A directed study in dramatic literature, history, theory or criticism offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
A directed study in acting or performance offered to upper-level students.Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
A directed study in directing offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
A directed study in theatre design offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
A directed study in theatre design technology offered to upper-level students.Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
A directed study in playwriting offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Investigates somatic practices and methodologies as embodied research. Through movement practice, readings, and discussions we explore multiple concepts and tools that can deepen embodied practices. This course offers an opportunity …
Continues the work of DRAM 3651 with special attention to the director's organization, scheduling, and efficient use of resources. Students direct a one-act play. Prerequisite: DRAM 3651 and instructor permission.
A workshop for writing extended pieces of dramatic literature. For students who have completed DRAM 3710 or by instructor permission.
The goal of this workshop is to write and prepare a short screenplay to be filmed in the Spring Semester in conjunction with DRAM 4760 Directing the Short Film (students …
The goal of this workshop is to understand the aesthetics and techniques of film directing and to produce and direct a short film based on the screenplay written in the …
Students will produce short films generated by the Department of Drama's Filmmaking classes, Writing the Short Film and Directing the Short Film. Each producer will be paired with a director …
Allows upper level students to pursue advanced creative and/or scholarly research in dance as an independent project. Students can identify their area of focus for in depth investigations including, but …
Independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s).
A workshop that allows experienced playwrights to create longer and more complex plays. Students are required to create and revise plays ranging from long one-acts to full-length plays.
A faculty guided study in an area of advanced acting not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program
Examines the various techniques and methods for creating character through shape, gesture and movement. Through practical work in and out of the studio, students will learn how to read and …
Explores the basic approaches to vocal relaxation, breath control, resonance, and projection. Includes identification and correction of vocal habits and regionalisms, and introduction of phonetics, Lessac, and Linklater vocal methods. …
Studies the tonal aspects of sound production. Examines appropriate consonant and vowel production, and includes the phonetic analysis of text. The voice is connected to language imagery and emotion, employing …
Examines the actor's habitual approach to characterization . Methodology includes exercises for kinesthetic awareness, emotive connections, image formation, and action choices.