Drama 3-4

Drama 3 is an intermediate acting course. Included in the course is a study of the history of the theater and changes in acting styles. Students are expected to perform scenes or plays from classical literature after studying the influences of the various periods on costume, movement, and makeup. Students are expected to investigate the technical side of theater with regard to designing lighting, costuming, and creating special makeup, along with knowing the function of a playwright, actor, director, and technician. In addition, the students will study the written scripts of four genres: melodrama, comedy, farce, and modern drama. Drama may be applied to the Fine Arts requirement but not the English requirement. This course has been approved to meet the UC “f” or “g” requirement.

Drama 4 is a course in play production. The course includes a detailed study of how plays are produced, designed, costumed, cast, and directed. Specifically, students are expected to choose material, prepare the prompt book, draw a floor plan of the set, and design appropriate costumes for each character. Additionally, students are expected to arrange the rehearsal schedule, and to act in two scenes for other directors. A continuing study is made of theater history and additional styles and terminology. Students will begin to learn principles of directing and technical theater as well as produce a trimester project and participate in much scene work. This is a performance class. Drama may be applied to the Fine Arts requirement but not the English requirement. This course has been approved to meet the UC “f” or “g” requirement.