Requirements

Degree Requirements

This major is available as a bachelor of arts degree only, as defined in the section on degree requirements for all majors in this catalog.

Major Requirements

38-42 total credits, including¹:

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Core Courses
THTR 162	THEATRE DESIGN METHODS	3
THTR 270	PLAY READING AND DRAMATURGY	3
THTR 489	SENIOR CAPSTONE SEMINAR	3
Design Perspectives (2 of the following courses)		6
THTR 185	STAGECRAFT
THTR 290	STAGE MAKEUP, WIGS, AND HAIR
THTR 380	SCENERY AND PROPERTIES DESIGN
THTR 385	LIGHTING AND PROJECTION DESIGN
THTR 390	COSTUME DESIGN
THTR 466	TOPICS IN THEATRE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Performance Perspectives (3 of the following courses)		9-11
THTR 181	ACTING I
COMM 220	PERFORMING LITERATURE
THTR 295	THEATRE BUSINESS AND PROMOTIONS
THTR 361	THEATRE FOR EDUCATORS
THTR 365	STAGE AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT
THTR 368	PROD/TOURING EDUC THEATRE
THTR 370	PLAY DIRECTING
THTR 371	ADVANCED DIRECTING
THTR 381	ACTING II
THTR 481	TOPICS IN THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Historical and Literary Perspectives (2 of the following courses)		8
THTR/MUSC 375	HISTORY OF THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
THTR 470	THEATRE HISTORIES I
THTR 473	THEATRE HISTORIES II
Two additional 3-4 credit THTR elective courses 2		6-8
Performance/Crew Requirements 3
Total Credits		38-42

¹

Majors must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.500 to enroll in practicum courses and participate in production activities. In addition, students must earn a grade of C- or higher in courses meeting major requirements. Students must also complete three courses that are at the 300 or 400 level.

²

Students pursuing Secondary Licensure must select THEATRE FOR EDUCATORS (THTR 361) as an elective.

³

Theatre Arts majors earn 12 points through their work on Linfield Theatre productions by completing jobs in the following areas: Front of House, Production Crews, Production Team, and Creative Team. Students may receive academic credit for these production assignments by enrolling in appropriate practicum courses. A listing of the jobs in each area and their corresponding points is available from theatre faculty.

Student Learning Outcomes

Through the pursuit of a major in theatre arts, students will have opportunities to:

Obtain knowledge of a broad range of theatrical disciplines and experiences, each of which is important to an understanding of the whole as demonstrated by

1. describing the key terms, concepts and theatre artists in each major area of the theatre discipline;
2. employing the basic skills required in selected major areas of the theatre discipline

Comprehend the interrelationships among the theatrical disciplines by analyzing and solving problems in most practical areas of theatre production as demonstrated by

1. articulating the relationships among the various facets of the theatre discipline, developing and defending artistic concepts, and collaborating within the theatre production process;
2. analyzing and creating solutions to specific challenges in the theatrical process

Achieve adequate preparation to accept post-graduate internships or entry-level positions in theatre, to enter graduate school, to adapt theatre knowledge and skills to other careers, and to adopt creative approaches to life-long learning as demonstrated by

1. presenting the appropriate skill sets to enter a specific theatre entry-level position or graduate program in theatre;
2. identifying theatre skills that can be applied in other areas of life or careers;
3. communicating clearly in written and spoken English and conducting basic research in the theatrical discipline

Acquire the skills necessary to function as mindful, creative, and responsible individuals who appreciate the diversity and ambiguity of theatrical experiences and the role of theatre in society as demonstrated by

1. applying conceptual thinking to critically evaluate text, performance, and production;
2. explaining production processes, aesthetic properties of style, and the way these shape and are shaped by artistic and cultural forces;
3. articulating critical awareness of one’s position within a complex society.

The goals are the same for students pursuing majors and minors with the recognition that minors will not attain the depth of study in the discipline afforded majors.

OREGON PRELIMINARY TEACHING LICENSURE IN DRAMA

Students who are also seeking an Oregon Preliminary Teaching License must also complete a Secondary Education major with Licensure. In order to complete the Secondary Education major with Licensure, students should begin taking education courses no later than their sophomore year. Students must select THEATRE FOR EDUCATORS (THTR 361) as an elective. The student must be advised by faculty in both majors. Alternatively, students may complete a Teaching Certificate program at Linfield after degree completion.  Students should seek advice from the Education Department Director if you are considering the post-graduation certificate option.

Students seeking teaching licensure may earn no grade lower than a C in both major and all licensure coursework.*

_{*This statement added to the catalog 12/2024, though the policy is not new.}