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| Theatre Major (B.A.) |
| Designed for the student who wishes to cover a wide spectrum of theatre arts; developing technique, production experience and a set of physical and intellectual principles. |
| Minimum of 45 semester hours distributed as follows: |
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Theatre History & Literature: TE113, TE361, TE362 (9 semester hours) |
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Acting: TE141, TE223, TE241, TE283 (10 semester hours) |
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Theatre Design: TE130 (3 semester hours) |
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Theatre Technology: TE251, TE252 (6 semester hours) |
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Stage Directing: TE343 (3 semester hours) |
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Senior Independent Project: TE399 (1 semester hour) |
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Theatre Practica: TE253, TE341 (4 semester hours; at least one credit
in each area; counts for mainstage productions only.) |
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Electives: ((9 semester hours; no more than 6 semester hours can be
fulfilled through independent projects; TE100, TE253, TE341 cannot
be applied to meet this requirement, only 3 credits from TE444 can be
applied to meet this requirement). Students are encouraged to apply
these semester hours to focus on one of the following areas; History &
Theory, Acting, Directing, Children’s Theatre or Technical Theatre. |
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Participation in at least one season production per year. |
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At least 22 semester hours within the degree must be taken at Aquinas College. |
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| Business Administration and Theatre Dual Major (B.S.B.A) |
| Designed for the business student who is interested in theatre management. |
| Minimum of 57 semester hours distributed as follows: |
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Accounting: AG210, AG211 or if students chooses the evening program AG212, AG213 and AG214 (8 semester hours) |
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Business: BS106, BS201, BS202, BS305, BS460, and one from
BS442, BS457, BS492 (15 semester hours) |
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Computer Information Systems: CS152 (1 semester hour) |
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Mathematics: one from MS151, MS 252, MS494 (3 semester hours) |
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Economics: ES213, ES214 (6 semester hours) |
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Theatre History and Literature: TE361, TE362 (6 semester hours) |
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Acting: TE141 (3 semester hours) |
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Theatre Design: TE130 (3 semester hours) |
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Stage Directing: TE343 (3 semester hours) |
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Theatre Technology: TE251 (3 semester hours) |
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Business Administration/Theatre Internship: TE397 (3 credit hours) |
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At least 28 semester hours within the dual degree must be taken at Aquinas College. |
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| Communication Major with a Theatre Emphasis (B.A.) |
| Designed for students interested in both Communication and Theatre as they work toward a Bachelor of Arts degree. |
| Thirty-eight (38) semester hours total: |
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Twenty-nine (29) semester hours of required courses including CN 101, CN 130, CN 141, CN 205, CN 206, CN 253, CN 285, CN 307, CN 341, CN 343, and CN 361 or CN 362 |
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Nine (9) semester hours of electives chosen from: CN 123, CN 150, CN 185, CN 186, CN 221, CN 222, CN 223, CN 241, CN 251, CN 252, CN 279, CN 280, CN 281, CN282, CN 283, CN 305, CN 306, CN 344, CN 383, CN 384, CN 397, CN 398, and CN 399 |
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No more than 6 semester hours may be taken from CN 397, CN 398, or CN 399 |
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At least 12 semester hours must be taken at Aquinas College. |
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| Theatre Minor |
| Designed for the student who wishes to apply theatrical principles to their chosen field of study. |
| Minimum of 22 semester hours distributed as follows: |
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Theatre History & Literature: TE 361 or TE 362 (3 semester hours) |
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Acting: TE 141, TE 223 or TE 283 (5 semester hours) |
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Theatre Design: TE 130 (3 semester hours) |
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Theatre Technology: TE 251 (3 semester hours) |
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Stage Directing: TE 343 (3 semester hours) |
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Theatre Practica: TE 253, TE 341 (2 semester hours; counts for
mainstage productions only). |
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Electives: (3 semester hours) chosen from current Theatre curriculum |
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At least 10 semester hours within the minor must be taken at Aquinas College. |
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| Students interested in vocal training are encouraged to contact the Music
Department for the appropriate curriculum. |
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| Theatre Courses (TE) |
| TE 100 Introduction to Theatre (3) AC |
| Introduces theatre as an art form, exploring the collaboration process involved with playwrights, directors, actors, designers, technicians and the development by which the text is transformed to the stage. May involve some workshop and outside group rehearsals. Does not count toward the major and minor. |
