An interactive introduction to the world of theatre that serves to develop an appreciation of theatrical arts, to establish an awareness of landmarks within the performance history, and to create an understanding of the collaborative roles and departments that exist.

(IV)

A thorough overview to the development and cultural significance of the Rock 'n' Roll Spectacle show. Focus on historical and recent developments of the spectacle show, trends in the aesthetics of the field, and various sub-genres.

(IV)

An interactive and thorough overview of 21st century music theatre. Develops an appreciation and awareness of the contemporary musical on stage today, current trends in the development of new music theatre work, and the art form’s global expansion.

(IV)

Food is the ambassador of cultures. The journey of food maps the history of human civilization. Examines feature films, documentaries, shorts, and writings on food, and analyzes the geopolitics, economics, migration, culture, performativity, and power of food.

(IV and (VII or VIII) ).

Explores major movements in the history of rock 'n' roll in terms of performance, not virtuosity necessarily of the performers as musicians, rather as performances of aesthetics in modes of embodied ideology, iconoclastic spectacle, mixed media fashion, and subcultural formation.

Exposes students to what is most current in the world of performance and theatre. Begins with a series of lectures on the idea of performance, and the various theories that frame it.

Restriction: Drama Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Music Theatre Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

(IV)

Culture, aesthetics, and ideology (combined in the concept "subculture") work to fashion social identities. Using theories and methodologies of performance studies, with an emphasis on American culture, explores why and how culture is reinforced through performance.

(IV)

A three-quarter foundation series exploring the rich depth of theatre, drama, and other genres of performance across a wide variety of worldwide forms, for performer and audience.

(IV)

A three-quarter foundation series exploring the rich depth of theatre, drama, and other genres of performance across a wide variety of worldwide forms, for performer and audience.

(IV)

A three-quarter foundation series exploring the rich depth of theatre, drama, and other genres of performance across a wide variety of worldwide forms, for performer and audience.

(IV)

An introduction to Applied Improvisation (AI), the improvisational mindset, the current trends and historic uses of AI, and concepts and techniques from improvised theatre that can help individuals achieve their goals beyond creating comedy.

(IV)

Focuses on Stanislavski-based terminology and technique through theatre exercises and improvisation. The first part of a one-year series in basic acting technique and discipline.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Drama Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

Focuses on scene work and character development. The second part of a one-year series in basic acting technique and discipline.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 30A

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Drama Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

Focuses on monologues, auditions, callbacks, and the profession of acting. The third part of a one-year series in basic acting technique and discipline.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 30A and DRAMA 30B

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Drama Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

A studio course in fundamentals of stretch, strength, and alignment; exploring spatial awareness and physical control through mime isolations, techniques, and related improvisation.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

An introductory course in voice and speech for actors, combining the body-based approach to voice developed by Fitzmaurice, and speech work of Knight and Thompson. Designed for the needs of actors and is not a public speaking course.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

The development of Western Drama, concentrating on the drama’s intellectual, social, and artistic foundations. About 10 plays and supplementary critical material are read each quarter. Greek Drama through Shakespeare.

Prerequisite or corequisite: DRAMA 10

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Drama Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

(IV and VIII ).

The development of Western Drama, concentrating on the drama’s intellectual, social, and artistic foundations. About 10 plays and supplementary critical material are read each quarter. Restoration Drama through Ibsen.

Prerequisite or corequisite: DRAMA 10

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Drama Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

(IV and VIII ).

The development of Western Drama, concentrating on the drama’s intellectual, social, and artistic foundations. About 10 plays and supplementary material are read each quarter. Contemporary Drama. Post Naturalistic theatre.

Prerequisite or corequisite: DRAMA 10

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors have first consideration for enrollment. Drama Majors have first consideration for enrollment.

(IV and VIII ).

Introduction to the process and procedures employed by the costume designer for the theatre. The elements of design are discussed in the context of character development, historical period, and style. Exercises extend to drawing, rendering, and investigation of human proportions.

Prerequisite or corequisite: DRAMA 10

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Introduction to the principles and practice of scenic design. Weekly problems include research into various periods and styles of production with an emphasis on the conceptual idea. Perspective drawing, rendering, and model building are covered in studio exercises and assignments.

