Drama

This course in theatre appreciation includes study of selected plays representative of important historical periods, styles, and genres. It focuses on multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary practices in theatre including the development of theatre in various cultures throughout history. This course reviews many traditional and nontraditional elements and forms of drama as well as theatre skills.
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This course provides students with the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge through guided active practice in theatrical production work. The course will culminate in the presentation of a live theatre performance for a public audience. Course may be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits.
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This course provides students with the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge through guided active practice in theatrical production work. The course will culminate in the presentation of a live theatre performance for a public audience. Course may be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits.
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This course provides students with the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge through guided active practice in theatrical production work. The course will culminate in the presentation of a live theatre performance for a public audience. Course may be repeated up to a maximum of 8 credits.
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This course is an introduction to singing in musical theatre. Students will learn the basic techniques of posture, breathing, and mouth shape/space to improve their singing. Students are required to audition for the current musical theatre production and will use the show's score in the course. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in DRMA 108.
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Introduction to Theatrical Design and Technology explores the creative collaborative process of theatrical design including the history and function of stage design work in scenery, costume, lighting, makeup, and sound. In addition to the research and conceptualization, students are introduced to theatre production spaces, shop safety procedures, construction materials, and stage equipment.
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This course explores the use of various acting techniques specific to film and television. Students also gain exposure to and hands-on experience in the technical aspects of the behind-the-camera process. Course components include the art and technique of acting on camera, defining your “type” vs. your “brand,” monologue and scene rehearsal/production, theatrical and commercial audition techniques and preparation, and the creation of an acting demo reel. In addition, the course will explore the business aspects of pursuing an on-camera acting career.
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This course explores professional theatre and the business of theatrical production. Students will attend multiple live theatre performances, practice critical response techniques, develop interview skills, create resumes, and explore opportunities for advancement in their chosen specialty. Travel with the class is required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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This course builds specific skills in scenic construction, scenic painting techniques, and stage property creation with a strong foundation in both technical training and design principles. Students will find a broad interdisciplinary approach to a range of concepts, both introductory and advanced. Topics covered include drawing, construction, painting, theory, and application. While it is not a formal prerequisite, students are encouraged to complete DRMA 140 before enrolling in this course.
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This course explores theater and studio lighting, building specific skills in lighting design, and projection techniques, with a strong foundation in both technical training and design principles. Students will find a broad interdisciplinary approach to a range of concepts, both introductory and advanced. Topics covered include projection mapping, optics, design concepts, color in light, lighting instruments, and intensity controls. While it is not a formal prerequisite, students are encouraged to complete DRMA 140 before enrolling in this course.
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This course is an introduction to the creative process with an emphasis on developing the actor’s basic tools: the voice, body, and imagination. Students are introduced to significant acting methods/techniques including those of Stanislavsky, Adler, Strasberg, Meisner, and Michael Chekhov.
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This course offers students the opportunity to further develop the basic acting tools of voice, body, and imagination through physical exercises, improvisations, and more advanced scene work. There is an increased emphasis on the utilization of acting methods/techniques including those of Stanislavsky, Adler, Strasberg, Meisner, and Michael Chekhov. Prerequisite: DRMA 250 with a 2.0 or better, or permission of instructor.
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This course explores professional or community theatre and the business of theatrical production. Students will practice critical response techniques, develop interview skills, create resumes, and explore opportunities for advancement in their chosen specialty. Participation in approved internship or volunteer work in theatre is required. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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This course explores theater and film writing, building specific skills in structure, guidelines, and format of the monologue, short film script, and short play script. Students will explore multiple elements of scriptwriting beginning with the conception of an idea, followed by effective outlining techniques, subsequent drafts, and the final product in a polished monologue, short film script and short play. Students will also examine the business of scriptwriting for theatre, film, and television as they practice pitching ideas, writing query letters, and understanding contracts.
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This course is an introduction to the process of directing that focuses on both theatre and narrative film. Students will be introduced to script analysis, creation of an artistic vision, principals of cinematography and stage composition, casting, effective management of a production process, and collaboration with other artists.
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