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Theatre and Dance Major
Students electing to major in theatre and dance may select from two tracks.
(Note: All courses listed below are worth 1 unit unless otherwise noted.)
Dance
- Theatre and Dance 202 and 360 (.5 unit).
- Two units of contextual theories and perspectives: Theatre and Dance 237 and 242.
- Eight classes in technique chosen in consultation with the advisor from among Theatre and Dance 113 (.75), 115 (.75),117 (.75), 213 (.5), 215 (.5), 217 (.5), 313 (.5), 315 (.5), and 317 (.5). (At least 1 unit must be at the 300 level and 1 unit must be ballet.)
- One unit of production skills: Theatre and Dance 112.
- Two units to develop expertise chosen from department offerings in consultation with the advisor.
- Two units to broaden perspectives chosen from outside the department in consultation with the advisor.
- Only 1 unit of Theatre Practicum in at least two different areas may be counted for the dance field of concentration.
- Students are required to serve on two crew assignments. Crew assignments must not overlap and must differ in nature. Crew assignments are to support theatre or dance, and no two assignments are to be in the same area (i.e. scenic, lighting, costume, etc.).
- Writing/communication requirement: Competent communication in theatre and dance is attained through the successful completion of various courses pertinent to three distinct interactive modes. Physical and oral proficiency is achieved in acting and dance courses, and practica (participation in production). Proficiency in writing is acquired in Theatre and Dance 199, 202, 237, 245, 247, 343, 345, 347. Visual communication skills are gained in design courses, directing courses, and stagecraft courses. Graduating majors must be able to communicate clearly through the medium in which they have concentrated. In addition, they should be able to describe, explain, and critique comprehensively both the artistic processes and the products of that art through means of oral and physical communication, written documentation, and visual presentation.
Theatre
- Theatre and Dance 202 and 360 (.5).
- Two units of historical perspectives: Theatre and Dance 245, 247, 343, 345, or 347.
- Four units of introductory technique and analysis: Theatre and Dance 106, 112, 114, and 199.
- Three units to develop expertise chosen from department offerings in consultation with the advisor. Must include one 200-level and two 300-level courses.
- Two units to broaden perspectives chosen from outside the department in consultation with the advisor.
- Only 1 unit of practicum in at least two different areas may be counted for the theatre field of concentration.
- Students are required to serve on two production assignments. Assignments must not overlap.
- Writing/communication requirement: See Dance major.
Theatre and Dance Minors
Dance Minor
- Three units chosen in consultation with the advisor from Theatre and Dance 112, 202, 237, 242, 246 or Interdisciplinary Studies 380.
- Two units of technique chosen from Theatre and Dance 113 (.5), 115 (.5), 117(.5), 213 (.5), 215 (.5), 217 (.5), 313 (.5), 315 (.5), and 317 (.5). At least l.5 units must be at the 200 level or above, .5 unit must be ballet.
- One unit of theatre and dance electives chosen in consultation with the advisor.
- Recommendation to serve on one crew assignment to support theatre or dance.
Theatre Minor
- Theatre and Dance 106, 112 or 114,199.
- One theatre history course: 200-level or 300-level.
- Two additional units chosen in consultation with advisor from Theatre and Dance 202, 206, 220 (.5), 225, 240 (.5), 245, 247, 250, 306, 310, 321, 343, 345, 347, 350,351,360 (.5), 390 (.25-l), or theatre practicum credit. (Only one unit of Theatre and Dance 390 (special project) may be counted toward the minor.)
- Recommendation to serve on one crew assignment to support theatre or dance.