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Professors: Craig N. Hudson, Dale R. Luciano, Dennis L. Smith
Assistant Professors: Maggie McClellan, Deborah Rosenberg, Chris Sackett, Johanna Wadleigh
Instructors: Jim Giancarlo, Suzanne Seiber
Adjunct Faculty: Lue Douthit, James Edmondson, Gwen Overland
The Department of Theatre Arts offers educational and practical experience in all areas of theatre, including acting, directing, costuming, stage scenery and lighting, sound, makeup, management, dramatic literature, and theatre history. Theatre arts majors participate in the department's active and ambitious production program and experience the close working relationships that develop between faculty and students as they produce live theatre together.Through its presentation of classic and contemporary dramatic works, the Department of Theatre Arts contributes significantly to the social and cultural enrichment of the University and southern Oregon community. Dedicated to creating opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills in practical ways, the department not only supplies performance opportunities for students, but also mounts productions that are often designed and predominantly executed by students.
Whether incoming freshmen or transfers, all students wishing to pursue the theatre arts major are admitted to SOU as "pretheatre majors" and must apply to the Department of Theatre Arts for formal admission to the major. Application forms may be filed during the first term in residence and are available in the department office. New students are required to enroll in Theatre Foundations during their first term at SOU and complete the application process as part of the class.The theatre arts faculty considers applications at the end of each term. Typically, students are not admitted to the major until their third term in residence. However, students who clearly demonstrate that they meet the criteria for admission may have their applications approved prior to their third term. Also, some students who do not meet department standards before their third term will not be accepted into the major.
The department limits the number of students admitted to the major. Priority is given to students who:
The department chair notifies each student of formal acceptance to the theatre major and assigns the student a faculty advisor. The above criteria will be utilized by the department chair to determine the master roster of new majors being admitted to the department.1. Possess the intellect, interest, and aptitude to successfully engage the academic requirements of the theatre arts degree program, as demonstrated by overall GPA and GPA in the major;
2. Demonstrate that they can meet their responsibilities and obligations to both the intellectual and production life of the department, as demonstrated by GPA in major classes and work undertaken in Theatre Practice; and
3. Will contribute to the creative and scholarly activities of the program and will exercise a positive influence on the learning environment.
To facilitate as fluid a transition into the program as possible, transfer students are strongly encouraged to contact the department at least two full terms prior to arrival at SOU and to arrange for an audition and/or interview, which will determine appropriate placement within the training sequence. Students interested in a performance (acting) emphasis must contact Dennis Smith, head of the acting program, to arrange an audition for appropriate placement in the acting sequence. Students with a scenic design, lighting design, stage management, or technical orientation must contact Craig Hudson, head of the design program, to arrange for a portfolio review and/or interview. Students interested in a costume design or costume construction emphasis must contact Deborah Rosenberg, head of the costume program, for a portfolio review and/or interview.Early contact with the department will minimize difficulties in registering for appropriate classes within the training sequence.
Upon commencing studies at SOU, transfer students must schedule an appointment with a theatre arts faculty member for an evaluation of which credits listed in the Advanced Standing Report (ASR) may be used to satisfy core requirements for the theatre major.
Transfer students who have not completed lower division core requirements in theatre may not be allowed to register for upper division theatre classes until they have completed those requirements.
Auditions before the full faculty for admission to TA 247 (Acting I) will be administered under the auspices of TA 166 (Theatre Foundations) during the fall term each year. Auditions are also conducted by the full faculty each spring term to determine the roster of students who will be permitted to take TA 248 (Acting II) and other courses in the advanced acting sequence.
All students admitted to the major are admitted as majors in the BA or BS degree program. Admission to the BFA program is by audition only. Each student should consult a department advisor to determine a course of study. Students may apply for admission to the BFA no earlier than the end of the sophomore year by means of audition, interview, and/or résumé-portfolio presentation. (Transfer students should wait until they have been in residence at least two full terms prior to auditioning.) For information about audition guidelines and dates, contact theatre arts.
1. Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on printed catalog page 30.
2. All theatre arts majors are required to participate in the department's production program by enrolling in Theatre Practice each term until they have earned the maximum credits available for TA 255 and 455.
This maximum is 21 total Theatre Practice credits for BFA students and 18 for BA and BS students. Through production assignments, students are expected to demonstrate serious commitment to the major and solid work habits by adequate or better fulfillment of the obligation to Theatre Practice. Students who do not demonstrate such commitment through a grade of C or better in Theatre Practice are dropped from the major.
Students generally do not preregister for Theatre Practice. A mandatory Theatre Practice meeting is held each term during the first week of classes. The exact date and time is listed in the schedule of classes each term. At the meeting, students select possible assignment opportunities, which include performance, management, design, and technical areas. Assignments are then posted and students are administratively enrolled in Theatre Practice at the appropriate credit level.
3. Continuation as a major in any of the degree programs is contingent upon a yearly evaluation. The criteria used to determine whether students shall be retained or dropped from the major include:
a) Satisfactory fulfillment of the Theatre Practice requirement;
b) A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 overall and 3.0 in the major; and
c) Successful completion of the following courses by the end of the sophomore year: TA 144, 146, 166, 167, 168, 245, and 247.
Exceptions to the above criteria may be presented to the department chair for consideration.
Students at risk of being dropped from the major for failure to meet one of the criteria are notified in writing by the department chair or designated representative.
Requirements to be evaluated by advisor and approved by department chair. Total upper division theatre credits required is 32.
