Communication Studies
before accepting it, or reject it. If accepted, the proposal becomes part of the student’s graduation requirements. In making its decision the committee will consider the following: 1. The proposed courses should prepare students well for stated career objectives; 2. The proposal should focus study to a limited area which can be covered in depth; 3. The academic rigor of the proposal should be at least equal to that expected of other Communication Studies concentrations; and 4. If, in the judgment of the committee, these goals can be met better through another major or concentration the proposal will be rejected. Concentration-Specific Requirements Obtaining a degree with this concentration requires a minimum of 42 credits, 24 of which must be from the Department of Communication Studies. A minimum of 27 credits must be upper-division. The interdisciplinary proposal must be submitted and approved no later than the first semester of the Junior year. No exceptions will be made. The following courses are required: COMM 368 Methods of Communication Research Credit(s): 3. COMM 473 Communication and Diversity Credit(s): 3. Communication Studies, is committed to the excellent pursuit of presenting important messages through the artistic endeavors of theatrical expression. Theatre majors are trained in both the theory and praxis of their craft and will be prepared to possibly have a professional career in theatre or take the experiences received into vocational pursuits in communicative arts venues. 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). Core Requirements COMM 109 Production Practicum Credit(s): 2. COMM 109 should only be taken once for a total of 2 credits. COMM 240 Conceptions of Stagecraft Credit(s): 3. COMM 263 Beginning Acting Credit(s): 3. Theatre, B.A. This major, housed under the Department of
COMM 363 Intermediate Acting COMM 405 Dramatic Theory COMM 409 Production Practicum II
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 2.
COMM 409 must be taken twice for a total of 4 credits. COMM 419 Dramatic Design and Criticism COMM 468 Drama for Christian Ministry
Credit(s): 3. 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. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 2. Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
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 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): 1 - 3. Credit(s): 1 - 3.
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 1 - 3. Credit(s): 1 - 3. Credit(s): 1 - 3.
COMM 480 Directed Research
History of Cinema
Credit(s): 3.
CNMA 104 CNMA 450 CNMA 470
Cinema and Media Arts Practicum Credit(s): 1 - 3.
Cinema and Media Arts Seminar
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
Communication Studies, Minor Minor Requirements
A Communication Studies Minor is offered with completion of a minimum of 21 credits, 12 of which must be upper-division. Contact the Communication Studies Department regarding specific courses. Core Requirements COMM 254 Communication Theories Credit(s): 3. COMM 473 Communication and Diversity Credit(s): 3.
Courses Communication Studies (COMM)
COMM 100 - Introduction to Public Communication Development of communication skills in public speaking. The course will include presentational skills, attention to multicultural communication encounters, audience analysis, speech opportunities, research, organization and critical thinking. Note(s): May count as a lower division COMM major elective only for Torrey Honors program students. Credit(s): 3. COMM 109 - Production Practicum Beginning directed practical experience in dramatic production. Credit for performing in a play, set construction, costume construction, publicity, or other aspects of the theatrical
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