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| Dance | |
| DANC 1200 | Introduction to Movement Practices (1) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course is designed as an introduction to movement practices for students of all backgrounds and skill levels. Students will work on dynamic alignment, as well as spatial, sensory, and bodily awareness. Through movement prompts, improvisation, and learned combinations students will be challenged to expand movement vocabulary while also increasing range of motion, strength, flexibility, and expressivity. |
| DANC 1400 | How Dance Matters (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course is an introduction to dance in the context of performance on stage, on screen, and in public space. Through viewings, discussions, and practical dance experiences, students will deepen their understanding of how dances are created and how dance shapes and is shaped by the world around it. Students will engage with a wide range of styles, historical periods, and creative approaches to consider how dance matters. Course was offered Summer 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DANC 1559 | New Course in Dance (1 - 3) |
| This class provides the opportunity to offer new courses in the subject of Dance at the 1000 level. Course was offered Spring 2020 | |
| DANC 2210 | Ballet I (1) |
| In this studio course, students will learn Ballet terminology, movement concepts, and dynamic alignment through an anatomical approach to Ballet technique. Students will work at barre and center while increasing strength, flexibility and body awareness. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DANC 2220 | Modern/Contemporary I (1) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | In this studio course, students will explore various styles of western modern/contemporary concert dance as technical, expressive practices. Through movement combinations, improvisation, and mini-studies, students will work to deepen body awareness through modern and contemporary movement practices. Working towards efficiency and dynamic alignment, students will increase strength, flexibility, and become more articulate, expressive dancers. |
| DANC 2230 | Jazz Dance I (1) |
| This studio course explores various styles of jazz dance. Combinations will focus on isolation, coordination, juxtaposition and musicality. Styles include but are not limited to contemporary, Broadway/musical theatre and lyrical. | |
| DANC 2300 | Dance Improvisation (2 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This open-level studio course allows students to explore dance improvisation as a practice of attention, care, and relation. Through improvisational methods and structures, students will develop their skills as improvisers and begin to appreciate improvisation's role in composition (choreography), performance, and daily life. |
| DANC 2430 | Production Laboratory: Dance (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course provides students with firsthand experience in the creative practice of choreography and performance while providing exposure to basic production skills. In addition to gaining insight into choreography and performance as modes of critical inquiry, students will also be involved in various aspects of the production and will gain an appreciation of the skills that are required to produce a dance concert. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016 |
| DANC 2559 | New Course in Dance (1 - 3) |
| This class provides the opportunity to offer new courses in the subject of Dance at the 2000 level. Course was offered Spring 2024, Summer 2010 | |
| DANC 3210 | Ballet II (1) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Exploration of Ballet technique for intermediate to advanced students. Students will deepen their knowledge through continued study of terminology, movement concepts, and dynamic alignment while expanding upon their ability to make qualitative choices and enhancing their artistry. Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 |
| DANC 3220 | Modern/Contemporary II (1) |
| Exploration of western modern/contemporary concert dance practices for intermediate to advanced students. Students will deepen their knowledge of movement concepts, dynamic alignment, and body awareness through combinations, improvisation, partnering, and creative studies. Students will continue to increase their strength, flexibility, and body awareness as they expand upon their ability to make qualitative choices and enhance their artistry. Course was offered Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| DANC 3230 | Jazz Dance II (1) |
| This studio course explores various styles of jazz dance for intermediate to advanced students. Students will continue to deepen their appreciation of jazz dance forms as they increase movement articulation and specificity. Combinations will focus on isolation, coordination, juxtaposition and musicality while also challenging the students to enhance their expressivity and qualitative choices. | |
| DANC 3300 | Dance Composition (3) |
| Explores dance making through the investigation of various tools and approaches to movement generation and composition from western choreographic practices. Students will develop their skills as dance makers through movement explorations, readings, discussions, and viewings. Students will create multiple compositional studies to hone their abilities to make dances. Feedback sessions provide opportunities for critical reflection and discussion. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| DANC 3400 | Dance and Culture (3) |
