Theater Culture Studies I: Antiquity to Renaissance
DRAMA 228C
This course is a survey of ancient, medieval and Renaissance theater and performance: in both the West and in the East, as it both reflects and shapes culture. Coverage will include the following areas: ancient Greece, ancient Rome, classical Sanskrit theater, Yuan China, medieval Japan, medieval Europe, Renaissance Italy, and Renaissance England. Both scripted theater and performance practices will be examined through the lenses of dramatic literature, theater history, performance studies, and dramatic theory. A continual emphasis will be on marginal and underrepresented figures, as we will attempt to excavate forgotten histories from the theatrical past.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Hum; BU IS; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM; AMP
First-Year Seminar: The Theatre as a Living Art
DRAMA 2150
Moving in and out of practice and theory, this FOCUS plan interweaves a traditional introductory acting course with discussions of dramatic theory and visits to rehearsals where directors and actors work to shape the play. Course is for first-year, non-transfer students only.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Hum; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM; AMP; FYS
Public Speaking: Embodied Communication
DRAMA 214
The ability to speak well and to communicate effectively in the public forum is an essential skill for all students. This course aims to offer a comprehensive and wide ranging approach to developing the skills of the contemporary speaker. While acknowledging and utilizing traditional approaches to public speaking, this course will expand its reach to include applicable techniques from the world of the Performing Arts -- especially theatre and dance. The course does not intend to train the student as a dancer or actor, but it maintains that the successful speaker would do well to harness some of the transferable skill sets from these disciplines. The speaker, like the performer, must stand before an audience with an objective to communicate something well. Both should be dedicated advocates for the message. They share the common ground of requiring a strong voice for a sure delivery of the material, and an expressive physicality willing to fully embody and serve the message.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Hum; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM
Introduction to Theater Production
DRAMA 212E
An introductory study of the major elements involved with mounting a theatrical production. Utilizing guest speakers in both theater arts and theater studies, the course addresses such topics as scenic, costume, lighting and sound design; production management and procedures; and the history and culture of theatrical space and design. Students are required to serve as a crew member on one departmental production in the Performing Arts Department.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Hum; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM
Introduction to Costume Construction
DRAMA 209
This course is a hands-on introduction to the sewing and costume-related skills most useful for creating costumes for theatre productions.
Course Attributes: EN H; BU Hum; AS HUM; FA HUM; AR HUM
Literature, Theory, Criticism
DRAMA 4995
Independent study. In order to enroll for this course, students must complete a contract and submit it to the Performing Arts Department office.
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Technical Theater
DRAMA 4993
Independent study. In order to enroll for this course, students must complete a contract and submit it to the Performing Arts Department office.
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Directing
DRAMA 4992
Independent study. In order to enroll for this course, students must complete a contract and submit it to the Performing Arts Department office.
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Acting
DRAMA 4991
Independent study. In order to enroll for this course, students must complete a contract and submit it to the Performing Arts Department office.
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Theater Projects
DRAMA 200
Independent study. Students may contract with a faculty supervisor for credit for their work on theatrical productions or research. Contracts must be signed by the student, the faculty supervisor, and the coordinator of Drama 200 before the student's work on the project commences. Students should add this course after their contracted work is completed. Credit and grade option to be determined in each case. Students must enroll for this course at the Performing Arts Department office.
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