DRMA 100 (formerly DRAM 100)
APPLIED DRAMA (3)
Provides credit for participation in either the artistic or technical aspects
of the college's quarterly play productions. The course may be repeated
for credit.
DRMA& 101 (formerly DRAM 108)
INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE (H) (3)
Overview of theatre as an art form with emphasis on the play in production and
the roles of various theatre artists: actors, directors, designers, and
playwrights. Students enrolled in this class with be expected to attend two
plays during the quarter at their own expense.
DRMA 103 (formerly DRAM 103)
SET DESIGN (3)
Introduction to the basics of scenic design for the theatre. Students will be
introduced to basic drafting and model building. Prior enrollment in DRAM 126
preferred. Students will work on the concurrent Centralia College Drama
production.
DRMA 107 (formerly DRAM 101)
BEGINNING ACTING (H) (5)
Introduction with emphasis on concentration, imagination, movement, and
characterization via vocal, physical, emotional exercises, improvisation, and
scene work. Students enrolled in class will be expected to attend two plays
during the quarter at their own expense.
DRMA 108 (formerly DRAM 104)
INTERMEDIATE ACTING (H) (5)
A continuing study of the fundamentals of acting with an emphasis on improvisational
techniques and exercises and advanced monologue and scene work. Additionally,
students will be expected to participate in an evening of adjudicated scene
work and a presentation of student-written original short (ten minute) plays.
DRMA 105 (formerly DRAM 105)
THEATRE HISTORY (H) (3)
Survey of the major periods in western drama through study of major
representative plays and physical theatre of those periods.
DRMA 106 (formerly DRAM 106)
STAGECRAFT (3)
Acquire a basic knowledge and understanding of tools, materials, equipment and
techniques used in the design and implementation of sets, lighting and sound for
the theatre. Students should actively participate in the design, construction
and lighting of the concurrent Centralia College drama production.
DRMA 110 (formerly DRAM 110)
STAGE MAKEUP (3)
An introduction to the types of theatrical makeup and the techniques of
application.
DRMA 111 (formerly DRAM 111)
STAGE LIGHTING (3)
Introduction to the basic principles of
stage lighting as an integral part of theatrical productions. This class will
deal with both theories and equipment commonly used in theatre lighting.
Students will participate in the concurrent Centralia College drama production.
DRMA 115 (formerly DRAM 115)
DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE (H) (3)
For students involved in the creative/performance aspects of a Centralia
College play production, from audition through research/preparation for their
portrayal and an evaluation of their performance.
The student must successfully audition for and be cast in a college production.
DRMA 120 (formerly DRAM 120)
INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING (H) (5)
Study the art and craft of writing for the stage: develop scripts in
collaboration with a professional playwright, a director and student actors.
Students will be required to complete and oversee the production of a short
play. Final performances of student work will be presented to the public.
DRMA 141(formerly DRAM 141)
THEATRE SPEECH (3)
Theatre speech is devoted to the training of the human voice to develop control.
The emphasis is on voice projection, quality and accuracy of sound, and
articulation of the English language
DRMA 148 (formerly DRAM 148)
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE (1)
Students will study the fundamentals of Ballet, Modern, and Jazz dance. Prior
dance experience is not necessary. The student will be required to wear casual,
comfortable clothing. Students may participate barefoot. Dance shoes are
optional.
DRMA 149 (formerly DRAM 149)
INTRODUCTION TO MOVEMENT FOR THEATRE (1)
Students will be introduced to dance for musical Theatre. Prior dance experience
is not necessary. The student will be required to wear casual, loose fitting
clothing. Students may participate barefoot. Dance shoes are optional.
DRMA 150 (formerly DRAM 150)
INTRODUCTION TO MODERN DANCE (1)
Students will study basic Modern Dance, Latin and Swing movements. Prior dance
experience is not necessary. The student will be required to wear comfortable,
loose fitting clothing. Students may participate barefoot. Dance shoes are
optional.
DRMA 201 (formerly DRAM 201)
ADVANCED ACTING (H) (5)
Continued study of the fundamentals of acting with an emphasis on character
analysis, scene interpretation and classical styles. This class will be
responsible for the presentation of a children's theatre production. Students
enrolled in this class will be expected to attend two plays during the quarter
at their own expense.
DRMA 205 (formerly DRAM 205)
CONTEMPORARY WORLD THEATRE (3)
An introduction to the principles of contemporary world theatre using the
professional productions of both Pacific NW Regional theatres and the Broadway
theatres of New York City as a case study. Travel to and study of these
production, as well as visits to additional cultural events/locales (i.e., Radio
City Music Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, and the Metropolitan
Museum of Art) will be included.