| This course aims to deepen students' understanding of dance as a field of artistic and intellectual study. Students will be challenged to examine human movement as a historically situated cultural expression and to explore the relation between dance and various socio-cultural developments. The course will highlight the connection of dance and critical theory, focusing on notions of identity, subjectivity and embodiment. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| DANC 3460 | Movement & Environment(s) (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | In this practice-based course, students will reexamine relations to their environment and generate strategies for a new environmental ethics that calls a human-centered world into question. Through reading, conversing, and moving, students consider how somatic and artistic practices might shift ecological understandings. Students will ask questions of and through modes of perception and experiment with an expanding empathy to enact new relations. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2023 |
| DANC 3559 | New Course in Dance (1 - 3) |
| This class provides the opportunity to offer new courses in the subject of Dance at the 3000 level. | |
| DANC 3590 | Special Topics in Dance (1 - 3) |
| In-depth investigation of a specific topic in the field of dance at the 3000 level. Topics and content will vary depending upon the instructor's areas of expertise. The course may be repeated for credit in different content areas. Possible topics include: advanced Movement Practices, Somatic Studies, Critical Studies, Creative Research and Scholarship (Choreography, Screendance, Dance and Music or Dance and Media/Technology collaborations), etc. | |
| DANC 3610 | Contact Improvisation (1) |
| This course serves as an introduction to the principles and skills involved in the practice of Contact Improvisation. Students will explore and learn improvisational strategies for moving individually, in duets, and groups. With attention focused on responsiveness in the moment, students learn to think quickly and creatively and are encouraged to investigate the territory between familiarity and risk. Course was offered Fall 2022, Spring 2018, Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| DANC 3620 | Dance Repertory (1 - 3) |
| This course is designed for students to have the opportunity to learn repertory, experience multiple methods of choreography and gain deeper insight into the practice of dance performance through working with faculty and professional guest artists via the choreographic process. Course was offered Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| DANC 3640 | Screendance (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Investigates the relationship between dancing bodies, cinematography, and video editing. Exploring innovative ways to film movement, we examine the relationship between the moving body and camera. Students gain exposure to various methodologies and practices that can be directly applied to individual projects. We discuss parallels between choreography, cinematography, and video editing, and how these integrate to form the art of Screendance. Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2015, Fall 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2009 |
| DANC 4220 | Modern/Contemporary III (1) |
| Exploration of western modern/contemporary concert dance practices for advanced students. Students will work towards mastery as they continue to deepen their knowledge of movement concepts and body awareness. Through advanced combinations, partnering, improvisation, and studies, students will work to gain greater specificity and clarity as they expand upon their artistry and ability to make qualitative choices through the medium of dance. | |
| DANC 4640 | Somatic Practices and Research (3) |
| Investigates somatic practices and methodologies as embodied research. Through movement practice, readings, and discussions we explore multiple concepts and tools that can deepen embodied practices. This course offers an opportunity to foster awareness, expand individual movement choices, and increase clarity of expression. In so doing, we may broaden our capacity to listen, perceive, and relate to ourselves, one another, and the world around us. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011 | |
| DANC 4993 | Independent Study: Dance (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Allows upper level students to pursue advanced creative and/or scholarly research in dance as an independent project. Students can identify their area of focus for in depth investigations including, but not limited to: Choregraphy, Screendance, Performance, Performance Studies, Dance Pedagogy, etc. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| Drama | |
| DRAM 1001T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Artistic, Interpretive, and Philosophical Inquiry. | |
| DRAM 1002T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Cultures and Societies of the World. | |
| DRAM 1003T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Historical Perspectives. | |
| DRAM 1004T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Social and Economic Systems. | |
| DRAM 1005T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Chemical, Mathematical, and Physical Inquiry | |
| DRAM 1006T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Living Systems. | |
| DRAM 1007T | Non-UVA Transfer/Test Credit (1 - 4) |
| Transfer credit or test credit that is not equivalentto current UVA coursework. Contains content related to Science and Society | |
