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Program Requirements

Overview of the Theatre Major:

If indeed “all the world’s a stage,” the Theatre major offers many ways to successfully “make an entrance.” The major includes the skills necessary to produce excellent theatre (acting, directing, design, management) along with experiences relevant to life long learning (creativity, working in a collaborative environment, achieving self-expression, increasing self-confidence). Theatre is both a profession and an art; whether it is graduate study or using theatre in other endeavors (including teaching, public relations, media, law), Theatre majors will offer creative solutions to life’s challenges.

Requirementsfor the Theatre major: (12 course credits)

THEA 119Theatre Practicum (taken each semester as a declared Theatre major – 2 course credits maximum)

THEA 176Principles of Acting

THEA 181Drafting for Design

THEA 182Design Process and procedure

THEA 272Classical Theatre

THEA 273Modern Theatre

THEA 275Dramatic Literature and Script Analysis

THEA 278Theatre Collaboration

THEA 281Design Theory

THEA 282Design Studio I

THEA 370Voice, Movement and Modern Styles orTHEA 371Period Styles in Acting: GreektoRestoration

THEA 372Career Management

THEA 377Principles of Directing

THEA 490Independent Studyor THEA 497 Internship in Theatre Arts

A passing evaluation on the Senior Portfolio.

Requirements for the Theatre Minor: (5.5 courses)

THEA 176 Principles of Acting

THEA 181 Drafting for Design

THEA 272 Classical Theatre or THEA 273 – Modern Theatre

THEA 275 Dramatic Literature and Script Analysis

THEA 282 Design Studio I

THEA 278 Theatre Collaboration

THEA 377 Principles of Directing

Teacher Certification:

Students seeking teacher certification in drama should confer as early as possible with the Chairs of Theatre and Educational Studies to ensure that their program will meet state standards.(Note: Secondary certification in a “primary teaching field” requires a minimum of 8 courses.) A second teaching field in a related area of study is recommended.

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