157 courses with the subject DRA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
DRA 090Theater Lab0-1
Weekly department colloquium; work in progress viewed and discussed by faculty and student body. Frequent masterclasses and presentations by a diverse group of professionals in the field. Required of all Drama majors.
Basic group exercises and improvisations in vocal and physical relaxation, concentration, and dramatic action with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists.
DRA 108Musical Theater Vocal Techniques for Non-Majors I1
Private instruction in musical theater vocal techniques for non-majors. Development of vocal timbre, range, appropriate repertoire selection, and audition technique.
DRA 109Musical Theater Performance for Non-Majors3
Musical Theater Performance for Non-Majors is an introductory course in song and character analysis with a focus in developing the foundational skills of performing a range of Musical Theater repertoire.
Survey of world drama in its earliest established forms (ancient, medieval, classical) and the impact of these periods on the contemporary dramatic landscape. Basic dramatic analysis principles will be developed using an inclusive range of introductory-level texts.
Survey of world drama in its expansion to modern forms (renaissance, imperial, industrial) and the impact of this expansion on the contemporary dramatic landscape. Application of dramatic analysis principles developed in DRA 115 to an inclusive range of intermediate-level texts.
DRA 118Vocal Techniques for Musical Theater Majors I1
Private instruction in vocal techniques. Development of range, register balance, vocal timbre and musicianship as required for the diverse styles of the musical theater repertoire.
Developing actors¿ speech skills through vocal practice and the study of phonetics for clear, strong articulation, connection to language, and effective, expressive use of the voice using text from inclusive work of diverse artists.
Foundational acting techniques with an emphasis on: vocal, physical, and emotional relaxation; concentration; and dramatic action. The course includes work on consent, and draws heavily upon an inclusive range of work from diverse artists.
Continuation of acting techniques with an emphasis on: vocal, physical, and emotional relaxation; concentration; and dramatic action. The course includes work on consent, and draws heavily upon an inclusive range of work from diverse artists.
Introduction to the history and practice of tap dance technique, traditional movement vocabulary, and rhythmic sensibility, as applied to musical theater. Department consent required.
Introduction to the technique, vocabulary, and style of codified jazz dance, specifically as applied to the musical theater stage. Department consent required.
Introduction to the theory and technique of ballet as applied to musical theater. Four semesters of ballet are required for Musical Theater majors. Department consent required.
Building music literacy skills (including rhythms, intervals, keys, and score reading), and applying those skills to Musical Theater repertoire, with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists.
DRA 153Introduction to Musical Theater Literature3
Reading, analysis, and discussion of selected Musical Theater librettos, lyrics, and scores, with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists, and assignments tailored to students majoring in Musical Theater.
Fundamentals of vocal physiology and function, health maintenance, and an introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet, with application to solo song, drawing on articles, exercises, and repertoire from a diverse variety of vocal pedagogies.
Aural skills for music learning, solfege, lyric and musical analysis, solo and ensemble song interpretation and performance, drawing upon pedagogy and repertoire by diverse artists.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Designed to enhance students' understanding of and ability to perform modern dance technique through exploring the elements of dance: centering the body, gravity, balance, posture, gesture, rhythm, moving in space, and breath.
DRA 218Vocal Techniques for Musical Theater Majors II1
Private instruction in vocal techniques. Development of range, register balance, vocal timbre and musicianship as required for the diverse styles of the musical theater repertoire.
Application of acting fundamentals to objective-driven scenes from contemporary drama. Skill-building towards responsible independent collaboration using inclusive work by diverse artists.
Application of independent scene work preparation and collaboration skills to objective-driven scenes from contemporary drama, emphasizing inclusive work by diverse artists. Culminates in the scene study jury.
Introductory exercises to free the voice for healthy and spontaneous expression of thought and feeling, with primary emphasis on breath, phonation, expression, and verse. Students will work on a diverse array of materials to explore heightened poetic language.
Continuation of the work of DRA 221 with the additional inclusion of an introduction to dialect acquisition for production work. Students will work on a diverse array of materials to explore heightened poetic language.
