Theatre Studies, BA

Program Description-BA Program in Theatre Studies:

The Theatre Studies Program combines studies in theatre with broad preparation in the liberal arts.  Students master the fundamentals of acting, directing, history, literature, and design/technology and can use theatre electives to concentrate further in one of these or other areas.  The BA program is designed to allow students to take a second major or to pursue minor concentrations in two or three other academic areas.

Because of the strength of the theatre production program in the department, the BA Theatre Studies student is in the particularly advantageous position to acquire a high level of practical, as well as theoretical knowledge-a distinction not afforded theatre students in programs with a lesser production emphasis.  The student is encouraged to diversify in a variety of disciplines; courses throughout the department, as well as production opportunities, are open to these students.

Admissions Process:

Prospective students should:

1. Apply online for admission to Wright State University.
2. Provide copies of academic transcripts to Wright State University Admissions and the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures.

Transfer Credits:

Transfer students may be accepted into the program after a university admissions process. The university generally follows a liberal policy in accepting credits, allowing virtually all credits earned at an accredited institution from courses in which the student earned a “C” or better. The Office of the Registrar is responsible for determining which credits are eligible for transfer.

Program Learning Objectives:

Students enrolled in the ​Theatre Studies program will learn to

• Critically analyze a work of drama within the contexts of theatre history, dramatic literature and production practice.
• Demonstrate competence in the fundamental skills of at least one area of technical theatre (costumes, sets, lighting, sound, stage management).
• Demonstrate competence in fundamental techniques and skills related to the performance process.
• Demonstrate knowledge of potential employment paths and/or graduate school opportunities related to Theatre Arts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of theatre-making (including writing, directing, acting, design, and technology).

Program Learning Outcomes:

As a result of their learning experience, graduates of the Theatre Studies program can

• Critically analyze a work of drama within the contexts of theatre history, dramatic literature and production practice.
• Demonstrate competence in the fundamental skills of at least one area of technical theatre (costumes, sets, lighting, sound, stage management).
• Demonstrate competence in fundamental techniques and skills related to the performance process.
• Demonstrate knowledge of potential employment paths and/or graduate school opportunities related to Theatre Arts.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of theatre-making (including writing, directing, acting, design, and technology).

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