English & Theatre Arts Dept Course No. Art Comm 201 Mus Thea 190 Thea 201/202 Thea 303 Thea Thea
Course Title Two approved courses Oral Interpretation of Literature Two approved courses Introduction to Theatre Drama Performance/Theatre Practice Stagecraft and Lighting Dramatic Literature Electives—theatre offerings Semester Credits
Credits 6 3 6 3 4 4 3 9 38
Students majoring in fine arts are encouraged to work in close cooperation with the three departments to develop their artistic expression through participation in the various public outlets available at the College, such as art shows, theatre productions, and musical ensembles. If further concentration in theatre is required for the fine arts major, students are encouraged to explore the possibility of a concurrent minor in theatre or a double concentration: theatre and music or theatre and art. Requirements for the Theatre Minor Dept. Course No. Thea 190 Thea 201/202 Thea 303 Thea Comm 201
Course Title Introduction to Theatre Drama Performance/Theatre Practice Stagecraft and Lighting Electives from theatre offerings Oral Interpretation of Literature Semester Credits
Credits 3 4 4 6 3 20
Requirements for a Theatre Minor for Students Majoring in Fine Arts The student must have twenty semester credits from within the theatre offerings in addition to the two theatre courses taken to satisfy the requirements for a fine arts major. The Theatre Department chair may recommend as electives additional courses from among the department’s offerings or in supporting fields as indicated by the student’s educational and career objectives.
Course Descriptions ENGLISH (ENGL) 101-3 Freshman Composition I Should be taken in the first semester of the freshman year. A course introducing students to writing, rhetoric, and critical thinking. Fall and spring 102-3 Freshman Composition II with Literature Should be taken during the freshman year. Continues aims of English 101, particularly 114
synthesis and argument, and introduces research writing and documentation. Prerequisite: Engl 101 with grade of C or higher. Fall and spring Note: Course grades of C or higher are required for completion of Engl 101 and Engl 102. 210-3 Classics in Western Literature A survey of selected masterpieces of Continental literature from Homer to Dante. Prerequisite: Engl 102 or permission. Fall, odd years