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| TE/EH 113 Introduction to Drama (3) AC |
| Study of the elements of drama through close readings of works from various ages and countries. |
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| TE 123 Introduction to Musical Theatre (3) |
| Exploration of the elements of American musical theatre. History, relevance to the theatre movement, and the collaboration process of playwrights, composers, lyricists, directors, choreographers, conductors, actors, designers and technicians are introduced. |
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| TE 130 Introduction to Theatre Design (3) |
| Introduces the elements of design and interprets them theatrically: set, costume, and light design. Explores text interpretation and visual expression. |
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| TE 140 Improvisational Acting (3) |
| Artistic method of improvisation focusing on the individual and ensemble exploring spontaneity, group cohesion and trust, pantomime skills, characterization and performance. |
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| TE 141 Acting I (3) |
| Introduction to the technique of acting using theatre games, improvisation, text analysis, monologue and scene work, rehearsal etiquette and technique, and performance. Explores the release of tension and freeing the actor’s body and voice. Rehearsals outside of class are required. |
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| TE/MCEN 150 Musical Theatre Workshop (2) |
| Exploring the actor/singer/dancer by concentrating on acting the song, vocal production, dance, musical theatre auditions, and performance. Rehearsals outside of class are required. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. |
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| TE 221 Oral Interpretation (3) |
| Artistic method of preparation and delivery of interpretive readings from prose, poetry, and drama focusing on literary analysis and editing, vocal and physical production technique, choral reading, and readers’ theatre. |
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| TE 222 Storytelling (3) |
| Artistic method of preparation and delivery of poetry, folk tales, and other stories focusing on story analysis and editing, and vocal and physical performance technique. |
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| TE 223 Voice and Diction (2) |
| Speech theory and technique designed to improve a stage actor’s vocal quality which may include breath, production, articulation and phonetics. |
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| TE 241 Acting II (3) |
| Deeper exploration into the technique of acting using method and non-method approaches to monologue and scene study. A more specific focus on vocal and physical awareness, character work, bold acting choices and genre. Rehearsal outside of class is required. Prerequisite: TE141 or consent of instructor. |
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| TE 242 Script Analysis (3) |
| Artistic approach analyzing and interpreting dramatic texts for the purpose of directors, actors and designers. |
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| TE 243 Acting III (3) |
| Acting technique open to explore major period styles and genres. Rehearsals outside of class are required. Prerequisites: TE141, TE241 or consent of instructor. Can be repeated once as an elective. |
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| TE 251 Stagecraft (3) |
| Exploration of various technical aspects of theatrical production which may include scenery and property construction (metalwork, painting and rigging), lighting and sound, costuming, and make-up. Scene shop laboratory hours may be required. |
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| TE 252 Technical Theatre (3) |
| Deeper study into technical theatre (see TE251 above) which may include lighting, set and costume design, and stage management and crew responsibilities. Scene shop laboratory hours may be required. Prerequisite: TE251. |
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| TE 253 Technical Theatre Practicum (1-3) |
| Participating in a Theatre Program mainstage production in stage management,
lighting, sound, scenery, props, costuming, or make-up and completing the requirements
set forth by the production’s technical director or costume/make-up
designer.
Prerequisites: TE251 or consent of instructor. |
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| TE 279 Tap Dance (2) |
| Introduction to tap dancing including basic steps, terms and combinations designed to increase strength and flexibility. |
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| TE 280 Liturgical Dance (2) |
| Introduction to dance and movement as a form of prayer. Content will include a history of Sacred Dance as well as student choreographed dances for a variety of worship services. |
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| TE 281 Ballet (2) |
| Introduction to ballet including body position, terms and beginning sequences designed to increase strength and flexibility. |
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| TE 282 Modern Dance (2) |
| Introduction to modern dance including free form techniques and exercises designed to increase strength and flexibility. |
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| TE 283 Stage Movement (2) |
| Theatrical movement techniques designed to break physical habits, release tension, explore physical character, increase strength and flexibility, begin aerobic activity and may introduce classical styles. |
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| TE 310 Special Topics in Theatre (variable) |
| Offers focus on a specialized area in theatre when resources are available. |
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| TE340 Acting III (3) |
| Acting technique open to explore major period styles and genres. Rehearsals
outside of class are required.
