Drama Courses
DRAM 1120 | Theater Practicum I
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Fee: Yes
Description: Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
DRAM 1121 | Theater Practicum II
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Fee: Yes
Description: Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. 48 lab hours. Lab fee.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
DRAM 1310 | Theatre Appreciation
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Survey of theater including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production procedures, and relation to other art forms. Participation in productions may be required.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
DRAM 1330 | Stagecraft I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: Study and application of the methods and components of theatrical production which may include one or more of the following: theater facilities, scenery construction and painting, properties, lighting, costume, makeup, sound, and theatrical management.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
DRAM 1341 | Stage Make-Up
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Fee: Yes
Description: Design and execution of makeup for the purpose of developing characters. Includes basic makeup principles and practical experience of makeup application.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
DRAM 1351 | Acting I
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 64
Fee: Yes
Description: An introduction to the fundamental principles and tools of acting as used in auditions, rehearsals, and performances. This may include ensemble performing, character and script analysis, and basic theater terminology. This exploration will emphasize the development of the actor’s instrument: voice, body, and imagination.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
DRAM 1352 | Acting II
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 64
Fee: Yes
Description: Exploration and further training within the basic principles and tools of acting, including an emphasis on critical analysis of oneself and others. The tools include ensemble performing, character and script analysis, and basic theater terminology. This will continue the exploration of the development of the actor’s instrument: voice, body, and imagination.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
DRAM 2120 | Theater Lab III
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Fee: Yes
Description: Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
DRAM 2121 | Theater Lab IV
Credit Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Fee: Yes
Description: Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
DRAM 2331 | Stagecraft II
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 32
Lab Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: Continued study and application of the methods and components of theatrical production which may include one or more of the following: theater facilities, scenery construction and painting, properties, lighting, costume, makeup, sound, and theatrical management.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education
DRAM 2336 | Voice for the Actor
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Application of the performer’s use of the voice as a creative instrument of effective communication. Encourages an awareness of the need for vocal proficiency and employs techniques designed to improve the performer’s speaking abilities.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Arts & Education