Theatre, B.A.
1. Identify where theatre arts theory/practice compliments, mirrors, and is informed by biblical values and content (ULO 1). 2. Dramatize in performance and/or directing a transformational commitment to confronting societal perspectives on issues of character, integrity, morality, and hope. (ULO 2) 3. Demonstrate abilities to exhibit excellence in preparation, presentation, and credibility, incorporating these in the specific craft of theatre arts (ULO 3). Degree Program Upon completion of the University baccalaureate and major requirements, the Communication Studies Department offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre. Obtaining a degree with this major requires 42 credits, 27 credits of upper-division. General Education Requirements It is required that all Theatre major students take the following general education courses: COMM 160 for the fine arts requirement and COMM 100 for the communication requirement. It is recommended that all Theatre students take the following general education course: PHIL 216 Aesthetics (for “Philosophy” requirement). Writing Competency Requirement Writing competency is determined within the Department of Communication Studies by a full-time faculty assessment of in-class and out-of-class writing samples. A minimum four page reaction or research paper from a 300 or 400 level Communication Studies required or elective course is submitted (with expected rewrites and corrections) with a student’s identification number and no other corrective faculty comments or marks (out-of-class sample). A two hour proctored timed writing opportunity is offered in the fall and spring semesters and a minimum of four handwritten pages must be submitted in response to an open-ended question chosen in advance by the student, designating their work by student identification number as well (in-class writing sample). In each sample, the fourth page must have written commentary that is at or exceeds the center of the fourth page to meet the minimum length standard. Full-time faculty assess the two submissions, give a numerical designation, and the combined total either passes or fails. After a second failure to pass the writing competency requirement, a student must enroll in ENG 210 Writing Competency, consult the Communication Studies Department Chair and pass the course to fulfill the requirement. Core Requirements COMM 109 Production Practicum Credit(s): 2. COMM 109 should only be taken once for a total of 2 credits. COMM 241 Introduction to Technical Theatre Credit(s): 3. COMM 264 Beginning Acting Credit(s): 3. COMM 369 Intermediate Acting Credit(s): 3. COMM 405 Dramatic Theory Credit(s): 3. COMM 409 Production Practicum II Credit(s): 2. COMM 409 must be taken twice for a total of 4 credits. COMM 419 Dramatic Design and Criticism Credit(s): 3. COMM 468 Drama for Christian Ministry Credit(s): 3. Elective Requirements Students may not count more than 6 credits of COMM 440 - Internship toward the major; students may only count a maximum of 9 credits which combine COMM 109; 409; 440; 450; 480 toward the major. COMM 162 Voice and Speech for Theatre Credit(s): 3. COMM 215 Theatrical Makeup Credit(s): 3. COMM 232 Costume Study and Construction Credit(s): 3. COMM 280 Oral Interpretation Credit(s): 3. COMM 282 Intercollegiate Forensics Credit(s): 2.
COMM 345 Lighting and Sound for Theatre COMM 382 Intercollegiate Forensics
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 2.
COMM 391 Directing Theatre
Credit(s): 3.
COMM 435 Playwriting for Performance COMM 440 Communication Internship COMM 450 Communication Practicum COMM 463 Advanced Acting Workshop COMM 469 Rhetoric of Media Studies COMM 470 Communication Seminar COMM 477 London Theatre Study Tour
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1–3.
Credit(s): 1–3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1–3.
Credit(s): 1–3.
COMM 480 Directed Research CNMA 104 History of Cinema
Credit(s): 1–3.
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 450 Cinema and Media Arts Practicum CNMA 470 Cinema and Media Arts Seminar
Credit(s): 1–3.
Credit(s): 1–3.
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