Sep 27, 2024  
2022-2023 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


@ = Indicates a non-liberal arts course. Please refer to College Credit Policies  for a description of non-liberal arts credits.

 

Technical/Professional

  
  • @MUCC 201 - Functional Keyboard-Choral/General Music I


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCB 102 .OR MUCC 112  
  
  • @MUCC 202 - Functional Keyboard-Choral/General Music II


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 201 .
  
  • @MUCC 203 - Functional Keyboard-Band/Orchestra I


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCB 102 .OR MUCC 112  
  
  • @MUCC 204 - Functional Keyboard-Band/Orchestra II


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 203 .
  
  • @MUCC 241 - Violin Teaching


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to teach violin for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 141  or violin as primary instrument.
  
  • @MUCC 242 - Viola Teaching


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to teach viola for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 142  or viola as primary instrument.
  
  • @MUCC 243 - Cello Teaching


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to teach cello for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 143  or cello as primary instrument.
  
  • @MUCC 244 - Bass Teaching


    0.5 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play string bass for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall & Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 144  or bass as primary instrument.
  
  • MUCC 295 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCC 298 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • @MUCC 301 - Functional Keyboard-Choral III


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 202  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • @MUCC 302 - Functional Keyboard-Choral IV


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with sufficient functional skills to use the piano proficiently in various teaching and performance situations. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 301  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • @MUCC 303 - Functional Keyboard-Piano


    1 Credit(s)

    This course provides students with functional skills needed to use the piano effectively in various public school and piano teaching situations, to broaden students’ ability to apply theoretical concepts to keyboard playing, and to improve students’ keyboard sight reading skills. Fall.

  
  • @MUCC 330 - Percussion Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Intended for future music educators. Students learn to play and teach percussion instruments for instruction in public school with an emphasis on teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @MUCC 340 - Band Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Techniques in teaching approaches and fundamental performance skills of various woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments for students in choral, orchestra, and general music education tracks. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 306  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • @MUCC 341 - Choral Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Techniques for teaching K-12 choir for Crane students whose performing emphasis is instrumental (not vocal/choral) teaching and demonstration for group lessons. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCE 306  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • @MUCC 342 - Orchestra Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Techniques in teaching approaches and fundamental performance skills of violin, viola, cello, and string bass instruments for students in choral, band, and general music education tracks. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCE 306  with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • @MUCC 350 - Vocal Techniques I


    1 Credit(s)

    This course examines the anatomical and physiological components of healthy vocal production. The students will identify, analyze and discuss the basic mechanics of the singing voice, as it pertains to healthy vocal techniques, vocalizes, body & breathing awareness, tone production and word formation. The students will discuss, experience and perform appropriate solo & choral repertoire with musical maturity, clear diction, style, and artistic communication. As this course is designed for future music educators, the students will also identify and discuss methods for teaching all learned concepts in both applied voice and choral settings. Fall.

  
  • @MUCC 351 - Vocal Techniques II


    1 Credit(s)

    This course is a continuation of the examination of the fundamentals of healthy vocal production introduced in Vocal Techniques I. The students will also continue to explore a variety of approaches to teaching healthy, efficient vocal production in choral and applied settings, with its major focus on K-12 education. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): @MUCC 350 .
  
  • @MUCC 370 - Harp Techniques


    1 Credit(s)

    Technique for pedal and non-pedal harps. Instructor permission required. As warranted.

  
  • MUCC 395 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCC 398 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • @MUCC 420 - Jazz Techniques


    2 Credit(s)

    Survey of pedagogical sources and techniques for the prospective teacher of jazz. Large and small ensemble rehearsal techniques, literature, and educational publications are discussed. Fall, odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): MUCB 105  and MUCB 106  OR MUCT 105  and MUCT 106   with a minimum grade of 2.0.
  
  • MUCC 495 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • MUCC 498 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)


Theatre

Courses are offered each semester unless otherwise designated.

*Note: All students enrolled in a Senior Project are required to attend a weekly seminar, facilitated by a faculty member. During these sessions students will share the issues that arise during the development of their projects, and offer ideas and suggestions to their colleagues. As well as meeting weekly with the seminar group and facilitator, each student will meet regularly with a senior project mentor. (Acting faculty will mentor acting projects, design faculty will mentor design projects, etc.)

  
  • DRAM 100 - Mind of the Artist


    4 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the nature of art and the process of its creation, with special emphasis in the study of dance and theatre. Cross-listed with DANC 100 . Fall and Spring.

