The Department of Communication Studies at Trevecca offers two degrees in the area of dramatic arts—the major in dramatic arts and the major in theatre education.  The major in dramatic arts prepares students for performance and production in professional theatre, drama ministry, drama therapy, and/or graduate studies in theatre.  The major in theatre education not only prepares students in educational theatre but also certifies them nationally through NCATE with professional licensure for teaching theatre to grades 7-12.  Listed below are the course requirements for each of these majors.

 

B.A. in DRAMATIC ARTS

Among the variety of theatre courses offered at Trevecca, specific courses in acting, design, directing, and theatre history are required of all dramatic arts majors.  By the time a theatre student reaches his/her senior year, he or she has begun to specialize in one of these major collaborative areas of theatre and is ready to create and present an original senior project in their specialized area.  The project presentation is open to the general public and provides a student with a culminating, professional capstone experience in preparation for either graduate studies and/or professional employment after graduation. 

Every student in the program is also strongly encouraged to consider an internship in theatre (required of majors), ideally during the junior year.  Including an internship with academic work provides students with valuable opportunities such as professional hands-on experience in the theatre, networking relationships among prospective employers, and building a well-rounded resumé for graduation.  For more general information about internships, click here. For specific details about how all internships work at Trevecca click here.

General Education								51 hours
Major								39-40 hours
COM			1000		Production Participation and Project Attendance (6 satisfactory semesters)					(0)
COM			3010		Theories of Communication					(3)
COM			2410		Acting I: Theory and Practice					(2)
One of the following three courses is also required:										(2)
	COM			2420			Acting II: Improvisation and Viewpoints (2)
	COM			3410			Acting III: Meisner (2)
	COM			3420			Acting IV: Shakespeare (2)
COM			2950		Script Analysis					(1)
COM			3400		Theatre History and Dramatic Literature					(3)
COM			3450		Playwriting Workshop					(2)
COM			4000		Advanced Public Speaking					(3)
COM			4030		Design and Production for the Stage					(3)
COM			4040		Play Directing					(3)
COM			422 A–F		Drama Practicum					(3)
COM			4510		Career Internship in Communication Studies					(3)
COM			4410		Modern Drama in Performance					(3)
COM			4550		Research Methods in Communication Studies					(3)
COM			4600		Junior/Senior Seminar in Dramatic Arts					(1)
COM			4800		Senior Project in Communication Studies					(2)
						Electives in Dramatic Arts			(2-3)

Additional requirement:

ITI	1500	Office and Internet Technologies		(2)
		or
ITI	1900	Business Information Technology
Minor (Student's Choice)			15-18 hours
General Electives			9-13 hours
Total			120 hours

Senior Project Requirement for Majors

All senior Dramatic Arts and Theatre Education majors are required (either in the fall or spring semester by choice) to create a performance project which is open to the general public.  Projects must include a pre-production prospectus and a performance component (acting, directing, design, etc.).  The project should relate to the student's specialized interest in the theatre, demonstrate acquired skills, and be academically and vocationally beneficial as a culminative experience.  (All majors and minors are required to attend the projects of seniors.)  Students receive two (2) academic credits for the senior project.

 

B.A. in THEATRE EDUCATION (Grades 7-12 Licensure)

This program is designed to prepare a teacher candidate for a career as a theatre teacher in grades 7-12. Field experiences include observation and participation in grades 7-12 in various public school settings. Lesson planning and classroom management are included both in courses and in field experiences. A semester-long student teaching experience is the culminating requirement of the theatre education major.

General Education Core					64
Foundations Tier					22
BUS		2010		Financial Stewardship	(2)
COM		1010		Speech Communication	(3)
EDU		1200		Academic Thinking Skills	(1)
EDU		2100		Technology for Educators	(2)
ENG		1020		English Composition	(3)
ENG		1080		Critical Reading Writing Thinking	(3)
ENG		3150		English Acquisition (FS-10)*	(3)
MAT		1040		Concepts of Mathematics	(3)
				or
MAT		1055		College Algebra
				or
MAT		1070		Mathematical Ideas and Reasoning
PEA		1500		Introduction to Health and Wellness	(2)
Human Sciences Tier					12
PSY	2010		General Psychology		(3)
PSY	2500		Human Growth and Cognition		(3)
PSY	3411		Introduction to Exceptional Learner		(3)
SOC	2500		The Family in Society		(3)
			or
SOC	3200		Social Problems
			or
SOC	3300		Urban Sociology
Natural Sciences Tier					6
SCI	1500		Life Science		(3)
			or
SCI	1600		Physical Science
SCI	2600		Issues in Science		(3)
Contexts Tier					24
EDU	3524		Philosophical Ethics for Educators		(3)
ENG	2000		World Literature		(3)
HIS	1400		World Civilization I		(3)
			or
HIS	1450		World Civilization II
INT	1100		Life Calling and Purpose		(3)
MUS	1500		Fine Arts		(3)
REL	2000		Introduction to Biblical Faith		(3)
REL	3000		Christian Tradition		(3)
REL	4000		Christian Life and Ministry		(3)
Major					30
COM	1000		Production Participation (6 satisfactory semesters)		(0)
COM	2350		Creative Drama		(3)
COM	2410		Acting I: Theory and Practice		(2)
COM	2420		Acting II: Improvisation and Viewpoints		(2)
COM	2950		Script Analysis		(1)
COM	3400		Theatre History and Dramatic Literature		(3)
COM	3450		Playwriting Workshop		(3)
COM	4030		Design and Production for the Stage		(3)
COM	4040		Play Directing		(3)
COM	422 A-F		Drama Practicum		(4)
COM	4600		Junior/Senior Seminar in Dramatic Arts		(1)
COM	4410		Modern Drama in Performance		(3)
COM	4800		Senior Project in Communication Studies		(2)
			Certification in First Aid and CPR		(0)
Professional Secondary Core (Minor)					16
EDU		1020		Becoming a Teacher (FS-30)	(1)
EDU		1500		Foundations of Education	(3)
EDU		2825		Instructional and Classroom Management Strategies for Performance Based Classes (P-20)*	(3)
EDU		3510		Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (P-30)*	(3)
EDU		4230		Methods and Materials for Secondary Education (P-30)*	(3)
SOC		3270		Education in an Urban Culture (FS-10)	(3)
Professional Secondary Core (Minor)					16
EDU		4600		Student Teaching Seminar	3
EDU		4630		Opening of School Experience	0
EDU		4670		Enhanced Student Teaching Secondary School	9

• Admission to Teacher Education Required
• P Includes a Practicum
• FS Includes a Field Study
• Proof of Professional Liability ($1 million) required annually

Total

122

Senior Project Requirement for Majors

All senior Dramatic Arts and Theatre Education majors are required (either in the fall or spring semester by choice) to create a performance project which is open to the general public.  Projects must include a pre-production prospectus and a performance component (acting, directing, design, etc.).  The project should relate to the student's specialized interest in the theatre, demonstrate acquired skills, and be academically and vocationally beneficial as a culminative experience.  (All majors and minors are required to attend the projects of seniors.)  Students receive two (2) academic credits for the senior project.

    

For more information information about these theatre degree programs at Trevecca, please call 615-248-1370 or email our offices at theatre@trevecca.edu.

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