Theatre and Dance Courses & Requirements

Degrees Offered:

  • B.A.: Theatre
  • Minors: Technical Theatre, Theatre Performance

Course Listings

  • Click here to read complete descriptions of the Theatre and Dance courses offered at Wittenberg.

Degree Requirements:

Major in Theatre (Performance Track) - 40 credits

  • THDN 122 Acting - 4 credits
  • THDN 210 Dance Ethnology - 4 credits
  • THDN 231 Stage Design - 4 credits
  • THDN 265 History of Western Theatre - 4 credits
  • THDN 270 Contemporary American Drama - 4 credits
  • THDN 300 Directing - 4 credits
  • THDN 310 Devised Theatre - 4 credits
  • THDN 331 Advanced Stage Design - 4 credits
  • THDN 401 Senior Seminar - 1 credit
  • Four credits chosen from:
    • THDN 211 Dance Composition - 4 credits
    • THDN 226 Improvisation - 4 credits
    • THDN 235 Stage Management - 2 credits
    • THDN 240 Playwriting - 4 credits
    • THDN 250 Child Drama - 4 credits
    • THDN 280 Topics in Theatre - 4 credits
    • THDN 400 Topics in Theatre or Dance - 1-4 credits
    • THDN 490 Independent Study - 1-4 credits
    • THDN 492 Internship - 1-4 credits
    • PHIL 208 Philosophy and Modern Drama - 4 credits
    • ENGL 364 Shakespeare - 4 credits
  • Two credits chosen from:
    • THDN 030 Modern Dance
    • THDN 040 Ballet
    • THDN 050 Jazz
    • THDN 060 Tap Dance
    • THDN 070 Dance Company Workshop - 2 credits
  • Crew one MainStage theatre production
  • Complete one of the following:
    • Direct a Student Laboratory Production
    • Assistant Direct a substantial MainStage Theatre Production (at discretion of Chair in consultation with faculty)
    • Create significant dramaturgical packet (at discretion of Chair in consultation with faculty)
  • Pass a two-part senior comprehensive examination: Practical (significant artistic product) and Written (critical analysis of product)

Major in Theatre (Design & Technology Track) - 42 credits

  • THDN 122 Acting - 4 credits
  • THDN 210 Dance Ethnology - 4 credits
  • THDN 230 Stagecraft - 4 credits
  • THDN 231 Stage Design - 4 credits
  • THDN 265 History of Western Theatre - 4 credits
  • THDN 270 Contemporary American Drama - 4 credits
  • THDN 300 Directing - 4 credits
  • THDN 310 Devised Theatre - 4 credits
  • THDN 331 Advanced Stage Design - 4 credits
  • THDN 401 Senior Seminar - 1 credit
  • Four credits chosen from:
    • THDN 211 Dance Composition - 4 credits
    • THDN 235 Stage Management - 2 credits
    • THDN 240 Playwriting - 4 credits
    • THDN 250 Child Drama - 4 credits
    • THDN 280 Topics in Theatre - 4 credits
    • THDN 400 Topics in Theatre or Dance - 1-4 credits
    • THDN 490 Independent Study - 1-4 credits
    • THDN 492 Internship - 1-4 credits
    • ART 101 2D Design - 4 credits
    • ART 103 3D Design - 4 credits
    • ART 121 Basic Drawing - 4 credits
  • Crew one MainStage theatre production
  • Complete one of the following:
    • Stage a Student Laboratory Production
    • Design a MainStage Theatre Production or a significant Student Laboratory production (at discretion of Chair in consultation with faculty)
    • Create significant dramaturgical packet (at discretion of Chair in consultation with faculty)
  • Pass a two-part senior comprehensive examination: Practical (significant artistic product) and Written (critical analysis of product)
     

Minor in Theatre Design & Technology - 20 credits

  • THDN 230 Stagecraft - 4 credits
  • THDN 231 Stage Design - 4 credits
  • THDN 265 History of Western Theatre - 4 credits
  • THDN 310 Devised Theatre - 4 credits
  • Four credits chosen from:
    • THDN 210 Dance Ethnology - 4 credits
    • THDN 211 Dance Composition - 4 credits
    • THDN 235 Stage Management - 2 credits
    • THDN 270 Contemporary American Drama - 4 credits
    • THDN 300 Directing - 4 credits
    • THDN 331 Advanced Stage Design - 4 credits
    • THDN 401 Senior Seminar - 1 credit
    • THDN 030 Modern Dance
    • THDN 040 Ballet
    • THDN 050 Jazz
    • THDN 060 Tap Dance
    • THDN 070 Dance Company Workshop
  • Perform in and/or crew for two MainStage theatre productions

Minor in Theatre Performance - 19 credits

  • THDN 122 Acting - 4 credits
  • THDN 265 History of Western Theatre - 4 credits
  • THDN 310 Devised Theatre - 4 credits
  • Two credits chosen from:
    • THDN 030 Modern Dance
    • THDN 040 Ballet
    • THDN 050 Jazz
    • THDN 060 Tap Dance
    • THDN 070 Dance Company Workshop
  • Five credits from:
    • THDN 210 Dance Ethnology - 4 credits
    • THDN 211 Dance Composition - 4 credits
    • THDN 235 Stage Management - 2 credits
    • THDN 250 Child Drama - 4 credits
    • THDN 270 Contemporary American Drama - 4 credits
    • THDN 280 Topics in Theatre - 1-4 credits
    • THDN 300 Directing - 4 credits
    • THDN 322 Advanced Acting - 4 credits
    • THDN 400 Topics in Theatre Performance - 1-4 credits
    • THDN 401 Senior Seminar - 1 credit
  • Perform in and/or crew for two MainStage theatre productions

Licensure for Teaching in Drama/Theatre
Students interested in pursuing a course of study leading to a license to teach drama/theatre should contact the chairperson of the Department of Theatre and Dance or the Department of Education for specific requirements.

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