Faculty of Fine Arts
Introduction to Dramatic Arts
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-15
An exploration of the traditions, theories, and disciplines related to the production of theatre projects, as well as an investigation of the relationship between theatre, artistic expression and society.
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Production attendance.
Performance Fundamentals
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-15
A study of performance fundamentals utilizing, body, voice, imagination, with attention to collaboration.
Corequisite(s):Drama 1000
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Play Reading and Analysis
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
A practical examination of the principles and techniques involved in script analysis for theatre practitioners.
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
History and Development of Theatre I
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
History and development of theatre from its origins to 1700.
Prerequisite(s):One of Drama 1000 or Second-year standing (a minimum of 30.0 credit hours)
Recommended Background:
Writing 1000
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
History and Development of Theatre II
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
History and development of theatre from 1700 to the present.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2120
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Acting I
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-15
The fundamental techniques of acting for the stage, through the exploration of scripted texts.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2010
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Voice I
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-15
Study of voice fundamentals; development of the natural voice through the exploration of breath support, sound production, resonance and articulation.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 1000
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Movement I
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-15
Study of movement fundamentals, skills and physical expression as a foundation for theatrical performance.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 1000
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Movement Studies I (Series)
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-15
Introductory study of movement and dance techniques and topics.
Recommended Background:
Drama 2340
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Speech Communication
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-6
The art of effective communication through speech focusing on the theoretical principles and the dynamics of delivering effective speeches to a group.
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Drama 2350 is intended for non-Drama majors and is NOT counted toward the degree requirements in any B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts degree program nor in any B.A. or BASc. degree program with a major in Dramatic Arts. B.F.A. - Multidisciplinary students may count Drama 2350 toward the second and third major area only. Production attendance.
Directing I
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-15
An exploration of directing principles and techniques, with an emphasis on directorial preparation and staging.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2010 AND
Drama 2100
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Drama Portfolio I
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: Variable
Participation in one faculty supervised production of the Department of Drama from the perspective of a theatre creator, actor, director or other faculty approved artistic role.
Prerequisite(s):Successful assignment to a Department of Drama production
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:All students must complete an Application and Approval for Portfolio Course Credit form. The form must be signed by the supervising faculty member no later than one day from the beginning of the students' work on any production assignment.
Devised Theatre I
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-15
An overview of diverse approaches to devised theatre, with an emphasis on artistic impulse and group collaboration.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2010
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance.
Playwriting I
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-15
An exploration of dramatic writing for the stage.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2010 AND
Drama 2100
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Introduction to Stagecraft
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: Variable
This course is designed to give a well-rounded introduction to technical theatre including but not limited to safety, scenery, properties, lighting, sound, costume and stage management. This course will review current practices, methods and technologies resulting in an understanding of, and approach to common production processes and vocabulary. The course will include both in-class lectures and hands-on experience working on a production outside of scheduled class time.
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Introduction to Design for Theatre
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-20
Course introduces the role, fundamental principles, and common practices of theatrical design while also exploring production processes of the designer for the purpose of storytelling. Course will utilize practical application of the course topics through design projects in but not limited to scenery, lighting, and costumes.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 1000 AND
Drama 2810
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Visualization A
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 4-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-20
One of two courses exploring visual communication practices related to theatrical design and construction for scenery, lighting, and costuming. Course focuses on traditional and digital visualization techniques and processes used to develop effective tangible communication methods for theatrical designers and technicians. Visualization A: Drafting establishes the foundation of 2D theatrical visual communication through learning to read, interpret, and create common theatrical drawings used throughout the production process.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2810
Recommended Background:
Drama 2825
Equivalent:Drama 3827 (prior to 2020/2021)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Visualization B
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 4-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-20
One of two courses exploring visual communication practices related to theatrical design and construction. Courses focus on traditional and digital visualization techniques and processes used to develop effective tangible communication methods for theatrical designers and technicians. Visualization B: Rendering and Model Making establishes the foundation of 3D theatrical visual communication through learning to develop drawings and models that represent both the corporeal and atmospheric elements of theatrical design.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2825
Recommended Background:
Drama 2827
Equivalent:Drama 3827 (prior to 2024/2025)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Exploring Creativity
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Study of creativity in various areas of human endeavour. Use of drama exercises and projects to explore the creative process and develop creative thinking skills.
Prerequisite(s):15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Drama 3040 is intended for non-Drama majors and is NOT counted toward the degree requirements in any B.F.A. - Dramatic Arts degree program nor in any B.A. or BASc. degree program with a major in Dramatic Arts. B.F.A. - Multidisciplinary students may count Drama 3040 toward the second and third major area only. Production attendance.
Theatre in Performance
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 2-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-40
Principles and techniques for analysis of live theatrical performances.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 1000 AND
Drama 2100
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Off-campus production attendance required. Students should not register in this course while participating in major theatrical productions, on-campus or off-campus. Students enrolled in Drama 3100 on the Lethbridge campus are required to purchase a theatre ticket and travel package in lieu of a textbook. Students enrolled on the Calgary campus are required to purchase the theatre ticket package only. The cost of this package varies from term to term. Students planning on enrolling in Drama 3100 are advised to contact the course instructor for anticipated ticket and travel package costs.
