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DRAMATIC ART

(Students enrolled in Dramatic Art classes are particularly invited to gain practical
experience by working with the Virginia Players. Several productions are scheduled for
the first term.)

Dramatic Art sB1-II: Play Production: First Term. 10:30; Minor H. 5.
Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Boyle.

This course is designed for those wishing to gain a background for directing school and
community dramatic work. The organization of the production, the design and construction
of scenery, stage lighting, costuming, business management, advertising.

Dramatic Art sB1-III: Play Production: First Term. 11:30; Minor
H. 5. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Boyle.

A complementary course to Dramatic Art sB1-II. Stage directing and the elementary
principles of acting, play choosing and casting for the amateur group.

Dramatic Art sB3-I: Art of Expression: First Term. 9:30. Minor H.
5. Credit, 1 session-hour elective.

Mr. Gunnison.

A general course in the Fundamental Principles of Vocal Expression and Pantomime.
This course is designed for students who desire training in right use of the voice and body
in the vocal interpretation of literature. Textbook: Curry: Foundations of Expression and
Harwood & Wagner: How to Train the Body.

Dramatic Art sB3-II: Creative Expression in Public Speaking: First
Term. 8:30. Minor H. 5. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Gunnison.

A course in the training of the mind, body, and voice for such creative thinking before
an audience as is required of the presiding officer, the lecturer, or the teacher.

Dramatic Art sB3-III: Creative Expression in Acting: First Term.
12:30; Minor H. 5. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Gunnison.

A course to develop the dramatic spirit—a clear sense of contrast in thought, tone
and action, with special emphasis on acting in short scenes.