by Vovo Chen
People used to complain about the incomplete educational system at NTU, but now no more complaints. Our own fine arts department, the department of Theatre and Drama, has finally come into being this summer. Being the first of its kind in a National University, it has proven NTU once again to be the best university in Taiwan. Though a new member the Drama department may seem to be, students of DFLL shouldn’t be unfamiliar with it. Most of the time we share the same classroom building, the Audio-Visual center because they use the stage so often. Also, the chair of the Drama Department, Prof. John Hu, is originally a professor of the DFLL and now teaches Drama in both departments. In he tradition of NTU, the curriculum of the Drama department encompasses both theoretical and practical approaches, stressing both quality and creativity in design, acting, and directing. By studying masterpieces of both ancient Chinese operas and Western dramas, students can achieve a comprehensive understanding of the history of theatre East and West. As a result, the first year covers Introduction to the Theatre, Stagecraft, Basic Design, Acting, Performing, and Playwriting. These required core courses provide students basic knowledge of theatre and drama and at the same time equip them with stage experience. In their second year, students take design courses such as Lighting Design, Stage Design, and Costume Design. Optional courses include Modern Drama, Tragedy, Comedy, Shakespeare, Theories of Theatre, Translation and Adaptation, Voice Training, and even Make-up. In addition to these professional courses, the drama department also encourages students to take courses in other departments to obtain knowledge essential for their own needs. Though still in a testing period, the Drama department has already designed a complete program to prepare its students for careers in fields such as directing, script writing, acting, or stage and lighting design. Only in its first year, the department has only taken forty-four students through the J.C.E.E. this past summer. Hopefully with this small class, the instructors can give individual attention to students and they can become more involved in their courses. “The professors know each one of us; thus, the interaction between professors and students is very positive,” commented one of their students. Since there are only seven professors so far, only a limited number of courses are open to students from other departments. Therefore, if you really have a great passion for theatre and drama, you might want to consider double majoring, or you can apply to their graduate institute after you get your first degree. If you need more information, you can check on website “www-ms.cc.ntu.edu.tw./~theatre/” –or simply visit their office, located in the building of the Music Graduate Institute, which is between the old library and the basketball courts. a
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May 2024
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