Student Information

Degree Programs in Theatre

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a B.A. in Theatre with special emphases in Performance, Design/Technical Theatre, or Teacher Certification (K-12). The goals of the B.A. in Theatre Curriculum at Winthrop are as follows:

1. Students should demonstrate a fundamental understanding of and appreciation for the creative processes of theatre, the socio-historical contexts and the nature of the theatrical event.
2. Students will achieve basic skills in performance and production.
3. Students should demonstrate a sense of commitment and a positive attitude that will foster the creative process.
4. (Certification Emphasis): The student will be an effective decision maker in directing the education of students.

Core Courses Required of all Emphases Introduction to Design for Theatre Technical Theatre Practicum - Running Crew Introduction to Production Theatre History and Literature I Theatre History and Literature II Script Analysis Acting I Stage Make-up Stage Management  Directing I

Performance Emphasis Requirements

Voice and Movement for the Actor
Acting II
Acting:  Styles I
Acting:  Styles II
Dance technique classes (2) chosen from any courses with DANA designator
Electives from Applied Music, Dance, English, Physical Education, or Theatre

Design/Technical Theatre Emphasis Requirements

Stagecraft
Stage Lighting
Scene Design
Costuming
Dress and Decor
Technical Theatre Practicum - Scene Studio
Technical Theatre Practicum - Costume Studio
Electives from VCOM or Theatre

Teacher Certification (K-12) Emphasis Requirements

Voice and Movement for the Actor
Acting II
Directing II
Stage Lighting
Costuming
Six hours chosen from Stagecraft, Stage Lighting, Costuming, Scene Studio Practicum, Costume Studio Practicum

Additional Courses Required for K-12 Teacher Certification:

Creative Drama
Theatre for Youth
Exploring K-12 Theatre Education
Principles of Teaching Theatre
Field Experience Teaching Theatre

Elective Courses in Theatre Acting II Acting Styles I Acting Styles II Auditioning Stage Combat Stage Dialects Costuming Directing II Drafting for the Theatre History of Dress and Decor Improvisation Independent Study in Theatre Internship in Theatre Portfolio Development Playwriting Advanced Practicum in Theatre Principles of Teaching Theatre Scene Design Sound Design and Technology Special Topics in Theatre Stagecraft Technical Theatre Practicum  - House Mgmt. Advanced Playwriting Cooperative Educational Experience in Theatre

To see course descriptions for all courses in theatre, click here.
To see course sequence charts for each major, click here.