Co-ordinator of Speech Communication
J. Tomasson Goodwin,
ML 122, ext. 5056
DRAMA 101B 3C 0.5
Introduction to the Theatre 2
An extension of the studies described in 101A.
DRAMA 102 4L 0.5
Introduction to Performance
Designed for majors in Drama and in Speech Communication, this workshop introduces the student to the tools of performance. Students will gain confidence through individual and group exercises in physical and emotional awareness, improvisational skills, scene study, character creation and voice.
Prereq: DRAMA 223 for Speech Communication majors
Prereq or Coreq: DRAMA 101A or B
Limited Enrolment. Must attend first class.
DRAMA200s
DRAMA 221 6L 0.5
Intermediate Acting 1
An extension of DRAMA 102. This course stresses development of the actor through scene study.
Prereq: DRAMA 101A or 101B, 102
Audition required
DRAMA 222 6L 0.5
Intermediate Acting 2
An extension of DRAMA 221.
Prereq: DRAMA 221
Audition required
DRAMA 223 4L 0.5
Public Speaking
Theory and practice of public speaking. A workshop course involving design and delivery of various kinds of speeches, and the development of organizational, vocal, listening and critical skills. Students will be videotaped.
Antireq: ACC 432
Open to students in all faculties but limited enrolment. Must attend first class.
DRAMA 224 3L 0.5
Interpersonal Communication
Focuses on the one-to-one, face-to-face communication in both the personal and professional realms. Such topics as verbal and non-verbal interactions, listening, and the better management of interpersonal communication will be studied.
Prereq: DRAMA 223 (Can be coreq for first-year prospective majors only.)
May be subject to priority enrolment. Must attend first class.
DRAMA 225 3L 0.5
Interviewing
Theory and practice of interviewing. A workshop course which teaches theory, design, and presentation of interviews. Videotaping student exercises will enhance interview design and delivery, as well as listening and critical skills.
Recommended: DRAMA 223 and 224
DRAMA 243 2C,2L 0.5
Introduction to Technical Production 1
Theory and practice of building, painting, rigging and shifting scenery; construction of properties; familiarity with lighting instruments, sound equipment and their control systems. Students must spend a certain number of hours working on department productions.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
DRAMA 244 2C,2L 0.5
Introduction to Technical Production 2
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 243.
Prereq: DRAMA 243
DRAMA 251 3C 0.5
Survey of Dramatic Literature and Dramatic Theory 1
The Greek and Roman periods.
Cross-listed as CLAS 266
DRAMA 259 3C 0.5
Masterpieces of Western Drama -- A Study of Performance 1
Plays on film. This course will entail studying a play and then viewing it as a movie.
DRAMA300s
DRAMA 301 0.5
Dramaturgical Analysis
A study of the conceptual framework of a production, from first rehearsal to final performance. One significant play will be studied for its place in theatrical history and its patterns of reception, adaptation and performance. Consideration will be given to the historical, aesthetic and political contexts involved. Insights gained in the course will be tested against a professional production of the play.
Prereq: DRAMA 101A and 101B and 102
DRAMA 306A/B/C std 0.5
Special Studies in Theatre Production 1
Production participation and the study of selected problems of theatrical production.
Prereq: Permission of play director
DRAMA 307A/B/C std 0.5
Special Studies in Theatre Production 2
See DRAMA 306.
Prereq: Permission of play director
DRAMA 311 3C 0.5
Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 2
The Middle Ages, the Elizabethans and Jacobeans (excluding Shakespeare), and the Spanish Golden Age.
Cross-listed as ENGL 232
DRAMA 312 3C 0.5
Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 3
French neo-classicism, the Restoration period and sentimental drama.
Cross-listed as ENGL 233A
DRAMA 313 3C 0.5
Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 4
The late 18th and 19th centuries; romanticism and naturalism.
Cross-listed as ENGL 233B
DRAMA 314 3C 0.5
Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 5
The first part of the 20th century.
Cross-listed as ENGL 233C
DRAMA 315 3C 0.5
Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 6
The second part of the 20th century.
Cross-listed as ENGL 233D
DRAMA 317 3C 0.5
Survey of Dramatic Literature and Theory 8
American drama from the 1920s to the present.
Cross-listed as ENGL 235
DRAMA 318 3C 0.5
Musical Theatre
Traces the development of the musical theatre with particular emphasis on the American contribution. The focus is divided between a historical overview using key texts, and a study of the form: the book, the lyrics, the music, and the economics.
DRAMA 321 6L 0.5
Advanced Acting 1
Advanced work in acting. Course involves individual and ensemble work in selections from specific plays with attention given to various periods and styles in acting.
Prereq: DRAMA 221, 222
Audition required
DRAMA 322 6L 0.5
Advanced Acting 2
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 321.
Prereq: DRAMA 321
Audition required
DRAMA 323 3L 0.5
Speech Writing
The analysis, writing and editing of speeches. Analysis will focus on the reading and viewing of several famous 20th century speeches using theories of communication. Writing and editing will focus on implementing oral/aural communication strategies.
Recommended: DRAMA 223
Cross-listed as ENGL 309E
DRAMA 324 3L 0.5
Small Group Communication
A workshop course which works from theory to develop the skills to work in groups effectively. The principles of group dynamics, leadership, and conflict resolution will be studied and implemented in small group meetings and presentations.
Recommended: DRAMA 224
DRAMA 326 3L 0.5
Voice Technique
A workshop course in voice for the speaker, designed to increase vocal power, range, flexibility and variety in presenting the spoken word.
Prereq: DRAMA 102 or 223
Permission of instructor. May be subject to priority enrolment.
