Drama Studies

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

Interdisciplinary B.A. Programs

MINOR in Drama is 24 credits earned as follows:

18	from DRAM/ENGL 1701; DRAM 2151, 2161, 3001, 3151 and 3161
6	from CLAS 3201, 3211; DRAM 4901, 4951; ENGL 2211, 3211, 3311, 3431, 3551, 3561, 3611, 3621; MUSC 3211; SPAN 3321

Note: Drama 4951, 4901 may be taken for credit more than once if the topic differs

MAJOR in Drama is 60 credits earned as follows:

Drama Core is 24 credits as follows:

3	from DRAM/ENGL 1701
15	from DRAM 2151, 2161, 3001, 3151, 3161, 4901*
3	from DRAM 4951*
3	from DRAM 4951* or DRAM 4901* (in addition to those counted above)

Note: DRAM 4951, 4901 may be taken for credit more than once if the topic differs

Dramatic Literature

21 to 27

from CLAS 3201, 3211; DRAM 4901 (if not counted in the core and if the subject is predominantly literary); ENGL 2211, 3211, 3311, 3431, 3551, 3561, 3611 or 3621; SPAN 3321 and from the following when the topic is dramatic literature: English 4000 series; GERM 3231, 3301, 3311, 4030, 4950/4951; SPAN 3060, 4950/51

9 to 15

from complementary courses to be chosen in consultation with the Drama Program Advisor. The following are particularly recommended: ANTH 2231, 4421; CANA 2011; COMM 4301; DRAM 4901 (if not counted above); English credits at the 1000 level, ENGL 3621, 3850, 3871, 3881, 3921; FINA 1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 2001, 2011; FREN 2601, 2801, 3801; GERM 2701; MUSC 1001, 1011, 1101, 1111, 2001, 2011, 2679, 3301, 3211, 3679, 4679; SOCI 3451; WOST 3001; and from the following courses when their subject is appropriate: ANTH 4901, 4911; CANA 4251, 4600, 4951; ENGL 4901; FREN 4951; GERM 4950/4951; SPAN 4800/4801, 4950/51

Note: Students may allow up to 6 credits in English for: DRAM 2151 "Introduction to Acting", DRAM 2161 "Production I", DRAM 3001 "Dramatic Theory", DRAM 3151 "Principles of Directing", and DRAM 3161 " Production II".

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.

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 Program Co-ordinator must be obtained.

DRAM/ENGL 1701 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO DRAMA
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq or coreq: ENGL 1201 or enrolment in the Interdisciplinary Major or Minor in Drama; or permission of the Department
Note: This course is cross-listed as ENGL 1701 and may be taken as three credits in either discipline.
Exclusion: DRAM/ENGL 2021
This course introduces students to conventions, forms, and devices of drama as they emerge under, and respond to, specific theatrical and cultural conditions.

DRAM 2151 (3CR)
INTRODUCTION TO ACTING
Format: lecture/workshop 3 hours
Prereq: DRAM/ENGL 1701 (or DRAM/ENGL 2021); or permission of the Director of Drama
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of acting, and will help them to develop competence in script analysis and performance with a view to creating a dramatic role on stage. The study of the themes, structures, rhythms and subtext, and of the visual-kinetic dimension embedded in several dramatic texts will be complemented by dramatic improvisations and character/scene studies in order to prepare students for a final public performance.

DRAM 2161 (3CR)
PRODUCTION I
Format: lecture/workshop 3 hours
Prereq: DRAM/ENGL 1701 (or DRAM/ENGL 2021); or permission of the Director of Drama
Students will develop competence in basic stagecraft, chiefly set construction, light and sound; in stage management, production management, technical direction, lighting and sound design; and in basic drafting and technical drawing.

DRAM 3001 (3CR)
DRAMATIC THEORY
Format: lecture 3 hours
Prereq: DRAM/ENGL 1701 (or DRAM/ENGL 2021); or permission of the instructor
Exclusion: DRAM 3000
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.

DRAM 3151 (3CR)
PRINCIPLES OF DIRECTING
Format: lecture/workshop 3 hours
Prereq: DRAM 2151; or permission of the Director of Drama
Exclusion: DRAM 3051
This course introduces students to the theory and practice of directing, diverse models of the director's role in the theatrical process, script analysis for directorial purposes, study of staging techniques, and techniques for working with actors. The class will study several texts and present selected scenes with a view to developing directorial competence.

DRAM 3161 (3CR)
PRODUCTION II
Format: lecture/workshop 3 hours
Prereq: DRAM 2161; or permission of the Director of Drama
Exclusion: DRAM 3061
This course will explore theatre architecture, set design, costume design, scenic painting, properties, mask-making, and historical research in support of design.

DRAM 4901 (3CR)
SPECIAL TOPICS IN DRAMATIC THEORY AND PRACTICE
Format: seminar 3 hours
Prereq: Permission of the Director of Drama
This course will allow students to pursue a topic of special interest that is not covered in courses in drama and dramatic literature.

DRAM 4951 (3CR)
DIRECTED STUDY IN THEATRICAL INTERPRETATION
Format: independent study
Prereq: permission of the Director of Drama
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.