- BA in Theatre Arts
Students are expected to:
- 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.
Other than GPA, what measures/indicators determine that graduates have achieved the stated outcomes for the degree?
In Class Activities
- Sequential curriculum
- In-class critiques by faculty and guest professionals of individual work
- Successful completion of running crew and other production responsibilities
Date of last certification: Internal Review ’03-’04; NAST 2004
- BA in Theatre Arts: Option in Performance
Students are expected to:
- Achieve the core outcomes for the General Option with the addition of the following:
- 11a. Become familiar with and demonstrate competence in a number of theatrical performance techniques.
Other than GPA, what measures/indicators determine that graduates have achieved the stated outcomes for the degree?
In Class Activities
- Sequential curriculum
- In-class critiques by faculty and guest professionals of individual work
- External review of public performances
- Successful completion of running crew and other production duties
Date of last certification: Internal Review ’03-’04; NAST 2004
- BA in Theatre Arts: Option in Technical Theatre
Students are expected to:
- Achieve the core outcomes for the General Option with the addition of the following:
- 11b. Develop the expertise needed to complete the design process from script to shop to the finished product on stage.
In Class Activities
- Sequential curriculum
- In-class critiques by faculty and guest professionals of individual work
- Successful completion of running crew and other production responsibilities
Date of last certification: Internal Review ’03-’04; NAST 2004
