1 Theatre
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3 The mission of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Theatre Program is to provide
4 students with the tools needed for preparation as theatre educators or professional practitioners,
5 or for continuation of their studies on the graduate level.
6 The goal of the program is to provide students with meaningful experiences that promote
7 an understanding of theatre as a medium of expression and collaboration. Students are given
8 opportunities for creative and critical thinking, problem solving, and exploration in an
9 environment that values artistic integrity, understands failure as well as success, and respects the
10 viewpoints of others in the encouragement of artistic truth. The extensive season of the Theatre
11 Program serves not only as a training lab for the students, but also enhances the cultural and
12 aesthetic experience of the campus and is a major cultural resource for the residents of South
13 Texas.
14
15 STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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17 1. BA in Theatre graduates will demonstrate the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre.
18 Specifically the student will have the ability to:
19 Demonstrate written analysis competencies in historical research and script
20 analysis;
21 Communicate historical and cultural dimensions of theatre during a required exit
22 jury with the entire faculty.
23 2. BA in Theatre graduates will develop techniques and practical experience with production.
24 Specifically the student will have the ability to:
25 Communicate and defend their senior capstone project to the entire Theatre
26 faculty;
27 Communicate and defend a cumulative portfolio of their work complete with
28 headshot, resume, and marketing strategy for post-baccalaureate opportunities in
29 graduate school or professional work.
30 3. BA in Theatre graduates with teaching certification will demonstrate the following:
31 Complete #1 above;
32 Communicate visual and aural perceptions of theatre performance during a
33 required exit jury with the entire theatre faculty. The student will use specific
34 examples from their participation in University Theatre productions.
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36 BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN THEATRE
37 Students earning a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Theatre may concentrate on one of
38 two specialties:
39 Acting/Directing Focus
40 Design/Technical Theatre Focus
41 Theatre majors may also pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre leading to teacher certification.
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43 Degree Requirements
44 Sem. Hrs.
45 A. University Core 45
46 B. First-Year Seminars (when applicable)* (2)
47 C. Major Requirements 57
48 D. University Electives 10-12
49 E. Foreign Language Requirements 6
50 Total 120
51 *First Year Seminars
52 First-Year Seminars or Electives
53 Full-time, first-year students are required to take the following courses:
54 UCCP 1101/UCCP 1102 First-Year Seminar I, II 2
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56
57 SPECIFIC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
58 All theatre majors must meet all general University and College graduation requirements,
59 including Computer Literacy and UCCP First Year Seminars, regardless of the following
60 specific degree requirements, unless specifically exempt. It is critical for all theatre majors to
61 meet with their academic advisor prior to registering each semester.
62 Theatre Core Courses: Required for all majors
63 (33 semester hours)
64 THEA 1100 Theatre Production Lab I 1 hr.
65 THEA 1101 Theatre Production Lab II 1 hr.
66 THEA 1351 Acting I 3 hrs.
67 THEA 1371 Costume Construction 3 hrs.
68 THEA 2100 Theatre Production Lab III 1 hr.
69 THEA 2101 Theatre Production Lab IV 1 hr.
70 THEA 2370 Theatre Stagecraft 3 hrs.
71 THEA 3100 Theatre Production Lab V 1 hr.
72 THEA 3101 Theatre Production Lab VI 1 hr.
73 THEA 3311 Script Analysis 3 hrs.
74 THEA 3350 Production Management 3 hrs.
75 THEA 3370 Theatre History I 3 hrs.
76 THEA 3371 Theatre History II 3 hrs.
77 THEA 4100 Senior Seminar 1 hr.
78 THEA 4200 Senior Capstone 2 hrs.
79 THEA 4360 Stage Direction I 3 hrs.
80 33 hrs
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82 ACTING/DIRECTING FOCUS AREA:
83 (24 required credit hour core)
84
85 The following courses are required as the core in Acting/Directing:
86 THEA 1341 Stage Makeup 3 hrs.
87 THEA 1342 Voice and Diction 3 hrs.
88 THEA 1352 Acting II 3 hrs
89 THEA 3300 Movement for Actors 3 hrs.
90 THEA 3340 Audition Preparation 3 hrs.
91 THEA 3375 Acting III: Period Styles 3 hrs.
92 THEA 3385 Musical Theatre 3 hrs.
93 THEA 4361 Stage Direction II 3 hrs.
94 24 hrs.
95
96 Total Hours for BA in Theatre: Acting/Directing Focus 57 hrs.
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98 Dance Electives
99
100 The following courses are suggested as electives for the Acting/Directing Focus Area:
101 DANC 1141 Ballet I 1 hr.
102 DANC 1147 Jazz Dance I 1 hr.
103 DANC 1148 Modern Dance 3 hrs.
104 DANC 1304 Dance In performance 3 hrs.
105 DESIGN/TECHNICAL THEATRE FOCUS AREA:
106 (24 credit hour core)
107
108 The following courses are required as the core in the Design/Technical Theatre Focus:
109 THEA 1341 Stage Makeup 3 hrs.
110 THEA 1352 Acting II 3 hrs.
111 THEA 3373 Principles of Design 3 hrs.
112 THEA 3382 Drafting and Computer Aided Design for the Stage 3 hrs.
113 THEA 4314 Collaborative Approaches to Design 3 hrs.
114 THEA 4365 Costume Design 3 hrs.
115 THEA 4370 Set Design 3 hrs.
116 THEA 4375 Lighting Design 3 hrs.
117
118 Total Hours for BA in Theatre: Design/Technical Theatre Focus 57 hrs.
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120 MINOR IN THEATRE
121 The minor is designed for students who wish to pursue the study of theatre. It is also
122 recommended for students who wish to study in the performing arts, but who plan to major in
123 another field. The Theatre minor consists of a minimum 20 semester hours of Theatre, including
124 12 upper-level hours.
