for the screen. Ability to use already-acquired stage acting techniques and transfer them to the requirements of the film and video camera will be emphasized. Prerequisites: DRM 1633