Course planning advice here is limited to majors. For a full description of degree requirements, please see this
overview of the Academic Program and refer to the
for details and official rules. Any discrepancy between the Course Planning Pages and the Catalog will be resolved in favor of the Catalog.
Possible Degree Path –
starting in the first year. The following is a typical major plan. This is
not the only way forward. Please consult with your advisor and the online
course schedule to create your unique path. Course offerings may vary between
the fall and spring semesters. It is recommended that the Co-Op experience be
completed during the summer between the Sophomore and
Junior year, during the fall semester of the Junior year or during the summer
between the Junior and Senior year.
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First Year
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One of the following required fundamental
courses:
- Acting FundamentalsÌý(TART 140, fall or
spring)
- Script Analysis FundamentalsÌý(TART 210, fall)
One of the following general elective courses at the 100- or
200-level:
- Dance
Making Fundamentals (DANC 250)
- Introduction
to Theatre (TART 100)
- Design
Fundamentals (TART 185)
- Art
of Stage and Props Management (TART 275)Ìý
- Beginning
Playwriting (TART 290)
- Computer
Aided Drafting (TART 295)
- Intermediate
Acting (TART 335)
Possibly one Theatre Practicum experience (TARA P21-P24)
Possibly one theatre activity experience (TARA) |
| Sophomore |
One of the following courses
to meet the technical requirement:
- Scenery and LightingÌý(TART 260,
fall)Ìýor
- Costume and MakeupÌý(TART 280, spring)
OneÌýof the following movement elective courses:
- Modern Dance TechniqueÌý(DANC 215, fall or
spring)
- Ballet TechniqueÌý(DANC 216, fall or spring)
- Jazz Dance TechniqueÌý(DANC 217, fall or spring)
- Voice and Movement for the TheatreÌý(TART 135,
fall)
If not previously taken, complete the required fundamental
courses:
- Acting FundamentalsÌý(TART 140, fall and
spring)
- Script AnalysisÌý(TART 210, fall)
One or possibly two Theatre Practicum experiences
(TARA P21-P24)
jor electives:
- Voice and Movement for the TheatreÌý (Tart 135, fall)
- Meisner Technique (TART 335, spring)
- Modern Technique (DANC 215, fall)
- Ballet Technique (DANC 216, spring)
- Jazz Technique (DANC 217, spring)
If not previously completed, complete the fundamental courses:
- Performance Fundamentals (TART 140, fall and spring)
- Production Fundamentals (TART 145, fall)
- Script Analysis (TART 210, spring)
One or possibly two theatre activity experiences (TARA)
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| Junior |
Two courses, one from each of
the following sets of required courses:
- One of:ÌýTheatre HistoryÌý(TART 310,
fall) orÌýAmerican Musical TheatreÌý(TART 375, spring)
- One of:ÌýStage Directing (TART 430, fall)
orÌýProduction DesignÌý(TART 450, spring)
If not previously taken, complete one of the movement elective
courses:
- Modern Dance TechniqueÌý(DANC 215, fall or
spring)
- Ballet TechniqueÌý(DANC 216, fall or
spring)
- Jazz Dance TechniqueÌý(DANC 217, fall or
spring)
- Voice and Movement for the TheatreÌý(TART 135,
fall)
One of:ÌýStage Direction (TART 430, fall) or Production Design (TART 450, spring) - One of: Beginning Playwriting (TART 290, spring) or Movement Work (TART 365, fall) or Reading and Writing Dance (DANC 290, spring)
If not previously completed, complete one of the following major electives:
- Voice and Movement for the TheatreÌý (Tart 135, fall)
- Meisner Technique (TART 335, spring)
- Modern Technique (DANC 215, fall)
- Ballet Technique (DANC 216, spring)
- Jazz Technique (DANC 217, spring)
Ìý1-2 theatre activity experiences (TARA)
If not previously taken, complete one of the following 100-,
200-, or 300-level general elective courses:
- Dance
Making Fundamentals (DANC 250)
- Introduction
to Theatre (TART 100)
- Design
Fundamentals (TART 185)
- Art
of Stage and Props Management (TART 275)Ìý
- Beginning
Playwriting (TART 290)
- Computer
Aided Drafting (TART 295)
- Intermediate
Acting (TART 335)
ÌýOne to two Theatre Practicum experiences (TARA P21-P24)
Co-Op experience must be completed before the start of
the fall semester.
