Dramatic Arts

2000 - 2001 Bulletin Information

DEPARTMENT OF DRAMATIC ARTS

Chair: R. Eugene Jackson (460-6305)
Professors: Jackson, Miller
Assistant Professors: Britton, Stilson

The programs are designed to provide students with a theoretical foundation and a practical proficiency in the arts of theatre.

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) allows the student to gain a better understanding of the theatre, while the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) provides professional training in the same field. Both include lectures, workshops, and practical experience in all phases of the theatre.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN DRAMA
A minimum of forty-eight semester hours in Dramatic Arts, including DRA 100, 101, 103, 110, 120, 210, 240, 250, 350, 351; also one additional hour selected from DRA 100, 101 or 102; one additional three-hour acting course; six hours selected from DRA 130, 131, and/or 132; three hours selected from 330, 431, or 432; and 12 elective hours in Drama.

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM

01-02 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

03 Fine & Performing Arts (6 HRS)

Satisfied with major requirement.

04-10 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

11 Major (48 HRS)

DRA 100 DRA 101
One additional course from DRA 100, 101, 102 DRA 110 DRA 120 DRA 210 DRA 240 DRA 250 DRA 350 DRA 351 DRA 103 (every semester)
Select one: DRA 121, DRA 220, DRA 221, DRA 320, DRA 321
Select two: DRA 130, DRA 131, DRA 132
Select one: DRA 330, DRA 431, DRA 432 Select 12 hours from dept of DRA

12 Major Residency/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.

13 Minor

See specific department.

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN DRAMA
A minimum of twenty-three semester hours in Dramatic Arts, including DRA 100, 101, 110, 120, 210, 350, 351; three additional hours selected from DRA 130, 131, 132; and three elective hours in Drama.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN DRAMA WITH A CONCENTRATION IN DANCE
A minimum of twenty-two semester hours, including DRA 100, 104, 105, 106, 120, 204, 205, 206; all PE requirements in dance.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE IN THEATRE ARTS
General and Core requirements as listed here and other theatre courses as approved. A minor is not required. In addition to the Drama core requirements, an emphasis must be selected in either Acting or Tech/Design. An additional six hours are required and may be selected from any remaining courses in Dramatic Arts.

PACE DEGREE PROGRAM

01-02 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

03 Fine & Performing Arts (3 HRS)

Select one: ARS 101, ARH 100, ARH 103, ARH 123, ARH 240, ARH 242, MUL 101

04 Humanities (18 HRS)

Select 3 hours: EH 215, EH 216, EH 225, EH 226, EH 235, EH 236
Select 12 hours: EH 322, EH 323, EH 460, EH 461, EH 462, EH 463
Select 3 hours: AFR 101, PHL 110, PHL 121, PHL 131, PHL 231, PHL 240, LG 101 - LG 299, LGS 101 - LGS 299, HUM 199, HUM 299

05 History, Social & Behav. Sciences (9 HRS)

Select three (at least one History): AN 100, AN 101, GEO 114, GEO 115, HY 101, HY 102, HY 235, HY 236, PSC 130, PSY 120, PSY 250, SY 109, SY 112, SS 199, SS 299

06-10 General Education Requirements

See General Education Requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences.

11 Major (69 HRS)

Dramatic Arts Core Requirements

DRA 100
DRA 101
DRA 102
*DRA 103
DRA 110
DRA 120
DRA 130
DRA 132
DRA 210
DRA 240
DRA 250
DRA 300
DRA 350
DRA 351
DRA 480
DRA 100 and/or 101 and/or 102

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0 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
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3 hrs
12 hrs
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*DRA 103 is required every semester. Subtotal 48 hrs

Select one group:

Group 1: Acting Emphasis
DRA 121 3 hrs DRA 220 3 hrs DRA 221 3 hrs DRA 320 3 hrs DRA 321 3 hrs Subtotal 15

Group 2: Tech/Design Emphasis:
DRA 131 3 hrs DRA 330 3 hrs DRA 431 3 hrs DRA 432 3 hrs DRA 494 3 hrs Subtotal 15 Select 6 hours from Dept of DRA

12 Major Residency/GPA

Complete at least 15 semester hours in residence in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major.

13 Minor

See specific department.

15 University Residency Requirement/GPA

Complete at least 32 semester hours in residence at the 300 and/or 400 level. An overall GPA of 2.0 is required for graduation.

Descriptions of all Dramatic Arts (DRA) courses

College of Arts and Sciences