Theatre & Drama Courses 2015-2016
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.
A linked course code in the tables below denotes that a course description is available.
100-Level Courses
Course | Section | Day | Time | Instructor |
DRE121H5F Traditions of Theatre and Drama |
0101 | WF | 10-11 | Timothy Youker |
Tutorials | ||||
DRE121H5F | Section | Day | Time | TA |
TUT0101 | F | 11-12 | Timothy Youker | |
TUT0102 | F | 1-2 | Cameron Crookston | |
DRE122H5S Modern & Contemporary Theatre & Drama |
0101 | WF | 10-11 | Grace Smith |
Tutorials | ||||
DRE122H5S | Section | Day | Time | TA |
TUT0101 | F | 11-12 | TBA | |
TUT0102 | F | 1-2 | TBA | |
200-Level Courses | ||||
Course | Section | Day | Time | Instructor |
DRE200H5F Canadian Theatre History |
0101 | M W |
1-3 1-2 |
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DRE222H5S The Performance Text |
0101 | M W |
1-3 1-2 |
Timothy Youker |
300-Level Courses | ||||
Course | Section | Day | Time | Instructor |
DRE342H5F Studies in Twentieth Century Performance Styles |
0101 | W | 3-5 | Timothy Youker |
DRE348H5S Production Dramaturgy |
0101 | M | 1-3 | Sasha Kovacs |
DRE358H5F The Audience and the Theatre |
0101 | M | 11-1 | |
DRE362H5S Playwriting |
0101 | F | 1-4 | David Yee |
400-Level Courses | ||||
Course | Section | Day | Time | Instructor |
DRE420H5F Senior Seminar I: Naturalsim and Its Critics |
0101 | W | 11-1 | |
DRE422H5S Senior Seminar 2: Documentary and Reality Theatre |
0101 | W | 3-5 | Timothy Youker |
DRE courses are taught at UTM. DRS courses are taught at Sheridan Institute, by Faculty at Sheridan. 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
See Notes for All Programs for additional drama-related courses which can be used to fulfill the requirements for any Theatre, Drama and Performance Studies program.