Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

A research project done in consultation with an individual staff member in the Institute leading to a detailed written report and oral presentation. This course is intended primarily for students in the final year of the Astronomy and Physics specialist program, although it is available to students in Engineering Science, Computer Science, or Mathematics. Students must enroll with the Undergraduate Secretary, Prof. Pen. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Digital Humanities (DH) studies human culture -- art, literature, history, geography, religion -- using computational tools and methodologies, and at the same time studies digital technologies and communities through humanist lenses, as complex cultural objects shaped by wider social and political concerns and the ways we construct knowledge and meaning.

A Digital Humanities perspective on the virtual worlds in which we are increasingly immersed, from scholarly digital archives to video games. We study the theory and methods of geospatial humanities research and explore the technical and cultural implications of computer vision, augmented reality, the Internet of Things, and 3D printing.

After some preliminary study of the nature of innovation and the social, political, and economic implications of new ideas and technologies throughout human history, students will select a single innovation to work on as a case study over a series of term assignments, culminating in an online exhibit. Using both traditional research methods and digital tools student will examine the origins and evolution of their chosen innovation, as well as aspects of its impact. The assignments will also give students opportunities to reflect on the ways the digital lens has impacted both their research and their understanding.

An examination of the new forms of storytelling made possible by digital media from two perspectives, that of the maker and that of the scholarly reader. Students learn to critically analyze storytelling in new media and experiment with their own adaptations of a literary text to various digital platforms.

This course explores the future of digital humanities from two perspectives. We will examine some successful contributions to the humanities employing digital technology, and also look at some critical assessments of digital technology’s impact on humanistic studies. Students will then develop and report on their own digital humanities research projects.

How do digital surrogates of texts and objects change how we use them? This course examines texts and archives in the digital age: the aims of building them; the new scholarly approaches that they enable; the preservation, access, and equity questions that they raise and require us to answer responsibly.

A central challenge of digital humanities is the complexity of representing interpretive, narrative, and perspective-dependent humanities data through digital tools and environments. Topics include the history of “data” as term and concept; data standards, databases, and linked data; datasets, data curation and analytics, both qualitative and quantitative; and data visualization.

Topics will vary from year to year. Open to students not enrolled in the Digital Humanities Minor by permission of the program coordinator.

Digital environments change how knowledge is created, communicated, and used. Using the Internet Archive as case study, this course examines the significance of such changes from a variety of perspectives: knowledge representation; technical infrastructure; gender, class, and race issues; disability rights; intellectual property questions; and algorithmic and interpretive scholarly approaches.

This course serves as a capstone for the Digital Humanities Minor program. It includes opportunities for students to conduct original research. The topics for this course will vary from year to year.

This course is for students who wish to pursue a significant research project, usually participation in a faculty-led DH research project, though it may take other forms. Students must be enrolled in the DH Minor program or obtain special permission of the program coordinator.

The course introduces students to key concepts and issues in the three related disciplines at the core of our program: drama, theatre, and performance studies. We consider broader questions of performance and performativity in daily life. Engaging critically with theoretical and dramatic texts and live performances, students learn how to think about performance in its cultural, social, historical, aesthetic and political dimensions, and how to acknowledge and navigate their own responsibilities as culture workers situated in specific historical and contemporary contexts. This course combines weekly two-hour lectures with one-hour tutorials.

Emphasis is initially placed on ensemble, non-verbal, and improvisational work. Students proceed to the application of their acquired skills to scripted material. Students may apply in their first or second year of University. The Application Deadline is March 10th for the first round of auditions; August 1st for the second round. Priority is given to Drama Specialists and Majors. See CDTPS Application Guidelines for information on how to apply.

A practical introduction to directing theatre and to the different styles, concerns, and goals that guide directors as they pursue their vision. Through lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, students learn how directors prepare for their work by generating ideas, breaking down a text, animating space, and communicating with actors. The majority of the learning takes place during contact time within the class and regular attendance is key. A letter of interest is required. The Application Deadline is March 10th for the first round; August 1st for the second round. Priority is given to Drama Specialists and Majors. See CDTPS Application Guidelines for information on how to apply.

