BA Requirements

Degree Conferred: B.A. (DRAM)
Requirements for a Major in Drama

A minimum of 40 semester hours to include 18 semester hours in courses numbered 3000 and above or the prescribed program for teacher licensure in speech education. All drama majors must enroll in the following courses:
DRAM 1223 (Introduction to Dramatic Art),
DRAM 1313 (Stage Technology I: Costumes and Makeup),
DRAM 1311L (Stage Technology I Lab),
DRAM 1323 (Stage Technology II: Scenery and Lighting),
DRAM1321L (Stage Technology II Lab),
DRAM 1683 (Acting I),
DRAM 3653 (Directing I),
DRAM 2313 (Introduction to Design)

A choice of ONE course from the following:
DRAM 3213 (Costume Design I
DRAM 3733 (Lighting Design I)
DRAM 3903 (Makeup Design)
DRAM 4653 (Scene Design I)
DRAM 4233 (History of Theatre I),
DRAM 4333 (History of Theatre II)

And six hours of courses chosen from
DRAM 3803 (Development of the Drama)
DRAM 4733 (Dramatic Criticism)
DRAM 3433 (Stage Speech)
DRAM 4463 (African American Theatre History)
DRAM 491 (Special Topics in Script Analysis/Synthesis)

One design course, not previously taken, chosen from among DRAM 3213, DRAM 3733, DRAM 3903, DRAM 4653.

In addition, all drama majors are required to take 2 credit hours of Theatre Practicum, DRAM 3001. It is expected that one hour of theatre practicum will be taken per academic year. In consultation with the adviser, each student may select the focus area of each practicum credit, but no more than 2 credits may be earned for performance assignments. No drama major may present DRAM 1003 to satisfy the College fine arts requirement.

Writing Requirement

The Fulbright College research/analytical paper requirement for drama majors will be fulfilled in DRAM 4233, 4333, 4453, or 4733. Satisfactory completion of an honors project or senior thesis may fulfill the requirement.