Theatre, BA

The Theatre major consists of 58 credit hours including 6 credit hours of practicum credit earned through participation in production, and a capstone internship or senior project. Students in the theatre program practice their craft in community with faculty, staff, and other students in an environment that encourages them to consider their vocation as service in God’s world. A strong foundation in the liberal arts emphasizing critical thinking, effective communication, and scholarly research provides graduates with real-world marketable skills and excellent preparation for graduate studies. Year-round opportunities for students to perform, design, and direct, mentored by faculty and other local professionals, broadens the depth of experience of our students, preparing them to become professionals in theatre.

Program Learning Outcomes

The following learning outcomes are linked to assignments and activities throughout this program. After completing program requirements,

1. Students will be able to analyze a play script using a variety of interpretive strategies.

2. Students will be able to synthesize script analysis into artistic expression through the visual, oral, kinesthetic, and written modes of communication found in acting, design, directing, and dramaturgy.

3. Students will be able to describe how theatre can reflect, promote, and challenge its cultural context.

4. Students will be able to articulate their personal beliefs, values, attitudes, and abilities in theatre in relation to the Christian story and service in God’s world.

Theatre majors must first audition to be admitted into the program. Students are expected to participate in productions each semester and must remain in good academic standing to participate. Further information is available in the theatre handbook.

Requirements for the BA in Theatre

General Education Core 35 hours

(The following general education requirements are covered in the major: Literature, Fine Arts Appreciation.)

Theatre Major 58 hours

Production Core 6 hours

Choose one or more each semester until 6 hours are completed (Repeat any given class no more than 3 times):

DAN 1081	Dance for Musical Theatre	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1021	Performance Practicum	1
THE 1031	Ensemble Acting	1
THE 1041	Theatre Management Practicum	1

Major Core 41 hours

THE 1001	Introduction to Theatre Studies	1
THE 1062	Unarmed Stage Combat	2
THE 1103	Acting I	3
THE 1112	Introduction to Technical Theatre	2
THE 1411	Stage Makeup	1
THE 2413	Principles of Design	3
THE 2603	Play Analysis	3
THE 3243	Acting Styles	3
THE 3313	History of Western Theatre: Greeks to Renaissance	3
THE 3323	History of Western Theatre: Renaissance to the Present	3
THE 3001	Theatre as Vocation	1
THE 3123	Directing	3
THE 3513	Stage Management	3
THE 4503	Acting Theory and Criticism	3
THE 4601	Senior Seminar in Theatre	1
THE 4743	Dramatic Literature	3

Choose one

THE 4813	Senior Project in Theatre	3
THE 4893	Theatre Internship	3

Major Track - 11 hours: Choose From the Following Tracks

Acting Track

THE 2222	Voice for the Actor	2
THE 2232	Movement for the Actor	2
THE 3102	Scene Studies	2
THE 4102	Audition	2
	AND
	Choose 3 hours from:
THE 3413	Scenic Design	3
THE 3433	Lighting and Sound	3
THE 3443	Costume Design	3

Directing/Tech Track

THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 2232	Movement for the Actor	2
THE 4412	Advanced Design Practicum	2
	AND
	Choose 6 hours from
THE 3413	Scenic Design	3
THE 3433	Lighting and Sound	3
THE 3443	Costume Design	3

Electives 27 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120