Actors will work with student directors to develop collaborative vocabulary and technique with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists. Required for all Acting majors. BFA majors only.
Continuous and progressive study of tap dance technique as applied to musical theater. Emphasis on musicality, dynamics, and development of personal style. Department consent required.
Advanced music literacy skills, sight-singing, part-learning for ensemble singing, using an array of Musical Theater repertoire, with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse writers.
Synthesis of music, lyrics, and acting fundamentals in the preparation and performance of material from all styles of Musical Theater repertoire, with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists.
Application of learned skills from DRA 261 expanding to more complex material from all styles of Musical Theater repertoire, with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists.
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance of assigned instructor, dept chair or dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Rigorous movement structures and techniques to develop command of the actor¿s physical instrument in the service of playing various theatrical styles. Students will utilize object masks and full body masks to extend the capacity for theatrical play and heightened style.
Emphasis placed on making strong choices in physical action and revealing the details of the dramatic environment. Students create characters and invent repeatable scenarios based on principles of mask performance and archetypes. Exercises integrate movement with monologues and scenes.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
An experiential exploration of the acting process, focusing on advanced acting techniques and their application to challenging texts with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists. Designed for Theater Minors.
DRA 308Musical Theater Vocal Techniques for Non-Majors II1
Private instruction in advanced musical theater vocal techniques for non-majors. Development of vocal timbre, range, appropriate repertoire selection, and audition technique.
Exploration of a wide array of theater dance styles and repertoire from the 1890's to present. Emphasis on inclusive work and diverse styles of choreographers. Department consent required.
Development of visual research skills to facilitate communication and creativity in design processes. Application of intermediate dramatic analysis and visual storytelling principles to an inclusive range of plays from diverse periods, cultures and narrative voices.
Techniques used by theater makers to translate dramatic analysis and dramaturgical devices to a living, breathing stage. Research, scene analysis, and communication tools, applied to conceiving a production and giving meaning to a story in space, using an artistically and culturally diverse selection of intermediate to advanced texts.
DRA 318Vocal Techniques for Musical Theater Majors III1
Private instruction in vocal techniques. Development of range, register balance, vocal timbre and musicianship as required for the diverse styles of the musical theater repertoire.
Advanced scene study techniques applied to modern and contemporary styles and voices, structured around an inclusive and diverse rotation of topics and artistic voices.
Advanced voice and speech methodologies for actors, structured around an inclusive rotation of topics that reflect diverse perspectives in language-driven performance. Includes application of dramatic analysis per DRA 115 and 116.
This course explores learning, analyzing and performing the diverse styles of Musical Theater repertoire with special attention to the approach to singing/acting from the actor's perspective. The basics of healthy singing technique are also explored.
DRA 325Comedy in Italy: From Ancient to Modern Times3
Offered only in Florence. Explore the lively comedic tradition that began in the late Roman Republican era and continues to flourish. From the commedia dell'arte of the Renaissance to comedies of manners in the 17th to 19th centuries to experimental drama during the 20th and 21st centuries.
Tap dance technique on the intermediate level. Emphasis on technical precision, rhythmic accuracy, and varied stylistic components of tap. Department consent required.
Fundamental practices of stage direction and rehearsal techniques in an acting scene study environment with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists.
DRA 334Film and Television Audition in Los Angeles3
Techniques for auditioning in Los Angeles including guest lectures from working casting directors and agents, who will work directly with students as part of class.
Ongoing and progressive study of codified jazz dance technique and diverse theater dance styles. Intermediate/advanced level jumps, turns, and combinations. Department consent required.
Modern and contemporary dance techniques and an introduction to the rich history of this art form, its pioneers and their repertoire. The final part of the course focuses on contemporary ballet and improvisation techniques.
Continuous and progressive studio study of the technique and theory of classical theatrical dance. Intermediate level adagio, turns, petit and grand allegro. Department consent required.
Professional-level dance study in New York City. Students participating in the Drama Department's Tepper Semester attend studio classes at the NYC dance center affiliated with the Tepper program.
