Theatre Major, B.A.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts

The Alice Stout Edwards School of Performing Arts

Students completing the theatre major will:

• develop an appreciation for and knowledge of several areas of theatre including stage movement, vocal training, acting, dancing, stagecraft, design, directing, playwriting, theatre history, and script analysis (Academic);
• acquire experience in performance and technical theatre and develop a strong work ethic that prepares them for postgraduate education or successful professional employment (Vocational);
• recognize the human desire for creativity instilled by God and be able to apply a Christian worldview to the tasks of reading, writing, interpreting, and performing drama (Christian);
• cultivate an appreciation for our nation’s invaluable liberties, which are guaranteed by the Constitution and Bill of Rights, particularly the freedom of expression available to those in the performing arts (Patriotic);
• develop an appreciation for the performing arts, their collaborative processes, and their positive contributions in both historical and contemporary society (Cultural).

Theatre Major Requirements: 54 credit hours

General Education Course Specified by Major:

• DRM 173 - Movement Training for the Stage

Required Major Courses: 36 credit hours

• DRM 163 - Vocal Training for the Stage
• DRM 223 - Dramatic Structure and Analysis
• DRM 323 - Playwriting
• DRM 343 - Lighting Design
• DRM 353 - Scene Design
• DRM 373 - Acting I
• DRM 383 - Business of the Performing Arts
• DRM 443 - Directing I
• DRM 453 - Directing II: Producing and Directing a Play
• DRM 463 - Acting II

Required Collateral Courses: 18 credit hours