| DRA 106: Introduction to Film
|
An introduction to the world's most popular art -- the
movie. Exploration of basic terms and techniques will lead to greater
appreciation of cinematic forms and styles. Prereq: SPE 113. 3 Credits. |
| DRA 213: Acting I |
Acting for beginners. Includes scene study and
improvisations dealing with contemporary themes. Practice in the use of
voice and body as instruments of expression, improvement of skill, and ease
in playing roles. Students are encouraged to participate in the major
production. Prereq: SPE 113. 3 Credits. |
| DRA 214: Acting II |
Advanced acting class. Focus is on scene study with three or
more characters, classic and poetic scripts, external means of
characterization, and developing the character over the course of the play.
Prereqs: SPE 113 and DRA 213. 3 Credits. |
| DRA 233: Sociodrama |
A workshop using theatre exercises, role-play, and
improvisation to dramatize relevant social problems. Scenes will explore
issues such as racial prejudice, gender bias, alcohol and drugs, teen
pregnancy, AIDS, street gangs, relational and family crises, and etc.
Culminates in performance for invited guests. Prereq: SPE 113. 3 Credits. |
| DRA 299: Interactive Sociodrama
Workshop |
Students will develop reflective team exercises, structured
improvisations, socio-drama scenarios, and forum theatre based on real case
studies of social issues facing youth for performance before campus
audiences. Prereqs: SPE 113 and either DRA 233 or permission of instructor.
3 Credits. |
| DRA 325: Theatre Techs & Crisis
Intervention |
This course will discuss various techniques of crisis
intervention while utilizing theatre techniques. Through role-playing,
sociodrama, "reflective team exercises", simulation, and adventure based
learning exercises, you will be able to "walk in the shoes" of both
survivors of crisis as well as the crisis intervention professional. Prereqs:
SPE 113, any DRA course, Junior standing or above, or permission of
instructor. 3 Credits. |