Dramatic Arts
Explore the UConn Dramatic Arts website for departmental information. Course descriptions below correspond to the UConn undergraduate directory of courses.
DRAM 1101: Introduction to Theater Arts
Three credits ($150). Offered Fall, Spring, or Full-year.
A basic study of film as both a means of communication and as an art form.
Eligibility Guidelines: TBD
DRAM 3141: Playwriting
Three credits ($150). Offered Fall, Spring, or Full-year.
The writing, workshopping, revision, and structuring of plays. Key themes include character development, world-building, action, the voice of the playwright, incorporating dramaturgical feedback, revision, and cultivating consistent writing habits.
Eligibility Guidelines: Successful completion of two years of high school English and is recommend. ENGL 1007 is recommended as preparation.
Instructor Certification Requirements:
The preferred degree requirements for teachers wishing to teach Early College Experience Dramatic Arts courses is a BA or BFA in Theater/Drama/Performance and a Master of Fine Arts or PhD.
Applicants with a master’s degree in education or other appropriate field, successful teaching experience within the dramatic arts, and demonstrated experience with the following unique instructor requirements may be approved.
DRAM 3141 Applicants must possess a basic understanding of playwriting principles, teaching dramatic structure, character, and dialogue. Experience with monologue and scene writing as well as familiarity with staged readings, script development and the new play development pipeline is strongly preferred. In addition, a qualified applicant should have experience with peer workshop models and feedback methods such as Liz Lerman’s methods in the critical response process. Experience with devised theatre methodology is also highly desirable.
As UConn adjunct faculty members are professionally active, preferred applicants should demonstrate ongoing creative engagement beyond their academic roles. This may include but is not limited to participation in theatrical productions; membership in professional theatre organizations, professional associations/societies; activity with theatre organizations; production or publications; competitions; theatre conference participation or presentations; residencies or fellowships; grants or other funding for artistic projects
Professional and students work samples are required components of the application:
Instructor Work:
- Sample course syllabus
- Examples of full-length play, 10-minute plays, and monologues
Current Exemplary Student Work:
- Two items each: full-length play and 10-minute plays
How to Submit:
- Please provide a link with your application as to where your portfolio work can be referenced
- Make sure instructor and student portfolio samples are clearly identified
Upon reviewing the application materials, the faculty coordinator in Dramatic Arts may wish to schedule an interview with the candidate.
Instructor Resources:
DRAM 1101 Sample Syllabus (PDF)
