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DRAM 331 Playing Shakespeare Units: 3.00
The key considerations and skills involved in playing Shakespeare including text analysis, performing in verse, approaches to physicality, engaging in complex psychological choices, and playing a range of emotions.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Laboratory, 84 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite (Level 3 or above and registration in a COCA, DRAM, MAPP, or MUSC Plan and a minimum grade of B- in DRAM 238/3.0) or (Level 2 or above and registration in the MUTH Plan).
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Use a vocal warm-up to prepare them for the rigours of speaking verse.
- Demonstrate an ability to analyze and speak verse.
- Develop listening skills.
- Develop movement skills to connect mind and body through speech.
- Use the text to define character, emotional state, objectives, and situation.
- Choose, examine, explore, and learn one monologue for presentation.
- Examine, explore, and present one assigned scene study.
- Learn effective self-reflection skills that will lead to professional development.