DRAM 5403. Problems in Production. Advanced theory
and practice in the areas of theatrical design, play directing, and acting; practical
experience provided by TWU Theatre productions. Two lecture and four laboratory hours
a week. Credit: Three hours. May be repeated for up to nine hours credit.
DRAM 5433. Contemporary Theatre. A study in the trends and developments
in the modern theatre, focusing attention on new plays, expanding scenographic ideas
and directorial methods. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
DRAM 5473. Dramatic Criticism and Play Analysis. Analysis of dramatic
literature for the theatrical practitioner. Special consideration will be given to the
major theories of drama as they pertain to the production of plays. Three lecture hours
a week. Credit: Three hours.
DRAM 5483. Theatre History I. A history of the theatre from Ancient
Greece through the English Restoration, with analysis of the dramatic literature from
each major period serving as the basis for discussion. Three lecture hours a week.
Credit: Three hours.
DRAM 5493. Theatre History II. A history of the theatre from the
eighteenth century to the present with analysis of the dramatic literature from each
major period serving as the basis for discussion. Three lecture hours a week. Credit:
Three hours.
DRAM 5503. Styles of Acting. Lecture and laboratory experience in the
theories and styles of performance, from presentational to representational. Two
lecture and four laboratory hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
DRAM 5513. Theatre Management. Instruction in stage management, house
management, “front-of-house’’ techniques and public relations as related to educational
and professional theaters. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
DRAM 5521. Theatre in Performance. Laboratory experience course required
of all drama master’s candidates. Minimum 40 clock hours in rehearsal, performance or
technical crew work. Four laboratory hours a week. Credit: One hour. Repeatable.
DRAM 5533. Advanced Theatrical Design. Lecture and studio experience in
the theories and principles of scenic, lighting, costume or makeup design. Three
lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours. May repeat for up to nine hours’ credit.
DRAM 5543. Speech for the Stage. Instruction and laboratory study of
the mechanisms of speech for the actor; training in breath control, articulation,
enunciation, pronunciation as well as speech melody for the stage. The International
Phonetic Alphabet will be employed. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
DRAM 5633. Theatrical Collaboration. Advanced theory and practice in
creative expression and communication among theatrical artists. Projects emphasize
techniques of collaboration as evidence of the student's ability to generate and
realize creative forms. Three lecture hours a week. Credit: Three hours.
DRAM 5901. Special Topics. An organized class for the study of
particular area or subject not offered in another scheduled course. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. Credit: One hour.
DRAM 5903. Special Topics. An organized class for the study of
particular area or subject not offered in another scheduled course. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor. Credit: Three hours.
DRAM 5911. Individual Study. Individual supervisory and tutorial
instruction; content might include directed readings, a research project or other
similar studies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: One hour.
DRAM 5913. Individual Study. Individual supervisory and tutorial
instruction; content might include directed readings, a research project or other
similar studies. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Credit: Three hours.
DRAM 5973. Professional Paper. Credit: Three hours.
