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Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
Theatre Education

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
1.         The ability to make informed assessments of quality in theatrical and to display selectivity and judgment while participating in the creation of theatrical art. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
2.         Analytical abilities for understanding meaning in dramatic literature and familiarity with the means by which the elements of production can establish and reinforce that meaning. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
3.         The ability to identify sources and tools for historical research in theatre, to reflect on theatrical performances on paper, and to produce a formal research paper.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
4.         Familiarity with a diverse body of dramatic literature of different genre, style, period, and culture. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, and V.)
5.         An understanding of the practices, conventions, problems, and issues throughout the history of the western theatre and in contemporary times. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
6.         The ability to create theatrical designs and to implement technical solutions for production. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
7.         An understanding of, and the ability to execute, established approaches to acting and skills and duties necessary for the stage director. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
8.         Productivity, diligence, exploration, and experimentation.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
9.         The ability to follow through on a rehearsal sequence or construction schedule and to bring a role or design to a successful public performance. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
10.       Effective planning, teaching, and assessment skills for theatre education in a secondary institution as prescribed by the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)

Theatre Education Major Courses
Secondary Education

THEA 161 – Acting I  
THEA 200, 300 – Production Workshop        
THEA 201, 301 – Theatre Practicum   
THEA 210 – Movement for the Theatre           
THEA 222 – Stage Makeup    
THEA 261 – Acting II 
THEA 270 – Stagecraft           
THEA 310 – Directing 
THEA 325 – Theatrical Design
THEA 350 – Theatre History   
THEA 450 – Senior Project    
THEA 491 B Theatre Seminar 
SEED 490L B Methods of Teaching Secondary Language Arts
COMM 211 – Oral Interpretation       
Electives          
Select from any COMM, DANC or THEA courses numbered above
            TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

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Bachelor of Arts Degree
Theatre

Student Learning Outcomes

The graduate from this program will have demonstrated:
1.         The ability to make informed assessments of quality in theatrical activities and to display selectivity and judgment while participating in the creation of theatrical art.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
2.         Analytical abilities for understanding meaning in dramatic literature and familiarity with the means by which the elements of production can establish and reinforce that meaning.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, IV, and V.)
3.         The ability to identify sources and tools for historical research in theatre, to reflect on theatrical performances on paper, and to produce a formal research paper.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
4.         Familiarity with a diverse body of dramatic literature of different genre, style, period, and culture. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, and V.)
5.         An understanding of the practices, conventions, problems, and issues throughout the history of the western theatre and in contemporary times.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes IV, and V.)
6.         The ability to create theatrical designs and to implement technical solutions for production. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
7.         An understanding of and the ability to execute established approaches to acting and skills and duties necessary for the stage director.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)
8.         Productivity, diligence, exploration, and experimentation.  (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes I, II, IV, and V.)
9.         The ability to follow through on a rehearsal sequence or construction schedule and to bring a role or design to a successful public performance. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes II, IV, and V.)

Theatre Major Courses

THEA 161 – Acting I  
THEA 200, 300 – Production Workshop        
THEA 201, 301 – Theatre Practicum   
THEA 210 – Movement for the Theatre           
THEA 222 – Stage Makeup    
THEA 261 – Acting II 
THEA 270 – Stagecraft           
THEA 310 – Directing 
THEA 325 – Theatrical Design
THEA 350 – Theatre History   
THEA 450 – Senior Project    
THEA 491 B Theatre Seminar 
COMM 211 – Oral Interpretation       
COMM 280 – Understanding Film and TV      
Electives          
Select from any COMM, DANC or THEA courses numbered above 200
            TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

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4
3
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3
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Minors

Theatre Education Minor
Elementary or Secondary Education

THEA 161 – Acting I  
THEA 200, 300 – Production Workshop        
THEA 201, 301 – Theatre Practicum   
THEA 261 – Acting II 
THEA 270 – Stagecraft           
THEA 350 – Theatre History   
SEED 490L – Methods of Teaching Secondary Language Arts
Electives          
Select from any THEA courses numbered above 200
            TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

1
2
1
3
2
3
3
9

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Theatre Minor

THEA 110 – Introduction to Theatre   
THEA 161 – Acting I  
THEA 200, 300 – Production Workshop        
THEA 201, 301 – Theatre Practicum   
THEA 261 – Acting II
THEA 270 – Stagecraft           
THEA 350 – Theatre History  
COMM 211 – Oral Interpretation       
Electives          
Select from any THEA courses numbered above 200
            TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS

3
1
2
1
3
2
3
3
6

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