Theatre

Major Information

The major in theatre offers opportunities in all phases of theatre arts and consists of a minimum of eight and one-half credits.

Required of All Majors (total of 8.5 credits)

THEA 256: Rituals, Festivals, Institutions
THEA 259: The Rise of Theatrical Realism
Performance course
Design and Technology course
Dramatic Literature and Criticism course
300-level course
300-level course (May be fulfilled by THEA 319)
One additional THEA or DANC course
THEA 101, or THEA 102, or THEA 103 (.25 credit)
THEA 101, or THEA 102, or THEA 103 (.25 credit)

Students pursuing a concentration in acting, directing, design, or dramaturgy/playwriting will be advised to select additional courses in related areas (dance, art, music, philosophy, etc.) as electives in addition to to the advanced performance, design, or theory courses. A suggested guideline for each concentration is available from your adviser. Faculty advisers will carefully develop a course of study with students to meet their individual needs and educational goals. Students majoring in theatre are expected to participate in the work of the department of theatre production program. Students may register for one quarter-credit in THEA 101, THEA 102, or THEA 103 for active participation in designated areas of technology or performance. A maximum of one-half credit is permitted per semester and there is a limit of two full course credits in all. Faculty will supervise student participation, provide instruction, and approve the awarding of credit.

Minor Information

The minor in theatre is for liberal arts students with an interest or background in theatre production who wish to broaden their experience with the creative arts. Three minors are offered by our department:

Acting and Directing Minor: (total of 5.5 credits)