DRAM 1120, 1121, 2120, 2121 Rehearsal and Performance I, II, III, IV
1 Hour (0-3)
This is a practicum course that is designed to provide students
with hands-on practical experience in theatre.
Students will be assigned to specific duties as either a cast
or crew member for productions at Midland College and
Midland Community Theatre. Work hours can be tailored
to an individual’s particular schedule. Students may repeat
this course for up to four hours’ credit.
DRAM 1310 Theatre Appreciation
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is an introduction to theatre, designed to give
students an understanding and appreciation for theatre as
an art form and career choice. Students will study theatre
practice and dramatic literature from various genres and
periods and view at least one live performance.
DRAM 1330 Stagecraft I
3 Hours (3-0)
This course covers all basic areas of the art of stagecraft,
including elementary drafting, scenic construction, carpentry,
lighting, material selection and application, properties,
costumes, sound, and elementary design.
DRAM 1351 Acting I
3 Hours (3-0)
Students are introduced to the basic skills and techniques
of acting that are developed with individual work in the
use of mind, body, and voice. Exercises in improvisation,
relaxation, and open scenes illustrate and stress the importance
of the working process.
DRAM 1352 Acting II
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is a continuation of Acting I with further
development of mind, body, and voice. Students will also
learn the process of character analysis through the preparation
and performance of scenes from plays. Prerequisite:
DRAM 1351 or permission of the instructor.
DRAM 2331 Stagecraft II
3 Hours (3-0)
Study and application of visual aesthetics of design which
may include the physical theater, scenery construction and
painting, properties, lighting, costume, makeup, and backstage
organization.
DRAM 2336 Voice and Movement
3 Hours (3-0)
This course focuses on understanding the application of
the performer’s use of the voice and body as effective creative
instruments of effective communication. It encourages
an awareness of the need for vocal proficiency and
teaches techniques to improve speaking and mobility on
stage.
DRAM 2361 History of the Theatre I
3 Hours (3-0)
This course covers the history of the theatre from the earliest
times through the Renaissance, examining different
aspects of the theatre such as historical staging and techniques,
styles of acting, social and cultural context of
drama, and themes and genres of plays produced.
DRAM 2362 History of the Theatre II
3 Hours (3-0)
This course is a continuation of History of the Theatre I,
covering the time period from the Renaissance to the present.
DRAM 2366 Introduction to Film
3 Hours (3-1)
This course is an introduction to cinema, designed to give
students an understanding and appreciation for cinema as
an art form. Students will study the visual, aural, dramatic
narrative, sociological, and historical elements of cinema.
Students will study the terminology and techniques of
filmmaking and will study various genres by viewing
films. |
