Dramatic Arts

2001- 2002 Bulletin Information

DEPARTMENT OF DRAMATIC ARTS

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

Department of Dramatic Arts Web Site

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 (every semesters), 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 eight 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 8 hours from dept of DRA except DRA 100, 101, 102, 301, 302

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-four 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 General Education Requirements

EH 101, EH 102

02 Omit Foreign Language

03 Fine & Performing Arts (3 HRS)

Select one: ARS 101, ARH 100, ARH 103, ARH 123, ARH 240, ARH 242, MUL 101, MUA 101-300

04 Humanities (15 HRS)

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

05 History, Social & Behav. Sciences (12 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 (68 HRS)

Dramatic Arts Core Requirements

DRA 100
DRA 102
DRA 110
DRA 130
DRA 210
DRA 332
DRA 350
DRA 400
DRA 100 and/or 101 and/or 102

1 hrs
1 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
1 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
6 hrs
3 hrs

DRA 101
*DRA 103
DRA 120
DRA 132
DRA 250
DRA 340
DRA 351

1 hrs
4 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs
3 hrs

*DRA 103 is required every semester.
Subtotal 44 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 332 3 hrs

Subtotal 15

Select 9 hours from Dept of DRA, except DRA 100, 101, 102, 300, 301, 302

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