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Courses in Theatre and Drama are listed in the Time Schedule under the School of Music in the subsection Theatre and Drama.
The following courses count as LS&A courses for LS&A degree credit.
251. Production Practicum 1. (1). (Excl).
Theatre Practicum. Students enrolled in this class perform duties as stage scenery, lighting, sound, wardrobe, or stage properties crews for School of Music Theatre, Dance, Opera, and Musical Theatre Productions. No previous experience required. Evaluation based on performance on crew and journal that is kept of crew experience. No Text. WL:4, Assignment meeting the second Friday in September. (Sullivan)
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321/English 443. History of Theatre I. (3). (HU).
This course should be elected by all concentrators. A survey of the development of theatre from the ancient Greeks to the 17th century. The focus is on the production of theatre in its historical and social context, but we shall also study representative plays. Cost:4 WL:3 (Walsh)
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356. Introduction to Lighting for the Stage. Theatre 250. (3). (Excl).
An introduction to the theory and practice of lighting design for the stage. Topics to be covered include technical information of lighting equipment, methods of lighting, development of design concept and application, drafting and design paperwork, color, and script analysis. Course grade will be based on design projects and written analyses of plays. Course work will include three design projects as well as participation on the light crew for a University Productions show. Instructional methods will include lecture, discussion, and practical application. Cost:1 WL:3 (Murphy)
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399. Topics in Drama. (1-3). (Excl).
Section 001 - Dynamically Speaking. (3 credits). This course is a "hands on" practical course designed to improve the speaking abilities of any public speaker or lecturer. Effective speaking techniques, both physical and vocal will be explored. Various improvizational games will be used to encourage risk-taking and creativity. Techniques to enhance audience contact and personal engagement will be studied and rehearsed. Other tools such as effective writing styles for spoken text and how to support material with vivid images will be explored. Each student will discover their own personal style and approach. Presentation skills involving use of materials, overhead projectors, slides, and other presentation tools will be discussed and practised. Rehearsed and unrehearsed speeches will be recorded, critiqued, and evaluated. Course Goals: expand understanding and awareness of basic speaking techniques; ability to reproduce various exercises designed to enhance the individual physical and vocal skills as needed for speaking; increase the effective use of presentation tools and materials; develop writing skills that are specifically needed for spoken text; Increase the ability to take "risks" and cope with the "fears" of public speaking; Present rehearsed and unrehearsed speeches for discussion and critique. Text: I Can See You Naked by Ron Hoff. Grading Policy: 50% Class Participation, 30% Written Assignments, 20% Attendance. Limited enrollment. Cost:1 WL:2 (Masson)
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423/English 449. American Theatre and Drama. (3). (HU).
A survey of American drama and theatre, from its 18th-century beginnings to the present. Emphasis will be placed on the artistic awakenings and European influences in the 1920s, the proliferation of theatres, plays, and politics in the 1930s, the major dramatists in the post-WWII era, and the avant-garde's oppositions and promises since the 1960s. Requirements include an obligatory reading list of about 15 plays, two analytic papers, class participation, a midterm exam, and a final. Class will be a combination of informal lecture and discussion. Cost:4 WL:4 (Cardullo)
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464. Scene Painting for the Theatre. Theatre 250. (3). (Excl). Laboratory fee ($30) required.
This lab course is designed to examine and practice the basic techniques of theatrical scene painting. Students in the course will learn, practice, and combine skills for layout, color mixing, basic painting techniques, and multi media techniques. A text, written by Crabtree, will be required. Suitable clothing and lab fee required. Cost:2 WL:2 (Crabtree)
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