Theater in the British Isles; West End and major repertory theaters in London. Readings, lectures, and attendance at and discussion of current productions. Not open to drama majors.
World theater from its ritual beginnings to the present. Changes in social, cultural, and political context related to changing theatrical and dramatic forms with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse writers.
Reading, analysis, and discussion of selected Musical Theater librettos, lyrics, and scores, with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse writers, and assignments tailored to students not majoring in Musical Theater (including Theater minors).
Survey of world drama in its reactions against the modern era (post-modern, post-colonial, post-industrial, etc.) and the impact of this revolution on the contemporary dramatic landscape. Application of dramatic analysis principles from DRA 116 to an inclusive range of advanced texts.
Special topics in the contemporary professional landscape of drama literature. Practical application of advanced dramatic analysis skills to dramaturgical and interpretive work on select contemporary texts.
Methods for devising original performance pieces through movement, text and scene work, with an emphasis on the celebration of diverse identities and/or source materials.
Drama group led by SU Drama students working with neurodiverse members of the Syracuse community. Students facilitate creative dramatics with participants and co-create an end of term production. May be repeated twice for credit.
Study and performance of scenes, duets, trios, and ensembles from the Musical Theater repertoire, with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Integrative and intensive training incorporating diverse movement, acrobatic and fighting exercises and techniques specially designed for stage combat. Work on dramatic scenes where combat is used.
DRA 372Advanced Topics in Musical Theater Dance Performance3
Advanced Topics in Contemporary Musical Theater Dance Performance is a rotating topics course exploring a range of contemporary theater dance genres and styles, as well as professional skills essential for careers in dance beyond performance.
Principles and techniques of clown with elements of the fool, bouffon, and the grotesque. The actor¿s instincts are heightened through the exploration of clown logic, the rhythm of failure, and resiliency.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Secular and professional drama as it emerged in Renaissance Italy and spread to Spain, England, and France. Selected works of Machiavelli, Monteverdi, Cervantes, Calderon, Shakespeare, Molière, Behn and others (in English). Offered only in Florence.
DRA 382Advanced Topics in Musical Theater Vocal Performance3
Advanced Topics in Musical Theater Vocal Performance is an advanced performance course focusing on specific eras, genres, and styles of musical theater performance, offering a deeper exploration into the canon.
Assigned problems individually fitted to the needs of the student of play directing, play writing, or theater research, to stimulate creative effort. Senior thesis required detailing results of the particular project.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Introductory practice in writing the short play and development of dramatic structure, characterization, and dialogue with an emphasis on identity and the cultural lens.
Building upon principles learned in DRA 391 students will practice in creating a one-act play through investigating, developing, and writing exercises in dramatic style, form, and point of view with an emphasis on identity and the cultural lens.
An experiential exploration of the acting process, focusing on advanced acting techniques and their application to classical and poetic texts with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists. Designed for Theater minors.
DRA 410Literary Office Practicum: Reading, Evaluating, and Selecting New Works3
This course introduces students to the work of a professional literary office through direct engagement with the process of reading, evaluating, and selecting new works for potential development and production.
Creating text that challenges the actor emotionally. Focus on the elements of clear storytelling and facility with complex spoken language. Students will be asked to write, memorize, and present text throughout the term.
DRA 418Vocal Techniques for Musical Theater Majors IV1
Private instruction in vocal techniques. Development of range, register balance, vocal timbre and musicianship as required for the diverse styles of the musical theater repertoire.
Dealing with acting challenges posed by verse and other forms of poetic writing from the classical, modern, and contemporary repertoire with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse writers.
Studio study of tap dance technique on the advanced level. Progression to extended combinations, stressing technical and rhythmic accuracy in a variety of tap dance styles. Department consent required.
This advanced on-camera acting course is focused on understanding personal identity and the professional brand, scene work, and the specific technical elements unique to working on camera, with a focus on single-camera setups.
Advanced codified jazz dance technique for musical theater performers. Progression to advanced level jumps, turns, and combinations. Emphasis on diverse theater dance styles, performance, and audition strategies. Department consent required.
