Theatre, BA

The Theatre major consists of 60 credit hours including 6 credit hours of practicum credit earned through participation in production, and a capstone internship or senior project. Students in the theatre program practice their craft in community with faculty, staff, and other students in an environment that encourages them to consider their vocation as service in God’s world. A strong foundation in the liberal arts emphasizing critical thinking, effective communication, and scholarly research provides graduates with real-world marketable skills and excellent preparation for graduate studies. Year-round opportunities for students to perform, design, and direct, mentored by faculty and other local professionals, broadens the depth of experience of our students, preparing them to become professionals in theatre.

Program Learning Outcomes

The following learning outcomes are linked to assignments and activities throughout this program. After completing program requirements:

1. Students will analyze a play script using a variety of interpretive strategies.
2. Students will synthesize script analysis into artistic expression through the visual, oral, kinesthetic, and written modes of communication found in acting, design, directing, and dramaturgy.
3. Students will describe how theatre can reflect, promote, and challenge its cultural context.
4. Students will articulate their personal beliefs, values, attitudes, and abilities in theatre in relation to the Christian story and service in God’s world.
5. Students will demonstrate professional competency in communication, collaboration, creativity, and problem solving.

Theatre majors must first audition to be admitted into the program. Students are expected to participate in productions each semester and must remain in good academic standing to participate. Further information is available in the theatre handbook.

Requirements for the BA in Theatre

General Education Core 35 hours

(The following general education requirements are covered in the major: Literature (THE 4743 is recommended), Fine Arts Appreciation.)

Theatre Major 60 - 63 hours

Theatre Core 31 hours

THE 1001	Introduction to Theatre Studies	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1103	Acting I	3
THE 1112	Introduction to Technical Theatre	2
THE 1411	Stage Makeup	1
THE 2603	Play Analysis	3
THE 3001	Theatre as Vocation	1
THE 3123	Directing	3
THE 3313	History of Western Theatre: Greeks to Renaissance	3
THE 3323	History of Western Theatre: Renaissance to the Present	3
THE 3513	Stage Management	3
THE 4601	Senior Seminar in Theatre	1
	Choose one:
THE 4813	Senior Capstone in Theatre	3
	OR
THE 4893	Theatre Internship	3

Major Track - Choose One Track From the Following: 29 - 32 hours

Performance Track 32 hours

MUS 1203	Music Foundations	3
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1021	Performance Practicum	1
THE 1021	Performance Practicum	1
THE 1021	Performance Practicum	1
THE 1021	Performance Practicum	1
THE 1062	Unarmed Stage Combat	2
THE 2222	Voice for the Stage	2
THE 2232	Movement for the Stage	2
THE 2413	Principles of Design	3
THE 3103	Scene Studies	3
THE 3243	Acting Shakespeare	3
THE 4103	Audition	3
THE 4743	Dramatic Literature	3

 

Production Track 32 hours

MUS 1203	Music Foundations	3
MUS 2413	Music Leadership	3
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1062	Unarmed Stage Combat	2
THE 2413	Principles of Design	3
THE 3243	Acting Shakespeare	3
THE 3413	Design for Theatre	3
THE 4213	Advanced Directing	3
THE 4412	Advanced Practicum	2
THE 4743	Dramatic Literature	3

 

Musical Theatre Track 32 hours

DAN 1011	Beginning Ballet	1
	OR
DAN 2011	Intermediate Ballet	1
DAN 1081	Dance for Musical Theatre	1
MUS 1011	Private Voice	1
MUS 1041	Class Piano I	1
MUS 1203	Music Foundations	3
MUS 2011	Private Voice	1
MUS 2041	Class Piano II	1
MUS 2413	Music Leadership	3
MUS 3011	Private Voice	1
MUS 4011	Private Voice	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 1011	Production Practicum	1
THE 2232	Movement for the Stage	2
THE 3103	Scene Studies	3
THE 3223	Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop	3
THE 3243	Acting Shakespeare	3
THE 4103	Audition	3

 

Film Production Track (Taken at the Motion Picture Institute: Michigan) 29 hours

Electives 25 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120