Curriculum
theatre department - college of arts and sciences
A complete list of course offerings for the current semester can be found here.
The Theatre Department curriculum falls into two broad categories: 1) practice- based courses that develop Performance and Production skills; and 2) academic courses that study Dramatic Literature, Criticism, and Theater History. Six foundation courses—three in each category—are required. Most courses are offered once a year or every other year. Many courses have prerequisites.
The list below includes current and recent courses arranged by category. A course that is underlined is one of the six required foundation courses. A course marked with two asterisks counts towards the Performance and Production requirement (two courses required). All Lit/Crit courses other than DSTP, Theater History I and II count towards the Dramatic Literature, Criticism, and Theater History requirement (two courses required).
Literature/Criticism/History |
Acting |
| Design Elements of Theater Production I Elements of Theater Production II Creating Social Activist Images* Computer-Aided Drafting & Design Costume Design** Lighting Design** Stage Design** Design Practicum |
Playwriting Playwriting I** Playwriting II** Playwriting Practicum |
Dance |
Directing |
Management |
Education |
| Other Composition & Performance Workshop Teaching Assistantship Departmental Honors Readings & Research |