DRAM 392 - Intensive Topics

Semester Offered: Fall and Spring
1 unit(s)

This intensive course is designed to accommodate small groups of students (roughly 6-8), working in a mentored relationship with a faculty member on a topic related to an aspect of performance or performance theory. Not to be confused with the senior projects or with preparation for a performance, this course provides students the opportunity for study in a specific area in drama. Topics might include, but are not limited to, professional considerations in acting, such as the audition process and finding an agent, a deep dive into the professional actor’s creative process; stage management, archival research, directing styles or the history of directing, the historic costume collection, etc. Peter Gil-Sheridan, Shona Tucker.

Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and permission of the department.

One 3-hour period.

Course Format: INT