| DRAM 1010 | How Theatre Works (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Investigates theatre arts and their relation to contemporary culture through the practical and experiential study of plays, production style and the role of theatre artists in creative interpretation. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 1020 | Speaking in Public (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | For non-majors. Acquire and practice voice and speech techniques to build oral communication skills, confidence and enjoyment in public speaking, presentation or performance. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, January 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, January 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, January 2016, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Summer 2011, Summer 2010, Spring 2010 |
| DRAM 1220 | Art of the Creature (3) |
| This class will introduce students to the tools, techniques, and problem-solving of building creature puppets. Mentored by professional creature artists, students will explore fabricating skin textures and patterns, structures, material experiments, and mechanisms. Working both individually and collectively, the class will culminate with a wearable creature piece or puppet for the Stan Winston and Steven Warner Festival of the Moving Creature. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019 | |
| DRAM 1559 | New Course in Drama (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of drama. | |
| DRAM 2010 | Theatre Design, Technology, & Production (3) |
| Examines the art of theatre and performance through the process of design and the implementation of the design. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 2020 | Acting I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Explores basic theories and techniques of acting through exercises, improvisations and scenes from contemporary dramatic literature. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 2050 | Performance and/as Theory (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course surveys a broad range of theories and methodologies pertinent to the fields of Performance Studies. Each unit addresses important concepts and frameworks that help you write about, think about, and make performance art. Lecture, close reading, application exercises, and writing assignments will strengthen your theoretical vocabularies, hone your analytical writing skills and apply various tests to your own work as scholars/artists. |
| DRAM 2060 | The Body and Performance (3) |
| This practice-based course offers a broad introduction to concepts of the body in the context of performance. Using tools of theatre, dance, improvisation, and other mind/body practice, we will uncover the performative possibilities of our physical forms in relation to space and time. Together we will critically consider and actively explore a range of embodied approaches to increase bodily awareness and expand our expressive capacity. | |
| DRAM 2070 | Public Speaking (3) |
| The purpose of this course is to put principles of speech into practice; students will learn to communicate effectively primarily through practical experience. Students will (1) learn the basic principles of speech preparation and delivery, including invention of topics and arguments, organization, and style; (2) apply these principles to your speech preparation and delivery; and (3) develop and use listening skills in the analysis of speeches. Course was offered Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2020, Summer 2019, Summer 2018, Summer 2017, Summer 2016, Summer 2015, Summer 2011, Summer 2010 | |
| DRAM 2110 | Lighting Technology (3) |
| An introduction to the tools and technical processes of performance lighting. Students will explore a range of lighting technologies central to lighting production for live theatre, dance, opera, and concerts. Through lecture, demonstration, digital media, and hands-on experience, students are prepared for work as theatrical electricians and introduced to the craft essential to the theatrical lighting design process. Course was offered Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 2130 | Production Laboratory: Lighting (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Application of lighting design and technology in production. May be repeated up to 4 credits. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 2210 | Scenic Technology (3) |
| Studies the technology and practices used in the theatre and entertainment industry. Covers set construction techniques, materials, and hardware. Students will learn the skills and techniques required for using hand and power tools. Terminology learned in Drama 2210 will be practiced in the course Drama 2230 - Production Studio. Course was offered Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 2211 | Designing Spaces (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course explores how to turn everyday spaces into stages. Discover how ordinary rooms, streets, parks, vehicles, and other spaces of daily life can be transformed by story-telling and creative performance!  We will study different principles for designing spaces for immersive, site-specific, environmentally aware, and other kinds of performances. Open to all students who are interested in storytelling in different spaces. Course was offered Spring 2025 |
| DRAM 2220 | Digital Creation - Computer Drafting (3) |
| In this class, students will discover methods to design projects on CAD (computer-aided design) applications for total control of the result, and we will develop scenic design from software (mainly Vectorworks) to take advantage of the ability to digitally create 2D drawings and 3D models of real-world products before they're ever manufactured. Open to all students who have basic design knowledge and are interested in digital creation. Course was offered Summer 2025 | |
| DRAM 2230 | Production Studio: Scenery (1) |
| Application of scenery technology in producing theatrical productions while maintaining and organized safe work environment. Co-requisite DRAM 2210 Course was offered Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 2231 | Production Lab: Run Crew (1) |
