Theatre, B.A.

Core Curriculum: 38 - 51 credit hours

Please review the Core Curriculum  page for course options.

Required Courses

• TR 223 - History and Literature of the Theatre I (3)
• TR 227 - Stage Make-up (2)
• TR 251 - Stagecraft (3)
• TR 253 - Stage Lighting (3)
• TR 255 - Costume Techniques/Design (3)
• TR 271 - Acting I (3)
• TR 272 - Acting II (3)
• TR 281 - Script Analysis/Directing Principles (3)
• TR 324 - History & Literature of the Theatre II (3)
• TR 415 - Playwright Seminar (3)
• TR 425 - Dramatic Theory & Criticism (3)
• TR 463 - Advanced Directing (3)
• TR 499 - Senior Project (3)

Technology Requirement

Computer competency will be demonstrated by successful completion of TR 223  and TR 253  within the major. 

Outcomes

In addition to the degree requirements stated earlier in this catalog, upon graduation an Avila University Theatre major will have demonstrated the ability to:

Theatre B.A. and B.F.A. Outcomes

• Upon graduation an Avila University theatre major will have demonstrated the ability to place text and production in an historical and theoretical context. (TR 223  and TR 499 )
• Upon graduation an Avila University theatre major will have demonstrated the ability to display a basic knowledge of acting technique and character development. (TR 271  and TR 499 )
• Upon graduation an Avila University theatre major will have demonstrated the ability to display a basic knowledge of elemental technical theatre techniques. (TR 251  and TR 499 )

      *Musical Theatre BFA has a choice of the capstone of either TR 499  or MU 498 . 

Upon graduation an Avila University theatre major with a musical theatre concentration will have demonstrated the ability to place music in proper historical social context; define and apply appropriate vocabulary and terminology to music and demonstrate the comprehensive knowledge of music through performance. (MU 498 )

In addition, the B.F.A graduate will have demonstrated the ability to:

• Acting: Recognize, distinguish, and implement a range of acting styles. (TR 471 )
• Directing:  Direct (analyze and realize) a dramatic work. (TR 463 )
• Design and Technology:  Communicate concepts and ideas visually and orally. (TR 451 )
• Musical Theatre:  Realize a musical theatre character from printed word to performance. (TR 377 )
• Musical Theatre:  Demonstrate knowledge of harmony, melody and rhythm through analysis. (MU 272 )

Assessment

The outcomes for the Theatre major are assessed through a combination of written and performance projects. The assessment process culminates in the senior capstone. Each major (both BA and BFA) must complete the capstone in the major, which is 1) performance-based with a written component and, 2) is supervised and evaluated by a faculty mentor.

Note

Grades of CR/NC are not permitted with the Theatre major requirements.