Canadian Theatre
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
The development of theatre in English and French Canada from the 17th Century to the present.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2130
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Theatre Studies (Series)
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Offerings in subject areas dealing with significant developments in theatre and dramatic arts, such as major artists/theorists, major playwrights, genres and styles, historical periods, non-Western Theatre, dance, and film.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2130
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Play Reading and Analysis II
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
A survey of selected dramatic literature, with relevance to the current departmental season.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2130
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Dramaturgy
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 4-0-0
A study of historical research, dramatic analysis, and other critical tools as applied to the theatre-making process by Dramaturgs and other theatre artists.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2100 and Drama 2130
Equivalent:Drama 3850 - Dramaturgy (prior to 2021/2022)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Acting II
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-25
The development of actor processes, with an emphasis on the exploration of naturalistic texts.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2310 AND
Drama 2320 AND
Drama 2340 AND
Successful Performance audition AND
15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
Voice II
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-25
An intensive study of voice; the development of vocal skills that prepare an actor for performance; exploration of diverse texts and performance situations.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2320
Corequisite(s):One of Drama 3310, Drama 3420, or Drama 3740
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
Movement II
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-25
Intensive study of movement skills and physical expression for performance in theatrical work.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2340 AND
One of Drama 3310, Drama 3420, or Drama 3740
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Directing II
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-40
An investigation of directing principles and techniques, with an emphasis on communicating with actors; a final directing project involving minor technical elements.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2310 AND
Drama 2420 AND
Audition AND
15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
Theatre for Young Audiences
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-25
A practical exploration of theatrical styles, techniques, approaches, and theories related to theatrical performances created for young audiences.
Prerequisite(s):Two of Drama 2310, Drama 2320, Drama 2340, Drama 2420, Drama 2740, or Drama 2825
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on and/or off campus.
Drama Portfolio II
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: Variable
Participation in one faculty-supervised production of the Department of Drama from the perspective of a theatre creator, actor, director or other faculty-approved artistic role.
Prerequisite(s):15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours) AND
Successful assignment to a Department of Drama production
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:All students must complete an Application and Approval for Portfolio Course Credit form. The form must be signed by the supervising faculty member no later than 1 day from the beginning of the students' work on the production assignment.
Advanced Stagecraft I
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 1-0-0
Other hours per term: Variable
This course will provide practical application of the material introduced in Stagecraft. This class with delve further into the world of technical theatre, while providing opportunities for students to develop technical skills by being part of the theatrical production process. Class will also involve regular meetings to discuss projects, progress, and production principles.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2810
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
Devised Theatre II
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-25
An investigation of contemporary approaches to devised theatre, with an emphasis on the development of group projects.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2310 AND
Drama 2740 AND
Audition AND
15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
Playwriting II
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-25
The art and craft of writing for the stage with emphasis on the one-act play.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2310 AND
Drama 2750
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
New Play Workshop
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-40
Professional practicum in play development and production focussing on one or two previously unproduced Canadian works.
Prerequisite(s):One of Drama 3310, Drama 3420, Drama 3740, Drama 3750 or Drama 2828
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
Improvisation
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-25
An investigation of principles and techniques used to improvise theatrical performance, with an emphasis on applied contexts that involve the presence of a live audience.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2740
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
Technical Theatre Studies (Series)
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-50
Offerings in specific technical production topics such as Stage Management, Mask Making, Stage Makeup, Scenic Paint, Properties, Puppet Construction and Special Effects. Course topics will be offered based on instructor availability and student interest.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2810
OR
Completion of 15 university-level courses (30.0 credit hours) AND
Additional prerequisites will be specified (including any recommended background) for individual offerings
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Technical Theatre Construction: Scenic
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-40
Course introduces the basic principles of theatrical scenic construction techniques, tools, materials, vocabulary, and personnel. Course will review current equipment, methods, and technologies resulting in an understanding of and ability to communicate and execute common theatrical scenic production practices and processes. Course will include demonstrations and involve practical application of beginner techniques through paper projects as well as hands-on experience.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2827
Equivalent:Drama 3821 (Scenic Construction) (prior to 2020/2021)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Technical Theatre Construction: Lighting
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-40
Course introduces the basic principles of theatrical lighting construction techniques, tools, materials, vocabulary, and personnel. Course will review current equipment, methods, and technologies resulting in an understanding of and ability to communicate and execute common theatrical lighting production practices and processes. Course will include demonstrations and involve practical application of beginner techniques through paper projects as well as hands-on experience.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2810
Equivalent:Drama 3821 (Lighting Electrics) (prior to 2020/2021) and Drama 3821 (Lighting for the Theatre) (prior to 2020/2021)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Technical Theatre Construction: Costume
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-40
Course introduces the basic principles of theatrical costume construction techniques, tools, materials, vocabulary and personnel. Course will review current equipment, methods, and technologies resulting in an understanding of and ability to communicate and execute common theatrical costume production practices and processes. Course will include demonstrations and involve the practical application of beginner techniques through paper projects as well as hands-on experience.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2810
Equivalent:Drama 3831 (prior to 2021/2022);
Drama 3821 (Costume Construction) (prior to 2020/2021)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Rehearsal/production attendance.