Advanced ballet technique for musical theater performers. Progression to complex combinations, turns, grand allegro. Consideration of stylistic elements and performance qualities. Department consent required.
Students will direct a one-act play lasting no more than 75 minutes. This play will include work with challenging text and production design elements with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse writers.
Direct a full-length play, lasting more than 75 minutes. This play will include work with challenging text and production design elements with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse writers.
Advanced work in Musical Theater repertoire, with an emphasis on the student¿s ability to select and explore material with which they can personally and artistically identify.
Critical study of the culture and society of Musical Theater and its development from the mid-19th century to the present, with a significant emphasis placed on the stories of underrepresented demographics.
Students will create, produce, and perform their own cabaret presentations, highlighting their individual strengths, life experiences, and artistic points of view. Emphasis placed on collaboration with a musical director and personal connection with an audience.
Exploring and preparing repertoire across a wide array of styles and genres for live and recorded auditions, building techniques for a professional career in Musical Theater. Emphasis is placed on self-awareness and identification of strengths and assets.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
DRA 515Play Analysis and Introduction to Mise-en-Scène3
Play scripts as ¿scores¿ for production and performance. Techniques used by directors and designers to develop ideas for shaping the elements of theatrical art into viable production concepts with an emphasis on inclusive work from diverse artists. Constructive production criticism.
Audition procedures and techniques necessary for a career in a changing theater, film, and television industry. Course will include readings, lecture/discussion, and practice.
DRA 524Acting: European Drama in the Elizabethan and Romantic Modes0-3
Character study, scene work, rehearsal, and performance of plays in the Elizabethan and/or romantic modes. Plays may be either of the historical periods or modern works in the same style. Instructor determines credit load of each student individually.
DRA 525Acting: European Drama in Classic and Classicist Mode0-3
Character study, scene work, rehearsal, and performance of plays in classic or classical modes. Plays may be Greek, Roman, neoclassical, or modern works in the same style. Instructor determines the credit load of each student individually.
Character study, scene work, rehearsal and performance of live plays or plays with music. Admission by audition and permission of instructor only. Instructor to determine credit load of each student individually.
Acquisition and development of specialist screen acting skills. Techniques are explored and practiced extensively in front of the camera. Offered only in London. Admission to the London Drama Program by permission of department chair.
Students learn to apply skills from artistic disciplines to fields such as education, law, or public policy, by studying selected theoretical topics and experiencing hands-on practices of community-based performance.
Studio study of significant choreography from diverse styles of Musical Theater repertoire. Emphasizing technical accuracy, stylistic integrity, and performance quality. Department consent required.
Focus on career development, practical skills and auditioning: including master classes with professionals, lectures, discussions, and site visits to professional venues. Specifically related to theater in New York City (Tepper Semester)
Character study, scene work, music and dance work, rehearsal and performance of musical theater works. Admission by audition and permission of instructor only. Instructor to determine credit load of each student individually.
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution's practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student's transcript.
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Building on principles learned in DRA 391 and 392, student playwrights will investigate genre, structure, magnitude and voice in developing the full-length play.
Problems in acting the classic repertoire, especially masterworks of poetic drama. Assignments selected from Shakespeare and other Elizabethans, French neoclassical tragedy and comedy, and more modern works presenting similar problems.
Directing projects proposed by advanced students, usually graduate students, for developing and/or demonstrating their skills. Projects must be approved by faculty member who serves as advisor-critic and by department.
DRA 651Graduate Seminars in Theatrical and Dramatic History3
Exploration of a period, stylistic development, or other aspect of history of theater and drama selected by department and announced before registration.
Participation in discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing. Permission of instructor.
Project(s) demonstrating M.F.A. candidate's mastery of chosen field: theatrical design or directing. Selected with advice and consent of departmental advisors. Written presentation and oral defense of major paper, documenting research into relevant philosophic and historical perspectives and their use in forming production concepts and resultant performance(s). Required of all M.F.A. candidates.
