DRAM Courses

  • DRAM 1120 - Theatre Practicum

    Laboratory course for extensive participation in theatre activities including use of scenery, lighting, properties, and other facets of technical theatre. May be repeated one time for credit. To be taken concurrently with DRAM 1330.

    Grade Basis: L
    Lab or Clinical hours: 4.0
    Credit hours: 1.0

    Corequisites:

    Restrictions:

    • May be repeated one time for credit.

  • DRAM 1121 - Theatre Practicum II

    Practicum in theater open to all students with an emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions. Lab to be taken concurrently with DRAM 1351. May be repeated one time for credit.

    Grade Basis: L
    Lab or Clinical hours: 4.0
    Credit hours: 1.0

    Corequisites:

    Restrictions:

    • May be repeated one time for credit.

  • DRAM 1310 - Theater Appreciation

    Survey of theater including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production procedures, and relation to other art forms. Participation in productions may be required. Designed as a humanities requirement for theatre and non-theatre majors.

    Grade Basis: L
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Credit hours: 3.0

  • DRAM 1322 - Stage Movement

    Principles, practices, and exercises in awareness, relaxation, freedom, flexibility, and expressiveness in the actor's physical instrument.

    Grade Basis: L
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Credit hours: 3.0

  • DRAM 1330 - Stagecraft I

    Study and application of the methods and components of theatrical production that may include one or more of the following: theater facilities, scenery construction and painting, properties, lighting, costume, makeup, sound, and theatrical management.

    Grade Basis: L
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Lab or Clinical hours: 3.0
    Credit hours: 3.0

    Corequisites:

  • DRAM 1341 - Stage Makeup

    Design and execution of makeup for the purpose of developing believable characters. Includes discussion of basic makeup principles and practical experience of makeup application.

    Grade Basis: L
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Lab or Clinical hours: 3.0
    Credit hours: 3.0

  • DRAM 1351 - Acting I

    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. (R)

    Grade Basis: L
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Lab or Clinical hours: 3.0
    Credit hours: 3.0

  • DRAM 1352 - Acting II

    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. (R)

    Grade Basis: L
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Lab or Clinical hours: 3.0
    Credit hours: 3.0

  • DRAM 2120 - Theatre Practicum III

    Practicum in theater open to all students with emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.

    Grade Basis: L
    Lab or Clinical hours: 4.0
    Credit hours: 1.0

    Restrictions:

    • Open to students who have already taken two semesters of DRAM 1120. Laboratory course for extensive participation in theatre activities including use of scenery, lighting, properties, and other facets of technical theatre. May be repeated one time for credit.

  • DRAM 2121 - Theatre Practicum IV

    Practicum in theater open to all students with an emphasis on technique and procedures with experience gained in play productions.May be repeated one time for credit. Lab to be taken concurrently DRAM 1352

    Grade Basis: L
    Lab or Clinical hours: 4.0
    Credit hours: 1.0

    Corequisites:

    Restrictions:

    • May be repeated one time for credit.

  • DRAM 2331 - Stagecraft II

    Continued study and application of the methods and components of theatrical production that may include one or more of the following: theater facilities, scenery construction and painting, properties, lighting, costume, makeup, sound and theatrical management.

    Grade Basis: L
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Lab or Clinical hours: 3.0
    Credit hours: 3.0

    Corequisites:

  • DRAM 2355 - Script Analysis

    Examination of foundational skills for understanding the structure and content of play scripts for interpretation and conceptualization in theater productions by directors, designers, actors, and technicians. Introduces students to significant plays in the history of dramatic literature in the playwright's social and cultural context.

    Grade Basis: L
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Credit hours: 3.0

  • DRAM 2389 - Academic Cooperative

    An instructional program designed to integrate on-campus study with practical hands-on work experience. In conjunction with class seminars, the individual student will set specific goals and objectives in the study of drama.

    Grade Basis: L
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Lab or Clinical hours: 3.0
    Credit hours: 3.0

  • DRAM 2336 - Voice for the Actor

    Principles, practices, and exercises in awareness, relaxation, freedom, flexibility, and expressiveness in the actor's vocal instrument

    Grade Basis: L
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Credit hours: 3.0