2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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DRAM 231 Film History and Critcism
Introduction and historical analysis of the development of cinema from the silent era to the contemporary
avant garde; includes survey of technological developments, the evolution of popular
genres and the achievements of significant directors and their landmark films. Students may
elect this course as COMM 231. Alternates with DRAM 233, every other year. 3 Hrs.
DRAM 233 Television History/Criticism
A survey of the 50-year history of the medium, including its broadcast milestones, the entertainment
and educational potential and the imprint on American society. Students will examine
American mass culture through the window of television programming, explore the economic
dimensions of the medium and investigate new technologies. Students may elect this course as
COMM 233. Alternates with DRAM 231, every other year. 3 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DRAM 250 Beginning Acting
Introduction to basic principles of acting theory and accompanying illustrative exercises; relaxation,
observation, concentration, imagination, alignment, improvisation, etc. Fall Term, every
year. 3 Hrs.
DRAM 303 World Drama: Greek to Renaissance
Survey of dramatic literature from ancient Greece to the Renaissance, with emphasis on the
relationship of the plays to the physical circumstances of theatrical production and to the
historical and cultural milieu of the period. Students may elect this course as ENGL 303. Fall
Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
DRAM 304 World Drama: Renaissance to Modern
Survey of dramatic literature from the Renaissance to the time of Ibsen with emphasis on the
relationship of the plays to the physical circumstances of theatrical production and to the historical
and cultural milieu of the period. Students may elect this course as ENGL 304. Spring
Term, every year. 3 Hrs.
DRAM 315 Theatrical Production Technique
Introduction to the technical elements of theatrical production: scenery, lighting, costumes,
sound, properties, public relations, etc. This course examines these elements both individually
and collectively as integral parts of a totally conceived and executed theatrical production.
Students will complete individual projects as a part of this course. Fall Term, even years. 3 Hrs.
DRAM 317 Practicum in Play Production
Opportunity for practical application of principles of set construction, lighting, costumes, makeup,
publicity, etc., in the production of a play. 1, 2, or 3 Hrs. Fall Term, Spring Term, every year.
1-3 Hrs.
DRAM 318 Acting Practicum
Admission by audition. Those students who are cast in a Queens University of Charlotte theater
production will be (or may be) registered for this course. Credit through this course is valuable
for all students cast in a production, regardless of major. Students cast in productions are not
compelled to receive academic credit. 1, 2 or 3 Hrs. Fall Term, Spring Term, every year. 1-3 Hrs.
DRAM 327 Modern Drama
Study of world drama from the realism of Ibsen through naturalism, expressionism and symbolism
to the current avant-garde theater. Students may elect this course as ENGL 327. As
needed. 3 Hrs.