Theatre
The Theatre program.
DEGREES
Under the auspices of the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and the
Department of Visual Arts, Humanities and Theatre, the theatre program offers two
degree options: the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science. Most theatre majors
receive the Bachelor of Arts. However, students who concentrate in Technical Theatre
or Theatre Management may elect the Bachelor of Science degree.
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Students may elect concentrations in either, Performance, Design/Technical Production, or Management and should declare such interest upon choosing theatre as a major. Students who have special interests will be advised of specific courses and electives to take and be mentored by faculty in the area of interest throughout their university tenure. Declaring an area of concentration will help students to focus on their interests while in the major and will ease the decision of an area of interest for the senior project capstone course.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR
All students must complete the general education core curriculum required by the University. In addition to these courses the theatre major requires the completion of a minimum of fifty-five (55) semester hours of theatre courses and a minimum of eighteen (18) hours in an approved minor. Students who concentrate in Design/Technical Production or Theatre Management may elect the B.S. degree and in lieu of twelve (12) hours of foreign language may complete six (6) hours of approved computer courses and six (6) hours of theatre electives.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR
The student minor must consult a theatre advisor; complete eighteen (18) semester hours of theatre courses which include Introduction to Theatre and two (2) to four (4) hours of laboratory courses (one hour per semester). The remaining semester hours are to be selected from the theatre core curriculum. In addition, minors are expected to participate fully in all theatre activities in order to become knowledgeable in all phases of the discipline.
COURSE OFFERINGS
The belief that theatre students profit most by a basic understanding of the totality
of theatre before pursuing specializations is reflected by the present curriculum
requirements. The program in theatre offers pre-professional undergraduate preparation
by combining acting, directing, designing and production with literary, historical,
managerial and creative study of drama. Our core curriculum and elective course offerings
include:
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Introduction to the Theatre |
Oral Interpretation |
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