  
  • DRAM 101 - Introduction to Performance Studies


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: TF
    An introductory course that explores the theories and evidence for the origins of performance and how different cultures create performance arts events and rituals. Cross-listed with DANC 101 . Fall.

  
  • DRAM 110 - Alexander Technique


    2 Credit(s)

    The Alexander Technique is a safe, self-care method to stop pain, stress, and muscular tension caused by everyday misuse of the body. The technique can be applied to improve use of the body in such areas as acting, instrumental and singing techniques, dance, athletics, and daily life activities. Fall and Spring.

  
  • DRAM 120 - Performance Explorations


    3 Credit(s)

    An introductory interdisciplinary course designed to provide students of dance and theatre with fundamental skills in personal expression, improvisation, and communication as a performing artist. Cross-listed with DANC 120 . Fall.

  
  • DRAM 195 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • DRAM 198 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • DRAM 205 - Production Techniques: Dance/Drama/Music


    3 Credit(s)

    Basic skills and procedures in producing theatrical productions, including basics of lighting, costuming, running crew, and set construction. Laboratory time required. Cross- listed with DANC 205 . Spring.

  
  • DRAM 206 - Fundamentals of Technical Theatre


    4 Credit(s)

    Basic skills and safety procedures in technical theatre, including set and costume construction, scene painting and stage lighting. Laboratory time required. Fall.

  
  • @DRAM 207 - Technical Theatre Production I


    1 Credit(s)

    This practicum course comprises hands-on work in the shops and back stage areas during the production process. Students will apply the knowledge and experience gained in DRAM 206  or @DRAM 223  towards completing a minimum of 20 total hours of shop-related work for the semester, as well as fulfilling a production-related responsibility (various back-stage and related crews, front of house, publicity, for ex.) attached to a department-supported production. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 206  or DRAM 223 .
  
  • DRAM 208 - Orientation to Theatre


    3 Credit(s)

    An introductory and appreciation course on the art of theatre, principles of dramatic theory and criticism, and study of representative historic periods and stage conventions. As warranted.

  
  • DRAM 210 - Interpretation and Analysis of Plays


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: TA
    An introduction to genres and styles of dramatic literature from historical periods and world theatrical traditions. Includes an introduction to the study and methods of dramaturgy as a professional practice. Spring.

  
  • @DRAM 211 - Performance and Production


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Supervised experience in various phases of play production. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @DRAM 223 - Costume Construction


    4 Credit(s)

    Methods used in the planning and construction of costumes for the theatre with a focus on how theatrical costume construction differs from clothing construction for the consumer market. Emphasis is on theatrical construction, cutting, fitting, fabric and fiber analysis and adaptations for stage performance. Lab required. Lab: students work in small groups with close faculty supervision on projects from the seminar section or costumes for a current production. Cross-listed with @DANC 223 . Fall.

  
  • DRAM 235 - Introduction to Acting


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: TA
    Actor-training course for majors, minors, and non-majors that introduces students to fundamentals of the Stanislavski-based method of actor training.

  
  • DRAM 237 - Spoken Word I


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is designed to develop the critical listening, reading, and performing skills required when encountering and engaging The Spoken Word. An approach to literary and performance-based texts that will strengthen and deepen skills for critical reading, research and inquiry. Focus will be on texts that are intended to be spoken by performers and listened to by a critical audience. As warranted.

  
  • @DRAM 244 - Stage Management


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: Spring.
    Introduction to the knowledge and skills of stage management for theatre, dance and music events. Other aspects of performance management are studied such as box office, production, company and house management. Cross-listed with @DANC 244 .

  
  • DRAM 251 - Foundations of Design for the Stage


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: TA
    Fundamentals of design elements and principles as they apply to the performance arts. All aspects of design for the stage will be studied including the basics of scenic, lighting, costume and sound design. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @DRAM 255 - Introduction to Audio Production


    3 Credit(s)

    This course serves as an expansion on the skills obtained in Audio Production 1. Through lab work, lecture, written materials and classroom demonstrations, students will expand upon their existing knowledge of audio capturing and post-production manipulation, as well as a deeper understanding of requisite software. Fall & Spring.

  
  • DRAM 295 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • DRAM 298 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • DRAM 302 - Directing I


    3 Credit(s)

    History of directing, applied play analysis, and study of various techniques for working with actors. Students will direct a short play. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 101 /DRAM 101 , DRAM 210 , DRAM 336 , @DANC 244 /@DRAM 244 , and DRAM 251 .
  
