The Major
Advisers: Members of the department
Requirements
10 semester courses, including the following:
- Theatre 198a and 199b as the basis
- A poly–cultural sampling of three courses from Division A: History, Literature, Criticism. Courses in other departments that focus wholly on dramatic literature may be counted toward fulfillment of the history, literature and criticism requirements for the major
- Three courses from Division B: Theory and Performance. These must be chosen as follows: one acting or four–credit dance course (141a or b or a four–credit dance course); one design or technical course (15la or b, 252a or b, 253a or b, or 254a or b); one directing, choreography or playwriting course (344a or b, 261a or b, or DAN 353a or b)
- Four semesters (or 4 credits) of 200
- One additional course from either Division A or Division B
Special Interest: Dance
Students choosing dance as their area of special interest will fulfill requirements in conjunction with the Department of Dance. These requirements involve 11 semester courses:
- THE 198 and THE 199
- DAN 151
- DAN 171
- One course from dramatic literature
- One course from design or technical theatre
- Three dance studio courses
- 2 credits of THE 200; DAN 272 or 273
- One additional course in dance theory at the 300 level
- One additional four–credit course in theatre from either Division A or B at the 300 level.
Students with a dance emphasis should consult with a dance faculty member in addition to a major adviser in the theatre department.
All Majors
All majors are encouraged to include courses in art and music in their programs. Other courses recommended by the department include ENG 222a, ENG 222b, dramatic literature in any of the language departments.
