Theatre and Dance (B.A.)
The Department of Theatre and Dance provides a comprehensive course of study that integrates theory and training within a liberal arts framework. Our core requirements immediately involve students in the practice of collaboration, critical thinking, and creative projects.
Students can specialize in Acting, Arts Management, Design and Technical Theatre, Theatre for Young Audiences or Dance Pedagogy. Each specialization provides numerous opportunities for interconnection between dance and theatre. The dynamic curriculum ensures student development as an artist/scholar and cultivates an environment that fosters open inquiry, student engagement, and artistic excellence.
Our graduates are working professionals, artists, administrators, and educators who believe in the power of performance to change our world. We value inclusiveness and do not require auditions for students interested in performance specializations. Sophomore performance majors are required to participate in a Mid-level Review.
Mid-Level Review
Admission to the program does not require an audition, but all Theatre and Dance performance majors must complete a Mid-Level Review before entering their junior year. The Review usually takes place in the fourth semester or the completion of 24 credits of major requirements. The Mid-Level Review includes enrollment in TAD-292 Mid-Level Review, the presentation of a portfolio of work to illustrate student growth and progression towards the realization of program learning objectives and outcomes. Students present portfolio materials for their faculty committee followed by an interview. Each student portfolio includes specific specialization-based artifacts, as well as a resume, transcripts, and a personal statement.
The purpose of the Mid-Level Review is to assess students’ academic and artistic progress. Also, students identify personal goals and the faculty provides guidance and support to aid student success. The arts management specialization does not require a Mid-Level Review.
Integrative Studies Requirements
40 credits minimum
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional Integrative Studies Opportunities for Theatre and Dance Majors | ||
| IATAD-102 | Acting: Id & Creative Process | 4 |
| IATAD-113 | Dance As a Way of Knowing | 4 |
| IATAD-191 | Spec. Topics in Danc and Cult. | 4 |
| IATAD-350 | Teaching Dance in Schools | 4 |
| IATAD-360 | Gender & Sexuality in Theatre | 4 |
| IATAD-370 | Arts Mgt: Orgs & Entrprnshp | 4 |
| IATAD-374 | Arts Mgt: Market Dev & Comm | 4 |
| IATAD-375 | The Regional Creative Economy | 4 |
Theatre and Dance (TAD) Core Course Requirements
A major in Theatre and Dance must fulfill all core course requirements and one specialization within the Theatre Arts Option or the Dance Option. The Theatre for Young Audiences and Dance Pedagogy specializations are non-licensure programs that are open to all students. It can be a second major for students completing the Elementary Education in the Education major; however, an Education major is not required.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements (36-59 Credits) | ||
| Core Courses (14 credits) | ||
| TAD-121 | Intro Tech Theatre | 4 |
| TAD-123 | Theatre Scene Shop Laboratory | 1 |
| TAD-124 | Theatre Costume Laboratory | 1 |
| TAD-397 | Production Process | 4 |
| TAD-492 | Capstone | 4 |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Theatre Arts Option: Acting Specialization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Acting Specialization (58 Credits) | ||
| TAD Core Courses (14 Credits, see above) | 14 | |
| Theatre Arts Option (12 Credits) | ||
| TAD-105 | Foundations | 4 |
| TAD-140 | Voice and Movement | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Mod Dance/Comp I | ||
| Dance As a Way of Knowing | ||
| Acting Specialization Courses (28 Credits) | ||
| TAD-231 | Theatre History & Literature I | 4 |
| TAD-232 | Theatre Hist & Literature II | 4 |
| TAD-250 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| TAD-255 | Ensemble Voice and Movement I | 1 |
| TAD-292 | Mid-Level Review | 0 |
| TAD-350 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| TAD-355 | Ensemble Voice and Movement 2 | 1 |
| TAD-398 | Performance Process | 4 |
| TAD-450 | Advanced Acting | 3 |
| TAD-455 | Ensemble Voice and Movement 3 | 1 |
| TAD-480 | Audition Technique | 4 |
| TAD-492 | Capstone | 4 |
| Total Credits | 58 | |
Theatre Arts Option: Arts Management Specialization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Arts Management Specialization (54 Credits) | ||
| TAD Core Courses (14 Credits, see above) | 14 | |
| Theatre Arts Option (12 Credits) | ||
| TAD-105 | Foundations | 4 |
| TAD-140 | Voice and Movement | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Mod Dance/Comp I | ||
| Dance As a Way of Knowing | ||
| Arts Management Courses | ||
| ISECON-104 | Intro to Macroeconomics 2 | 4 |
| MGT-140 | Quantitative Decision-Making (a grade of C or higher is required) 1,3 | 4 |
| ACCT-215 | Accounting for Decision Making | 4 |
| IATAD-370 | Arts Mgt: Orgs & Entrprnshp 2 | 4 |
| IATAD-374 | Arts Mgt: Market Dev & Comm 2 | 4 |
| IATAD-375 | The Regional Creative Economy 2 | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Theatre Internship | ||
| Capstone | ||
| Total Credits | 54 | |
- 1
May potentially fulfill an IQL Integrative Studies requirement.
- 2
May potentially fulfill an Integrative Studies requirement.
- 3
Course has prerequisites which may add to the total credits required.
