Theatre Arts Department - Degree Requirements

BACHELOR OF ARTS
The Theatre Arts Department currently has three concentrations within the major: performance concentration, directing/dramaturgy and theatre design/technical theatre concentration. Each concentration consists of the Theatre Core Curriculum supplemented by electives specific to each concentration.

Theatre Arts Major

Performance Concentration
This concentration within the Theatre curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue graduate studies in Theatre (M.A./Ph.D. and M.F.A.) and/or professional work as a performer. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre major courses taken by all theatre majors and will supplement the core with courses identified as concentration specific electives. Students in the performance concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser when selecting electives. Advisers will assist students
in identifying the year and semester elective courses are offered. Students are strongly encouraged to also complete a professional Internship at a local Twin Cities theatre.

To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses—eight required core courses and two courses chosen from THR electives, plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as THP courses.

Eight core courses:

THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction

Two electives from:

THR 226 Movement for the Theatre
THR 350 Voice for Speech, Stage, and Screen
THR 360 Interpretive Reading
THR 365 Advanced Acting

Ten production practicum units (THP): See Practicum Units

The theatre arts department addresses the Graduation Skills using the embedded model. Every course within the core cur-
riculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects that address Critical Thinking, Writing,
and Speaking. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill. Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.

Directing/Dramaturgy Concentration
This concentration within the theatre curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue graduate studies in theatre (M.A./P.H.D and M.F.A.) and/or professional work as a director or dramatuag. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre major courses taken by all theatre majors and will supplement the core with courses identified as concentration specific electives. Students in the Directing/Dramaturgy concentration are encouraged to consult with their adviser when selecting electives.
Advisors will assist students in identifying the year and semester elective courses are offered. Students are also required to com-
plete a THR 399 Internship at a local Twin Cities theatre.

To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses-eight required core courses and two electives chosen from two categories of courses Plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as THP.

Eight Core Courses:

THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction

Electives:
Select and complete one (1) of the following courses

ENG 330 Shakespeare Theatre Arts
ENG 338 Readings in British and Commonwealth Drama
ENG 358 Readings in American Drama
ENG 368 Readings in World Drama
NAS 352 Modern Nordic Drama

Select and complete one (1) of the following courses

THR/ENG 325 Playwriting
ENG 221 Expository Writing about the Arts and Popular Culture

Required Internship:
THR 399 Internship—Off Campus Specific practicum requirements: Serve as stage manager on main-stage show Dramaturg one Main-Stage Show

Ten Practicum Units (THP): See Practicum Units

The Theatre Arts Department addresses the Graduation Skills using the embedded model. Every course within the core cur-
riculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects that address Critical Thinking, Writing,
and Speaking. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning
(QR) graduation skill. Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of
these skills.

Technical Design/Technology Concentration
This concentration within the theatre curriculum is designed to serve students hoping to pursue graduate studies and/or professional work as a theatre designer or technician. Students choosing this concentration will enroll in the eight core theatre major classes taken by all theatre majors and will supplement the core with at least two electives from the Art Department. Students in the emphasis are strongly
encouraged to also take an Independent Study in their area of focus and to do a professional internship at a local Twin Cities theatre.

To fulfill this concentration:
Ten THR courses-eight required core courses and Two electives chosen from ART electives, Plus 10 theatre practicum units taken as
THP.

Eight Core Courses:

THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft
THR 232 Acting
THR 245 Introduction to Asian and Asian American Theatre
THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 361 Theatre History and Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History and Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction

Two Electives from:

ART 107 Drawing or THR/ART 265 Computer Drafting
ART 240 Art History Survey or ART 243 or 244 History of Architecture

Required Internship:
THR 199 Internship—Off Campus

The Theatre Arts Department addresses the Graduation Skills using the embedded
model. Every course within the core curriculum and most electives as part of a specific concentration require various projects
that address Critical Thinking, Writing, and Speaking. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements
for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill. Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to
their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.

Ten Production Practicum Units (THP): See Practicum Units

The following courses are strongly recommended:
THR 228 Directed Study
ART 340 Digital Imaging
THR 339 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study

Theatre Practicum Units (THP)
All theatre arts majors in either concentration are required to complete 10 practicum units (THP) from three established areas.

Area 1 Performance
Each major will complete between one and five THPs from this area.
The Performance Area THPs are:
THP 111 Fall Acting/Performance
THP 121 Winter Acting/Performance
THP 131 Spring Acting/Performance
THP 141 Studio Acting/Performance
THP 151 Misc. Performance

Area 2 Production
Each major will complete between four and eight THPs from this area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 112, 122 or 132 House Management
THP 113, 123 or 133 Set, Lights, Costumes Crew
THP 114, 124 or 134 Running Crew
THP 115, 125 or 135 Assistant Stage Manager
THP 116, 126 or 136 Stage Manager

Area 3 Artistic/Production Management
Each major will complete one THP from this area.
The Production Area THPs are:
THP 117 Fall Artistic/Production Assistance
THP 127 Winter Artistic/Production Assistance
THP 137 Spring Artistic/Production Assistance

Please note that all theatre practicum courses count as one theatre practicum unit except for the following because of exceptional time requirements:
THP 115, THP 125 and THP 135 Assistant Stage Manager counts as two units
THP 116 ,THP 126 and THP 136 Stage Manager counts as three units.

Curricular Planning Information: The following courses are encouraged, but not required:

THR/MUS 235 Skills of Music Theatre
THR/ENL 325 Playwriting
THR 333 Acting for the Camera
THR 399 Internship
THR 499 Independent Study
THR 002 is recommended to fulfill one of the lifetime sports requirements.

Students may take a maximum of 13 credits in the major.

First-years planning to major in theatre arts should begin with courses THR 228, 232, or 250; sophomores: THR 226, 228, 245, 361, 362; juniors: THR 325, 328, 350, 360, 361, or 365; seniors THR 365, 366.

Note: Some courses are offered alternate years only. Incoming students should meet in the fall of first year with a theatre adviser to ensure proper sequence of classes to be taken based on odd or even year of entry.

Departmental Honors
Designed to encourage overall excellence as well as outstanding achievement on a specific project of special interest to the student. Honors majors must maintain a 3.75 GPA in the major and a 3.50 GPA overall and, as part of their major, complete a substantial independent project of honors quality (THR 499). Honors candidates should meet with their departmental adviser early spring semester of their junior year to develop a proposal for the honors project.

Transfer Students
Transfer students should meet with a transfer adviser upon acceptance to determine what credits taken at another institution will transfer into the major. The majority of core classes should however be taken at Augsburg. Additionally transfers are required to take a minimum of three upper division theatre arts courses. Ten practicum units are also required, five of which need to be completed within the department. Transfers must also complete a minimum of five THP credits within the department. No more than five units can be credits from others schools.

Theatre Arts Minor
Five courses including:

THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 228 Introduction to Stagecraft, or THR 328 Theatrical Design
THR 232 Acting
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism II
THR 366 Stage Direction

The theatre arts minors also must complete five practicum units. Students must take a minimum of one performance unit and a
minimum of three production units. Refer to the practicum categories listed below the curriculum concentrations.

Theatre History and Criticism Dramaturgy Minor
Five courses:

THR 250 Script Analysis: Foundations of Theatre
THR 325 Playwriting
THR 361 Theatre History Criticism I
THR 362 Theatre History Criticism II
A directed studies course in dramaturgy or theatre criticism or theatre history

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Theatre Arts Department - Degree Requirements