Theatre & Communication Arts Major

Students majoring in Theatre and Communication Arts follow a program of study designed to stimulate awareness of our cultural traditions and to explore the creative abilities of each individual.

Theatre and Communication Arts majors have the tools to pursue a professional career, graduate studies, or continue their path as lifelong appreciators of the theatrical arts. Graduates have gone on to build careers in acting, directing, design and technical direction, writing for screen and theatre, film television, business, law, publishing, education, sales, and advertising.

What You'll Learn, See, and Do as Theatre & Communication Arts Major

• Learn the fundamentals of acting and performance
• Study the rich history of theatre and dramatic literature
• Gain hands-on experience in stage design and technology
• Work or perform in student productions

Sample Courses in Theatre and Communication Arts

Improvisation

This is a workshop-based performance laboratory course exploring several dimensions of theatrical self-expression through improvised exercises and situations. 

Costume Design

Study and practice of costume design techniques, including the development of visual research sources, practicing freehand drawing and watercolor painting techniques, and drawing and painting of costume sketches for several plays. 

World Theatre

A two-semester survey that integrates a multi-cultural history of world theatre, studying performance traditions and dramatic literature. The course encompasses the foundations of theatre via oral traditions and rituals, Aristotle and Greek theatre, and the early and late Renaissance periods.