This course will introduce students to major developments in world theatre history through the exploration of a wide range of plays, performances, and practices. In the Fall term our trajectory will go roughly from antiquity to the 16th Century; in the Winter term, from the 16th Century to the present. We will examine material from Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, with close attention to the social, religious, historical, aesthetic, and political parameters in which theatre and performance take place. Nurturing ethnically sensitive approaches to world theatre history, this course considers the many ways theatre and performance interact with the globalized world. Students will have an opportunity to participate in collaborative projects and focus on writing for research in the performing arts.

Across centuries and global traditions, theatre has staged imaginations - and real demonstrations - of mechanical humans and other animals. This course introduces students to a wide range of technological performers, from science-fiction drama to drone ballets, from baroque automata to virtual puppeteering. Special attention will be paid to how these figures both construct and dismantle concepts of race, gender, and the human. Hands-on sessions will introduce students to the problems such performers present in the studio. Priority will be given to students in the Drama Specialist and Major.

A hands-on study of the craft of dramatic writing. The class examines the basic elements of playwriting such as plot, structure, theme, character, dialogue, setting, with an emphasis on story-making. Attention is given to the development of students own work through written assignments and in-class exercises. Priority will be given to students in the Drama Specialist and Major.

A practical and theoretical introduction to the fundamentals of theatrical performance design. This course touches on theatre architecture, conceptual approaches to theatrical design and spatial considerations of live performance. Students will work on case studies and practical projects geared toward understanding theatre terminology, design, and production processes. Students will also explore concrete aspects of technical theatre production, particularly as they pertain to theatrical design elements. Priority will be given to students in the Drama Specialist and Major.

An introduction to selected issues in drama, theatre and performance studies.
Special Topics vary for Breadth distribution and Group assignment depending on the course content. Please consult the Undergraduate Drama office and check Special Topics on the website for more details.

Effective communication is a pivotal skill when public speaking, persuasive discourse, and personal presence are key to success. In this introductory course, students will strengthen and develop confidence in a supportive, playful, highly participatory and collaborative environment. This course is suited to students in professional programs or for those who would like to learn a full range of communication skills. Exploration of language structure, argumentation, grounding, alignment, vocal resonance, clarity and effective listening will be part of each class with an emphasis on enhancing individual potential.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Credit course for supervised participation in faculty research project. Details at https://www.artsci.utoronto.ca/current/academics/research-opportunities/research-opportunities-program. Not eligible for CR/NCR option.

Building upon the work of DRM200Y1, students concentrate on scene study, styles of acting, and the development of ensemble work with an intensive focus on voice and movement practices. Restricted to students in the Drama Specialist and Major or by permission from the Centre.
NB: To enroll in this course, you will need to complete an application by March 10th. See CDTPS Application Guidelines for more information.

A practice-based exploration of voice and movement in relation to performance. Through an exploration of the connections between breath, movement, voice, impulse, emotion, space, character and text, students learn to use their voice and body in informed and efficient ways in practice and performance and to develop a wide expressive range. Emphasis is placed on both personal awareness and ensemble work. Taken in conjunction with DRM300Y1: Performance II.

A continuation of DRM202H1, concentrating on deepening the exploration of what it means to think and work like a director. Through practical exercises and scene study, students learn how to conceptualize a production and how to communicate their vision, as well as deepen their understanding of what is involved in directing actors and collaborating with a production team. Restricted to students in the Drama Specialist and Major or by permission from the Centre (requests can be made once the priority period has opened on Acorn).

A critical survey of the major theorists and practitioners whose writing has influenced the art of the actor, with a focus on Twentieth Century acting and actor training. Students will be introduced to the work of Konstantin Stanislavsky and his American followers (such as Lee Strasberg), Vsevolod Meyerhold, Bertolt Brecht, and Michael Chekhov, among others.

This course explores the role of dance within Canada’s Black population with a focus on 1900-1970. Both social and theatrical dance for the stage will be explored within the contexts of legislation, immigration, transnational relations, social and cultural heritage, media reception, and representations of Blackness. We will consider the influence of this era on social, street, and theatrical dance in the late 20th and 21st century.