| Application of scenery and properties technology in laboratory production projects. Course was offered Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| DRAM 2250 | Scene Painting (3) |
| Fundamental techniques of scenic painting. A studio class during which students learn to paint faux finishes of marble, wood grain, brick and other common finishes for theatrical application. DRAM 2232 Production Lab: Scene Painting required. Course was offered Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010 | |
| DRAM 2310 | Costume Technology (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Studies basic techniques for moving the costume design from drawing to finished character, including construction, alteration, patterning, fitting, and accessories. Lab required. Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 2330 | Production Laboratory: Costume and Makeup (1) |
| Application of costume and makeup technology in production laboratory. May be repeated up to four credits. Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 2430 | Production Laboratory: Acting (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Application of acting skills in production laboratory. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 2500 | Special Topics in Drama & Theatre (1 - 6) |
| These classes cover a range of topics related to drama and theatre. | |
| DRAM 2559 | New Course in Drama (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of drama. | |
| DRAM 2620 | Sound Design (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Students will explore the sonic qualities of sound and music through discussion, construction, critical listening, and demonstration. Course was offered Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Summer 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Spring 2021, Summer 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Summer 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Summer 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 2630 | Production Laboratory: Sound (1) |
| Application of sound technology in laboratory production projects. May be repeated up to four credits. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 2830 | Production Lab: Digital Media (1 - 3) |
| DRAM 2830 is a hands-on, experiential course in which students apply digital media design principles, methods, and techniques in correlation with the current Drama production schedule. Students learn the application of media technology to actual theatrical production projects. May be repeated up to four credits. DRAM 2830 requires participation as Video/Media Operator or Assistant for a main stage production. Course was offered Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2018 | |
| DRAM 2840 | Design Studio Lab (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This is a hands-on course in which students work closely with the instructor to research and develop creative design solutions for performing arts and theatrical productions. It provides students a working forum to collaboratively and independently experiment with and apply principles, methods, and elements of design and design process to specific projects. May be repeated up to four credits. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019 |
| DRAM 3030 | Dramaturgy (3) |
| This course is a study of production dramaturgy: an exploration and application of the processes, research, and resources used by academic and professional theatres, combining knowledge with creativity to make informed production choices. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2023 | |
| DRAM 3050 | Making Theatre Histories (3) |
| How do theatre artists and scholars navigate the past and its effects on the present? This course will introduce you to important moments in theatre history, and show you how to analyze the formation of historical narratives through a variety of lenses and methods. Units are not organized chronologically, but thematically so that we may draw deeper connections across artistic practice, time, place and culture. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 3070 | African-American Theatre (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Presents a comprehensive study of 'Black Theatre' as the African-American contribution to the theatre. Explores the historical, cultural, and socio-political underpinnings of this theatre as an artistic form in American and world culture. Students gain a broader understanding of the relationship and contributions of this theatre to theatre arts, business, education, lore, and humanity. A practical theatrical experience is a part of the course offering. Prerequisite: Instructor permission Course was offered Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 3080 | Script Analysis: Dramatic Structure and Theatrical Production (3) |
| Analysis of representative play scripts to discover how structure and language support conceptual and stylistic choices in production. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 3090 | Theatre and Social Change (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | The goal of this class will be to identify the values and worldviews that drive change-oriented artistry, and for students to identify the values and worldviews that drive their own artistry. The course will explore the forms of community-based performance including ensemble, devised, religious, activist, educational and autobiographical performance. Course was offered Spring 2021 |
