Theatre Major

• Students are expected to acquire a fundamental understanding of theatre history, literature, and the contemporary practice of theatre.
• Students will demonstrate confidence and command of the theatrical material they present.
• Students will demonstrate original thinking and a distinctive voice as actors, writers, directors, and/or designers.
• Students are expected to acquire a fundamental comprehension of acting theory and practice.
• Students will demonstrate an appreciation of the story-telling properties of the theatre and all of the tools available to make the most of them.
• Students are expected to acquire an advanced comprehension of at least one area of specialization (administration, directing, dramatic literature, musical theatre, performance, playwriting, and/or technical theatre and design).
• Students are required to successfully complete two advanced-level theatre courses (one 300 and one 400 level course).
• Students are expected to acquire a familiarity with professional industry standards.
• Students are expected to demonstrate and apply classroom tools in Theatre Department productions by participating as a performer twice, and in a production support capacity twice.
• Students are encouraged to apply classroom tools to the professional world (i.e. summer stock employment, non-Equity auditions, internships and assistantships, graduate school).

Performing & Visual Arts Major

• Students are expected to acquire a fundamental understanding and appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of theatre, music, and the visual arts.
• Students are expected to acquire a fundamental appreciation of the contemporary practice of theatre, music, and the visual arts.
• Students will demonstrate confidence and command of the material they present in classes.
• Students will demonstrate original thinking in all of their class work.
• Students will demonstrate an appreciation of the story-telling properties of performing and visual art traditions.
• Students will develop an appreciation of the social, economic, and political contexts that inform the arts in every age.
• Students are encouraged to apply classroom tools to the professional world (i.e. summer stock employment, non-Equity auditions, internships and assistantships, graduate school).