2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Theatre, B.A.


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Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Theatre is to prepare students to pursue lives as professional theatre artists, seek further advanced study in graduate programs and/or apply their training to the career of their choice. The program provides students with rigorous training in acting, musical theatre, design and production and physical theatre.

Theatre students must exhibit technical competence, a broad knowledge of theatre, sensitivity to artistic style, and an insight into the role and importance of theatre in the life of humankind.

The program embraces the teacher-scholar model, places primary emphasis on high quality teaching and engaged learning, and supports faculty research, creative activities, and expert collaboration in the community, state, nation, and world. This focus enables faculty and staff to mentor students in collaborative research, professional opportunities, and internships.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who earn the B.A. in theatre will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of theatre history, dramatic literature, performance and stagecraft.
  2. Demonstrate applied skill in four areas of theatre (design/production, performance, theatre history and literature, community engagement).
  3. Demonstrate the ability to think conceptually/analytically about works of theatre and to effectively communicate ideas.

A grade of ‘C’ or better must be earned in each course within the major.

Degree Requirements (120 Credits)


Core Curriculum Requirements


  

Graduation Requirements


Graduation Requirements (3-6+ Credits) *  

Note:


* Course credit hours only count once toward the total university graduation credit hour requirements. Click on Credit Sharing  for more information.

Major Requirements (26-27 Credits)


Cognate or Minor Requirements (9 Credits)


Cognate courses are courses drawn from outside the major, but intended to support the major. Cognate courses must be upper level (junior-senior) courses, and must be approved by the student’s adviser. Courses for cognate credit may be drawn from one or more departments. A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in all cognate or minor courses. Any minor will fulfill this requirement.

Electives (19-26 Credits)


Total Credits Required: 120


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