Drama

DRAM1173Introduction to Acting and Performance (Cross-Listed: ENGL 1173)3 ch (plus practical work)

An introduction to acting suitable for students at all skill levels, from beginners to experienced performers. Instruction will cover the basics of voice, movement, improvisation, script analysis, and monologue and scene work, culminating in a final performance project.

DRAM2170Principles of Drama Production (Cross-Listed: ENGL 2170)6 ch (3 hours/wk plus practical work)

An introduction to the fundamentals of acting and technical theatre (including carpentry, set construction, lighting, sound, and prop and costume design). Instruction centres on 1-2 full-scale theatre productions mounted by the class for Theatre UNB. Rehearsal, workshop, and performance time additional to regular class hours required. Open to students at all levels.

DRAM3170Advanced Drama Production (Cross-Listed: ENGL 3170)6 ch (3 hours/wk plus practical work)

A project-based course that builds on DRAM/ENGL 2170 by offering advanced training in acting, directing, and design for the theatre. Instruction centres on 1-2 full-scale theatre productions mounted by the class for Theatre UNB. Rehearsal, workshop, and performance time additional to regular class hours required.

Prerequisite: DRAM/ENGL 2170 or equivalent. 

DRAM4170Thesis Production and Independent Project (Cross-Listed: ENGL 4170)6 ch (practical work)

Open to students completing the final year of a Minor in Drama. Working in groups, students produce a full-scale production for Theatre UNB. The second requirement for the course is to complete an independent project designed to further students’ knowledge of a theatre discipline of their choice. Both halves of the course are completed under the supervision of the Director of Drama. 

Prerequisite: DRAM/ENGL 2170 and/or DRAM/ENGL 3170 and permission of the Director of Drama. Note: Students can take no more than 6ch of DRAM/ENGL 4170 , DRAM/ENGL 4173 , and 4174 for credit. 

DRAM4173Thesis Production (Cross-Listed: ENGL 4173)3 ch (practical work)

Open to students completing the final year of a Minor in Drama. Working in groups, students produce a full-scale production for Theatre UNB, under the supervision of the Director of Drama.

Prerequisite: DRAM/ENGL 2170 and/or DRAM/ENGL 3170 and permission of the Director of Drama. Note: Students cannot obtain credit for both DRAM/ENGL 4173 and DRAM/ENGL 4170

DRAM4174Independent Drama Project (Cross-Listed: ENGL 4174)3 ch (practical work)

Open to students completing the final year of a Minor in Drama. Under the supervision of the Director of Drama, students complete an independent project designed to further their knowledge of a theatre discipline of their choice.

Prerequisite: DRAM/ENGL 2170 and/or DRAM/ENGL 3170 and permission of the Director of Drama. Note: Students cannot obtain credit for both DRAM/ENGL 4174 and DRAM/ENGL 4170