UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Major |
Minor (Theatre Arts) |
Minor (Media Arts) |
BA in Theatre Arts
The BA in Theatre offers an interdisciplinary course of study in a liberal arts context. The program is for students who wish to pursue theatre in graduate studies or the profession, as well as for those who may seek careers in other fields. Advanced students who wish to develop their craft in a particular area, such as acting, directing, playwriting or design / technical theatre, may do so through upper level course work or independent projects guided by faculty mentors.
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Minor in Theatre Arts
The minor in Theatre Arts provides the student with the opportunity to explore several aspects of the dramatic arts. The course of study should lead the student to an understanding of the necessary next steps should his or her interest be sharpened by the experience.
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Minor in Media Arts
The Media Arts minor is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for residents of Douglass College, who wish to add an academic dimension to their residential experience. The minor in this Living Learning Center provides for a coordinated set of courses that examine media technology, theory, and practice. Students taking the Media Arts minor are provided with an overview the range of media and explore their effect on contemporary culture. There are two tracks that students choose in consultation with the director of the minor: Mass Media and New Media. The Mass Media track not only provides students with an understanding of the history and theory of broadcast media, but the opportunity to gain practical experience in the production and broadcast of radio and television. The New Media track is a project based curriculum in digital media that introduces students to numerous visual, animation, and audio programs, while giving them the opportunity to explore the rapid cultural and social changes brought about by this revolutionary medium. Students select courses appropriate to the chosen track in consultation with the director of the minor. The minor prepares students for specialized studies in any one of the media. Media skills broaden career options for students majoring in any of the natural sciences, social sciences, or humanities. The Media Arts minor is also for students who simply want to develop critical standards and practical skills in order to live intelligently in this media-saturated world.
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