Theatre Teaching Major

Major Degree Requirements

 

1.

A minimum of 40 core credits, including :

 

THA 265 F3 Acting I
THA 269 F2 Script Analysis
THA 290 F3 Stagecraft I
THA 292 Theatre Practicum   (9 credits)
THA 336 Development of Dramatic Arts I
THA 337 Development of Dramatic Arts II
THA 338 Development of Modern & Contemporary Drama
THA 370 Directing I
THA 390 Introduction to Design Elements for the Theatre
THA 470 One-Act Play Production
THA 499 Senior Project

 
2.

The following requirements in Theatre Arts teacher preparation:
THA 264 F3 Oral Interpretation
THA 276 Theatre for Young Audiences
THA 381 Teacher Encounter Seminar
THA 459P Teaching of Theatre Arts
3.

For certification, students must also complete the Professional Education Core requirements and secondary education requirements.

 

Students choosing the Theatre Arts Teaching Major must consult with an advisor in the Education Department in order to be informed about admission and licensing requirements
4. All majors will serve as Production Stage Manager and head each of the following crews: costumes, dramaturgy, lights, makeup, props, sets, sound and theatre management.
5.

All majors are required to attend regularly scheduled Theatre Assembly meetings, all theatre productions and studios, and at least one audition per academic year.
6.

All majors are required to keep a portfolio of their work, to be reviewed annually after students have earned 30 credits.

7.

All majors at Edgewood will demonstrate the following computer competencies:

by the end of 15 credits at Edgewood, EdgeCat and library search;
by the end of 30 credits at Edgewood, word processing;
by the end of 60 credits at Edgewood, graphics and layout;
by the end of 90 credits at Edgewood, inventory and/or design projects.

 

Transfer students must demonstrate these competencies before attempting THA 499 Senior Project.

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