Drama

Students at Mount Allison with an interest in drama have several options open to them. In all cases, the programmes are designed to provide an education in drama rather than professional training for the theatre.

Interdisciplinary B.A. Programmes

INTERDISCIPLINARY MINOR in Drama is 24 credits earned as follows:

12	from Drama/English 1701; Drama 3001, 3051, 3061
12	from Classics 3201, 3211; Drama 4011, 4021; English 2211, 3211, 3311, 3431, 3551, 3561, 3611, 3621; French 3271, 3371, 3471, 3671, 3771; Spanish 3001, 3011

INTERDISCIPLINARY MAJOR in Drama is 60 credits earned as follows:

Drama Core

18	from Drama/English 1701; Drama 3001, 3051, 3061, 4011, 4021

Dramatic Literature

24 to 30

from Classics 3201, 3211; English 2211, 3211, 3311, 3431, 3551, 3561, 3611 or 3621; French 3271, 3371, 3471, 3671, 3771; Spanish 3001, 3011, 3321 and from the following when their topic is dramatic literature: English 4000 series; French 4811; German 3231, 3301, 3311, 4030, 4950/4951 and Spanish 4950/51

12 to 18

from Complementary courses to be chosen in consultation with the Drama Programme Advisor. The following are particularly recommended: Anthropology 3231; Canadian Studies 2011, 3311; 3 English credits at the 1000 level, English 3621, 3871, 3850, 3881; Fine Arts 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 2001, 2011; French 2201, 2601, 3151, 3161, 3801; German 2701; Music 1001, 1011, 1101, 1111, 2000, 2679-4679, 3303; Sociology 3451; Women's Studies 3001

Note: Students may allow up to 6 credits in English for: Drama 3051 "Acting and Directing", Drama 3061 "Principles of Methods of Interpretation", and Drama 3001 "Dramatic Theory".

Note: The listing of a course in the calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note: Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department or Programme Coordinator must be obtained.

DRAMA COURSES

With the exceptions below, all descriptions of Drama courses available are given in the appropriate course description section. The only interdisciplinary drama courses offered are described below.

DRAM/ENGL 1701 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA

This course introduces students to conventions, forms, and devices of drama as they emerge under, and respond to, specific theatrical and cultural conditions.

DRAM 3001 (3CR)
DRAMATIC THEORY

This course studies ways in which theatre practitioners have understood their art and the ways in which it reflects their world. Among topics to be explored are theories of representation, performance theory, tragic theory, comic theory, Naturalism, Expressionism, and Political Theatre.

Prereq: DRAM/ENGL 2021; or permission of the instructor

DRAM 3051 (3CR)
ACTING AND DIRECTING

This course exposes students to theory and practice of acting and directing, exploring the spatial and temporal means by which actors and directors interpret a script on the stage. The class will study the themes, structure, rhythms, subtext, and visual dimensions of three or four dramatic texts, culminating in the production of one of them. The course is offered once every second year, in an alternating rotation with 3061.

Prereq: DRAM/ENGL 2021; or permission of the instructor

DRAM 3061 (3CR)
PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION

This course introduces students to the means by which dramatic texts are given life in time and space on the stage. Principles and methods of set design and construction, costuming, lighting and sound design, and stage and theatre management are all explored, with special attention to three or four dramatic texts, one of which will receive production. The course is offered once every second year, in an alternating rotation with Drama 3051.

Prereq: DRAM/ENGL 2021; or permission of the instructor

DRAM 4011 (3CR)
SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRICAL INTERPRETATION I

Individual projects in areas such as acting, directing, writing, and design as assigned within the Windsor Theatre's season by the Director of Drama. Practical results will be supported by written and/or visual materials as appropriate.

DRAM 4021 (3CR)
SPECIAL TOPICS IN THEATRICAL INTERPRETATION II

Individual projects in areas such as acting, directing, writing and design as assigned within the Windsor Theatre's season by the Director of Drama. Practical results will be supported by written and/or visual materials as appropriate.