BA in Theatre Arts

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing a BA degree in Theatre Arts.

Practitioners

  • Be competent and reflective practitioners of the art of theatre through performance, design, playwriting, choreography or work backstage;
  • Be capable of living a culturally rich life;
  • Be passionate and confident about their work by successful performance, design and technical work;
  • Practice successful collaboration through work on production and showcases;
  • Are intellectually, technically, creatively, and technologically prepared to be artistic member of their communities;

Critical Thinkers

  • Be intellectually curious and decisive in exploring new avenues of expression;
  • Be able to analyze a play or musical and apply that knowledge to a specific theatre project.

Theatre Scholars

  • Have a basic knowledge of theatre history, literature and theory;
  • Exercise professional standards of oral, written and graphic communication;

BA In Dance

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
The following learning goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing the BA in Dance.

Practitioners

  • Be competent and reflective practitioners of the art of dance;
  • Be capable of living a culturally rich life accomplished through the study of dance, literature and criticism;
  • Be passionate and confident about their work which is achieved through live performance;
  • Practice successful collaboration through performance and choreographing for showcases and concerts;
  • Are intellectually, creatively, and technologically prepared to be artistic member of their communities;

Critical Thinkers

  • Be intellectually curious and decisive in exploring new avenues of expression;
  • Exercise professional standards of oral, and written communication through reviews, critiques, and final projects;

Theatre Scholars

  • Have a basic knowledge of  dance history, literature and theory;
  • Have well-rounded educational backgrounds acquired through studies in general education courses by completing the universities G.E. requirements.


BFA in Theatre Arts

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing the BFA in Theatre Arts.

Practitioners

  • Be competent and reflective practitioners of the art of theatre and dance through the study of cultural diversity, dramatic literature and criticism;
  • Be capable of living a culturally rich life;
  • Be passionate and confident about their work from performance before thousands;
  • Practice successful collaboration onstage and backstage through production;
  • Be intellectually curious and decisive in exploring new avenues of expression through work on new works and reexamination and analyzation of known texts;
  • Have a thorough command of makeup materials and the ability to apply one’s own make up;
  • Demonstrate comprehension of the basic business procedure of the actor’s profession;
  • Have a flexible, strong, and controlled voice;
  • Have a flexible, relaxed, and controlled body trained in basic movement disciplines;
  • Have clear and articulate speech;
  • Have vocal interpretation and role preparation skills, which enable understanding and performance roles in a variety of styles and formats.

Theatre Scholars

  • Have a basic knowledge of theatre history, literature and theory; Exercise professional standards of oral, written and graphic communication

Critical Thinking

  • Are intellectually, creatively, and technologically prepared to be artistic member of their communities through written critiques, reviews and analytical papers;
  • Have well-rounded educational backgrounds acquired through studies in general education courses;

MFA in Theatre Arts
Emphases: Design, Acting, Directing

Learning Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

The following goals and learning outcomes have been established for students pursuing the MFA in Theatre Arts.

Practitioners

  • Be competent and reflective practitioners of the art of theatre;
  • Be passionate and confident about their work through the success of their performances and realize design work;
  • Practice successful collaboration through performances and production;
  • Be intellectually curious and decisive in exploring new avenues of expression through work with the various design venues;
  • Demonstrate competence in the unification of design elements in professional production;

Scholars

  • Exercise professional standards of oral, written and graphic communication;
  • Are intellectually, technically, creatively, and technologically prepared to be an artistic member of their community.  
  • Have a strong knowledge of theatre history and dramatic texts and the ability to analyze those texts as it applies to design and criticism.