Theatre
Associate Professor Mark Hall, Chair, Division of Fine Arts
The academic study of theatre serves the aspiring theatre professional or future graduate student through curricular programs for majors that provide experience in, the art, history, and literature of the theatre. The Theatre Studies major is designed to stress the intrinsic value of a broad study of theatre within the liberal arts tradition. The opportunity for individual expression, development and specialization in a specific area of interest (acting, directing, dramatic literature or theatre history) may be explored through production, Senior Study, Theatre Practicum, as well as additional work done via a minor in a related field (such as, but not limited to, Music, Art or English).
The Major in Theatre Studies* consists of 42 hours in a broad range of theatre classes and performance opportunities, that include: Theatre 101, Theatre 204 (6 credit hours), 209, 211, 221, 222, 311, 314, 315, and 351-352. The additional 5 hours may be earned from any combination of the following: Theatre 204 (up to 2 more credit hours), 343, and 349; Applied Voice (up to 2 credits); Dance (up to 2 credits); PHR 192, 194, 196, 198: Tai Chi Ch’uan I, II, III, IV; ALT 241: Alexander Technique (up to 2 credits); or English 332. Optional credit in Music or English for a major in Theatre is not available to students wishing to major or minor in those fields, respectively. It is recommended, but not mandatory, that students majoring in Theatre take American Sign Language to meet their foreign language requirement.
The Minor in Theatre Studies* requires the completion of 18 hours, including: Theatre 101, Theatre 204 (4 credit hours), with the additional credit hours earned in any combination of the following courses: Theatre 204 (up to 4 more credits), 209, 211, 221, 222, 311, 314, 315 or 349.
(*Note: Theatre Studies majors and minors must fulfill their general education requirement in fine arts by taking Fine Arts 140 or 340 in one of the other arts disciplines, unless exempt because of a double arts major or major-minor.)
