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DRAMATIC ART

Dramatic Art sB1-I: Playwriting: First Term. 11:30; C. H. 12. Credit,
1 session-hour.

Mr. Boyle.

The reading and analysis of plays. The history of the drama (Stuart: Development of
Dramatic Art). The writing of one act plays and the dramatization of the short story.
Emphasis will be placed on the historical traditions and present day life of the South,
although students from other sections will be expected to use the background and materials
with which they are familiar. Original plays considered worthy of production will
be staged by the Virginia Players during the Summer Quarter or in the regular session.
The purpose of this course is to stimulate the writing and production of original plays
reflecting the local scene.

Dramatic Art sB1-II: Playwriting—Continued: First Term. 12:30;
C. H. 12. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Boyle.

Dramatic Art sB1-III: Playwriting—Continued: Second Term. 11:30;
C. H. 12. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Boyle.

Dramatic Art sB2-I: Play Production: First Term. 10:30; C. H. 102.
Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Greene.

This is a lecture course dealing with the history of the theatre, the technique of play
directing and methods employed in the staging of plays reflecting different schools of playwriting,
training in the technique of acting, the essential arts and crafts in the producing
of plays including casting, constuming, stage setting, business management, lighting, advertising.
This course is designed for those wishing to gain a background for directing
school and community dramatic work and not primarily for the actor.

Dramatic Art sB2-II: Workshop: First Term. 2:30-4:30; C. H. Virginia
Players Office. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Greene.

For students who are taking or have taken the equivalent of Dramatic Art
sB2-I.

This is a practical course in play production. The staff and actors for the two productions
of the Virginia Players during the first term will be chosen as far as possible
from members of this class.

Dramatic Art sB2-III: Play Production: Second Term. 2:30-4:30;
Cabell Hall, Virginia Players Office. Credit, 1 session-hour.

Mr. Greene.

For students who have had Dramatic Art sB2-I or its equivalent. This course will
continue the work of Dramatic Art sB2-II and will be a lecture and practical course. One
or two productions will be done by the Virginia Players during the second term and as
far as possible the staff and cast will be chosen from this class.

Dramatic Art sB3-I: Art of Expression: First Term. 9:30; L. B. 11.
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 as well as in dramatic production. Textbook:
Curry: Foundations of Expression.

Dramatic Art sB3-II: Advanced Course in Art of Expression: First
Term. 10:30; L. B. 11. Credit, 1 session-hour elective.

Mr. Gunnison.

Dramatic Art sB3-I prerequisite.