Queen's University DRAM 100: Introduction to Drama​​

Course Weight: ​​Full-Year · 6.0 Credits​​

Course Overview

If you’ve ever been called a “drama queen” (in the best way possible), DRAM 100 might just be your stage. This year-long course offers a creative and reflective break from more traditional lecture-based classes—but don’t be fooled: it’s also a serious introduction to theatre arts that demands both imagination and intellectual effort.

​​What You’ll Experience​​

1. Weekly lectures that blend art, life advice, and performance theory

2. Hands-on labs where you’ll write, rehearse, and experiment in small groups

3. A behind-the-scenes look at lighting, sound, costume, directing, and acting

4. Three staged showings of your collaborative work

​​Grading & Workload​​

1. Online module responses (3 × 120 words weekly)

2. Critical reviews (≈1000 words each) for 7+ plays

3. One 2500-word essay (Winter term)

4. Final exam

5. Additional play viewings and reading assignments

   
   

​​Is It Really a “Bird Course”?​​

While DRAM 100 encourages creativity and self-expression, it’s far from an easy A. You’ll be reading, writing, and analyzing throughout the year. Succeeding requires genuine engagement with theatrical texts, thoughtful critique, and consistent effort. That said, if you love storytelling, collaboration, and seeing your ideas come to life—this could be one of the most memorable classes you take at Queen’s.