Theatre Arts, B.A.

Minimum number of credits required to graduate:  124

Minimum cumulative GPA required to graduate:  2.3

Minimum number of credits to complete the major:  52

School: School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Visual and Performing Arts

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The major in Theatre Arts combines a liberal arts perspective with in-depth study of theatre in its historical and cultural contexts. At the core of the program is the belief that the best theatre artist is one who possesses both a broad knowledge of the theory and literature of the field and highly developed artistic skills. The major recognizes the importance of all aspects of theatre and offers courses and/or practical training in performance, technical theatre, design, directing, arts management, playwriting, and dramaturgy.

In the Theatre Arts major, you will:

• Learn how to analyze plays perceptively and evaluate scripts and theatre productions critically.

• Enhance your ability to think critically, speak eloquently, write effectively and work collaboratively.

• Gain a greater awareness of the role, function and value of theatre in society.

• Apply your experience, research and skills, under faculty direction, to conceive and/or execute a final project in acting, directing, criticism, playwriting or design.