Prerequisite or corequisite: DRAMA 10

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Introduction to the principles, theories, and equipment employed by the lighting designer for the stage. Areas of investigation include history, technology, and script analysis. Detailed studio attention is given to the theory and practice of design.

Prerequisite or corequisite: DRAMA 10

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Principles, theories, equipment use, and terminology employed by the sound designer for the stage. Areas of study include history, technology, and script analysis. Focuses on the theory and practice of design.

Prerequisite or corequisite: DRAMA 10

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

A basic study of theatrical, dance, and opera stage management practices, forms, and methods, from first script reading to closing night. Opportunity to observe professionals at work in regional and touring situations as available.

Prerequisite or corequisite: DRAMA 10

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Nurtures a greater appreciation for the stage manager and his or her process, and supports students who are interested in pursuing a career in professional stage management.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times as topics vary.

Basic vocal technique and characterization of musical theatre repertoire explored.

Prerequisite: Audition required.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Introduction to comprehensive directing process from pre-production to opening. Focus on fundamental skills: analysis, staging, action, actor coaching, and elements of design. Skills applied to scripted theatrical material. Develop a language for commenting on theatrical production. Attending and critiquing productions.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 30A and DRAMA 30B

Rehearsal and performance in a faculty-directed.

Prerequisite: Audition required.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

The production courses are offered to give students the opportunity to participate in departmental productions. Students engage in the production and construction of designed work as well as its applied execution during performance.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 24 units.

Restriction: May be taken for credit for a maximum of 24 units provided productions change.

The production courses are offered to give students the opportunity to participate in departmental productions. Students engage in the production and construction of designed work as well as its applied execution during performance.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 24 units.

Restriction: May be taken for credit for a maximum of 24 units provided productions change.

The production courses are offered to give students the opportunity to participate in departmental productions. Students engage in the production and construction of designed work as well as its applied execution during performance.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 24 units.

Restriction: May be taken for credit for a maximum of 24 units provided productions change.

The production courses are offered to give students the opportunity to participate in departmental productions. Students engage in the production and construction of designed work as well as its applied execution during performance.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 24 times.

Restriction: May be taken for credit for a maximum of 24 units provided productions change.

The production courses are offered to give students the opportunity to participate in departmental productions. Students engage in the production and construction of designed work as well as its applied execution during performance.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 24 units.

Restriction: May be taken for credit for a maximum of 24 units provided productions change.

The production courses are offered to give students the opportunity to participate in departmental productions. Students engage in the production and construction of designed work as well as its applied execution during performance.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit for 24 units.

Restriction: May be taken for credit for a maximum of 24 units provided productions change.

Courses include Medieval and Tudor Drama, Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama, Shakespeare, Restoration and 18th Century Drama, Modern British Drama, Modern American Drama, Tragedy, and Comedy.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Courses include Medieval and Tudor Drama, Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama, Shakespeare, Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama, Modern British Drama, Modern American Drama, Tragedy, and Comedy.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

Discussion of recent major trends and ideas in critical theory, concentrating on in-depth readings and lectures in particular facets of theory and criticism: Derrida, Butler, Lacan, Deleuze, and others.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Discussion of recent major trends and ideas in critical theory, concentrating on in-depth readings and lectures in particular facets of theory and criticism: Derrida, Butler, Lacan, Deleuze, and others.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

(Ib)

Designed to introduce students to various classical traditions-early Greek and Roman theatres, to be sure, but also, by way of comparison, the classical traditions of non-European cultures.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 40A and DRAMA 40B and DRAMA 40C. Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Designed to introduce students to various classical traditions-early Greek and Roman theatres, to be sure, but also, by way of comparison, the classical traditions of non-European cultures.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 40A or DRAMA 40B or DRAMA 40C. Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

(Ib)

Investigates aspects of European theatre and culture in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries; individual courses may focus on specific topics within this broad expanse.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

(Ib)

Looks at the various trends and conventions of theatres in the nineteenth century, both Euro-American and beyond, paying special attention to the culture and political milieu within which these various traditions appeared.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 40A and DRAMA 40B and DRAMA 40C. Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Looks at the various trends and conventions of theatres in the nineteenth century, both Euro-American and beyond, paying special attention to the culture and political milieu within which these various traditions appeared.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 40A and DRAMA 40B and DRAMA 40C. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

(Ib)

