2022 Summer Drama Courses and Descriptions

Drama

NOTES: a) Instructor's course descriptions are subject to change. b) If a schedule, description or prerequisite below varies from the The Registrar's Timetable the Registrar's Timetable shall prevail. c) R is for Thursday.
 

Course Title: Acting

Course Code: DRE201H5S | Lecture MW 9-12

Instructor: TBD

A practical introduction to the art and craft of performance, intended for students with little or no previous experience or training. The course uses a range of acting exercises to teach critical thinking, active listening, specificity of action, intention of thought, and team building. Students will engage in text analysis, collective creation, storytelling, physical and vocal exercises, and character development, in the process cultivating skills transferable to their chosen career path. This course is ideally suited for any student seeking to enhance their interpersonal and presentation skills.

Exclusion: DRS121H5 or DRS122H5


Course Title: Senior Seminar (Theatre of the Absurd in a Global Context) 

Course Code: DRE422H5F | Lecture MW 1-3

Instructor: TBD

A senior research seminar in Theatre and Performance. Topic will vary with instructor. 

Prerequisites: 9 credits, including (DRE121H5 or ENG121H5) and (DRE122H5 or ENG122H5) and (DRE200H5 or DRE222H5); or permission of the U of T Mississauga program director