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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theatre Arts - Major (BA)


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The objective of the department of Theatre Arts is to prepare students for further study of and work toward a career in theatre. Students must study a variety of areas in theatre, from technical and design courses to acting and directing. These courses offer a thorough grounding in the history of theatre and the various philosophies behind theatre works, as well as the ability to analyze plays for production.

The Theatre Arts department gives a broad and thorough preparation in the most important areas of theatre, while the College educates students in thinking and awareness of the world and its heritages.

Theatre Arts Core


Students in the Theatre Arts department are required to take the following core courses:

Production Labs


Students take 8 production labs from four different areas for a total of 6 credits:

  • Acting
  • Assistant Director
  • Assistant Stage Manager
  • Costume Crew
  • Dramaturgy
  • House Management
  • Scenic
  • Lighting
  • Sound
  • Props
  • Make-up
  • Special Project
  • Stage Management

 

Additional Theatre Arts Requirements


Theatre Arts students must complete the following additional courses:

Required Theatre Arts Elective Courses


Theatre Arts majors must complete six credits in theatre electives. One elective must be from the 200 level and the other elective from the 300/400 level.  These electives allow for limited specialization within the program concentration.

Note: Any course already taken as a requirement may not also be counted as an elective.

Theatre Arts Senior Experience


The Senior Experience for Theatre majors consists of a required seminar (THA 452- Seminar in Theatre).  In this course, the students reflect on their major experience, and they are given opportunities to integrate material from theatre and other core areas of the college experience.  A final project is required in some phase of production, design or theory.

Sample Program for Theatre Arts - Major


Freshman Year


  • Modern Foreign Language Credits: 6
  • Perspectives - Enduring Questions (P-EQ) Credits: 3
  • Math and Science Perspectives - Enduring Questions (P-EQ) Credits: 7
  • Movement Course Credits: 0
  • Health/Wellness Credits: 0

As well as:

Sophomore Year


  • Perspectives - Enduring Questions (P-EQ) Credits: 9
  • Integrative Studies (IS) Credits: 3
  • Experiential Learning (EL) Pathway
  • Theatre Arts 200 Level Elective Credits: 3
  • Theatre Arts Lab Credits: 2
  • Movement Course Credits: 0

As well as:

Junior Year


  • Integrative Studies (IS) Credits: 6
  • Core Milestone Experience (CME)  Credits: 0
  • Liberal Arts Electives* Credits: 9
  • Theatre Arts 300 Level Electives Credits: 3
  • Theatre Arts Labs Credits: 2

As well as:

Senior Year


  • Liberal Arts Electives* Credits: 15
  • Electives Credits: 6
  • Theatre Arts Lab Credits: 1

As well as:

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