An investigation into the many forms and permutations of modern (1880-1945), and contemporary (since 1945) drama, paying special attention to the historical and philosophical interpretations of text and performance.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 40A and DRAMA 40B and DRAMA 40C. Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

An investigation into the many forms and permutations of modern (1880-1945), and contemporary (since 1945) drama, paying special attention to the historical and philosophical interpretations of text and performance.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 40A and DRAMA 40B and DRAMA 40C. Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

(Ib)

An introduction to some of the major traditional theatrical forms and dramatic texts from India, China, and Japan. Other than dramatic texts (in English translation), attention is also paid to theory, history, and performance styles of traditional Asian theatre.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

An introduction to the history and development of Asian American theatre and drama. Besides play analysis, special attention is also paid to the history and politics of Asian American identity and experience, as well as to aspects of theatrical performance.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 40A and DRAMA 40B and DRAMA 40C

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

A study of the history, culture, aesthetics, and literature of various traditional performing arts and their connections to the contemporary multicultural society.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

A critical investigation of films and plays written by African Americans, with emphasis on dramaturgical and cinematic strategies, individual and collective representation, and the legacy of African American political struggle.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

A critical investigation of films and plays written by African Americans, with emphasis on dramaturgical and cinematic strategies, individual and collective representation, and the legacy of African American political struggle.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

(Ib)

Addresses particular issues in theatre and performance that typically lie outside of regular course offerings. May address such issues as the theatre of the Avant Garde, performing gender, transversality and performance, body art, installation and performance art, among other topics.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Addresses particular issues in theatre and performance that typically lie outside of regular course offerings. May address such issues as the theatre of the Avant Garde, performing gender, transversality and performance, body art, installation and performance art, among other topics.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the Lower-Division Writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

(Ib)

Rehearsal and presentation of scenes from contemporary material. Focus on connection with scene partner, playing actions, and text analysis. Introduction to the credibility and theatricality of characterization and style.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 30A and DRAMA 30B and DRAMA 30C with an average grade of B or better. For transfer students: one year of beginning acting with an average grade of B or better.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

Completion of a full-length play or its equivalent; discussion of student writing and of relevant literary texts.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Studio course in conditioning and partnering techniques to the practice of contact improvisation. Contact improvisation is explored and applied in scene study.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 34. DRAMA 34 with a grade of B or better

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

Advanced acting in specialized areas including acting for the camera: situation comedy; commercials; auditioning and industry preparation; Shakespeare; Molière; Chekov; improvisation; advanced movement and voice and speech for the actor; self-starting; stage combat; repertory acting, singing; comedy; clowning; and masks.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 130. DRAMA 130 with a grade of B or better

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

An acting class exclusive to the students in the B.F.A. in Music Theatre program.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 30A and DRAMA 30B and DRAMA 30C

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only.

A workshop in audition technique and song interpretation.

Prerequisite: Audition required.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times.

Scene study and song repertoire examined by era for the advanced Music Theatre student. 1800s-1940.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 142. Audition required.

Scene study and song repertoire examined by era for the advanced Music Theatre student. 1940s-1970s.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 142. Audition required.

Scene study and song repertoire examined by era for the advanced Music Theatre student. 1970's-present.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 142. Audition required.

A performance class concentrating on role building. Work culminates with in-class performances of abbreviated versions of musicals.

Prerequisite: For B.F.A. students: DRAMA 143A, DRAMA 143B, DRAMA 143C, and audition. For Drama graduate students: audition required.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Private weekly voice lessons for the advanced Music Theatre student.

Corequisite: DRAMA 143A

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 9 times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only.

Class preparation for the New York Satellite Program (NYSP) - an immersion experience in New York City for the musical theatre performer.

Prerequisite: Admission is by audition and the following prerequisites: DRAMA 30C and two quarters of DRAMA 148A, DRAMA 148B, or DRAMA 148C (if the 148 prerequisite is not complete at the time of auditions, student must enroll during the fall and winter quarters in the same year as the trip to New York); senior Drama majors must have successfully completed DRAMA 40C and DRAMA 120C; non-Drama majors must have sophomore standing or higher and must carefully plan their course schedule as many spring quarter classes cannot be taken while part of the NYSP.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

A survey of the influential artists who produce, write, direct, and perform on America's musical stages. Surveys 1800s-1960s.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

Concurrent with DRAMA 248A.

