| DR:105 Introduction to Theatre 3 cr. |
| A survey of the elements of the theatre. Units on dramatic literature, history of the theatre, dramatic theory and criticism and technical theatre. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| DR:110 History of the Theatre 3 cr. |
| Designed to expose the student to the development of the theatre from the Greeks to the modern period. Examples of each phase of the theatre's development are read and analyzed. Emphasis is placed on major theatre developments, dramatists and their work as applied to each period. |
| This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| DR:115 Introduction to Technical Theatre 2 cr. |
| Designed to allow the student experience focusing on the principles and theories of design and the application to the stage in scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, sound and makeup. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| DR:116 Topics in Theatre 2-3 cr. |
| Designed to offer students a summer experience on the Clinton Showboat. Students focus on the principles and theories of theatre and their application to the stage in scenery, properties, costumes, lighting, sound and makeup. Lillian Russell Theatre is used for the Practicum. |
| (19.8 Lec. Hrs./39.6-59.4 Lab Hrs.) |
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| DR:120 Acting I 3 cr. |
| A fundamental course in the physical, vocal and imaginative techniques in the art of acting. Final project will be performance of a scene in a recital. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| DR:125-126 Acting II 2-3 cr. |
| A continuation of DRAM:120, exploring the techniques in the art of acting with special emphasis on movement and dramatic interpretation. Final project will be performance of a monologue in a recital. |
| (39.6 Lec. Hrs./0-39.6 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: DR:120 or permission of instructor. |
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| DR:130-131 Rehearsal and Performance 1-2 cr. |
| Preparation for participation in a major play production. Late registration permitted. May be repeated up to a total of four hours of credit. |
| (39.6-79.2 Lab Hrs.) |
| Prerequisite: Participation in a major play production and permission of instructor. |
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| DR:205 Acting Lessons 1 cr. |
| Concentrated private coaching for the advanced acting student to strengthen and broaden skills as an all-around performer. May be repeated for up to three credits. |
| (9.9 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| DR:210 Directing 3 cr. |
| Designed to assist the student with practical experience in analyzing the audiences to be reached, planning the season and preparing the play. Class projects include directing experience and the preparation of production books. |
| (59.4 Lec. Hrs.) |
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| DR:216-217 Theatre Practicum 1-2 cr. |
| Practical experience in all aspects of technical theatre while working on college productions. May be repeated for up to eight credits. |
| (39.6-79.2 Lab Hrs.) |
