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Biola University
Theatre, B.A. Mission The mission of the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre is to produce committed Christian graduates who are prepared to express, represent, and dramatize insights and ethical messages in performances. They illustrate through acting, directing, design, and criticism insightful interpretations of dramatic literature in performance, both popular and religious. These graduates demonstrate proficiency in both theory and praxis of the theatre arts discipline. 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. Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre, students will be able to: 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). Each Program Learning Outcome (PLO) listed above references at least one of the University Learning Outcomes (ULO 1, 2, 3), which may be found in the General Information (p. 5) section of this catalog. Requirements 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 ENGL 210, consult the Communication Studies Department Chair and pass the course to fulfill the requirement.
Major Requirements 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 (for "Philosophy" requirement) Core Requirements COMM 109 Production Practicum 1,2
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COMM 241 COMM 264 COMM 369 COMM 405 COMM 409 COMM 419 COMM 468
Introduction to Technical Theatre
Beginning Acting Intermediate Acting Dramatic Theory
Production Practicum II 2,3 Dramatic Design and Criticism Drama for Christian Ministry
Elective Requirements Select 18 credits from the following:
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COMM 162 Voice and Speech for Theatre COMM 215 Theatrical Makeup COMM 232 Costume Study and Construction COMM 280 Oral Interpretation COMM 282 Intercollegiate Forensics COMM 345 Lighting and Sound for Theatre COMM 382 Intercollegiate Forensics COMM 391 Directing Theatre COMM 435 Playwriting for Performance COMM 440 Communication Internship 2,4 COMM 450 Communication Practicum 2 COMM 463 Advanced Acting Workshop COMM 469 Rhetoric of Media Studies COMM 470 Communication Seminar COMM 477 London Theatre Study Tour
COMM 480 Directed Research 2 CNMA 104 History of Cinema
CNMA 450 Cinema and Media Arts Practicum CNMA 470 Cinema and Media Arts Seminar Total Credits 1 Should only be taken once for a total of 2 credits. 2
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Students may only count a maximum of 9 credits of COMM 109, COMM 409, COMM 440, COMM 450, COMM 480 towards the major. 3 Must be taken twice for a total of 4 credits. 4 Students may not count more than 6 credits of COMM 440 toward the major. Minors Anthropology Minor Mission The mission of the Anthropology minor is to equip students from a variety of disciplines with anthropological frameworks that provide
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