A survey of the influential artists who produce, write, direct, and perform on America's musical stages. Surveys 1970s-present.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

Concurrent with DRAMA 248B.

A musicianship class introducing basic musical terminology, theory, and sight singing skills.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

Studio instruction in pattern making, draping, millinery, and construction techniques.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 50A

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

Provides an opportunity for students to pursue stage lighting composition in a studio atmosphere. Laboratory practice includes weekly exercises in style and genre. Emphasis is placed on the realization of conceptual ideas.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 50C

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

Examines the various functions of scenery and costume: locale, historical period, mood, and atmosphere, with special assignments in each area. Discussion of problems in scenic metaphors and visualization, emphasizing techniques of planning and presentation (e.g., floor plans, models, and rendering).

Prerequisite: DRAMA 50A or DRAMA 50B

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Topics in theatre design.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

A study of the development of dress and the influence of cultural factors on clothing from the time of Egyptians to Early Baroque.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 50A

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

A study of the development of dress and the influence of cultural factors on clothing from late Baroque to World War I.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 50A

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

A form and analysis seminar discussing the libretto and score of landmark musicals.

Prerequisite: Two courses from DRAMA 148A or DRAMA 148B or DRAMA 148C.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

A song coaching class culminating in a song recital or showcase. Each quarter will feature a different composer, lyricist, or musical style.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 6 times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only.

Reading and analysis of theories and critical approaches to contemporary theatre: Brecht, Artaud, and others who have contributed to the form and idea of the modern theatre. Writing of assigned exercises in dramatic criticism.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

Reading and analysis of theories and critical approaches to contemporary theatre: Brecht, Artaud, and others who have contributed to the form and idea of the modern theatre. Writing of assigned exercises in dramatic criticism.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the lower-division writing requirement.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

(Ib)

Advanced beginner and intermediate dance training including musical theatre, ballet, jazz and contemporary modern techniques and repertoire. Body conditioning is also a major component of the course.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 65 or DRAMA 142. Audition required.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Advanced beginner and intermediate dance training including musical theatre, ballet, jazz and contemporary modern techniques and repertoire. Body conditioning is also a major component of the course.

Prerequisite: (DRAMA 65 or DRAMA 142) and DRAMA 182A. Audition required.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Intermediate and advanced dance training including musical theatre, ballet, jazz and contemporary modern techniques and repertoire. Body conditioning is also a major component of the course.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 65 or DRAMA 142. Audition required.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Intermediate and advanced dance training including musical theatre, ballet, jazz and contemporary modern techniques and repertoire. Body conditioning is also a major component of the course.

Prerequisite: (DRAMA 65 or DRAMA 142) and DRAMA 183A. Audition required.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

The principles of stage directing, covering the director's functions in the areas of interpretation, composition, coaching, and styling a theatrical production. Directing exercises and projects; the final project is the preparation of a hypothetical proposal for a play production.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 30A and DRAMA 30B and DRAMA 40A and DRAMA 40B and DRAMA 40C and DRAMA 80

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

A seminar in directorial organization and research. Student prepares a textual and dramaturgical analysis, a production timetable, and a hypothetical production book of an assigned play.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 184

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Drama Majors only. Music Theatre Majors only.

New York Satellite Program acting classes taught by guest faculty in New York.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 146

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

New York Satellite Program dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz, and musical theatre styles taught by guest faculty in New York.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 146

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

New York Satellite Program private and group lessons in musical theatre singing taught by guest faculty in New York.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 146

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

New York Satellite Program rehearsals and public, staged readings of original musicals in New York.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 146

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

New York Satellite Program follow-up classes and performances back on Irvine campus upon the return from New York.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 146

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Advanced dance classes in specialized areas including the dance styles of a choreographer (de Mille, Fosse, Robbins, Tune, Stroman), genre (tap, ballroom, jazz, swing, hip-hop), or in musical theatre choreography.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 182A or DRAMA 182B or DRAMA 183A or DRAMA 183B. Audition required.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Music Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

For students who are involved in the Director Class Projects at UCI as actors, directors, designers, stage managers and their assistants. M.F.A. Directors and the Head of Directing (HoD) supervise the projects.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Independent theatre projects with Drama faculty.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Work in graduate studio taken in tandem with graduate studios in stage voice (DRAMA 201), stage speech (DRAMA 202), and stage movement (DRAMA 203).

