LEARNER OUTCOMES
Students who obtain
a B.A. in Theatre Arts (General Option) can expect
the following:
- Participate in
the creation and presentation of public performances
of theatre.
- Develop visual and aural perceptions
related to theatre performance, as well as
a structured
approach to the use of language in writing
for and about the stage.
- Understand and demonstrate
basic production processes such as acting;
directing; stage, costume, and lighting design;
and
basic technical
operations
related to stage productions.
- Demonstrate
knowledge of the historical and cultural dimensions
of theatre, including
the works of leading
playwrights, actors, directors, and
designers, past and present.
- Understand and evaluate
contemporary thinking about theatre and related
arts.
- Make informed assessments of
quality in works of theatre.
- Develop a clear
understanding of the interaction between script,
actor,
and
audience and the
areas of scenery, lighting, sound,
and costume.
- Develop means of
effective verbal and visual communication.
- Develop and demonstrate competence in the technical
skills necessary
to produce
theatre
at a professional
level.
- Develop the skills
necessary to effectively use the library
and internet
for research.
Additional
Outcomes:
Performance Option
- Become familiar with and demonstrate competence
in a number of theatrical performance techniques
including, but not limited to,
the explorations of Michael Chekhov and
Sanford Meisner.
Technical Theatre Option
- Develop the expertise needed to complete the
design process from script to shop to the finished
product on stage.
MEASURES AND INDICATORS
Student success will be measured through the following:
- In-class activities
- Completion of a sequential curriculum
- In-class critiques by faculty and guest professionals
of individual work
- Successful completion of running crew and other
production responsibilities
- External review of public performances
Department of Theatre Arts
Telephone: (562) 985-7891
Fax: (562) 985-2263
Joanne Gordon, Chair
Full-Time Faculty
Anne D'Zmura
Craig Fleming
W. Jeffrey Hickman
David Martin Jacques
Danila Korogodsky
Barbara Matthews
Patrick McDonough
Ken Novice
Hugh O'Gorman
Orlando Pabotoy
Nancy Jo Smith
Maria Viera
Adjunct Faculty
Gayle Baizer
Jody Berger
Erin Caron
Tyler Dilts
Tannis Hanson
Christopher Kittrell
Maria Mayenzet
Bill McGuire
Karl Snider
Staff
Eric Imley
Mark Abel
Corey Holst
Amber Johnson
Janet Miller
Michael Pacciorini
Darren Rogholt
Peggy O'Neil Rosales
Micky Small
Rachel Maize
