Graduate Courses

DRM 500 Research Techniques in the Performing Arts

Intensive examination of research methods and resources and the principles of advanced scholarly writing in the performing arts. Must be taken within the first nine hours of graduate study.

3

Cross Listed Courses

MUS 500

DRM 507 Survey of Theatre History I

A chronological study of the historical development of theatre from its beginnings through the Restoration period. Emphasis will be on historical research and dramatic literature.

3

DRM 508 Survey of Theatre History II

A chronological study of the historical development of theatre from the eighteenth century to the present. Emphasis will be on historical research and dramatic literature.

3

DRM 510 Theories of Dramatic Criticism

Study of selected theories of dramatic criticism from Aristotle to the present.

3

DRM 522 Advanced Acting

Intensive work on scene study, development of characterizations, and advanced acting approaches. Work in acting theory and history.

3

DRM 527 Stage and Screen Writing

Study of the aesthetics and techniques involved in the writing of plays. Selected readings, lectures, and discussions. Emphasis upon writing, workshop critiques, and discussion of student plays. Will include a public reading of final projects.

3

DRM 531 Advanced Production Seminar

A graduate course that helps students develop a personal creative process for conceptualization and collaboration necessary in theatrical production. Students will explore proper production procedures and techniques. Finally, students will practice approaches to writing about conceptual ideas for thesis projects.

3

DRM 533 Advanced Play Direction

This advanced course is designed to include lectures and practical experience in directorial techniques.

3

DRM 537 Advanced Directing Seminar

This course will focus on more specialized projects related to a director's production preparation; production styles, creating dramatic adaptations, selecting translations, and script editing.

3

DRM 539 Production Process Qualifier

This course is designed to supervise students through the major steps in the production process. This course allows student directors to acquire production laboratory experience prior to the thesis production project.

3

DRM 541 Script Analysis

This MFA core course is designed to give directors a variety of script analysis strategies for use in preparing a production. Students explore the value of the chronological, character, and audience-based analysis structures and apply them to dramatic literature. In addition, action based analysis will be used for interpretation of individual scenes within particular dramas.

3

DRM 551 Advanced Stage Lighting and Sound

Advanced course of study in lighting that includes designing for thrust, arena, musicals, and dance. Work with projections, automated equipment and CADD. Sound work includes computer editing and cueing for theatrical production.

3

Prerequisites

DRM 351 or permission of instructor.

DRM 553 Advanced Stage Design

A graduate course in stage design where students will be introduced to the more advanced practices of stage design, model building, and drafting. Students will apply learned theories and skills to several projects and written presentations.

3

Prerequisites

DRM 353 or permission of instructor.

DRM 555 Musical Theatre Workshop

Study of theatrical singing and acting techniques as applicable to all varieties of musical theatre pieces. Students must participate in various performances prepared by the class. In this combined undergraduate and graduate student pool, graduate students will be expected to take on more challenging pieces and to provide mentoring to those undergraduates who require it.

3

DRM 556 Decorative Arts for the Stage

This course introduces graduate students to the history and style approaches to major decorative design periods from the Greeks to the Moderns. Students will apply style history to Scenic Art and Decorative Art projects that include mural painting, scrim painting, upholstery and fabric crafts.

3

DRM 563 Advanced Costume Design

Students will participate in advanced discussions and projects in textiles, color palettes, silhouettes, and costume fashion research. These concepts will be implemented in formal costume design projects utilizing a variety of dramatic styles.

3

Prerequisites

DRM 363 or equivalent.

DRM 571 Graduate Directors Practicum

Participation in the production process in the University's drama program. The graduate student will usually serve as assistant director or stage manager on a production. To be completed during the first two semesters of the program.

3

DRM 572 Directors Workshop I

This workshop/seminar course for graduate directors will focus on professional topics and directing craft. DRM 572 and DRM 573 are not sequenced and may be taken in either order.

3

DRM 573 Directors Workshop II

This workshop/seminar course for graduate directors will focus on professional topics and directing craft. DRM 572 and DRM 573 are not sequenced and may be taken in either order.

3

DRM 579 Production Internship

This course provides a professional development opportunity through an internship with an organization outside of the University. The student seeks out and obtains an internship with the guidance and advice of the Graduate Program Director. (IP grade allowed.)

3

DRM 590 Directed Study

Individualized programs which focus on a specialized areas in theatre. These are available only when developed through a contractual agreement between the student and a supervising faculty member.

Credit arranged.

DRM 591 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

DRM 592 Seminar

Credit arranged.

Variable

DRM 593 Research

Credit arranged.

Variable

DRM 594 Research

Credit arranged.

Variable

DRM 595 Drama Workshop

Credit arranged.

Variable

DRM 596 Drama Workshop

Credit arranged.

Variable

DRM 597 Internship

Credit arranged.

Variable

DRM 598 Thesis Production

This course is the capstone production for the graduate directing student application of the full directing process from conceptualization to finished produced production. Student will defend the final production in front of the entire drama faculty.

3

DRM 599 Thesis

Graduate directing students will work under an advisor in the creation of a thesis that documents the research and directing process for their produced Thesis Production. Students will defend the final draft of paper in front of the entire drama faculty.

3

Prerequisites

DRM 598