WHAT IT COVERS
Explore the theory and practice of dramatic performance from ancient Greece to the present with a drama degree
“All the world’s a stage.” –William Shakespeare
The Millis Institute offers expert teaching on the theory and practice of drama in their drama degree program. Our drama degree students explore theatre history and contemporary performance in the wider context of a liberal arts education. Our classes combine practical exercises and performance with Socratic discussion of some of the major works of theatre from ancient Greece to the present. Liberal Arts drama degree students may choose to complete either a minor or major in Drama.
The plays studied are listed under the Key Texts tab.
DRAMA UNITS:
| DM100 | The Elements of Drama |
| DM120 | Introduction to Dramatic Performance |
| DM211 | Expressive Forms |
| DM220 | Advanced Dramatic Performance |
| DM241 | Drama in Film and Television and New Media |
| DM285 | Contemporary Drama |
| DM391 | Advanced Theatre Production |
| DM397 | Research Project in Drama |
| *LIT200 | Classical Literature and Drama: Greece and Rome |
| *LIT216 | The Works of Shakespeare |
| LA350 | Liberal Arts internship |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| DM100 | The Elements of Drama | Download |
| DM120 | Introduction to Dramatic Performance | Download |
| DM211 | Expressive Forms | Download |
| DM220 | Advanced Dramatic Performance | Download |
| DM241 | Drama in Film and Television and New Media | Download |
| DM285 | Contemporary Drama | Download |
| *LIT200 | Classical Literature and Drama: Greece and Rome | Download |
| *LIT216 | The Works of Shakespeare | Download |
| LA350 | Liberal Arts internship | Download |
| DM397 | Research Project in Drama | Download |