  • @DRAM 307 - Technical Theatre Production II


    1 Credit(s)

    This upper-division advanced practicum course comprises hands-on work in the shops and back stage areas during the production process. Students will apply the knowledge and experience gained in @DRAM 207 - Technical Theatre Production I . Students are required to complete a minimum of 20 total hours of shop-related work for the semester. Students will also complete an advanced production responsibility (crew leader, stage, house or publicity management, for ex.) attached to a department-supported production. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 207  or DRAM 207 .
  
  • DRAM 312 - History of the Theatre I


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: TH
    Development of theatre arts in world culture from the Greek era to early Italian Renaissance. Emphasis on conditions of production with respect to theatre architecture, cultural values, costuming, staging and performance. A minimum of Sophomore standing required. Fall.

  
  • DRAM 313 - History of Theatre II


    3 Credit(s)

    Development of theatre arts in world culture from Shakespeare to present day. Emphasis on conditions of production with respect to theatre architecture, cultural values, costuming, staging and performance. A minimum of Sophomore standing required. Spring.

  
  • DRAM 314 - Costume History


    3 Credit(s)

    Gen Ed: TH
    An exploration of the history of western dress emphasizing the socioeconomic, political, and moral environment that produced historic modes of dress.

  
  • @DRAM 323 - Advanced Costume Construction


    3 Credit(s)

    Techniques in historical garment construction, cutting, fitting, analysis and adaptation for stage performing. Lab required. Spring, odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 223  or DRAM 223 .
  
  • @DRAM 323 - Advanced Costume Construction (Lab)


    1 Credit(s)

    Students work in the Costume Shop under the instructor’s supervision constructing costumes and working on wardrobe crews for department productions. Spring, odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): @DANC 223 /@DRAM 223 .
  
  • DRAM 331 - Costume Design


    3 Credit(s)

    Rendering costumes, design, costume construction, costume history as well as understanding the role of costume designers in interpreting plays. Lecture/Lab.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 210  and DRAM 251 .
  
  • DRAM 333 - Stage Makeup and Mask Design


    4 Credit(s)

    The study of stage makeup design principles, techniques, materials and tools as they are used to create characters for the stage. Character analysis and critical reading of scripts are used as the basis for study. Specialized makeup and mask-making materials and techniques are introduced such as prosthetics, scar and wounds, plaster molding, new plastics technology, and papier-mâché. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 251  or ARTS 110  or ARTS 120 .
  
  • DRAM 337 - Shakespeare and Verse


    3 Credit(s)

    Advanced study of acting in verse plays with particular attention to the works of Shakespeare. Fall, even years.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 235  and DRAM 336 .
  
  • DRAM 338 - Audition Techniques


    3 Credit(s)

    Focus of study on monologue training for professional auditioning and the development of advanced cold reading skills. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 235  
  
  • DRAM 339 - Devising Theatre


    3 Credit(s)

     This advanced level workshop is designed to explore experimental approaches to composition and the creation of original work based upon various physical theatre pedagogies, such as and Lecoq and Schechner. The course introduces practical exercises that serve as provocations for the development of original actor-created and devised performance.

  
  • DRAM 340 - Acting Ensemble I


    1-3 Credit(s)

    A course for students cast in a production under faculty or guest artist direction, where the emphasis is on practicing the skills of ensemble based performance. The course requires documentation of in-depth actor research of historical period, theatrical style and dramatic character. The actor’s work will include rehearsals, research, and production work. By audition only. Fall and Spring.

  
  • DRAM 343 - Advanced Stagecraft and Production


    3 Credit(s)

    This course is an in-depth investigation of theatre technology and production methodology and an expansion of skills introduced in prior stagecraft and production courses. Students will be assigned projects in stage carpentry, electrics, props, sound, metal formation, technical direction and production coordination. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 206  and DANC 207 /DRAM 207  and DRAM 251  and DRAM 307 .
  
  • DRAM 351 - Design with Computer Models


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the creation of stage designs using computer generated model building programs to render plans and representations of stage images. Students will analyze scripts, conduct research, and devise designs, which meet the historic, expositional, atmospheric, thematic and conceptual requirements of the play as they interpret these elements. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 251 .
  
  • DRAM 353 - Scene Design


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the art of designing scenery for the stage. Students will develop techniques for creating plans, perspective drawings, elevations, renderings, scale models and computer model simulations and other skills for translating their ideas into works for production. Students will develop skills in arranging floor plans that facilitate stage action, create images that provide exposition and atmosphere for the play and realize a visual world that reinforces and extends the meaning of the performance event. Fall, odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 101 /DRAM 101 , and DRAM 206 , and DRAM 251 .
  