- Stagecraft (TA 144) 3
- Costume Fundamentals (TA 146) 3
- Theatre Foundations (TA 166) 3
- Script Analysis (TA 167) 3
- Playreading (TA 168) 3
- Stage Lighting (TA 245) 3
Choice of one design class:
- Costume Design I (TA 246), Lighting Design (TA 445), or Scene Design Techniques (TA 141) 3
- Acting I (TA 247) 4
- Theatre Practice (TA 255)TA 255, 455: 6 credits minimum and 9 credits maximum each; TA 455 for BFA is 6 credits minimum and 12 credits maximum. All theatre arts majors are required to register for at least 1 credit in Theatre Practice (TA 255 or 455) each term until they reach the maximum allowable credit. Students earning 5 credits in two consecutive terms may be exempt from the 1-credit requirement during the third term. minimum 6
- Capstone Experience (TA 400) 2
- OSF Plays in Production (TA 439) 3
- Forms and Meaning of Drama (TA 459) 4
- Drama in Western Culture (TA 466, 467, 468) 12
- Theatre Practice (TA 455)TA 255, 455: 6 credits minimum and 9 credits maximum each; TA 455 for BFA is 6 credits minimum and 12 credits maximum. All theatre arts majors are required to register for at least 1 credit in Theatre Practice (TA 255 or 455) each term until they reach the maximum allowable credit. Students earning 5 credits in two consecutive terms may be exempt from the 1-credit requirement during the third term. minimum 6
- Courses in Dramatic Literature 9-12
- Theatre electives 14
Summary
- General Education 67
- Theatre Arts Major (BA/BS Core) 67
- Theatre electives 14
- Miscellaneous electives 32
- Total for graduation 180
Adjunct/paraprofessional requirements and theatre arts major requirements to be evaluated by advisor and approved by department chair.
- Stagecraft (TA 144) 3
- Costume Fundamentals (TA 146) 3
- Theatre Foundations (TA 166) 3
- Script Analysis (TA 167) 3
- Playreading (TA 168) 3
- Stage Lighting (TA 245) 3
Choice of one design class:
- Costume Design I (TA 246), Lighting Design (TA 445), or Scene Design Techniques (TA 141) 3
- Acting I (TA 247) 4
- Theatre Practice (TA 255)TA 255, 455: 6 credits minimum and 9 credits maximum each; TA 455 for BFA is 6 credits minimum and 12 credits maximum. All theatre arts majors are required to register for at least 1 credit in Theatre Practice (TA 255 or 455) each term until they reach the maximum allowable credit. Students earning 5 credits in two consecutive terms may be exempt from the 1-credit requirement during the third term. minimum 6
- Thesis (TA 403) 3
- OSF Plays in Production (TA 439) 3
- Theatre Practice (TA 455)TA 255, 455: 6 credits minimum and 9 credits maximum each; TA 455 for BFA is 6 credits minimum and 12 credits maximum. All theatre arts majors are required to register for at least 1 credit in Theatre Practice (TA 255 or 455) each term until they reach the maximum allowable credit. Students earning 5 credits in two consecutive terms may be exempt from the 1-credit requirement during the third term. minimum 6
- Forms and Meaning of Drama (TA 459) Taught during even years only (e.g., 2002-03) 4
- Drama in Western Culture (TA 466, 467, 468) Taught during odd years only (e.g., 2001-02) 12
Summary
- General education 67
- Theatre arts major (BFA core) 59
- Theatre electives 30
- Miscellaneous electives 24
- Total for graduation 180
BFA students may concentrate on one of the following areas: acting, costuming, directing, stage lighting, sound, stage management, stage scenery, or theatre business (12 hours of credit, some of which can come from core courses, must be in the area of concentration).
BFA students are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA for all work in theatre arts and a 3.0 for all University work, and they must meet graduation requirements of the University.
Coursework leading to the BFA degree in theatre arts is strictly monitored. Once admitted to the BFA program, students are required to plan a program of coursework, in consultation with their departmental advisor and subject to faculty approval, that follows departmental guidelines. Published guidelines and requirements for developing an area of concentration and for successful proposal and completion of a BFA thesis are available in the departmental office.
Retention in the BFA program is dependent on academic performance and continued development of talent and acquisition of skills as evaluated by faculty assessment. Although it is possible to complete all requirements within four years, a successful course of study may take longer, since graduation depends as much on demonstrated proficiency as on credits.
Students interested in pursuing a minor in theatre arts should complete an application, available in the department office, and submit it to the department chair. If enrollment of theatre majors in the program meets full capacity of the department, the department chair may deny the application.(40 credits)
- Stagecraft (TA 144) 3
- Costume Fundamentals (TA 146) 3
- Theatre Foundations (TA 166) 3
- Script Analysis (TA 167) 3
- Playreading (TA 168) 3
- Stage Lighting (TA 245) 3
Choose one design class:
- Costume Design I (TA 246), Lighting Design (TA 445), or Scene Design Techniques (TA 141) 3
- Acting I (TA 247) 4
- Theatre Practice (TA 255 or 455) 3
- Drama in Western Culture (TA 466, 467, 468) 12
Students who want to teach theatre arts at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor's degree in theatre arts before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT teacher education program.This competitive program requires students to prepare in advance to enhance their chances of acceptance into the program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children in the public schools prior to application to the MAT program are required.
In addition, proficiency in a second language is required for admission. This requirement can be met by successfully completing two years of a second language at the college or university level or by passing a second language proficiency test at the intermediate level.
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