Class Descriptions
DRMA& 101 - Introduction to Theatre
DRMA 150 - Theatre Movement and Dance
DRMA 160 - Acting I
DRMA 251 - Directing
DRMA 260 - Acting II
DRMA 261 - Acting III/Directing
DRMA 263 - Acting IV Acting Styles
DRMA 270 - Rehearsal and Performance: Summer Stock
DRMA 271 - Rehearsal and Performance: Drama
DRMA 272 - Rehearsal and Performance: Comedy
DRMA 273 - Rehearsal and Performance: Musical
DRMA 298 - Production- Theatre Lab
DRMA& 101 Introduction to Theatre 5
credits
Theatre as an art form with emphasis on the play in production, roles
of various theatre artists (actors, directors, designers, and playwrights),
and history of the influence of different cultures, traditions, and technologies
on the development of the theatre. Prerequisite: None.
Back To Top
DRMA 150 Theatre Movement and Dance 5
credits
Build basic skills, strength, coordination and reason necessary for performing
on stage. This lecture and activity course will instruct in the fundamentals
of musical and non-musical theatre dance styles, tumbling, stage combat,
whole body awareness and dramatic characterization. Prerequisite: None.
Back To Top
DRMA 160 Acting I 5 credits
Develops basic skills through monologue work, direct application of methodology
through scene work and preparation of audition material and scene work
within the context of the entire play. Covers the theory and practice
of fundamentals of American "Method" based on the principles
of Stanislavsky, Boleslavsky and Hagan and their American evolution. Prerequisite:
None.
Back To Top
DRMA 251 Directing 5 credits
The study of the Director’s craftsmanship involved in a Theatrical
production with specific focus on learning fundamentals of script analysis,
conceptualization, casting, staging, actor coaching and design collaboration.
Prerequisite: Acting III or permission of the instructor.
Back To Top
DRMA 260 Acting II 5 credits
Develops additional/intermediate skills through monologue work, direct
application of methodology through scene work and preparation of audition
material and scene work within the context of the entire play. The theory
and practice of fundamentals of American "Method" based on the
principles of Stanislavsky, Boleslavsky and Hagan and their American evolution.
Prerequisite: DRMA 160 or THEA160.
Back To Top
DRMA 261 Acting III/Directing 5 credits
Develops additional/intermediate skills through monologue work, direct
application of methodology through scene work, directing skills and preparation
of audition material and scene work within the context of the entire play.
The theory and practice of fundamentals of American "Method"
based on the principles of Stanislavsky, Boleslavsky and Hagan and their
American evolution. Prerequisite: DRMA 260 or THEA 260.
Back To Top
DRMA 263 Acting IV Acting Styles 5 credits
Develops additional/advanced skills through monologue work, direct application
of methodology through scene work, directing skills and preparation of
audition material and scene work within the context of the entire play.
The theory and practice of fundamentals of American "Method"
based on the principles of Stanislavsky, Boleslavsky and Hagan and their
American evolution. Prerequisite: DRMA 261 or THEA 261.
Back To Top
DRMA 270 Rehearsal and Performance: Summer Stock
5 credits
Theory, methods, and analysis of theatre productions including acting,
and/or technical theatre-scenery construction, costumes, properties, box
office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production
of a play. Prerequisite: None.
Back To Top
DRMA 271 Rehearsal and Performance: Drama
5 credits
Theory, methods, and analysis of theatre productions including acting,
and/or technical theatre-scenery construction, costumes, properties, box
office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production
of a play. Prerequisite: None.
Back To Top
DRMA 272 Rehearsal and Performance: Comedy
5 credits
Theory, methods, and analysis of theatre productions including acting,
and/or technical theatre-scenery construction, costumes, properties, box
office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production
of a play. Prerequisite: None.
Back To Top
DRMA 273 Rehearsal and Performance: Musical
5 credits
Theory, methods, and analysis of theatre productions including acting,
and/or technical theatre-scenery construction, costumes, properties, box
office, lighting and sound through practical application during the production
of a play. Prerequisite: None.
Back To Top
DRMA 298 Production- Theatre Lab 2 credits
Practical application of acting and/or technical theatre-scenery, construction,
costumes, properties, box office, lighting and sound during the production
of a play. Prerequisite: None.
Back To Top