Prerequisites: TE141, TE241 or consent of instructor; can be repeated once. |
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| TE 341 Acting Theatre Practicum (1-3) |
| Participating as an actor in a Theatre Program mainstage production and completing
the requirements set forth by the production’s director.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor by audition. |
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| TE 342 Audition Technique (2) |
| Exploring the professional theatre and film audition by focusing on material selection and preparation, appearance, impression, and headshot/resume techniques. Prerequisite: TE141 or consent of instructor. |
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| TE 343 Stage Directing I (3) |
| Introduction to the art of directing focusing on script analysis, audition, staging, dramatic rhythm and pace, rehearsal technique and leadership qualities. The course culminates with student directed scenes from representative plays. Rehearsals outside of class are required. Prerequisite: TE141 or consent of instructor. |
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| TE 344 Stage Directing II (3) |
| Deeper study in the art of directing (see TE/CN343 above) focusing on concept, classical and stylized theatre, musical theatre, and other genres. The course culminates with student directed one-act plays. Successful completion of this course allows the student to propose and, if chosen, direct the annual student laboratory production (see TE444). Rehearsals outside of class are required. Prerequisites: TE141, TE343 or consent of instructor. |
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| TE/EH 352 Script Writing (3) |
| Writing scripts for the stage and/or screen and the study of the elements of script writing. Prerequisite: EH210. |
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| TE 361 Theatre History I (3) |
| Survey from Greek theatre to the closing of the theatres in Commonwealth England (1642). Designed to familiarize the student with various periods of theatre history, both the physical aspects and the genre of drama that evolved from each period. Readings of representative plays are required. |
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| TE 362 Theatre History II (3) |
| A continuation of TE361; from Restoration England (1660) to Ibsen. Readings of representative plays are required. |
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| TE 363 History of American Theatre (3) |
| Survey of the American stage from the 17th century to present; exploring social, cultural, political, and economic contexts that shaped American theatre. |
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| TE 383 Creative Dramatics (3) |
| Explores dramatic texts written for child performers and focuses on dramatic curriculum for children performance projects. Field component is required. |
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| TE 384 Children’s Theatre (3) |
| Primarily an acting and production technique exploring dramatic texts intended for child audiences. Performances are required. Prerequisite: TE141 or Consent of instructor. |
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| TE 397 Theatre Internship (variable) |
| Opportunity for students to gain credit for a non-academic theatre experience. Prerequisite: Consent of theatre director. |
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| TE 399 Independent Project in Theatre (variable) |
| Individually negotiated project in student’s area of interest established by contract with instructor. One semester hour is required for the theatre major designed to prepare students entering the theatre profession or graduate school. The project may focus on life in the theatre, portfolios, resumes, job search, audition material, agents, casting directors and the local and national theatre scene. Contracts are filed with the Registrar. Prerequisite: Consent of theatre director. |
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| TE/EH 410 Shakespeare |
| Introduction to the reading and study of Shakespearean tragedy, comedy and tragi-comedy. |
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| TE 444 Student Laboratory Production (1-3) |
| Annually, a student can be chosen through a proposal process to direct a laboratory
production.The process will be mentored by a faculty member and students
other than the director can participate based on audition or interest (actor, stage
manager, designer, or producer). These productions are performed in the student
theatre laboratory.
Prerequisite: consent of theatre director. 1 credit=50 hours; 2 credits=100 hours;
3 credits=150 hours of service. Can be repeated. |
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| TE 461 Drama Theory (3) |
| Explores the nature of drama through the perspectives of theorists from various periods and focuses on its relation to the other fine arts and the human condition. |
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| TE 462 Twentieth Century Theatre (3) |
| Explores the nature of theatre styles through the perspectives of modern era theorists; late 19th century to present. |
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| TE 463 Individual Research in Theatre (3) |
| Thesis research in areas which may focus on theory, history, or styles; research in marketing and advertisement for a Theatre Program mainstage production or student laboratory production; serve as dramaturge for a Theatre Program mainstage production or student laboratory production; or project proposed by student. Requirements set by instructor. Prerequisite: Consent of theatre director. |
