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2) A theatre technology course chosen from the
following offerings: Drama 16 (Costume Technology),
Drama 17 (Theatre Technology), Drama 20
(Stage Engineering), or Drama 29 (Scene Painting).
3) A design course chosen from the following
offerings: Drama 18 (Lighting Design), Drama 125
(Scene Design), or Drama 126 (Costume Design).
4) Two course credits in acting/directing/movement
or studio dance/voice (excluding Drama 80).
5) Two electives in the student’s specific area of
interest, at least one of which must be an upperlevel
course. A maximum of two one-half course
credits of Drama 80 and/or 81 may be used to fulfill
the requirements for the major.
6) A noncredit run crew on a faculty-directed
major production (assistant stage manager, light
board operator, sound board operator, costume
crew, deck crew).
7) A noncredit prep crew on a faculty-directed
major production consisting of thirty hours of
production-related preparatory work in a given
semester.
8) Each drama major is expected to gain experience
in the creative aspects of drama and/or dance
through involvement in the production program of
the university. Graduating magna cum laude or
summa cum laude with a drama major is contingent
not only on scholastic achievement, but on
significant participation in productions.
Students considering a drama major will find it
advantageous to complete at least one of the
required history/literature courses, the crew
requirements, and an introductory-level course in
either studio dance/acting or design/technology by
the end of the sophomore year. This will allow
greater flexibility in scheduling course work and
more opportunities for advanced-level production
responsibilities later on.
We strongly recommend that students who plan
to pursue professional training or graduate school
take more than the eleven-course credit minimum,
especially in an area of specialization.
UNDERGRADUATE MINOR ProgrAMS
Minor in Drama
The drama minor consists of a minimum of five
courses taken in the department: two in literature/
history (including either Drama 2, 3, or 4) and
three other courses selected in a plan approved by
the designated minor advisor. Drama minors have
the option of choosing an emphasis in acting,
directing, design, technical theatre, or theatre
studies. Drama minors are also required to serve on
either one prep crew or one run crew for a departmental
major production.
Interdisciplinary Minor in Film Studies
This interdisciplinary minor is offered through the
Communications and Media Studies program. For
more information, see Communications and Media
Studies.
Interdisciplinary Minor in Multimedia Arts
This interdisciplinary minor is offered through the
Communications and Media Studies program. For
specific information about the policies
governing requirements and electives, visit
http://www.excollege.tufts.edu/mma.
GRADUATE ProgrAM
For admission to graduate work in drama, a
prospective student must present a completed
undergraduate record of high scholastic proficiency
with a firm grounding in drama and theatre arts.
Other desirable foundation subjects include cultural
studies, art history, music, philosophy, psychology,
sociology, history, and literature.
The program of study leading to the doctor of
philosophy or master of arts degree in drama
embraces dramatic literature, dramatic theory and
criticism, and theatre history and research. It is
expected that applicants for admission will already
have attained a level of proficiency in the creative
and/or performance aspects of theatre.
Courses of study for the satisfaction of the
residence requirement do not include theatrical
practice or stage performance. Dramaturgy or
assistant direction for a faculty-directed play may be
used for credit once. Depending on the individual
student’s educational background, intellectual
capabilities, and professional aims, certain courses
in other disciplines—anthropology, art history,
Chinese, classics, English, French, German, history,
Italian, Japanese, music, philosophy, Russian, sociology,
and Spanish—may be taken for credit toward
advanced degrees in drama, upon consent of the
graduate advisor of the Department of Drama and
Dance.
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