Catalog, 1958-1959 - Hoover Library

1958 Courses of Instruction-Dramatic Art
GREEK LITERATURE IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION.
Readings from lyric poeu'y, philosophy, his LOry, biography,
other fields with emphasis on the Greek spirit as a back-
and
ground of English literary tradition.
Two periods a week. Credit, two semester hours.
224. LATiN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION.
general survey of Roman literature with attention A to irs
relation to other literatures, especially English.
Three periods a week. Credit, three semester hours.
DRAMATIC
ART
Associate Professor Esther Smith; Mr. Roser
No major is offered in this field.
102. INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE SPEECH.
An introductory course designed to equip the college student,
as a future member of his profession and community, to be
more adequately prepared to meet a variety of speaking situations.
The student concentrates on the practical application of
basic principles and techniques of speech composition, delivery,
and criticism.
Two periods a week. Credit, two semester hours.
201,202. INTERPRETATION.
A study of the art of interpreting literature, including analysis
of material, voice training, elements of expressive action,
imagery, motivation, and improvisation. Laboratory recitals are
held each week, thus affording the students practical experience
in platform and stage behavior. Each student receives individual
instruction and criticism.
Three periods a week. Credit, one semester hour each se-
303, 304. PLAY PRODUcnON AND ACTING.
Play production: the theory of stage design in color and
the building and painting scenery; the making of stage
line; of
models; costuming, make-up, lighting, and stage management.
Principles of acting, characterization and advanced improvisation.
The one-act play is studied class and presented in
in
public give the students experience in acting. Body training
to
is continued; voice production and phonetics are studied.
Prerequisite, Dramatic Art 201, 202. Extra tuition fee, $7.50
each semester.
Two periods a week and individual assignments. Credit,
semester hours each semester.
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