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| Senior |
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Theatre Arts: Senior Seminar (TART 497, spring If not previously taken, complete remaining courses from the following sets of required courses - One of: Theatre History (TART 310, fall) or American Musical Theatre (TART 375, spring
- One of: Stage Directing (TART 430, fall) or Production Design (TART 450, spring)
Any of the four Theatre Practicum experiences remaining must be completed (TARA P21-P24 credits)
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Planning Recommendations:ÌýProduction
DesignÌý(TART 450) should be completed before the senior
year to prepare for more advanced work.Ìý Please
consult the online course schedule to verify the semester in which this course
is offered.
A note about Health Humanities courses in the
Department of Theatre Arts and Dance:Ìý
- Dancing Alive: Power of Self-expression (HEHU 200) may count as a movement elective.
This course is open to all students regardless of experience.
- Queer Memory Plays (HEHU 300) may count as a replacement for American
Musical Theatre (TART 375). This course is open to students with junior
standing or by permission of instructor.
Capstone Comments:ÌýThe
Capstone in theatre consists of Theatre Arts: Senior SeminarÌý(TART
497).
Possible Degree Path – starting in the second year.
The following is a typical plan to complete this major. Please consult with
your advisor or a member of the Department to create your unique path.Ìý
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First Year
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| Sophomore |
One of the following required fundamental
courses:
- Performance FundamentalsÌý(TART 140, fall
or spring)
- Script Analysis FundamentalsÌý(TART 210, fall)
Ìý
One of the following courses
to meet the technical requirement:
- Scenery and LightingÌý(TART 260,
fall)Ìýor
- Costume and MakeupÌý(TART 280, spring)
OneÌýof the following movement elective courses:
- Modern Dance TechniqueÌý(DANC 215, fall or
spring)
- Ballet TechniqueÌý(DANC 216, fall or
spring)
- Jazz Dance TechniqueÌý(DANC 217, fall or
spring)
- Voice and Movement for the TheatreÌý(TART 135,
fall)
One or two Theatre Practicum experiences (TARA P21-P24)
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| Junior |
Two courses, one from each of
the following sets of required courses:
- One of:ÌýTheatre HistoryÌý(TART 310,
fall) orÌýAmerican Musical TheatreÌý(TART 375, spring)
- One of:ÌýStage Directing (TART 430, fall)
orÌýProduction DesignÌý(TART 450, spring)
If not previously taken, complete the required fundamental
courses:
- Performance FundamentalsÌý(TART 140, fall
and spring)
- Script AnalysisÌý(TART 210, fall)
One of the following 100-, 200-, or 300-level general elective
courses:
- Dance
Making Fundamentals (DANC 250)
- Introduction
to Theatre (TART 100)
- Design
Fundamentals (TART 185)
- Art
of Stage and Props Management (TART 275)Ìý
- Beginning
Playwriting (TART 290)
- Computer
Aided Drafting (TART 295)
- Intermediate
Acting (TART 335)
One or two Theatre Practicum experiences (TARA P21-P24)
Co-Op experience must be completed before the start of
the fall semester.
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| Senior |
Theatre Arts: Senior
SeminarÌý(TART 497, spring)
If not previously taken, complete
remaining courses from the following sets of required courses:
- One of:ÌýTheatre HistoryÌý(TART 310,
fall) orÌýAmerican Musical TheatreÌý(TART 375, spring)
- One of:ÌýStage DirectingÌý(TART 430,
fall) orÌýProduction DesignÌý(TART 450, spring)
Any of the four Theatre Practicum experiences
remaining must be completed (TARA P21-P24 credits.
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Planning Recommendations:ÌýProduction
DesignÌý(TART 450) should be completed before the senior
year to prepare for more advanced work.Ìý Please
consult the online course schedule to verify the semester in which this course
is offered.
A note about Health Humanities courses in the
Department of Theatre Arts and Dance:Ìý
- Dancing Alive: Power of Self-expression (HEHU 200) may count as a movement elective.
This course is open to all students regardless of experience.
- Queer Memory Plays (HEHU 300) may count as a replacement for American
Musical Theatre (TART 375). This course is open to students with junior
standing or by permission of instructor.
Capstone Comments:ÌýThe
Capstone in theatre consists of Theatre Arts: Senior SeminarÌý(TART
497).