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

Graduate studio in vocal production for actors.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

Graduate studio in speech for actors.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

Work in graduate studio: stage movement taken in tandem with nine graduate studios in acting (DRAMA 200), voice (DRAMA 201), speech (DRAMA 202), and voice/movement dynamics (DRAMA 206).

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

Daily conditioning exercises.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

Graduate studio in directing.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Drama graduate students only.

Various topics such as Shakespeare, comedy, Molière, improvisation, Kabuki, television acting.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

Topics in Dramatic Literature.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

A seminar on the major teaching systems in the dramatic arts with particular attention to professional arts training. Required prior to applying for Teaching Assistantships in studio areas.

Restriction: Drama graduate students only.

Various projects depending on student’s concentration (acting, design, musical theatre, directing).

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama and Theatre Majors only. Drama Majors only.

Learning how to teach voice lessons and coach musical theatre singing. Experiences include both private voice lessons and observing the lessons given to the B.F.A./Music Theatre students.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

Restriction: Graduate Music Direction students only.

Private conducting instruction to develop freedom of movement/expression, baton technique, ear training, and tempo memory for both rehearsal and performance situations in musical theatre.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 9 times.

Restriction: Graduate Music Directors only.

A form and analysis seminar discussing the libretto and score of landmark musicals.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Music Majors only.

Concurrent with DRAMA 176.

Examines the practice, place, and theory of dramaturgy. Explores plays in terms of how they work: dramatic form and structure, historical context, and more. Study includes dramaturgy as a theatrical practice.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

Musically directing scenes from musicals of various time periods. Features works from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including songwriters Gilbert and Sullivan, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hart, and Cole Porter.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

Restriction: Graduate Music Director students only.

Musically directing scenes from musicals of various time periods. Features works from the middle of the 20th century including songwriters Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Julie Styne, Kander and Ebb, and Jerry Herman.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

Restriction: Graduate Music Directors only.

Musically directing scenes from musicals of various time periods. Features works from the late 20th and early 21st centuries including songwriters Stephen Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Schwartz, Flaherty and Ahrens, and Jeanine Tesori.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

Restriction: Graduate Music Directors only.

Musically directing abridged versions of musicals from various time periods and genres.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 3 times.

Restriction: Graduate Music Directors only.

A survey of the influential artists who produce, write, direct, and perform on America's musical stages. Surveys 1800s-1960s.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with DRAMA 148A.

A survey of the influential artists who produce, write, direct, and perform on America's musical stages. Surveys 1970s-present.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Concurrent with DRAMA 148B.

Various musical direction activities including the vocal direction, accompanying, and conducting of musical theatre performances.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 9 times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Music Majors only.

Seeks to create greater understanding in the roots and theories of theatrical models, aesthetics, action vs. reaction of differing thoughts in theatrical doctrine, and art, architecture, music, and fashion that contributed to the style and practice of theatre.

Restriction: Drama graduate students only.

Seeks to create greater understanding in the roots and theories of theatrical models, aesthetics, action vs. reaction of differing thoughts in theatrical doctrine, and art, architecture, music, and fashion that contributed to the style and practice of theatre.

Restriction: Drama graduate students only.

Seeks to create greater understanding in the roots and theories of theatrical models, aesthetics, action vs. reaction of differing thoughts in theatrical doctrine, and art, architecture, music, and fashion that contributed to the style and practice of theatre.

Restriction: Drama graduate students only.

Studio exercises and projects in stage management.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Drama Majors only.

Projects, lectures, and critical discussion in costume, scenery, lighting, and sound design.

Restriction: Drama Majors only.

Provides an in-depth examination of business skills needed to survive as a theatrical designer. Required 'Bridge' course in the Design MFA programs, relevant to all disciplines.

Restriction: Drama graduate students only.

Development of thesis project with focus on organization, research, timeline, and execution.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 240. DRAMA 240 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Drama graduate students only.

Development of thesis project with focus on organization, research, timeline, and execution.

Development of thesis topic with focus on organization, research, timeline, and execution.

Prerequisite: 12 units of DRAMA 254.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Restriction: Drama graduate students only.

