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Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences

Performing and Visual Arts

Undergraduate Symposium

The Undergraduate Student Symposium, sponsored by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, presents student projects and performances through oral presentations, paper submissions, and poster displays.

Theatre Major

Description

The theatre major takes a broad approach, giving students a varied background in the discipline of theatre.
Students will learn how to communicate effectively, identify the historical periods and styles of theatre, demonstrate
knowledge of and skill in aspects of technical theatre, such as costuming, lighting, set design and construction,
demonstrate skill in public performance, direct theatrical scenes or productions, and understand the role of drama
in culture. A theatre major prepares students for a wide variety of careers in professional theatre, education,
television, and broadcast journalism.

Learning Outcomes

A successful theatre graduate is expected to:

  1. Identify the historical, cultural, and stylistic aspects of theatre;
  2. Exhibit skill in technical theatre and design;
  3. Display performance skills in theatrical productions;
  4. Direct theatrical scenes or productions.

Curriculum Requirements

Students must complete the theatre core (25 credits), a technical theatre requirement (6 credits), and four major elective courses (12 credits) for a total of 43 credits. At least 18 credits in the major must be at the 3000/4000 level.

General Education Requirements (30 credits)

Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program.

Theatre Major Requirements (43 credits)

Core Courses (25 credits)
LITR 3640 Studies in Drama (3 credits) OR LITR 4720 Shakespeare (3 credits)
THEA 2020 Acting I (3 credits)
THEA 2060 Technical Theatre (3 credits)
THEA 2100 Theatre Lab (1 credit each—must take four times)
THEA 3200 Theatre History I (3 credits)
THEA 3250 Theatre History II (3 credits)
THEA 3500 Production and Stage Management (3 credits)
THEA 4100 Directing for the Stage (3 credits)

Technical Theatre Requirement (6 credits)
Select 6 credits from the following:
THEA 3050 Costuming and Makeup (3 credits)
THEA 3060 Scene Design (3 credits)
THEA 3070 Lighting and Sound Design (3 credits)

Major Electives (12 credits)
Select 12 credits from the following:
COMM 3050 Performance Studies (3 credits)
THEA 2000 Voice and Movement (3 credits)
THEA 2025 Performance for Film and Television (3 credits)
THEA 2200 Vocal Articulation for Media and Stage (3 credits)
THEA 3020 Acting II (3 credits)
THEA 4020 Acting Styles (3 credits)
THEA 4900 Special Topics in Theatre (3 credits)
THEA 4950 Internship in Theatre (maximum of 3 credits)
THEA 4990 Independent Study in Theatre (1-3 credits)

The academic program and curriculum requirements listed on this page are from the 2009-2010 edition of the NSU Undergraduate Student Catalog. Students are bound by policies and curricula published in the catalog in effect the semester they enter the university, unless an agreement is made with appropriate NSU administration officials allowing them to abide by policies published in a later catalog.