8 courses with the subject DRAM, 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.
Basic instruction in the fundamentals of acting, emphasizing vocal and body techniques employed in creating and presenting characterizations. Includes studies of historical and modern acting styles, techniques, theories, and dramatic relationships. Laboratory experience.
An introduction to the study and understanding of the dramatic arts. The various methods through which humans are able to access, interpret, and interact with drama will be discussed. Topics include an overview of historical development of drama and theatre and a general survey of the roles of the collaborative artists responsible for a theatre production. Emphasis is placed on the areas of textual analysis and history of dramatic performances, but other areas (design, acting, directing, playwriting, dramaturgy) are discussed. Some evaluation of outside performances is required and involvement in one of the college theatre productions may also be required.
Lecture-laboratory approach to the study of elementary principles and problems regarding crews, scripts, and stage design concepts, design procedures, construction, and color and paint.
Practice in optional phases of presenting dramatic productions.
Students work on the creation, technical production, and management of performances given by the Little Theatre and the VSU Performers.
Advanced study of acting fundamentals, emphasizing the tools of voice and body awareness for creating and presenting characterizations. Includes study of techniques for textual analysis and character development. Course includes rehearsal and performance of both monologues and partnered scenes.
Lecture-laboratory approach to the study of elementary principles and problems regarding properties, lighting, special sound and visual effects, make-up, and costumes.
Lecture-laboratory approach to the principles and techniques of directing and producing.
Source: Virginia State University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
