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DRA-111: Theatre Appreciation

This course provides a study of the art, craft, and business of the theatre. Emphasis is placed on the audience's appreciation of the work of the playwright, director, actor, designer, producer, and critic. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a vocabulary of theatre terms and to recognize the contributions of various theatre artists.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take RED-090 ENG-090; Option: Take ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take DRE-097(S23642); Option: Take ENG-002; Option: Take ENG-025; Option: Take ENG-110(S26392); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

DRA-112: Literature of the Theatre

This course provides a survey of dramatic works from the classical Greek through the present. Emphasis is placed on the language of drama, critical theory, and background as well as on play reading and analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to articulate, orally and in writing, their appreciation and understanding of dramatic works.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take RED-090 ENG-090; Option: Take ENG-111(S26393); Option: Take DRE-097(S23642); Option: Take ENG-002; Option: Take ENG-025; Option: Take ENG-110(S26392); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

DRA-126: Storytelling

This course introduces the art of storytelling and the oral traditions of folk literature. Topics include the history of storytelling, its value and purpose, techniques of the storyteller, and methods of collecting verbal art. Upon completion, students should be able to present and discuss critically stories from the world's repertory of traditional lore.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

DRA-130: Acting I

This course provides an applied study of the actor's craft. Topics include role analysis, training the voice, and body concentration, discipline, and self-evaluation. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble.

Requisites:
Take 1 group; Option: Take ENG-080 RED-080; Option: Take DRE-097(S23642); Option: Take ENG-002; Option: Take ENG-025; Option: Take ENG-110(S26392); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:6
Clinic Credits:0

DRA-131: Acting II

This course provides additional hands-on practice in the actor's craft. Emphasis is placed on further analysis, characterization, growth, and training for acting competence. Upon completion, students should be able to explore their creativity in an acting ensemble.

Requisites:
Take DRA-130; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:6
Clinic Credits:0

DRA-145: Stage Make-Up

This course covers the research, design, selection of materials, and application of stage make-up, prosthetics, wigs, and hairpieces. Emphasis is placed on the development of techniques, style, and presentation of the finished make-up. Upon completion, students should be able to create and apply make-up, prosthetics, and hairpieces.

Requisites:
None
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0