Design for Theatre: Scenic
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-30
Course introduces the principles of scenic design in a theatrical environment. Course will explore the interpretation, visualization, and conceptualization of scenery for the purpose of storytelling. Course reviews creative interpretation and practical documentation of design information through developing an understanding of and approach to scenic design production processes including vocabulary and common practices.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2825 AND
Drama 2827
Corequisite(s):Drama 2828
Equivalent:Drama 3845 (Scenic Design for [the] Theatre) (prior to 2020/2021)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Design for Theatre: Lighting
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-30
Course introduces the principles of lighting design in a theatrical environment. Course will explore the interpretation, visualization, and conceptualization of lighting for the purpose of storytelling. Course reviews creative interpretation and practical documentation of design information through developing an understanding of and approach to lighting design production processes including vocabulary and common practices.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2825
Corequisite(s):Drama 2828
Recommended Background:
Drama 2827
Equivalent:Drama 3845 (Lighting Design) (prior to 2020/2021)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Design for Theatre: Costume
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-30
Course introduces the principles of costume design in a theatrical environment. Course will explore the interpretation, visualization and conceptualization of costumes for the purpose of storytelling. Course reviews creative interpretation and practical documentation of design information through developing an understanding of and approach to costume design production processes including vocabulary and common practices.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2100 AND
Drama 2825
Corequisite(s):Drama 2828
Equivalent:Drama 3845 (Design for Theatre: Costume) (prior to 2021/2022);
Drama 3845 (Costume Design) (prior to 2020/2021)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Production attendance, rehearsal. Studio Course
Technical and Design History A
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
The development of architecture and ornamental styles and technology, within Western civilization, from antiquity through the 21st century. Emphasizing the eras most commonly seen in theatrical productions. Will include discussion on changing styles, materials and construction methods, as well as a look at the development of lighting and sound technologies as it pertains to theatrical design.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2810
Recommended Background:
Drama 2825
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Technical and Design History B
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
This course will discuss the development of costume within Western civilization, from antiquity through the 21st century, emphasizing the eras most commonly seen in theatrical productions. This course will include the exploration of changing silhouettes, materials and construction methods, as well as a look at the shifts in hair and makeup styles as it pertains to theatre.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 2810
Recommended Background:
Drama 2825 AND
Drama 2828
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Creative Collaboration
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-20
This studio course focuses on learning how to work creatively in a collaborative environment emphasizing creative research, communication, visualization, and presentation skills through research and design exercises focusing on theatrical storytelling.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 1000 AND
Drama 2100 AND
Third-year standing (a minimum of 60.0 credit hours)
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal.
Theatre in Professional Contexts
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-25
An examination of theatre in professional contexts, including an investigation of organizational models, funding structures, grant programs, and professional affiliations and practices.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 3100
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Theatre Studies (Series)
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Offerings in subject areas dealing with significant developments in theatre and dramatic arts, such as major artists/theorists, major playwrights, genres and styles, historical periods, non-Western Theatre, dance, and film.
Prerequisite(s):One of Drama 3150, Drama 3151, Drama 3160, English 3010, English 3201, English 3602, or New Media 3560
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Theories of Theatre
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 3-0-0
Theories of theatre since Aristotle, with an emphasis on the 20th Century and contemporary critical theory.
Prerequisite(s):One of Drama 3150, Drama 3151, Drama 3160, English 3010, English 3201, English 3602, or New Media 3560
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Acting III
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-25
The application of actor processes, with an emphasis on the performance of diverse texts.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 3310
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
Acting for the Camera
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-40
Techniques and processes used in performance for television, film, and other related media.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 3310
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Rehearsal/participation in film project on and/or off campus.
Directing III
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-50
An advanced investigation of directing principles and techniques, with an emphasis on conceptualization and execution of a directorial vision; a final directing project involving technical elements.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 3420
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
Drama Portfolio III
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: Variable
Participation in one faculty-supervised production of the Department of Drama from the perspective of a theatre creator, actor director or other faculty-approved artistic role.
Prerequisite(s):15 university-level courses (a minimum of 45.0 credit hours) AND
Successful assignment to a Department of Drama production
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:All students must complete an Application and Approval for Portfolio Course Credit form. The form must be signed by the supervising faculty member no later than 1 day from the beginning of the students' work on the production assignment.
Advanced Stagecraft II
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 1-0-0
Other hours per term: Variable
This course will provide practical application of the material introduced in Stagecraft. This class with delve further into the world of technical theatre, while providing opportunities for students to develop technical skills by being part of the theatrical production process. Class will also involve regular meetings to discuss projects, progress, and production principles.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 3611
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.
Devised Theatre III
Credit hours: 3.00
Contact hours per week: 6-0-0
Other hours per term: 0-0-25
An advanced investigation of contemporary approaches to devised theatre, with an emphasis on developing an individual artistic voice and solo performance.
Prerequisite(s):Drama 3740
Lib Ed Req:Fine Arts and Humanities
Note:Studio course.
Production attendance, rehearsal, performance on campus.