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Dramatic
Arts Courses
(DRA)
2200
Introduction
to Drama
An introduction
to theatre
as a fine
art and
as a vital
part of
our western
culture.
Course
focuses
on historical
aspects
of the
theatre,
dramatic
literature
and performance,
and a contemporary
theatre
and its
language.
The course
is designed
for the
student
with a
limited
background
in theatre
who wants
to gain
a basic
understanding
of the
theatre
arts in
our society.
2211
Theatre
for Youth
(1-3)
The Theatre
for Youth
Theatre-for-Youth
ensemble
performs
well-known
children's
"classics"
for Alabama
elementary
age students
and oters.
Tour ensemble
membership
open by
audition
each fall.
Stress
on improvisation.May
be repeated
for credit.
2221
Technical
Theatre
(2-2)
A study
of standard
technical
practices
for the
theatre,
including
set con-
struction,
properties
and scene
painting.
F, Odd
years.
2245
Stagecraft
Lab
(1-3)
Basic elements
of theatrical
production
through
participation
in acting,
pro- duction
management
and/or
technical
theatre.May
be repeated
for credit.
F, Sp ,
Su. Stagecraft Lab Syllabus 2005
3301
Acting
1 (2-2)
Basic principles,
terminology
and disciplines
of the
actor;
fundamentals
of movement,
mime, characterization
and scene
dynamics.
F.
3302
Costume
Techniques
(2-2)
A study of the techniques of individual costume design and construction,
including methods of rendering designs, drafting patterns, and building
cos- tumes. Sp, even years. DRA
3302 Syllabus (Spring 2001)
3303
Makeup
Techniques
(1-1)
A study of the techniques of stage make-up, including age and character
makeup. Includes makeup concepts for theatre, film, and video. F,
Odd years. DRA
3303 Syllabus (Fall 2003)
3304
Lighting
Techniques
(2-2)
A study
of stage
lighting
equipment
and the
practices
of the
lighting
professional
with an
opportunity
to serve
on the
lighting
crew for
the run
of one
or more
of the
semester
productions.
Sp, odd
years.
3310
Communication
Arts Seminar
(1-1)
An introduction to the methods of designing, researching and reporting
the solutions to rhetorical and theatrical design/tech or acting/directing
problems, development of public speaking/forensics presentations
or critical analyses of language arts subjects. Includes focus on
standards of profes- sional communication and fine arts organizations
as well as graduate and/or professional school opportunities. Also
includes requirement for completion of 20 attendance credits at
communication and fine arts events which may be earned during the
first two years of enrollment. Special arrangements for transfer
students. TBA. DRA
3310 Syllabus (Fall 2003)
3315
Audition
Techniques
(1-1)
A study
of the
practices
and tools
of the
actor for
auditions
with the
devel-
opment
of an actor's
resume,
headshot
and portfolio,
and the
development
of prepared
monologues
for use
in auditions.
May be
repeared
for credit.
F.
3316
Acting
III (3-3)
Advanced
concepts
of acting
focusing
on script
analysis
and character
devel-
opment
along with
further
study of
voice,
movement,
and scene
dynamics.Prerequisite:
DRA 3301.
Sp.
3321
Scene Design
(3-3)
The principles
of design
as applied
to scenery
for the
theatre.
The course
covers
the historical
developments
of scenery
and scenic
techniques,
and applies
them to
a series
of scenic
design
projects.Prerequisite:
DRA 2221.
Sp, even
years.
3331
Costume
Design
(3-3)
Dramatic genres, styles and periods of costuming. Covers the form,
function and psychology of clothes through costume history, and
applies these to a series of costume design project. Prerequisite:
DRA 3302 (Costume Techniques) F, even years.
DRA
3331 Syllabus (Fall 2002)
3344
Lighting
Design
(3-3)
Contemporary
principles
of lighting
design.
Covers
theories
of lighting
design,
and manual
and computer
(CAD) drafting
techniques.Prerequisite:
DRA 3304
(Lighting
Techniques)
F, Odd
years.
3345
Advanced
Stagecraft
Lab (1-3)
A continuation
of DRA
2245.(May
be repeated
for credit)
F, Sp,
Su.
4443 Theatre History I (3-3)
A history
of theatre
from the
origin
of tragedy
through
English
drama of
the 17th
century.
A study
of dramatic
literature
and elements
of the
theatre
designed
to enhance
the student's
appreciation
of contemporary
theatrical
practices
in staging
of the
"classics."
F, even
years.
4444
Theatre
History
II
(3-3)
A history
of the
theatre
from the
18th century
to the
present,
with an
equal focus
on American
and Western
European
theatre.
A study
of dramatic
lit- erature
and elements
of the
theatre
designed
to enhance
the students
appre-
ciation
of the
staging
of contemporary
plays.
Sp, odd
years.
4451 Directing I (3-3)
Script
analysis
and directing
principles
with studies
in the
direction
of contemporary
scenes
and one-act
plays.Sp,
Even years
4452
Directing
II (3-3)
Concepts
of directing
non-contemporary
plays and
the use
of past
conventions,
and practices
in staging.Prerequisite:
DRA 4451.
Sp, Odd
years.
4455
Theatre
Senior
Capstone
(2)
Comprehensive
exit assessment
of student
competencies
in theatre.
The student
will develop
a major
field-related
project
and complete
an exit
exam. Final
grade will
be determined
by a committee
of speech
and theatre
faculty.
F, Sp,
Su.
4491/4492
Guided
Independent
Research
(1-3 credit
hours per
course)
Information
is indexed
under "Guided
Independent
Research
and Study."
TBA.
4493-4494
Guided
Independent
Study
(1-3 credit
hours per
course)
Information
is indexed
under "Guided
Independent
Research
and Study."
4496-4497
Internship
(3-6 credit
hours per
course)
An internship
with a
recognized
professional
theatre
program
or company
in which
the student
is assigned
specific
tasks in
one of
the recognized
areas of
theatre
arts. The
number
of credit
hours earned
will depend
upon the
number
of hours
contracted
for in
the internship
agreement.
Course
is designed
to give
the student
an opportunity
for practical
application
of sklils
in theatre
arts in
a professional
theatre
setting.
Student
must apply
and meet
admission
requirements.
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