Theatre Arts with Concentration in Theatre Studies, B.A.

Program Learning Outcomes

Analytical and Communication Skills

• The student is expected to demonstrate the ability to be collaborative, creative, resourceful, and persistent in problem solving.
• The student should be able to analyze and synthesize the diverse elements of theatre and dance practice that contribute to creating a unified whole.
• The student is expected to view and respond to theatre and dance from analytical, critical, cultural, production and historical perspectives.
• The student should be able to communicate effectively with an audience through mediums of acting, dance, choreography, design, and other contributing functions such as stage management, and dramaturgy.

Relating Values with the Art of Theatre

• The student should be able to work productively and cooperatively in collective and group efforts both in and out of theatre.
• The student should be cognizant of the power of theatre to transform and communicate.
• The student will be expected to demonstrate broad understanding of the contributions to world culture of non-Eurocentric and diverse American theatre and dance traditions as well as those derived from European origins.
• The student should be prepared to take artistic risks and embrace innovation.
• The student should be prepared to move to the next phase of life and career, whether in theatre or another field, with confidence in his or her analytic, critical, and communication skills.
• The student should be prepared to become an active, effective, and responsible member of society.

Degree Requirements

See the “Degree Requirements ” in the University Catalog for complete details on general degree requirements.

General Education Requirements (48 units)

See the “General Education Program ” requirements in the University Catalog for information on General Education requirements. Some major requirements may double count for GE requirements.

Theatre Arts Common Core

Technical Theatre (4 units)

• THAR 143 - Stagecraft Unit(s): 2
• THAR 144L - Lighting Unit(s): 2

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• THAR 144C - Costumes Unit(s): 2

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• THAR 144S - Scenery Unit(s): 2

Theatre Studies (4 units)

• THAR 379 - Dramaturgy and Research Unit(s): 4
• THAR 400 - Theatre of Today Unit(s): 1

Theatre Studies Concentration Requirements

• THAR 230 - Stage Management Unit(s): 2
• THAR 231 - Stage Management Lab Unit(s): 1
• DANC 271 - Global Perspectives in Dance Unit(s): 3
• THAR 376 - Playwriting I Unit(s): 3
• THAR 392 - Performing Arts for Children Unit(s): 2
• ENGL 339 - Introduction to Shakespeare Unit(s): 3-4

Units

Total GE Units: 48

Total Major Core Units: 39

Total Concentration Units: 20

Total Elective Units: 13

Total Units Required to Graduate: 120

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