Basics of Drama and Theatre Theory

Paper Code: 
25TTS131
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop a strong base of drama and theatre by learning about basic aspects of theatre like acting, stage management, voice & speech and stage craft. 

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

25TTS 131

 

Basics of Drama and Theatre (Theory)

CO1: Assess the concept, importance and relevance of Theatre.

CO2: Describe the different types of Acting.

CO3: Explain the basics and important elements of Stagecraft.

CO4: Explore Voice and Speech and the elements included in it.

CO5: Evaluate Stage Management and the key process of making a performance.

CO6: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Class

room Lecture

(Theory/ Using

Power Point

Presentation

/Discussions/ Videos)

 

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Role Play activities/

Group

Discussions/ Class

Presentation.

Class

participation,

tutorial

assignments and

presentations,

class tests, C A

Test, Semester

End Exams.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Introduction

Introduction to Theatre: Concept, Importance, its relevance in today’s society

6.00
Unit II: 
Types of Acting
  • Types of Acting – Realistic, Non Realistic, Opera, Mime and Musical Theatre.

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Stage Craft
  • Stage Craft – Set, props, light, costume, make-up, sound and music.
  • Types of Performance Space  - Procenium, Arena, Thrust and other experimental spaces.

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Voice & Speech
  • Voice and Speech – Punctuation, Diction difference between ordinary and dramatic speech, characterization through speech, pitch variation, volume, modulation meter and rhythm.

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Stage Management
  • Stage Management – Selection of Play, pre planning of performance, rehearsals and rehearsal schedule.

 

Essential Readings: 
  1.  An Actor Prepares, Constantin Stanislavski, NSD, 2013
  2.  Creating a Role, Constantin Stanislavski, Paperback, 2013
  3.  Building a Character, Constantin Stanislavski, Paperback, 2013

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  1. Scene Design and Stage Lighting, Parker and Smith, Holt,Rinehart& Winston, Delhi 2005
  2. DrashVinyas, Ravi Chaturvedi, Publication Scheme Jaipur
  3. Theatre Games for Non Actors

 

e-Resources

  1. 1. Indian Theatre film - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERxiFodgWII&t=1070s
  2. 2. An actor prepares (book) - https://www.craftfilmschool.com/userfiles/files/An%20Actor%20Prepares.pdf
  3. 3. Theatre games for actors and non-actors (book) - https://www.deepfun.com/wp-
  4. content/uploads/2010/06/Games-for-actors-and-non-actors...Augusto-Boal.pdf
  5. 4. A brief history of Indian Theatre -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im8hc1hAftU
  6. 5. Different types of theatre stages - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZetPmOy_18

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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