The Department of Drama at University Park offers an Associate of Arts degree with emphasis in Performance, Design/Technical Theatre, and a General Theatre Track.

Degree Checklist Performance Track  Design/Technical Theatre Track  General Track

*Requires Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing

 LSC Catalog

DRAM 1120, 1121, 2120, 2121 – Theatre Practicum*

1 Credit Hour (3 hrs. lab.) | This course is open to all students interested in theatrical production and is recommended for all students participating in productions. Credit is earned for technical work (costuming, lighting, set construction, publicity and make-up), performance work, or other participation as designated by departmental faculty. It may be taken for four credit hours maximum.

DRAM 1310 – Theatre Appreciation (core class)*

3 Credit Hours | Survey of theater including its history, dramatic works, stage techniques, production procedures, and relation to other art forms. Participation in productions may be required.

DRAM 1322 – Stage Movement*

3 Credit Hours | Basic postural alignment and movement, emphasis on body awareness and rhythm.

DRAM 1330 – Stagecraft I*

3 Credit Hours | Study and application of the methods and components of theatrical production which may include one or more of the following: theatre facilities, scenery construction, and painting, properties, lighting, costume, makeup, sound, and theatrical management.

DRAM 1341 – Intro to Makeup*

3 Credit Hours | The design and execution of make-up for the purpose of developing believable characters. A discussion of basic make-up principles and practical experience of make-up application.

DRAM 1342 – Intro to Costume*

3 Credit Hours | This course introduces students to the principles and techniques of costume design and construction for theatrical productions. Students interested in concentrating on costume design should also enroll in DRAM 2331 Stagecraft for a more extensive laboratory experience.

DRAM 1351 – Acting I*

3 Credit Hours | An introduction to the fundamental principles and tools of acting as used in auditions, rehearsals, and performances. This may include ensemble performing, character and script analysis, and basic theatre terminology. This exploration will emphasize the development of the actor’s instrument: voice, body and imagination.

DRAM 1352 – Acting II*

3 Credit Hours | Exploration and further training within the basic principles and tools of acting, including an emphasis on critical analysis of oneself and others. The tools include ensemble performing, character and script analysis, and basic theater terminology. This will continue the exploration of the development of the actor’s instrument: voice, body and imagination.

DRAM 2331 – Stagecraft II*

3 Credit Hours | Continued study and application of the methods and components of theatrical production which may include one of the following: theatre facilities, scenery construction and painting, properties, lighting, costume, makeup, sound and theatrical management.

DRAM 2335 – Theater Design*

3 Credit Hours | Theater Design Survey of principles and practices of theater design and its elements. The fundamentals of art and their application to major areas of theatrical design.

DRAM 2336 – Voice for the Actor*

3 Credit Hours | This course covers the basic principles of voice production and development, including diction as it applies to the interpretation of selected literature. Intensive practical application through classroom exercises and special projects is required.

DRAM 2355 – Script Analysis*

3 Credit Hours | Examination of foundational skills for understanding the structure and content of play scripts for interpretation and conceptualization in theater productions by directors, designers, actors, and technicians. Introduces students to significant plays in the history of dramatic literature in the playwright's social and cultural context.

DRAM 2366 – Film Appreciation (core class)*

3 Credit Hours | Survey and analyze cinema including history, film techniques, production procedures, selected motion pictures and cinema’s impact on and reflection of society.