Theater Concentration
The Theatre concentration offers students a focus on the art of theatre, both academically and experientially. Live performance, writing, and collaborative learning are the hallmarks. Students are required to perform in and/or work on theatrical productions as part of the concentration. Those who concentrate in theatre also will learn about other media and methods of communication as part of the Communication Department.
COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS – 18 Credits
***** All classes are 3 Credits, unless otherwise noted*****
COMM 120 Mass Communication - 3 credits
COMM 121 Communication Theory - 3 credits
COMM 210 Media Writing (Writing Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 244 Communication Research Foundation (Research Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 263 Public Speaking (Oral Communication Competency) - 3 credits
COMM 445 Communication Capstone - 3 credits
Capstone
Every communication major is required to complete a capstone experience.
Theatre Concentration Requirements - 12 credits
These requirements MUST be met for students to qualify for Capstone:
COMM 102 Acting I (every semester; no prereq.)
COMM 274 Acting for the Camera (every semester; prereq. COMM102)
COMM 283 Playscripts (Spring semester; prereq. COMM101)
COMM 377 Directing (Fall semester; prereq. COMM102)
Theatre Concentration suggested electives – 9 Credits
Choose three of the following:
COMM 217 Scenery Construction and Set Design
COMM 220 Radio and Television
COMM 234 Film as a Medium
COMM 260 Oral Interpretation
COMM 264 Voice and Speech Production
COMM 270 Acting II (prereq. COMM 102)
COMM 272 Acting III (prereq. COMM 270)
COMM 273 Fundamentals of Comedy Writing and Performing
COMM 276 Sketch Comedy Writing and Performing
COMM 280 Theatre Workshop
COMM 290 Theatre Workshop II (prereq. COMM 280)
COMM 318 Forms of Art
COMM 321 Announcing
COMM 330 Internship
COMM 384 The Golden Ages of the Theatre
COMM 388 American Theatre and Drama (prereq. COMM 101)
COMM 389 Drama for Children
COMM 456 Playwriting
ENG 211 Modern Drama
Required GE:
Students in the THEATER CONCENTRATION are required to take COMM 101 Introduction to Theatre as one of their two required GE’s in the Art and Communication area.
NOTE:
Students are also expected to complete at least one credit each from the following practical applications as part of their Free Electives:
COMM 115 Production Lab (1 credit)
COMM 117 Performance Lab (1 credit)
INTER-CONCENTRATION FLEXIBILITY
Please Note: Through advising and with permission, highly motivated students may be permitted to substitute individual courses. |
