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The Theatre/Performance degree is an interdisciplinary program that includes foundation courses in traditional theatre studies (such as acting, directing, vocal performance, and the history and literature of the theatre) and three courses in individual and group psychology and one course in Shakespeare.

Inclusion of these courses in the major offers an opportunity to acquire a double major (or a minor) in Psychology, Art, Design, or English. The strengths of this program include the opportunities for acting, directing, and script-writing for students.

The interdisciplinary nature of the program requires intensive attention to oral and written skills and the development of creative, "out-of-the-box"-style thinking that is in great demand in a broad spectrum of professions.

The Theatre/Technical Design degree is an interdisciplinary program that includes foundation courses in traditional theatre studies and six courses in Fine Arts and Interior Design. The core courses of the degree program offer students a variety of opportunities for hands-on creative production work and a solid foundation for their future theatrical endeavors. Park's Minor in Theatre Arts is designed for students who have a passion for theatre and who desire to enhance their university experience beyond their majors. The minor provides students with opportunities to develop vocal and physical presentation skills. Park has numerous minors, students and alumni who are active in theatre activities at the University, including acting, directing, playwriting, publicity, and technical production.

Degree Requirements*


PERFORMANCE EMPHASIS
Theatre Core Courses:
TH 101 Basic Principles of Acting 3 hrs
TH 115 Technical Theatre Production 3 hrs
TH 201 Acting Workshop I 3 hrs
TH 216 Directing I 3 hrs
TH 305 Acting Workshop II 3 hrs
TH 307 History and Literature of the Theatre I 3 hrs
TH 308 History and Literature of the Theatre II 3 hrs
TH 316 Directing II 3 hrs
TH 495 Senior Project 3 hrs
TH Theatre Course Electives 6 hrs
Interdisciplinary Core Courses:
EN 440 Shakespeare 3 hrs
PS 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs
PS 301 Social Psychology 3 hrs
PS 315 Theories of Personality 3 hrs
DESIGN EMPHASIS
Theatre Core Courses:
TH 115 Technical Theatre Production 3 hrs
TH 216 Directing I 3 hrs
TH 217 Design I 3 hrs
TH 307 History and Literature of the Theatre I 3 hrs
TH 308 History and Literature of the Theatre II 3 hrs
TH 317 Design II 3 hrs
TH 495 Senior Project 3 hrs
TH Theatre Course Electives 6 hrs
Interdisciplinary Core Courses:
AR 203 Three-Dimensional Design 3 hrs
AR 204 Two-Dimensional Design: Black and White 3 hrs
AR 208 Color Theory 3 hrs
AR 297 Interior Design Studio II: Drawing Systems I 3 hrs
AR 298 History of the Designed Environment: Mid-19th Century 3 hrs
AR 390 History of the Designed Environment: Mid-19th Century to Present 3 hrs

Major requirements for a degree program are established by the University catalog at the time the major is declared.

Requirements For Minor

21 credit hours with a minimum 2.0 grade point average, TH307 or TH308, TH115, and TH Theatre electives (to include not more than six hours total of practicum and/ or internship credit.)

Contact Information

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