A multi-skill level course in drawing technique focusing on skills essential to stage designers including line, proportion, perspective and creating dynamic compositions. Focus will primarily be in figure drawing but may include still-life, landscape, and architectural drawings. Materials fee.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 9 times.

Exposes students to a wider range of theatrical practitioners, theories, and topics through guest lecturers, special projects, and cross-disciplinary dialogue.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

A studio course in costume rendering for the theatre using computer image manipulation. Instruction in compositing and painting techniques and performance design conventions.

A studio course in textile design using digital printing and embossing techniques. Instruction in state-of-the-art software and output manipulation for artistic expression.

A studio course in scenic or costume rendering for the theatre using the computer for drawing/painting through the use of the digital pen/tablet.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 2 times.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

A studio course in CAD's 2D drafting and 3D modeling capabilities for theatrical design. Instruction in state-of-the-art software for 2D and 3D object creation and theatrical presentation conventions.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

A studio course in theatrical design through 3d modeling on computer and use of state-of-the-art rendering software. Instruction emphasizes collaborative design process through the use of scenic designer/lighting designer teams for all projects.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 262. DRAMA 262 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

A studio course in the various graphic methods employed by lighting designers in the theatre. Projects include manual and CAD techniques for Light Plot and Paperwork creation.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 262. DRAMA 262 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

A studio course in theatrical design and architectural lighting design on the computer. Instruction in state-of-the-art software for 2D object creation. Theatrical and architectural standards implemented in performance design.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 262. DRAMA 262 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

Comprehensive tutorial on digital audio including hard disk recording, editing, data compression, and ethernet audio distribution. Focus is on recording, editing, and delivery of audio as used by the sound designer in the digital domain.

Restriction: Drama graduate students only.

The process of analyzing sounds for their core timbral components and using that data to create new sounds - from realistic to fantastic - by means of digital manipulation.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 266. DRAMA 266 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Drama Majors only.

An intensive, project-based seminar for exploring relationships between sound and sight. Synesthesia, creative intent vs. audience perception, and sound/movement are typical of the many topics to be explored. A series of creative projects are assigned and critiqued in peer review.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 266. DRAMA 266 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Drama Majors only.

A concept-to-opening study of the process of designing sound systems for musicals and live/touring sound. Special attention given to the paperwork and documentation required to package, build, and mix these shows.

Restriction: Drama Majors only.

Exploration of the many variables that affect (and effect) the audio chain. Perceiving and understanding these parameters unlocks the art of controlling sound and stylizing cues. Also includes the process of equalizing/aligning sound systems and the art of audio mastering.

Prerequisite: DRAMA 266. DRAMA 266 with a grade of B- or better

Restriction: Drama Majors only.

An in-depth investigation into sound design for the theatre. Special emphasis is placed on text analysis, design conception, content creation, content delivery, and design organization. Class projects include creating paper designs and paperwork for different texts.

Student exercises in the techniques and implementation of costume design.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Drama Majors only.

Student exercises in the techniques and implementation of scenic design.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Drama Majors only.

Student exercises in the techniques and implementation of lighting design.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Drama Majors only.

Student exercises in the techniques and implementation of sound design.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Restriction: Drama Majors only.

Using computers and dedicated hardware to cue, control or automate sound, scenery, and lighting for live performance and themed entertainment applications.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama Majors only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

Studies in selected areas of dramatic literature and theatre history prior to 1900. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Studies in selected areas of dramatic literature and theatre history, 1900 to present. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Studies in selected areas of cultural and critical theory. Topics addressed vary each quarter.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Directed study with Drama faculty.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: Unlimited as topics vary.

Dissertation research with Drama faculty.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

An arranged internship at the South Coast Repertory Theatre, or other equity theatre company, for qualifying M.F.A. students. A stipend and equity points are provided by the theatre company.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Drama graduate students only.

Requires doctoral students to identify two plays from the Drama Department's season to work as dramaturges. Students write a Dramaturgy Booklet recording their research and interactions with director, actors, and the design team. Students will work with doctoral faculty.

Restriction: Graduate students only. Drama and Theatre Majors only.

Independent or collaborative practical work combined with strong research components, such critical analysis, fieldwork, or theorization. Requires Ph.D. faculty as mentors.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.

Restriction: Graduate students only.

Limited to Teaching Assistants.

Grading Option: Satisfactory/unsatisfactory only.

Restriction: Graduate students only.