  • DRAM 355 - Lighting Design for the Stage


    3 Credit(s)

    An introduction to the art and craft of designing lighting for performances. Students will develop techniques for rendering and drafting lighting designs using computer software. Projects for staged productions will be assigned including designs for plays and dance works. Cross-listed with DANC 355 . Spring, odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 101 /DRAM 101 , and DRAM 206  and DRAM 251 .
  
  • @DRAM 361 - Methods Theatre Ed. Elementary


    3 Credit(s)

    Introduction to the basics of teaching drama for the elementary classroom. A minimum of Sophomore standing required. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 101 /DRAM 101  and DRAM 210  and DRAM 235  and DRAM 251 .
    Corequisite(s): @DRAM 371 .
  
  • @DRAM 362 - Methods Theatre Ed. Secondary


    3 Credit(s)

    Introduction to the basics of teaching drama for the secondary classroom. A minimum of Sophomore standing required. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 101 /DRAM 101  and DRAM 210  and DRAM 235  and DRAM 251 .
    Corequisite(s): @DRAM 372 .
  
  • DRAM 363 - Theatre for Young Audiences


    3 Credit(s)

    Explores various forms, formats and current practices in the field of youth theatre. Students will study historical antecedents as well as contemporary youth theatres in the U.S. and across the globe. A minimum of Sophomore standing required. Fall.

  
  • DRAM 364 - Applied Theatre


    3 Credit(s)

    The study of theatre as applied to non-theatrical settings. Students will work in community settings and with community members using drama techniques to study, research, facilitate and perform issues of significant import in the lives of community members. A minimum of Sophomore standing required. Spring.

  
  • DRAM 365 - Theatre and Community


    3 Credit(s)

    Theatre is a critical tool for engaging communities in creating, cataloguing, and celebrating social change.  This course applies theatre-making skills with community cultural development tools to encourage engaged artistry. By directing, producing, acting and developing the new plays for Plays Across the Walls Festival (written by an online community of playwrights), students will experience first-hand the ways in which theatre connects to community while simultaneously developing valuable skills in performing new work. 

  
  • DRAM 366 - Reader’s Theatre


    3 Credit(s)

    Principles and techniques in selection, preparation, and performance of dramatic material using oral interpretation techniques. As warranted.

  
  
  • @DRAM 372 - Field Experience: Theatre Ed. Secondary


    1 Credit(s)

    Observation sessions in the secondary classroom to accompany DRAM 362 . A minimum of Sophomore standing required.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 101 /DRAM 101  and DRAM 210  and DRAM 235  and DRAM 251 .
    Corequisite(s): @DRAM 362 .
  
  • @DRAM 389 - Musical Theatre Workshop


    1 Credit(s)

    This performance-based course is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to develop and improve their performing and professional skills as they relate to musical theatre repertoire. The students will explore and stage scenes from a variety of standard musical theatre repertoire, culminating with an end of the semester black box style performance in which costume, scenic, and lighting elements will not be included. The course is a required part of the Musical Theatre minor for music majors. Music and Theatre majors in the Musical Theatre minor should register for MUCP 389 or DANC 389 respectively. Spring.

  
  • DRAM 395 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • DRAM 398 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • DRAM 403 - Directing II


    4 Credit(s)

    Practical application of directing theories and techniques with emphasis on composition and picturization in staging. Students direct a one-act play. Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 302 .
  
  • DRAM 414 - Contemporary Theatre Topics


    3 Credit(s)

    Focused study of modern trends in theatre from the end of the 19thcentury to the present. Counts for Africana Studies.  A minimum of Sophomore standing required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 101 /DRAM 101 , and DRAM 210  and DRAM 312  and DRAM 313 .
  
  • DRAM 438 - Acting for Camera


    3 Credit(s)

    Focuses on the development of auditioning skills and techniques in preparation for professional acting and performance work for film and television. Spring, odd years.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 235  
  
  • DRAM 439 - Comedy & Comic Styles


    3 Credit(s)

    Explores the techniques for acting in comedy. Comic styles from contemporary sit-coms to historical styles such as farce and comedy of manners are studied. As needed

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 235  
  
  • DRAM 440 - Acting Ensemble II


    3 Credit(s)

    Builds on the work and experience of  DRAM 340 - Acting Ensemble I . Designed for students cast in lead roles in a production under faculty or guest artist direction, with emphasis on practicing ensemble-based performance and with documentation of advanced research work in style, genre, and character as suited to the requirements of a lead role. Audition required. Fall and Spring.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 340 .
  
