4 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 0101Introduction to Drama Credit
Representative plays of the western world from the classical period. Consideration is also given to staging, conventions of the theatre, types of drama, and dramatic theory.
An introduction to various areas of theatrical production and performance includ- ing acting, directing, and design. Acting fundamentals covered include vocal and physical training, improvisation, and sensitivity as well as a limited amount of scene work.
Students will attend live drama, dance, musical theatre, and/or opera. Class time will be devoted to a discussion of these works and to the development of a critical appreciation of the performing arts. Students will articulate their critical judgment in essays which review aspects of the works under consideration.
This course provides a study of the art, craft, and business of the theatre. Emphasis is placed on the audience's appreciation of the work of the playwright, director, actor, designer, producer, and critic. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a vocabulary of theatre terms and to recognize the contributions of various theatre artists.
