Communication Arts and Sciences Areas of Concentration
THE 328 Intermediate Design for the Stage THE 424 Directing Any course in dance chosen from THE 302–406 (.50 credit) One of the following courses: THE 301 Voice and Movement for the Stage THE 326 Acting Technique II Two of the following courses: THE 340 Creative Drama THE 352 Special Topics in Theatre (performance focus) THE 421 Choreography of Dance (note prerequisites) THE 426 Acting Technique III COM 210 Introduction to Video Production Students completing the concentration in directing should serve as stage manager or assistant stage manager for at least two productions. Students are requested to enroll in THE 424 in their junior year prior to proposing capstone directing projects.
Students must complete at least one area of concentration in addition to the core. Students can complete more than one area of concentration. An internship credit may be substituted for one or part of the credits within the concentration. Whether for credit or not, students are highly encouraged to pursue summer internships, auditions and tech opportunities. Acting THE 301 Voice and Movement for the Stage THE 326 Acting Technique II THE 424 Directing ATA/ATM Applied Theatre in Acting/ Applied Theatre in Musical Theatre (.50 credit) Two of the following courses: COM/THE 325 Oral Interpretation THE 340 Creative Drama THE 352 Special Topics in Theatre (performance focus) THE 426 Acting Techniques III
Theatre Design and Technology ATT/ATX (Applied Theatre in Design/ Applied Theatre in Costume) (Two terms at .50 credit) THE 238 Introduction to Design THE 328 Intermediate Design for the Stage THE 338 Costume Construction THE 428 Design for the Stage KIN 204 Emergency Procedures (.50 credit)
One of the following courses: AMV or AMT Applied Voice–singing voice lessons (.50 credit) CSD 203 Phonetics I (.50 credit) Any course in dance chosen from THE 302-406 (.50 credit) THE 173-473 Improvisation Ensemble (two terms at .25 credit) Students completing the concentration in acting must audition each term on campus and participate in end-of-the-term program assessment showcases when enrolled in performance courses and ATA/ATM.
One of the following courses: ART 115 Drawing Studio ART 120 Painting Studio ART 125 Design Studio THE 352 Special Topics in Theatre (design focus) Students completing the concentration in theatre design and technology must produce actual designs for the production season in
Directing ATD Applied Theatre in Directing (.50 credit) THE 173–473 Improv Ensemble (two terms at .25 credit) 112