| DRAM 3210 | Scene Design I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Studies the development of the scenic design as theatrical environment, from script analysis through research to completed scenic design. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 3410 | Acting II (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Exercises and scene work emphasizing the development of the actor's vocal and physical resources as a means of creating and communicating character, emotion, and relationships. Prerequisite: DRAM 2020 and instructor permission Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 3420 | Voice for Theatre (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Introduces principles of vocal health, provides practical techniques for meeting the voice and speech demands of daily life and performance, and promotes life-long exploration of the speaking voice and the spoken word. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Fall 2024, Spring 2018, Fall 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 3430 | Improvisation (3) |
| A workshop that explores several dimensions of theatrical self-expression through improvised exercises and situations. This course will employ lecture, discussion and performance activities to raise awareness and proficiency in improvisational techniques through dramatic interaction involving imagination and creativity. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Summer 2021, Summer 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Summer 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014 | |
| DRAM 3440 | Movement for Theatre (3) |
| Examines the fundamental skills necessary to effective and descriptive physical expression for the stage. Focuses on developing an individual awaresness of one's physical self and establishing a sold foundation upon which to build a character physically, through practical exericises in balance, rhythm, endurance , freedom of movement, flexibility, shape and expression. | |
| DRAM 3450 | Musical Theatre Performance (3) |
| Studies the integration of song into scene work, and examination of special problems posed for the actor/singer/dancer. Focuses on a character's song presentation within the context of a musical play. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010 | |
| DRAM 3559 | New Course in Drama (3) |
| New course in the subject of drama. | |
| DRAM 3590 | Special Topics in Theatre and Drama (1 - 3) |
| A directed study in theater or drama. Course was offered Fall 2015 | |
| DRAM 3640 | Sound Design: Studio (3) |
| Creative application of digital sound editing for media. Techniques investigated include editing pre-recorded music, creating realistic sound environments, representing visual art with sound, three-dimensional sound, and sound creation for video. Course was offered Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 3651 | Directing I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Encourages the development of the director's analytical and rehearsal skills in translating text, actors, and space into valid and effective scenes; drawn from plays in the mode of psychological realism. Prerequisite: Dram 2020 required, and Dram 2010 preferred; Instructor permission Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 3652 | Producing Theatre (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Participants will collaborate to produce a staged reading of the play Raphael's Islands by UVA Alum Alexandra Déglise on March 15, 2024 in the Ruth Caplin Theater. Course discussions and projects will cover theater organization, mission and legal structure. Opportunities for practical application of concepts and best practices in producing include, but are not limited to outreach/publicity, production management and artistic contributions such as casting, digital media development,sound and staging. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 3653 | Production Laboratory: Producing Theatre (1 - 3) |
| One credit is required; may be repeated up to four credits. Application of stage management skills to production and performance. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Course was offered Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 3655 | Film Directing (3) |
| The goal of this workshop is to understand the aesthetics and techniques of film directing and to produce and direct a short film based on a screenplay. Students will study film directing aesthetics and technique, using a textbook, film viewings, critical analysis and class workshop activities. Students will apply this knowledge of directing as they produce and direct their own short film. | |
| DRAM 3710 | Playwriting I (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Introduces the art and craft of playwriting, focusing on short exercises and in-class writing assignments. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 3730 | Screenwriting (3) |
| An introduction to the art and craft of screenwriting through the writing and discussion of short scripts. Will involve study of screenplays and films, and focus on the basic elements of screenwriting, including story structure, creation of character, and formatting. Course was offered Summer 2025, Summer 2024, Summer 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Fall 2021, Summer 2021, Fall 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2019, Summer 2019 | |
| DRAM 3820 | Video Design I (3) |
| Combining creative practice and critical discourse, this hands-on course grants students an opportunity to learn and utilize the crafts of digital video design in the context of contemporary installation, projection and performance arts. Students experiment with the many ways of designing time-based media and explore the role of video storytelling in the topography of 21st-century theater and live performance. Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016 | |