125 Students who select this minor must consult with the Faculty Advisor to the Theatre
126 Minor prior to completing 6 semester hours of course work listed in the program. The minor plan
127 must be filed with the Academic Advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and certified prior to
128 application for graduation by the Dean of the College in which the major study is awarded.
129
130 Required Courses for the Minor:
131 THEA 1100 Theatre Production Lab I 1 hr.
132 THEA 1101 Theatre Production Lab II 1 hr.
133 THEA 1351 Acting I 3 hrs.
134 THEA 1371 Costume Construction 3 hrs.
135 THEA 2370 Stagecraft 3 hrs.
136 THEA 3311 Script Analysis 3 hrs.
137 THEA 3370 Theatre History I
138 Or
139 THEA 3371 Theatre History II 3 hrs.
140 THEA 4360 Stage Direction I 3 hrs.
141 20 hrs.
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143 MINOR IN THEATRE FOR YOUTH
144 The minor in Theatre for Youth is designed for the emerging theatre professional and for
145 those seeking teacher certification. Those seeking a degree in communication or in theatre will
146 find that a minor in Theatre for Youth may increase their employment potential in a competitive
147 workplace. The Theatre for Youth minor consists of 22 semester hours of Theatre, including 12
148 upper-level hours.
149 Students who select this minor must consult with the faculty advisor to the Theatre for
150 Youth minor prior to completing 6 semester hours of course work listed in the program. The
151 minor plan must be filed with the Academic Advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and certified
152 prior to application for graduation by the Dean of the College in which the major study is
153 awarded.
154
155 Required Courses for the Theatre for Youth minor:
156 THEA 1101 Theatre Production Lab II 1 hr.
157 THEA 3301 Theatre for Youth 3 hrs.
158 THEA 3302 Creative Dramatics 3 hrs.
159 7 hrs.
160 Electives:
161 (Choose four courses from the following): 12 hrs.
162 THEA 1342 Voice and Diction
163 THEA 1351 Acting I
164 THEA 3300 Movement for Actors
165 THEA 4323 Oral Interpretation of Children's Literature
166 THEA 4360 Stage Direction I
167
168 Recommended Electives:
169 Choose one of the following: 3 hrs.
170 THEA 2370 Theatre Stagecraft
171 THEA 3373 Principles of Design
172 THEA 4314 Collaborative Approaches to Design
173 THEA 4365 Costume Design
174 THEA 4370 Set Design
175 THEA 4372 Theatre Practicum
176 THEA 4375 Lighting Design
177 THEA 4380 Advanced Stage Makeup
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179 TEACHER CERTIFICATION IN THEATRE ARTS (grades Early Childhood – 12)
180 All students seeking certification in Theatre Arts should select a Theatre faculty advisor
181 to help them choose appropriate courses and co-curricular activities. Students certifying to teach
182 in Theatre will be required to perform in at least one University Theatre performance and to
183 work design/technical crew in at least one production. A student may receive course credit for
184 working on a University Theatre production.
185 For information on required professional development courses and other teacher
186 certification requirements, please see the College of Education section of this catalog. Students
187 should also consult the Certification Office of the College of Education for complete and current
188 information about teacher certification requirements.
189 To qualify to take the TExES (Texas Examinations of Educator Standards), in the field of
190 Theatre, students must meet the following criteria:
191 1) Make pre-specified acceptable scores on TExES practice tests, or departmental
192 equivalent, and participate in practice test review and analysis session.
193 2) Provide official permit with signature of Program Coordinator or designated person for
194 each teaching field on the student’s certification plan.
195 Students must also qualify to take the Professional Development TExES.
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197 Degree Requirements
198 Sem. Hrs.
199 A. University Core 45
200 B. First-Year Seminars (when applicable)* (2)
201 C. Major Requirements 48
202 D. Professional Development 24
203 E. Teacher Certification Requirements 3
204 F. Foreign Language Requirements 6
205 Total 126 (128)
206 *First Year Seminars
207 First-Year Seminars or Electives
208 Full-time, first-year students are required to take the following courses:
209 UCCP 1101/UCCP 1102 First-Year Seminar I, II 2
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211
212 Requirements leading to teacher certification in Theatre Arts are as follows:
213 THEA 1100 Theatre Production Lab I 1 hr.
214 THEA 1101 Theatre Production Lab II 1 hr.
215 THEA 1342 Voice and Diction 3 hrs.
216 THEA 1351 Acting I 3 hrs.
217 THEA 1352 Acting II 3 hrs.
218 THEA 1371 Costume Construction 3 hrs.
219 THEA 2100 Theatre Production Lab III 1 hr.
220 THEA 2101 Theatre Production Lab IV 1 hr.
221 THEA 2370 Stagecraft 3 hrs.
222 THEA 3100 Theatre Production Lab V 1 hr.
223 THEA 3101 Theatre Production Lab VI 1 hr.
224 THEA 3302 Creative Dramatics 3 hrs.
225 THEA 3311 Script Analysis 3 hrs.
226 THEA 3370 Theatre History I 3 hrs.
227 THEA 3371 Theatre History II 3 hrs.
228 THEA 3373 Principles of Design 3 hrs.
229 THEA 3375 Acting III: Period Styles 3 hrs.
230 THEA 4314 Collaborative Approaches to Design 3 hrs.
231 THEA 4360 Stage Direction I 3 hrs.
232 THEA 4361 Stage Direction II 3 hrs.
233
234 Total hours for BA in Theatre: Teacher Certification 48 hrs.
235
236 UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
237 All course descriptions are located in one section near the back of the catalog.
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