Major in Theatre

The Theatre Program offers a broad based major and minor intended to prepare students for continued engagement in theatre, in theatre education, or in graduate studies. Through traditional classroom work, participation in fully produced mainstage productions, a multifaceted student theatre season, and in-depth community partnerships, we strive to train the artist of today for the theatre of tomorrow.

Learning Outcomes for Theatre
Upon successful completion of major requirements students will be able to demonstrate:

1) Students will build knowledge of, and appreciation for, the dramatic arts, and will understand that Theatre is a diverse, collaborative art form with social impact.

2) Students will demonstrate practical skills in multiple areas of Theatre, including acting and performance, playwriting, directing, stage/production management, and technical theatre (scenic, lighting, costume, sound, and make-up design.) Students will be able to perform in at least one of these areas proficiently, and in at least two others at a developing level, by graduation.

3) Students will be able to describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate dramatic literature and theatrical productions. They will effectively use constructive, critical language as it applies to their own work and the work of others, and will be able to formulate and articulate ethical and cultural questions regarding contemporary theatrical performance and practice.

4) Students will demonstrate superior collaboration skills, including leadership, time management, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and constructive critique.

5) Students will, through the fulfillment of a Senior Project, display an understanding of an entrepreneurial spirit and the practical theatrical artistic practice (conceptualization, development of concept, constructive critique, revision, and public presentation/response.)

6) Students will understand marketing needs, career opportunities, and professional challenges within the Theatre industry.

Bachelor of Arts Requirements
Students must take 8 credits in the same modern language (MLL) other than English, this does not include American Sign Language. Carroll University will accept a total of 8 transferred credits from another college/university as long as all 8 credits are complete in the same language.

**International students who have English as their second language should contact the Registrar concerning the Modern Language requirement

ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
MAT 106 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 4 Hour(s)
Degree requirements cannot be waived.

Major in Theatre - 40 credits
Theatre Participation/Practicum [THE100/300] (4crs total)
Intro to Theatre [THE101]
Intro to Performance [THE102]
Costume Construction and Makeup [THE120]
Set Construction and Lighting [THE121]
Intro to Arts Management [THE260]
Theatre History [THE217]
Contemporary Acting [THE301] or Period Acting [THE302]
Directing for the Stage [THE307]
Writing for the Stage [THE308]

Minimum of 4 Credits chosen from:
Internship in Theatre Arts [THE380/480]
Theatre Projects [THE390/490]

Minors in the program
Photo at top: Tartuffe, SPRING 2019 (Photo credit: Robert Colletta)