School of Drama Courses

DRA 0051

Acting Fundamentals A

.25 unit per semester

This course begins the process of developing a genuine understanding of the actor's craft. The course explores techniques and theories essential to theatrical performance. Topics include improvisation, fundamentals of acting, scene study and scene presentation.

DRA 0052

Acting Fundamentals B

.25 unit per semester

This course begins the process of developing a genuine understanding of the actor's craft. The course explores techniques and theories essential to theatrical performance. Topics include improvisation, fundamentals of acting, scene study and scene presentation.

DRA 0061

Fundamentals of Voice and Speech A

.25 unit per semester

This course begins the process of building the student's voice for the stage. Classes in breathing, release of tension, voice placement and elimination of regionalism are designed to free the natural sound and develop awareness of the voice as a creative, expressive instrument. The Alexander Technique is explored. Speech classes are designed to develop precision of articulation and to correct faulty pronunciation. Singing classes focus on ear training and music fundamentals.

DRA 0062

Fundamentals of Voice and Speech B

.25 unit per semester

This course begins the process of building the student's voice for the stage. Classes in breathing, release of tension, voice placement and elimination of regionalism are designed to free the natural sound and develop awareness of the voice as a creative, expressive instrument. The Alexander Technique is explored. Speech classes are designed to develop precision of articulation and to correct faulty pronunciation. Singing classes focus on ear training and music fundamentals.

DRA 0071

Fundamentals of Movement A

.25 unit per semester

This course is designed to begin the process of developing an awareness of expressive artistic movement. Topics may include theatre dance, theatre movement, mime, gymnastics, yoga and physical conditioning.

DRA 0072

Fundamentals of Movement B

.25 unit per semester

This course is designed to begin the process of developing an awareness of expressive artistic movement. Topics may include theatre dance, theatre movement, mime, gymnastics, yoga and physical conditioning.

DRA 0080

Special Techniques

.25 unit per semester

This course includes special classes designed to give students insight and experience in areas not normally dealt with in traditional acting classes. Topics may include mask, audition techniques, stage combat, makeup, clowning skills, directing, writing projects and performance for film and television.

DRA 0599

Intensive Arts

.25 unit per semester

At the end of Fall semester, all students participate in Intensive Arts, a period in which adventurous creativity is stressed. Students are encouraged to pursue interdisciplinary studies and to develop individual creative projects. Graded Pass/Fail.