Theatre

Course Descriptions

THEA 101: Intro to Drama and Theatre

Subject
Theatre
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Treats representative plays from Aeschylus’ Agamemnon to Miller’s Death of a Salesman as illustrative studies of changing forms in the theatre and dramatic literature. (Formerly DRAM 101.)
Designation
DA
Prerequisites

ENG 22 with grade C or better, or placement at ENG 100, or consent.

THEA 221: Acting 1

Subject
Theatre
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Provides individual exercises and group rehearsals of beginning acting. Emphasizes voice, movement, and relaxation. Students must perform in direction of class scenes. (Formerly DRAM 221.)
Designation
DA

THEA 222: Acting 2

Subject
Theatre
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 45
Teaching Equivalent
3.00
Continues THEA 221. Expands work on voice, movement, improvisation, and scene work. Requires performance of monologues and scenes from classic and contemporary plays. (Formerly DRAM 222.)
Designation
DA
Prerequisites

THEA 221, or consent.