X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Drama (DRMA)
School of English and Theatre Studies, College of Arts.
The Drama program is a component of a liberal education, and is dedicated to the integrated study of both academic and practical applications of drama and theatre. It offers introductory and advanced courses in dramatic literature, theatre history, criticism and theory, together with directing, acting, design and technical theatre in both general and honours programs. The Drama program has a special interest in the drama and theatre of Canada. Course offerings reflect this interest where appropriate.
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A maximum of 2.00 credits in Directed Readings or Special Studies Courses (DRMA*3410, DRMA*3420, DRMA*3600, DRMA*3610) is allowed in the honours program major. A maximum of 1.00 credits in such courses is allowed in honours program minor or the general program area of concentration. Students will normally be permitted to take only 0.50 credits in Directed Readings or Special Studies courses per semester.
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Certain approved Dramatic Literature courses from other departments may be counted as Drama equivalents in the honours program major or minor or general program area of concentration. A list of approved courses may be obtained from the School of English and Theatre Studies.
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In connection with DRMA*1000 students are required as part of the course to attend various specified theatre performances in cities such as Toronto, Stratford, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and London. A special fee is charged for travel to these performances and students will be notified during the first week of classes of the amount of this fee and the dates of the performances.
Area of Concentration (General Program)
A minimum of 5.00 credits in Drama is required, including:
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DRMA*1000, DRMA*1050, DRMA*2080, DRMA*2220, DRMA*2300
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at least one of DRMA*3180, ENGL*3180, DRMA*3550, DRMA*3850
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at least one of DRMA*3080, DRMA*3110, DRMA*3220, DRMA*3430, DRMA*3440, DRMA*3700
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1.50 other credits in Drama
Major (Honours Program)
A minimum of 8.00 credits in Drama is required, including:
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DRMA*1000, DRMA*1050, DRMA*2080, DRMA*2220, DRMA*2300
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in addition, students must complete at least 0.50 credits at the 3000 level or above from each of the following areas: Dramatic Literature (ENGL*3020, FREN*3020, CLAS*3040, ENGL*3120, ENGL*3180, FREN*3210, FREN*3240, ENGL*3420, ENGL*3450, DRMA*3850, DRMA*4320, DRMA*4330) ; Theatre History (DRMA*3180, DRMA*4300); Theory of Drama and Theatre (DRMA*3550, DRMA*4310); Theatre Design or Technical Theatre (DRMA*3220, DRMA*3230, DRMA*3430, DRMA*3440, DRMA*4210); Acting or Directing (DRMA*3080, DRMA*3110, DRMA*3700, DRMA*4090);
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3.00 other credits in Drama
At least 1.50 credits in Drama must be at the 4000 level, and must include at least one of DRMA*4300, DRMA*4310, DRMA*4320, DRMA*4330.
Minor (Honours Program)
A minimum of 5.00 credits in Drama is required, including :
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DRMA*1000, DRMA*1050, DRMA*2080, DRMA*2220, DRMA*2300
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at least one of DRMA*3180, ENGL*3180, DRMA*3550, DRMA*3850
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at least one of DRMA*3080, DRMA*3110, DRMA*3220, DRMA*3430, DRMA*3440, DRMA*3700
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1.50 other credits in Drama
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