Theatre & Drama Courses 2012-2013
NOTE: General descriptions of these courses are always available on the UTM Calendar webpage at
* The Course Schedules below are subject to change, pending enrolment pattern changes.
An underlined section number in the tables below denotes that a course description is available. Click on the underlined section number to get the description.
100-Level Courses
Course | Section | Day | Time | Instructor |
DRE/ENG121H5F Traditions of Theatre & Drama |
0101 0201 |
MWF MWF |
10-11 2-3 |
Justin Blum Alysse Rich |
DRE/ENG122H5S Modern & Contemporary Theatre & Drama |
0101 0201 |
MWF |
10-11 2-3 |
Justin Blum Cassandra Silver |
200-Level Courses
Course | Section | Day | Time | Instructor |
DRE200H5F Canadian Theatre History |
0101 | MWF | 11-12 | Sasha Kovacs |
DRE222H5S The Performance Text |
0101 | MWF | 11-12 | Steph Berntson |
300-Level Courses
Course | Section | Day | Time | Instructor |
DRE352H5F Stage to Screen |
0101 | MW | 3-5 | Bruce Barton |
DRE360H5F Developmental Dramaturgy |
0101 | F | 12-2 | Pil Hansen |
DRE362H5S Playwriting |
0101 | F | 12-3 | Bruce Barton |
400-Level Courses
Course | Section | Day | Time | Instructor |
DRE420H5F Senior Seminar 1 |
0101 | W | 11-1 | Nancy Copeland |
DRE422H5S Senior Seminar 2 |
0101 | W | 11-1 | Martin Revermann |
DRE courses are taught at UTM. With the exception of DRE 421H these courses are open to all qualified students. DRS courses are taught at Sheridan College, by Faculty at Sheridan College. These are open to Theatre and Drama Studies Specialists only.
Note: Students enrolling in any DRS course will be required to pay an additional fee of $60 for courses ending in 21 or 22 and $100 for courses ending in 25 or 26. These fees are used to finance materials used (costumes, props, sets) in the productions of Theatre Erindale. These charges will automatically be added to your University of Toronto student account receivable.
Course | Day | Time | Room / Instructor |
DRS 121H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 122H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 221H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 222H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 321H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 322H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 325H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 326H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 421H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 422H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 425H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
DRS 426H |
-- |
-- |
Sheridan |
Other Drama Courses
DRE392H5 Independent Study 1
An independent project in theatre and drama studies, chosen by the student and supervised by a member of the faculty. The form of the project will be determined in consultation with the supervisor. A written proposal, signed by the supervisor, must be submitted for approval to the Program Director by May 15 if an "F" course, by November 1 if an "S" course. Proposal forms are available from the department’s Undergraduate Advisor in NB289. Independent Study courses may not be taken simultaneously.
Exclusion: DRM390Y5, DRE390Y5
Prerequisites: Permission of the U of T Mississauga program director, and completion of 3.0 DRM/DRE/DRS credits.
DRE394H5 Independent Study 2
An independent project in theatre and drama studies, chosen by the student and supervised by a member of the faculty. The form of the project will be determined in consultation with the supervisor. A written proposal, signed by the supervisor, must be submitted for approval to the Program Director by May 15 if an "F" course, by November 1 if an "S" course. Proposal forms are available from the department’s Undergraduate Advisor in NB289. Independent Study courses may not be taken simultaneously.
Exclusion: DRM390Y5, DRE390Y5
Prerequisites: Permission of the U of T Mississauga program director, and completion of 3.0 DRM/DRE/DRS credits.
DRE299Y Research Opportunity Program
This course provides a richly rewarding opportunity for students in their second year to work in the research project of a professor. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, learn research methods and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Project descriptions for the following fall-winter session are posted on the ROP website in mid-February and students are invited to apply at that time.
DRE399Y Research Opportunity Program
For senior undergraduate students who have developed some knowledge of a discipline and its research methods, this course offers an opportunity to work on the research project of a professor. Students enrolled have an opportunity to become involved in original research, develop their research skills and share in the excitement and discovery of acquiring new knowledge. Project descriptions for the following fall-winter session are posted on the ROP website in mid-February and students are invited to apply at that time. Exclusion: DRE299Y5
Related Courses
The following courses offered by other departments at UTM can be counted toward the Theatre, Drama and Performance Studies programmes. Check departmental websites and the annual timetable to find out which courses are offered in the current academic year.
Classical Theatre Studies Courses
CLA300H5 Greek Tragedy, Comedy and Satyr Play
English Dramatic Literature Courses
ENG220Y5 Shakespeare
ENG330H5 Early Drama
ENG331H5 Drama to 1603
ENG335H5 Drama 1603 to 1642
ENG336H5 Topics in Shakespeare
ENG340H5 Modern Drama to WWII
ENG341H5 Modern Drama since WWII
ENG342H5 Contemporary Drama
ENG352H5 Canadian Drama
Italian Theatre Studies Courses
ITA312/3Y5 Italian Theatre: Text and Performance
ITA490Y5 Independent Italian Theatre Studies I
Cinema Studies Courses
CIN202H5 An Introduction to Cinema Studies
CIN301H5 Topics of Cinema Studies
FRE393H5 French Cinema: Introduction
FRE397H5 Films of the Francophone World
ITA246/7Y5 Contemporary Italian Cinema
ITA342/3Y5 Post War Italian Cinema