Recommended: DRAMA 102
DRAMA 331 3LD 0.5
Design for the Theatre 1
An introduction to the problems of designing for the theatre. Work for the course will include the preparation of drawings and models as well as practical experience in the theatre.
Prereq: DRAMA 244 and permission of instructor
DRAMA 332 3LD 0.5
Design for the Theatre 2
An extension of the studies described in DRAMA 331, concentrating on the practicalities of set design.
Prereq: DRAMA 331
DRAMA 341 4L 0.5
Lighting Design for the Theatre 1
An introduction to the theory and practice of theatre lighting design through studio experience.
Prereq: DRAMA 244 and permission of instructor
DRAMA 342 4L 0.5
Lighting Design for the Theatre 2
Advanced studies in theatre lighting design, including major production experience.
Prereq: DRAMA 341 and permission of instructor
DRAMA 343 2L,2C 0.5
Theatre Management and Technology 1
The theory and practice of theatre technology. Special attention will be given to stage management, production management and house management. The course is an integral part of the departmental production season.
Prereq: DRAMA 243, 244 and permission of instructor
DRAMA 344 2L,2C 0.5
Theatre Management and Technology 2
A continuation of the studies described in DRAMA 343.
Prereq: DRAMA 343 and permission of instructor
DRAMA 348 3C 0.5
Cultural Management 1
An introduction to the problems and techniques of contemporary not-for-profit cultural management. Topics include: budgeting and financial control, marketing and board/management relations.
DRAMA 349 3C 0.5
Cultural Management 2
An advanced course which focuses on current and emerging issues in cultural management and policy.
Prereq: DRAMA 348
DRAMA 350 3C 0.5
Cultural Management 3
An advanced course in management and development in the not-for-profit sector. Topics include: the context of philanthropy in Canada, understanding organizational culture and the role of the not-for-profit board in fundraising.
Prereq: DRAMA 348 or permission of instructor
DRAMA 361 std 0.5
Directing 1
Exploration of the director's task in its practical, theoretical and historical aspects.
Prereq: At least three dramatic literature classes and permission
DRAMA 362 std 0.5
Directing 2
Students will be expected to form their own production company, mount a short play, and submit a detailed promptbook.
Prereq: DRAMA 361 and at least four dramatic literature classes
DRAMA 371 3C 0.5
Theatre History 1
Theatre History from Classical Greece to the Renaissance.
DRAMA 372 3C 0.5
Theatre History 2
Theatre history from the Classical French and English Restoration periods to the present era.
DRAMA 380 3C 0.5
Canadian Drama
See ENGLISH 316.
Cross-listed as ENGL 316
DRAMA 381 3C 0.5
Russian Drama
Cross-listed as RUSS 341
DRAMA 382 3C 0.5
Russian Drama
Cross-listed as RUSS 342
DRAMA 383 3C 0.5
The Stage as Forum: German Drama in Translation
Cross-listed as GER 355
DRAMA 384 3C 0.5
The Stage as Forum: Russian Drama in Translation
Cross-listed as RUSS 356
DRAMA 385 3C 0.5
Ancient Comedy in Translation
Cross-listed as CLAS 365
DRAMA 390 3L 0.5
Children's Theatre
Principles, methods, forms and styles of theatre for children. Children's theatre play-scripts examined and evaluated in a workshop situation.
DRAMA400s
DRAMA 406A/B/C std 0.5
Theatre Workshop 1
Participation in stage production for advanced students.
Prereq: Permission of play director and DRAMA 101A and B
DRAMA 407A/B/C std 0.5
Theatre Workshop 2
Participation in stage production for advanced students.
Prereq: Permission of play director and DRAMA 101A and B
DRAMA 409 3C 0.5
Theatre Criticism
Study and practice of the criticism of theatre production and performance.
This course will not normally be taken until the student's final year.
DRAMA 421 6L 0.5
Advanced Acting Workshop 1
An intensive workshop designed to develop performance skills. Special attention given to individual acting problems.
Prereq: DRAMA 321, 322
Audition required
DRAMA 422 6L 0.5
Advanced Acting Workshop 2
An extension of DRAMA 421.
Prereq: DRAMA 421
Audition required
DRAMA 425 3C 0.5
Audition Technique
An intensive approach to monologue work, this course will prepare students for the audition process. Time will also be devoted to learning about the demands of the theatre profession, and the problems faced by the self-employed artist.
Prereq: DRAMA 321/322 or equivalent
Audition required
DRAMA 443 std 0.5
Theatre Technology and Management Apprenticeship 1
An advanced course. Selected students are apprenticed in theatre technology or management functions in productions both on and off campus.
Prereq: DRAMA 243, 343, and permission of instructor
DRAMA 444 std 0.5
Theatre Technology and Management Apprenticeship 2
An extension of studies described in DRAMA 443.
Prereq: DRAMA 443 and permission of instructor
DRAMA 490A-E wkshp 0.5
Selected Seminars in Drama and Theatre Arts
Seminars in special areas of drama and theatre.
Prereq: Permission of Department
DRAMA 491A-E wkshp 0.5
Selected Seminars in Drama and Theatre Arts
Seminars in special areas of drama and theatre.
Prereq: Permission of Department
DRAMA 491S 0.5
Organization Communication
Examines organizational theory, the communication process and the interplay between the two. Students will develop the skills to identify, analyze, and solve a variety of organizational communication problems through case study group work, and other workshop-style methods.
DRAMA 499A/B T 0.5/0.5
Senior Seminar
Open only to drama honours students in their fourth year. It is designed to give the student an opportunity to complete a comprehensive presentation in her/his major area of concentration.
A letter grade for DRAMA 499A will be submitted only after the completion of DRAMA 499B.