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BFA Theatre Administration degree |
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Inherent in the program is a commitment to teach and foster excellence in technique along with professionalism, intellectualism and collaboration. While certain classes may have a primary focus, and emphasis may change from year to year, all values are certainly reaffirmed and developed in nearly all area classes throughout the four-year program of study. Faculty assessments of students' abilities in these areas are ongoing. Students are responsible as well for self-evaluation and reflection. Progress according to the central values are addressed and discussed between each BFA student and two faculty members at the end of the freshman, sophomore and junior years during year-end evaluations. Accomplishments and growth of the past year are discussed and future goals are proposed. In this manner students are able to shape intentionally their ongoing studies. | ||||||
Freshman
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| Creating theatre ultimately involves connecting the unique talents and visions of many individuals. Therefore, practicing skills in collaboration is the main focus of this year. Students will be involved in several class group projects as well as participate outside of the classroom in practicum and Assistant Stage Management experiences, which support our main stage production season. It is expected that through these experiences individual self-discipline will be developed as well as the ability to work supportively and cooperatively within an ensemble. Students will also learn about and practice fundamental analysis of scripts and basic techniques in acting. Stagecraft theory and practice helps administrators to be aware of the variety of skills and talent needed in production areas of theatre. Support classes intended to open up expertise in business and the fine arts are interwoven through the four-year curriculum. First-year Theatre Administration students take Introduction to Computers and Information Systems, Introduction to Design Theory and a selection from options to increase understanding of music or visual art history. Professional skills will be developed through creation of a theatrical resume, and identification of career opportunities for summer work. Freshman University studies classes of Critical Writing, Reading, and Research I and II enhance theatre students' sensitivity to language, develop close reading skills, and expand abilities in creative expression and research skills. |
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Sophomore
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Second year students delve more deeply through theory and practice into the financial areas of administration through taking Principles of Financial Accounting and a Quantitative Reasoning course which lay groundwork for the internship as a Theatre Department Business Manager. The History of Style course continues to open up awareness of historical aesthetics. Collaborative skills continue through various practicum experiences, Pipe Dreams attendance, and through taking the Team Development class which is meant to help develop professional skills in organizing group dynamics. A course in U.S. Studies increases theatre students' awareness of cultural diversity of the human experience. Also taken may be the non-sequential course requirement in Natural science, which helps to develop logical and systematic thinking processes to balance creative and imaginative ways of knowing the world. Language/Culture track class choices are also taken in this year. |
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Junior
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While the second year emphasizes depth of study, the junior year encourages breadth. Theatre courses include Directing I, two semesters of theatre history through Integrated I and II and a design studio course along with Advanced Stagecraft. Business and Communication courses also explore theory through the study of Public Relations, Management and Administration and Marketing Principles and Practices. These skills are then practiced in the second semester Kirkland Fine Arts Center Box Office Internship. A dance elective and theatre elective choices allow the student to add depth to an area of knowledge. A choice of a Global Studies course continues to expand theatre students' awareness of diversity in the world beyond the Western traditions. |
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Senior
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| The final year stresses professional growth through integration and application of analytical, technical, collaborative and professional skills. Students hone their own personal process through two specific internships at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center. One position continues work in the Box Office and the second semester capstone internship will be specifically designed by the student in consultation with an advisor focusing on some specific administrative challenge Foundations of Entrepreneurship and an Advanced/Professional Writing course both develop skills for professional work. Students continue to explore other areas of personal interest through completion of their selected elective courses as well as developing connections in the community through off-campus service learning experiences. | ||||||