Drama

FACULTY

Chair and Associate Professor Novinski; Associate Professors Cox and Lemieux; Professors Emeriti Judith French Kelly and Patrick Kelly, Technical Director Kirk

Study of Drama

A person committed to the study of theater within the framework of a liberal education must be prepared to work toward two goals: first, a thorough competence in the basic skills of dramatic expression and interpretation; and, concurrently, a view that comprehends dramatic art as it relates to, expresses and extends the surrounding culture.

The development of this twofold capability is the aim governing the structure of the Drama Department’s major program: the students’ balance of course work and continuing practical development in university theater productions is closely coordinated with their overall experience of the university and the demands of the core curriculum.

Besides providing the foundation for graduate study and training in the theatrical professions, the Drama major may prepare students for graduate work in other academic disciplines as well in the fields of teaching, law, communications and, with proper choice of electives, medicine.

University Theater

Under the direction of the Department, University Theater is an extracurricular organization that presents a series of major productions annually.

Each production’s acting company and technical crew is composed of students from every university program.

The goal of the University Theater is to provide the university community with a repertoire of productions representing the most stimulating artists, forms and visions from the world of drama.

Basic Requirements

35 hours in all. In addition to the university’s core requirements, which may include Theater History, Drama 3310, Drama majors must take three credits of 1101 or 4142 (Theater Arts Workshop or Studio Rehearsal & Production) and 29 hours of advanced credit: Drama 3301, 3310, 3312 or 3313, 3332, 3335, 3336, 4141, 4341, 4342 or 4V61, 4142, 4345 and a three credit upper division elective in Drama department offerings or in related courses from other departments, such as Shakespeare, Greek Tragedy, Roman Drama, French Drama in the Twentieth Century, German Drama, Contemporary Drama in Spain, Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama, etc.

Comprehensive Examination

The Comprehensive Examination is given early in the Spring semester of senior year. Drama majors must pass this examination covering Theater History, Theater Literature, Production, Contemporary Theater and Stage Craft or Stage Design to fulfill requirements for graduation. The Examination may be taken a second time or a separate section may be repeated if necessary.

Degrees in Drama

Bachelor of Arts in Drama

Concentration in Drama

Course Information

Courses in Drama