DEPARTMENT OF DRAMATIC ARTS
1997-1998 Bulletin Information |
For current bulletin information see www.southalabama.edu/bulletin |
Chair: R. Eugene Jackson (460-6305)
Professor: Jackson, Miller
Assistant Professor: Strider
Costumer: Britton
The Dramatic Arts programs are designed to help the student develop
a knowledge of, and a proficiency in, the arts of the 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 54 quarter hours in Dramatic Arts, including DRA 100,
101, 102, 110, 120, 130, 131, 210, 240, 250, 330 or 430, 350, 351, and 352.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN DRAMA
A minimum of 32 quarter hours in Dramatic Arts, including DRA 100,
101, 110, 120, 130, 210, 240, and 250.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR IN DRAMA WITH
A CONCENTRATION IN DANCE
A minimum of 36 quarter hours, including DRA 100, 104, 105, 106,
120, 204, 205, 206, PE 113, and 5 quarter hours selected from PE activity courses 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.
| General Requirements | |
| Written Communication . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fine and Performing Arts (Art or Music) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Humanities (including four to six literature courses chosen from EH 367, 368, 369, 471, 472, 477, as well as EH 201 and/or EH 202 when they deal with drama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Natural Sciences/Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PE or ROTC 6 courses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
2 courses 2 courses 8 courses 4 courses 1 course 1 course 6 courses |
Dramatic Arts Core Requirements |
Hours |
| DRA 100 - Theatre Workshop: Rehearsal
& Performance DRA 101 - Theatre Workshop: Technical Production DRA 102 - Theatre Workshop: Special Activities DRA 110 - Introduction to Drama DRA 120, 121 - Beginning Acting I and II DRA 130 - Stagecraft DRA 131 - Fundamentals of Stage Lighting DRA 210 - Makeup DRA 240 - Directing I DRA 250 - Theatre Management DRA 300 - Theatre Practicum DRA 330 - Scene Design DRA 350 - Theatre History I DRA 351 - Theatre History II DRA 352 - Contemporary Drama DRA 431 - Lighting Design DRA 480 - Senior Thesis |
6 6 6 4 8 4 4 4 4 4 12 4 4 4 4 4 4 |
An additional 12 hours are required and may be selected from the following courses: |
Hours |
| DRA 104, 105, 106 - Introduction to
Dance DRA 132 - Costume Fundamentals DRA 220 - Stage Combat DRA 221 - Voice for Actors DRA 261 - Creative Dramatics DRA 290 - Special Topics DRA 310 - Playwriting DRA 320, 321 - Advanced Acting I and II DRA 432 - Costume Design DRA 460 - Theatre for Youth DRA 490 - Special Topics DRA 494 - Directed Studies |
4, 8, 12 4 4 4 4 4 4 4, 8 4 4 4 4 |
DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL DRAMATIC ARTS (DRA) COURSES BEGIN ON PAGE 219.