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The University of Oklahoma
School of Drama Student Handbook

This handbook is intended as an aid to the students, staff and faculty and as a guide to the policies and practices of the School of Drama. This handbook is not a legal contract nor does the handbook substitute for the catalogue of the University of Oklahoma. If any of the policies outlined in this handbook contradict the policies of the Weitzenhoffer Family College of Fine Arts, the University of Oklahoma, or its Board of Regents, then the policies of the higher body take precedence.

Mission Statements

Statement of Professionalism

Introduction to the School of Drama

• Introduction	The Faculty
  Graduate Assistants	Undergraduate Assistants

Academic Issues

• General Policies
  Degrees	GPA/Academic Probation
  Class Attendance Policy	Scholarships
  International Programs	Outside Theatrical Activity
  Student-Advisor (Mentor) Relationship	Capstone (DRAM 4803)
  Undergraduate Areas
  Admissions Policy
  Performance Area
  Etiquette and Decorum	Student Evaluation Processes and Criteria
  Admission to Acting Emphasis/ Upper-division Acting Classes	Degree Requirements
  Extra Credit	Professional Auditions
  Use of Rehearsal Spaces	Reading Lists
  Performance Practicum Credit
  Design and Technology (Design/Tech)
  General Information	Admission
  Degree Requirements	Evaluation
  Professional Experience Opportunity	Attendance Policy
  Work Study and Undergraduate Assistantships	Shops and Equipment
  Dramaturgy
  General information	Admission
  Degree Requirements
  Stage Management
  General Information	Admission
  Degree Requirements	Evaluation
  Professional Experience Opportunity	Attendance Policy
  Graduate Program - General Information
  Admissions Procedures	Assistantships
  Graduate Tuition Waivers	Advising Procedures
  Graduate Student Annual Evaluations	Grants and Funding
  Graduate Student Senate	MA/MFA Thesis Guidelines
  Graduation
  MFA in Directing
  Degree Requirements	Admission Requirements
  Coursework	Assistant Director Requirements
  Auditions	MFA Qualifier Guidelines
  Second and Third Year Productions	Production Defenses
  MFA in Design
  Degree Requirements	Admission Requirements
  Coursework	Design Assignments
  MA in Drama Program
  Degree Requirements	Admission Requirements
  Coursework

Production

• Season Selection	Auditions
  Venues	Rehearsals
  Rehearsal Process	Technical Rehearsal/Performance Etiquette
  Production Timeline	Production Meetings
  DRAM 1911 and 3910: Rehearsal and Production
  Production Shops
  Scene Shop	Prop Shop
  Paint Area	Costume Shop
  Audio	Electrics Shop
  Job descriptions and responsibilities
  Scene Designer	Lighting Designer
  Costume Designer	Sound Designer
  Technical Director	Scene Shop Coordinator
  Scenic Artist	Props Coordinator
  Stage Manager	Assistant Stage Manager
  Crews
  Responsibilities	Attendance Policy
  Etiquette and Decorum	Crew Positions
  Strike	Support for Capstones, Class Projects, and Scenes

Administration

• Summer Company	Travel Funding
  Student Organizations
  Alpha Psi Omega	Spacechangers
  Drama Student Senate
  Rehearsal Space Reservation

Audience Development

Securing Tickets	Ushering
House Managing	Undergraduate Marketing Assistants

Appendices

A. List of Faculty	B. Outside/Off-Campus Theatrical Activity Form
C. BFA Degree Sheets	D. MFA in Directing Degree Sheet
E. MFA in Design Degree Sheet	F. MA in Drama Degree Sheet
G. Safety Training Acknowledgement Form	H. Student Guidelines for Shop Safety
I. Safety in Rupel J. Jones Theatre	J. Accidents/Fires
K. The Mop	L. Headset Etiquette
M. Lighting Design Expectations	N. Required Stage Management Paperwork
O. Drama Student Senate By-Laws