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.