Theatre Arts Option: Design & Technical Theatre Specialization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Technical Theatre Specialization (59 Credits) | ||
| TAD Core Courses (see above) | 14 | |
| Theatre Arts Option (12 Credits) | ||
| TAD-105 | Foundations | 4 |
| TAD-140 | Voice and Movement | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Mod Dance/Comp I | ||
| Dance As a Way of Knowing | ||
| Design and Technical Courses (33 Credits) | ||
| TAD-223 | Theatre Tech Workshop | 4 |
| TAD-224 | Theatrical Design Studio | 4 |
| TAD-231 | Theatre History & Literature I | 4 |
| TAD-232 | Theatre Hist & Literature II | 4 |
| TAD-292 | Mid-Level Review | 0 |
| TAD-361 | Scenic Design | 3 |
| TAD-362 | Lighting Design | 4 |
| TAD-363 | Costume Design | 3 |
| TAD-371 | Scenic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| TAD-373 | Costume Design Laboratory | 1 |
| TAD-398 | Performance Process (Only 1 credit required.) | 1 |
| TAD-492 | Capstone | 4 |
| Total Credits | 59 | |
Theatre Arts Option: Theatre for Young Audiences Specialization
Note: For Elementary Education or Early Childhood Development Majors only.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Theatre for Young Audiences Specialization (50 Credits) | ||
| TAD Core Courses (14 Credits, see above) | 14 | |
| Theatre Arts Option (12 Credits) | ||
| TAD-105 | Foundations | 4 |
| TAD-140 | Voice and Movement | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Mod Dance/Comp I | ||
| Dance As a Way of Knowing | ||
| TAD-231 | Theatre History & Literature I | 4 |
| Theatre for Young Audiences Courses | ||
| TAD-232 | Theatre Hist & Literature II | 4 |
| TAD-250 | Beginning Acting | 3 |
| TAD-255 | Ensemble Voice and Movement I | 1 |
| TAD-292 | Mid-Level Review | 0 |
| TAD-350 | Intermediate Acting | 3 |
| TAD-355 | Ensemble Voice and Movement 2 | 1 |
| IATAD-350 | Teaching Dance in Schools | 4 |
| Select one of the following design courses and labs: | 4 | |
| Scenic Design and Scenic Design Laboratory | ||
| Lighting Design | ||
| Costume Design and Costume Design Laboratory | ||
| Total Credits | 50 | |
Theatre Dance Option: Choreography & Performance Specialization
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choreography & Performance Specialization (52 Credits) | ||
| TAD Core Courses (14 Credits, see above) | 14 | |
| Dance Option (4 Credits) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Foundations | ||
| Voice and Movement | ||
| Choreography and Performance Specialization Courses (34 Credits) | ||
| TAD-235 | Dance History | 4 |
| TAD-292 | Mid-Level Review | 0 |
| TAD-318 | Research in Choreography | 4 |
| TAD-398 | Performance Process (only 2 credits required) | 2 |
| TAD-495 | Modern Dance Seminar | 4 |
| Select 20 credits of the following: | 20 | |
| Contemporary/Modern Dance II (4 credits) | ||
| Ballet/Exp Anatomy (4 credits) | ||
| Contemporary/Modern Dance III (4 credits) | ||
| Contemporary/Modern Dance IV (4 credits) | ||
| Contemporary/Modern Dance V (4 credits) | ||
| Contemporary/Modern Dance VI (4 credits) | ||
| Options listed below are not required, but available as additional technique courses: | ||
| Princ. of Cont./Mod. Dance II (1 credit) | ||
| Principles of Ballet (1 credit) | ||
| Princ. of Cont./Mod. Dance III (1 credit) | ||
| Princ. of Cont./Mod. Dance IV (1 credit) | ||
| Princ. of Cont./Mod. Dance V (1 credit) | ||
| Princ. of Cont./Mod. Dance VI (1 credit) | ||
| Total Credits | 52 | |
Theatre Dance Option: Dance Pedagogy Specialization
This TAD major specialization is appropriate as a second major for students completing the Elementary Education or Early Childhood Development options in the Education major. However, an Education major is not required.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Pedagogy Specialization (36 Credits) | ||
| TAD Core Courses (14 Credits, see above) | 14 | |
| Dance Option (4 Credits) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Foundations | ||
| Voice and Movement | ||
| Dance Pedagogy Courses (18 Credits) | ||
| IATAD-191 | Spec. Topics in Danc and Cult. | 4 |
| TAD-217 | Ballet/Exp Anatomy | 4 |
| TAD-235 | Dance History | 4 |
| TAD-292 | Mid-Level Review | 0 |
| TAD-318 | Research in Choreography | 4 |
| TAD-398 | Performance Process (Only 2 credits required) | 2 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Degree Requirements:
120 credits for B.A.
139 credits for a B.S., in combination with an education major
Electives
Select courses to reach a total of 120 credits for the degree.
Degree Requirements
120 credits
40 credits at the upper-level
Upon completion of the Theatre and Dance B.A. degree, growth through self-awareness outcomes, students will be capable of:
- Critical Thinking: The ability to recognize the scope of a particular task, assess the work in its full entity, consider multiple perspectives to achieve the outcome.
- Creative Inquiry: The ability to engage in a creative work.
- Collaboration: Engage in collaborative behavior.