| DRAM 3825 | Media Design Studio (3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | This course provides a practical forum to employ and integrate a diverse array of existing and emerging media technologies into live performance and performative storytelling. Students will explore and experiment with new media-infused design approaches to enhance the narrative and to actively engage, communicate, and interact with the audience. Course was offered Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2016 |
| DRAM 4020 | Comedy as Protest (3) |
| This course examines how has 20th and 21st century comedic performance spawned and/or reflected movements of social and cultural protest in the United States. From Jackie "Moms" Mabley's Civil Rights stand-up, to feminist sketches on SNL, to Hari Kondabolu's employment of de-colonial humor, we will engage in the complexities of joke-telling and its potential for mobilizing change. | |
| DRAM 4070 | Hip Hop Theatre (3) |
| Hip Hop Theatre explores how elements of Ritual, Theatre, and the core principles of Hip Hop are shared by members of the Hip Hop community around the world. Students will examine the ways in which Hip Hop Theatre presents itself as a movement and a syncretic art form. | |
| DRAM 4110 | Lighting Design (3) |
| Studies the development of lighting design, from script analysis through concept to completed production. Course was offered Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2020, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| DRAM 4310 | Costume Design (3) |
| Studies the development of costume design as a revelation of character and relationship to the special world. Proceeds from script analysis through research to the completed rendering. Lab required. Prerequisite: DRAM 2010, or instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| DRAM 4410 | Acting III (3) |
| Scripted scenes, exercises, and ensemble work to expand the actor's approach to characterization and interpretation within various dramatic genres. Prerequisite: DRAM 3410 and instructor permission Course was offered Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 4490 | Stage Combat Skills (3) |
| Examines the art and craft of stage fighting, comparing its historical context with that of the theater. Focus is on the performance of the illusion of physical aggression and its dramatic intent, following the safety guidelines and techniques recommended by the Society for American Fight Directors. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2016, Spring 2014, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| DRAM 4559 | New Course in Drama (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of drama. Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2013 | |
| DRAM 4590 | Special Topics in Theatre (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | A directed project-based study offered to upper-level students.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2016, Spring 2016 |
| DRAM 4591 | Special Topics in Theatre Managment (1 - 3) |
| A directed study in theatre management offered to upper-level students.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| DRAM 4592 | Special Topics in Drama (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | A directed study in dramatic literature, history, theory or criticism offered to upper-level students. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| DRAM 4593 | Special Topics in Performance (1 - 3) |
| A directed study in acting or performance offered to upper-level students.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 4594 | Special Topics in Movement (1 - 3) |
| A directed study in theatre movement or physical acting offered to upper-level students.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| DRAM 4595 | Special Topics in Voice (1 - 3) |
| A directed study in voice and the spoken word offered to upper-level students.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. | |
| DRAM 4596 | Special Topics in Directing (1 - 3) |
| A directed study in directing offered to upper-level students.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 4597 | Special Topics in Design (1 - 3) |
| A directed study in theatre design offered to upper-level students.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 4598 | Special Topics in Design Technology (1 - 3) |
| A directed study in theatre design technology offered to upper-level students.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, January 2016, Fall 2015, Summer 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Summer 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Summer 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 4599 | Special Topics in Playwriting (1 - 3) |
| A directed study in playwriting offered to upper-level students.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 4651 | Directing II (3) |
| Continues the work of DRAM 3651 with special attention to the director's organization, scheduling, and efficient use of resources. Students direct a one-act play. Prerequisite: DRAM 3651 and instructor permission. | |
| DRAM 4730 | Advanced Playwriting (3) |
| A workshop for writing extended pieces of dramatic literature. For students who have completed DRAM 3710 or by instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011 | |
| DRAM 4750 | Writing the Short Film (3) |
| The goal of this workshop is to write and prepare a short screenplay to be filmed in the Spring Semester in conjunction with DRAM 4760 Directing the Short Film (students must commit to both classes). Students will study script structure using textbooks, screenplays, and film. Students will apply this knowledge of screenplay structure and form as they write their own scenes and short screenplays. | |
| DRAM 4760 | Directing the Short Film (3) |