  • DRAM 441 - Pivotal Playwrights


    3 Credit(s)

    Advanced acting work, delving into a number of works by one important playwright. Students will experiment fully with characters’ physical and vocal lives, work as an ensemble, explore the political and social context of the plays, rehearse, and perform publicly. Fall.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 235  and DRAM 336 .
  
  • @DRAM 453 - Scene Design Practicum


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Students engage in a hands-on experience in Scene Design and develop advanced techniques and skills in support of a Theatre and Dance production.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 101  or DANC 101  and DRAM 206 , and DRAM 312  or DRAM 313 , and DRAM 353 .
  
  • DRAM 466 - Advanced Reader’s Theatre


    3 Credit(s)

    Practical application of theories and techniques involved in advanced work of dramatic oral interpretation and chamber theatre. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 366 .
  
  • @DRAM 485 - Senior Project: Costume Technology


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Advanced independent study in the construction of theatrical costumes and costume crafts. Senior standing and instructor permission required.

    Prerequisite(s): @DRAM 223  or DANC 223 .
  
  • DRAM 486 - Senior Project: Dramaturgy


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Independent study in Dramaturgy in which the student participates in a theatrical production through text analysis, historical research, attending rehearsals, and assisting the director. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 210   and DRAM 312  or DRAM 313  and DRAM 302 .
  
  • DRAM 487 - Senior Project: Sound Design


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Advanced Projects in the design and engineering of sound for theatrical productions and dance concerts. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 206  and DRAM 251  and DRAM 255 .
  
  • @DRAM 488 - Senior Project: Stage Management


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Advanced project in managing main stage faculty and guest artist productions in theatre and dance. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): @DRAM 244 /@DANC 244 , and @DANC 344 /DRAM 344.
  
  • DRAM 489 - Senior Project: Make-up


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Advanced independent study in make-up. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 333 .
  
  • DRAM 490 - Senior Project: Acting


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Advanced independent study in acting. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 235  or DRAM 336 , and DRAM 338  or DRAM 438  or DRAM 439 .
  
  • DRAM 491 - Senior Project: Technical Theatre


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Advanced independent study in the creation of effects, properties, projections, and other technical aspects of theatre. Usually in connection with a specific production. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 206  and DRAM 251 .
  
  • DRAM 492 - Senior Project: Directing


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Advanced independent study in directing. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 302  and DRAM 403 .
  
  • DRAM 493 - Senior Project: Scene Design


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Advanced independent study in scenic design for dance or theatre productions. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 205 /DANC 205  or DRAM 206  and DRAM 251  and DRAM 353 .
  
  • @DRAM 494 - Senior Project: Spoken Word


    3 Credit(s)

    Advanced independent study in reader’s theatre. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DRAM 210  and DRAM 237 .
  
  • DRAM 495 - Special Topics


    1-12 Credit(s)

  
  • DRAM 496 - Senior Project: Lighting Design


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Advanced independent study in stage lighting for dance or theatre productions. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 355 /DRAM 355 .
  
  • @DRAM 497 - Senior Project: Costume Design


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Advanced independent study in costume design for dance or theatre productions. Senior standing and instructor permission required. As warranted.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 223  or DRAM 223  and DRAM 331 .
  
  • DRAM 498 - Tutorial


    1-3 Credit(s)

  
  • @DRAM 499 - Senior Project: Theatre Education


    1-3 Credit(s)

    Project-based study of theatre used in educational or community settings. Senior standing and approval by the Director of Theatre Education required. As warranted.


Wilderness Education

  
  • @WILD 140 - Backpacking


    1 Credit(s)

    Minimum impact camping skills, clothing/equipment selection and use, food planning/expedition nutrition, and map interpretation are among topics covered. Culminates in weekend backpacking trip. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @WILD 160 - Introduction to Rock Climbing


    1 Credit(s)

    Technical skills include belay techniques, movement, on rock, rappelling, and safety systems. Students will utilize the indoor climbing wall in Maxcy Hall as part of this course. Counts for academic credit. Fall and Spring.

  
  • @WILD 170 - Rock Climbing


    2 Credit(s)

    Designed for those who aspire to lead rock climbing trips. Topics include: rock climbing skills progression, site management, climbing anchor systems, fall factors and belay techniques/rappel techniques, and basic rescue techniques. Course includes two consecutive weekend rock climbing trips. Counts for academic credit. Fall.

  
  • @WILD 175 - Ice Climbing


    2 Credit(s)

    Climbing techniques used for both steep, frozen waterfalls and moderate, mountaineering routes with mixed snow and ice. The use of specialized anchors and protection for ice climbing will be examined in addition to objective hazards associated with ice climbing. Course includes two consecutive weekend ice climbing trips. Spring.

 

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