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THEATRE AND DRAMA ARTS STUDIES AT EUREKA

 

The course of study in theatre arts and drama is generalist in nature since the discipline  itself demands a vast, well-rounded understanding of the history, literature, theory and practical applications of many art forms. The collaborative nature of theatre allows the student critical thinking skills, keen powers of observation and a true liberal arts preparation for advanced and graduate study in all areas of theatre as well as law, communications and ministerial work. The major also stresses overseas study and internships with major theatre groups, including our exclusive arrangement with major movie, television, and theatre producers.

 

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REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN THEATRE ARTS AND DRAMA

a minimum of 38 hours of coursework, including at least 12 hours at the 300-level, consisting of the following:

 

All of the following:

 

THA130 

Introduction to Acting

3

THA330

Direction

3

THA341W 

World Theatre History and Theory I

3

THA342W

World Theatre History and Theory II

3

THA345 

Independent Capstone Project 

1-3

Two of the following:

 

THA282W 

Dramatic Literature I

3

THA283W  

Dramatic Literature II

3

THA312  

Shakespeare as Literature and Performance

3

One of the following:

 

THA260    

Theatre Stagecraft

3

THA261  

Stage Design

3

THA262

Stage Lighting

3

Plus an additional 14-16 hours of THA coursework. 

14-16

TOTAL:  

 

38

EMPHASIS

In addition to the required courses for the major, students who would like to specialize in a particular area of Theatre Arts and Drama may select courses from the following groupings. Students electing to emphasize one of these areas may want to use the following list of courses to guide their selection of general education requirement courses.

 

1.  Production Emphasis:

ART106   

ART241 

 FPA301      

 THA260  

ART110  

BUA230

COM200  

 THA326

ART210 

PSY286 

THA221

THA261

THA262

 

 

 

 

2.  Performance Emphasis:

BUA230 

COM311W

 PSY203

THA221

COM200

 MUS285

 THA104

THA222

COM210

MUS334

THA220

THA304

 

3.  History and Theory Emphasis:

ART219W  

BUA230

GRK225      

 PHI250 

ART224W 

ENG125

HIS333

THA343

ART229W

ENG316W

HIS336   

THA110

ART234W

GRK224   

HIS377W

THA290W

SOC105

THA360

 

 

 

4.  Arts Administration Emphasis - See Arts Administration Emphasis within the Business Administration major.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN THEATRE ARTS AND DRAMA

21 hours of coursework, including at least six hours at the 300-level, chosen in consultation with Theatre faculty and approved by the Division Chair.  

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION WITH A THEATRE ARTS AND DRAMA SPECIALIZATION –

24 hours of coursework.  Please refer to the Education section of this catalog for a listing of required courses.

 

Stage Combat Workshop

Offered every summer, this workshop is for actors of all experience levels. The small class size allows for personal instruction and individual attention. The skills learned here will help you create compelling theatrical fights with Medieval weapons.  At the end of the workshop students can be tested for Society of American Fight Directors certificate recognition. Students can earn three hours of college credit when enrolling in this workshop.

                                                                                                              

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