| The goal of this workshop is to understand the aesthetics and techniques of film directing and to produce and direct a short film based on the screenplay written in the previous fall Semester in DRAM 4750 Writing the Short Film. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024 | |
| DRAM 4780 | Producing the Short Film (1 - 3) |
| Students will produce short films generated by the Department of Drama's Filmmaking classes, Writing the Short Film and Directing the Short Film. Each producer will be paired with a director and work closely with them on casting, scheduling, procuring locations and film gear, on set management, editing support, and budgeting. Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024 | |
| DRAM 4993 | Independent Study (1 - 3) |
| Offered Fall 2025 | Independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s). Course was offered Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Summer 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015 |
| DRAM 5559 | New Course in Drama (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of drama. Course was offered Fall 2014, Spring 2011 | |
| DRAM 5710 | Advanced Playwriting (3) |
| A workshop that allows experienced playwrights to create longer and more complex plays. Students are required to create and revise plays ranging from long one-acts to full-length plays. Course was offered Spring 2023, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 7501 | Special Topics (1 - 3) |
| Intensive study in a specific topic offered to graduate students. | |
| DRAM 7559 | New Course in Drama (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of drama. | |
| DRAM 7620 | Mentored Study in Sound Design (3) |
| Faculty-guided study in an area of sound design or technology not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program and instructor permission. Course was offered Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| DRAM 7993 | Independent Study (1 - 12) |
| Graduate-level independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s). Requisite: Instructor permission Course was offered Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010 | |
| DRAM 8410 | Movement: Stage Combat Skills (3) |
| Examines the art and craft of stage fighting, comparing its historical context with that of the theater. Focus is on the practical performance of the illusion of physical aggression and its dramatic intent, following the safety guidelines and techniques recommended by the Society for American Fight Directors. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program. | |
| DRAM 8460 | Acting: Period Styles (3) |
| Focuses on making informed performance choices in period plays based on aspects of structures such as: dramatic text, historical period, culture and society, and production concepts. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program. | |
| DRAM 8480 | Acting: Production and Performance (1) |
| Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program. | |
| DRAM 8501 | Special Topics (3) |
| Intensive study in a specific topic offered to graduate students. | |
| DRAM 8559 | New Course in Drama (3) |
| New Course in the Subject of Drama. Course was offered Fall 2021, Spring 2021 | |
| DRAM 8993 | Independent Study (1 - 12) |
| Graduate-level independent study conducted under the supervision of a specific instructor(s). Requisite: Instructor permission Course was offered Spring 2023, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Spring 2016 | |
| DRAM 9060 | Thesis (3) |
| Preparation of a written thesis that corresponds to the performance, direction, or design of a production. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program. Course was offered Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010 | |
| DRAM 9190 | Mentored Study: Lighting (3 - 9) |
| A guided study which gives students the opportunity to explore with a faculty member areas of lighting design and/or technology which are not contained in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. Course was offered Fall 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Spring 2011 | |
| DRAM 9400 | Mentored Study: Acting (3) |
| A faculty guided study in an area of advanced acting not covered in the established curriculum. Prerequisite: Graduate standing M.F.A. program Course was offered Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010 | |
| DRAM 9420 | Devised Theatre (3) |
| Examines the developmental process in the creation of new work driven solely by the actor or acting company. Applies performance skills with communication of individual artistry. | |
| DRAM 9430 | Voice: Dialects (3) |
| Studies the dialects most commonly employed in theatre. Methodology includes practice with taped dialects, interviews with authentic dialect speakers, phonetic representation, and research into specific cultural aspects influencing structural formation and sound. Prerequisite: Graduate standing MFA program. | |
| DRAM 9460 | Acting: Portfolio Preparation (3) |
| Audition techniques and practice are examined, as is a wide-ranging repertoire of audition materials. Prerequisite: DRAM 7450, 7460, 8450, 8460. | |
| DRAM 9470 | Acting: Production and Performance (1 - 3) |
| Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of acting. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program. | |
| DRAM 9501 | Special Topics (3) |
| Intensive study in a specific topic offered to graduate students. Course was offered Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Spring 2016, Fall 2013 | |
| DRAM 9559 | New Course in Drama (1 - 4) |
| New course in the subject of drama. Course was offered Spring 2014, Fall 2013 | |
| DRAM 9640 | Production Studio: Technical Direction (2 - 6) |
| Participation in the production program, crediting work in preparation and performance of scenic elements. Prerequisite: graduate standing M.F.A. program. | |