Norfolk State University · Courses
DRM 30 courses with the subject DRM, 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.
Catalogs 1 Programs 88 Checklists 81 Courses 2,033 Policies 43 Agreements 4 Pathways 1 Comparability 2 Subject ACC 14 APS 8 AST 4 BIO 76 BUS 69 CED 1 CET 13 CHM 64 CJS 49 CLM 1 CMET 17 COED 27 CPS 9 CSC 98 CYS 20 DRM 30 ECE 9 ECN 5 ECS 1 EDU 15 EED 24 EEN 64 EET 17 ENG 59 EXS 21 FDM 12 FIA 96 FRN 5 FSN 14 GEO 11 GST 4 HCA 12 HED 6 HIS 61 HRP 5 HSM 17 HUM 4 IMT 7 INT 20 ITE 4 JRN 12 MATS 5 MCM 67 MHI 6 MSE 23 MSL 18 MTH 75 MUS 229 NSC 18 NUR 39 OEN 32 PED 54 PHY 38 POS 32 PSY 70 REL 3 SCI 5 SED 13 SEM 5 SOC 34 SPE 48 SPN 12 SWK 112 THM 23 TMD 6 UAF 16 UED 41 URP 4 DRM 111 Practical Skills in Theatre I 1
Study of the general principles and techniques of interviewing, auditioning, and rehearsing for careers in theatrical performance, design, and technology.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 112 Practical Skills in Theatre II 1
Methods and approaches for future theatre professionals on how to seek and obtain employment and graduate study opportunities for careers in theatrical performance, design, and technology.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 113 Theatre Movement I 3
Development of performer's physical conditioning and awareness of expressive artistic storytelling through movement.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 114 Introduction to Theatre 3
Survey of theatrical forms, techniques, and practices. Reading of selected plays. Attendance at NSU Theatre Company productions required. Lab included.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 115 Dramatic Theory & Criticism 3
Major critical theories from Aristotle to the present.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 120 Stagecraft I 3
Study of practical and theoretical knowledge of scenery, lighting, and sound design for the Theatre. Lab included.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 123 Theory and Techniques of Acting 3
Study of actor's resources, including body, mind and voice. Focus is on terminology, play analysis, scoring, stage areas, and monologue work.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 200 Intermediate Acting 3
Study of the physical and vocal demands involved in the creation of a role for the stage. Focus is on scene work.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 212 Improvisation for the Theatre 3
Development of the performer by encouraging spontaneity, including group ensemble work through improvisation.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 213 Practical Skills in Theatre III 1
Study of marketing and promotional strategies for performers and producers.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 1 Credits (max) 1 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 219 Black Drama 3
Study of major African American, African, and Caribbean playwrights and their plays.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 220 Stagecraft II 3
In-depth study of technical direction, carpentry, lighting, properties, sound, welding, and special effects. Advanced study of technical theatre.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 226 Children's Theatre 3
Study of theories and methods of children's theatre with concentration on educational goals. Survey of literature and production techniques. Practical work in production of children's theatre.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 238 Stage Management 3
Study of guidelines and practical techniques for effective stage management. Emphasis on the planning, staging, rehearsing, and performing process. Study of Actor's Equity Standards.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 240 Theatre Management 3
Study of principles and techniques of organizing and managing theatre production programs in educational, community, and commercial settings.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 310 Stage Make-Up 3
Study of stage make-up techniques/designs, practices and equipment. Demonstrations of make-up design for an experimental production required.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 315 History of Theater I 3
Study of history of theatre from the beginning to 1650.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 320 Lighting Design 3
Emphasis on sources and control of light, equipment, and light design.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 321 Stage Design 3
Experience with floor plans, elevations, modules, and perspective designs for theatrical events. Lab included.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 324 Advanced Acting Theory 3
Focus on acting, theories, advanced techniques in acting, and styles of acting.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 328 Contemporary Drama 3
Detailed study of the plays, playwrights, and dramatic movements of the post-World War II period.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 410 Costume Design 3
Study of elements of design in relationship to the planning and constructing of production designs concepts. Lab included.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 413 Shakespeare for the Stage 3
Focus on acting, theories, and advanced techniques in performing Shakespearean text.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 420 Play Production 3
Study of the process of mounting a play for public performance.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 425 Directing 3
Emphasis on the origin and development of play direction, basic principles of composition, picturization, movement, rhythm and pantomimic dramatization. Experience in directing a laboratory production with a cast of three or more.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 426 Special Project in Theater I 3
A practical application course designed to explore theatre concepts within a group setting and involves an exchange of ideas and practical methods, skills, and principles.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 430 Playwriting 3
Script development with emphasis on material, characters, conflict, unity, dramatic action, suspense, and dialogue in relationship to plot, character, thought, diction, music, and spectacle.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 435 Advanced Technical Theatre 3
Advanced design theory and stage practice. Design of stage lighting, scenery, and sound.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 436 Sound Design 3
Exploration of sound design: principles, practices, and uses as applied to today's theatre. A series of projects in recording, mixing, editing, and analysis.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu DRM 450 Research Seminar 3
Research course in which each student completes an independent research project on some aspect of the theatre, such as a playwright, a theatrical movement, or a historical period.
Subject DRM Credits (min) 3 Credits (max) 3 Credit unit Credits Type course Edition 2025-2026 Catalog Catalog 2025-2026 Source catalog.nsu.edu Source: Norfolk State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
