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Program Description:

The Theatre Studies Program combines studies in theatre with broad preparation in the liberal arts. Students master the fundamentals of acting, directing, history, literature, and design/technology and can use theatre electives to concentrate further in one of these or other areas. The B.A. program is designed to allow students to take a second major or to pursue minor concentrations in two or three other academic areas.

Because of the strength of the theatre production program in the department, the B.A. theatre studies student is in the particularly advantageous position to acquire a high level of practical, as well as theoretical knowledge-a distinction not afforded theatre students in programs with a lesser production emphasis. The student is encouraged to diversify in a variety of disciplines; courses throughout the department, as well as production opportunities, are open to these students.

Program Learning Outcomes

Ability to critically analyze a work of drama within the contexts of theatre history, dramatic literature and production practice.
Competence in the fundamental skills of at least one area of technical theatre (costumes, sets, lighting, sound, stage management).
Competence in fundamental techniques and skills related to the performance process.
Knowledge of potential employment paths and/or graduate school opportunities related to Theatre Arts.
An understanding of the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of theatre-making (including writing, directing, acting, design, and technology).