Theatre, BA

The Theatre major consists of 66-70 credit hours including 7 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

INTERPRETIVE ANALYSIS
Students will analyze a play script using a variety of interpretive strategies.

CREATIVE EXPRESSION
Students will integrate script analysis creatively into artistic expression.

SERVANT ARTISTRY
Students will articulate how to become a servant artist to engage, inspire, and impact God's world and to bring meaningful change to it.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Students will demonstrate professional competence in communication, collaboration, creativity, and problem solving.,

 

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 (THE 4743 is recommended), Fine Arts Appreciation.)

Theatre Major 66 - 70 hours

Theatre Core 48 hours

THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
	x7
THE 1031	Performance Ensemble	1
	x4
THE 1001	Introduction to Theatre Studies	1
MUS 1203	Music Foundations and Ear Training I	3
THE 1103	Acting Fundamentals	3
THE 1112	Introduction to Technical Theatre	2
THE 1411	Stage Makeup	1
	x2
THE 2603	Play Analysis	3
THE 3001	Theatre as Vocation	1
THE 3123	Directing	3
THE 3133	Playwrighting	3
THE 3243	Acting Shakespeare	3
THE 3313	History of Western Theatre: Greeks to Renaissance	3
THE 3323	History of Western Theatre: Renaissance to the Present	3
THE 3513	Stage Management	3
THE 4601	Senior Seminar in Theatre	1
THE 4813	Senior Capstone in Theatre	3

Major Track - Choose One Track From the Following: 18 - 22 hours

Performance Track 18 hours

THE 1062	Unarmed Stage Combat	2
THE 2222	Voice for the Stage	2
THE 2232	Movement for the Stage	2
THE 2413	Principles of Design	3
THE 3103	Scene Studies	3
THE 3413	Design for Theatre	3
THE 4103	Audition	3

 

Production Track 18 hours

THE 1041	Theatre Management Practicum	1
	x2
THE 1062	Unarmed Stage Combat	2
THE 2413	Principles of Design	3
THE 3103	Scene Studies	3
THE 3413	Design for Theatre	3
THE 4412	Advanced Practicum	2
THE 4213	Advanced Directing	3

 

Musical Theatre Track 22 hours

DAN 1011	Beginning Ballet	1
	OR
DAN 2011	Intermediate Ballet	1
DAN 1081	Dance for Musical Theatre	1
	x2
MUS	MUS 1011-4011 Private Voice	1
	(x6)
MUS 1041	Class Piano I	1
MUS 2041	Class Piano II	1
MUS 2203	Music Foundations and Ear Training II	3
THE 2232	Movement for the Stage	2
THE 3223	Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop	3
THE 4103	Audition	3

 

Electives 15 - 19 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120