Theatre Arts, B.A.

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;