Theatre

Theatre courses are open to all students, regardless of major, provided they satisfy prerequisites and requirements. Theatre productions are also open to the entire student body. The Department prepares theatre majors for graduate study, a theatre career and careers in other fields that benefit from the creative, oral communication and managerial skills developed by the discipline. Department productions are an integral part of the instructional program, enhance student aesthetic abilities and enrich the College community and general public.

Majors

Theatre Major

Major Requirements:

• One from the following:
  • PHE-150 Jazz (1 cr)
  • PHE-150 Ballroom Dance (1 cr)
  • PHE-150 Rhythmic Skills (1 cr)
  • PHE-150 Ballet (1 cr)
  • PHE-150 Yoga (1 cr)
• THE-201 Play Analysis (3 cr)
• THE-215 Fundamentals of Acting (3 cr)
• THE-240.1 Stagecraft (4 cr)
• THE-315 Principles of Directing (3 cr)
• THE-490F Theatre Senior Project, Fall (1 cr)
• THE-490S Theatre Senior Project, Spring (2 cr)
• One course from:
  • THE-320 Theatre History I (3 cr)
  • THE-321 Theatre History II (3 cr)
• Six credits from the following*:
  • THE-101 Theatre Ensemble (1 cr) (may be repeated for credit)
  • THE-302 Applied Theatre: Lighting (1 cr)
  • THE-303 Applied Theatre: Costuming (1 cr)
  • THE-306 Applied Theatre: Scenery (1 cr)

Additional coursework to total 32 credits. Participation in main stage productions is expected. Special emphases in acting/directing, design/technology, music theatre or theatre management are available.

Student Learning Outcomes

To prepare students for graduate study, professional theatre or work in other occupations that utilize skills developed by theatre, including:

• Creative, independent, and informed choices regarding their approach to the performing arts
• Verbal, nonverbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Understanding of their own individuality as human beings while recognizing responsibility to a wider community
• Strong leadership ability

Minors

Theatre Minor

The Theatre Minor is designed to develop a basic understanding and appreciation of the art and craft of theatre while offering students a creative role in the making of theatre.

Minor Requirements (19 credits):

• THE-201 Play Analysis
• THE-215 Fundamentals of Acting (3 cr)
• THE-240.1 Stage Craft & Laboratory (4 cr)
• Two sections of THE-101 Theatre Ensemble (1 cr each - 2 cr total)
• One of the following:
  • THE-250 Scenic Painting (3 cr)
  • THE-291 Stage Combat (3 cr)
  • THE-310 Costume Design (3 cr)
  • THE-311 Lighting Design (3 cr)
  • THE-315 Principles of Directing (3 cr)
  • THE-316 Acting Period Styles (3 cr)
  • THE-320 Theatre History I (3 cr)
  • THE-321 Theatre History II (3 cr)
  • THE-340 Theatre Design (3 cr)
  • THE-355 Acting Shakespeare (3 cr)
  • THE-390 Creative Drama (3 cr)
• Three credits in a Humanities course (English, Modern Foreign Languages [at 200-level or above], Philosophy, or Religion).
• THE-398 Theatre Capstone Writing Project (1 cr)

Participation in at least one Mainstage Theatre production is highly recommended for the student to gain valuable experience and practical knowledge of theatre production.

Students who wish to certify to teach theatre (drama) in secondary schools must take five additional credits of theatre, complete a first teaching field (major) in a state-approved The College of Idaho program, and the education minor in the Professional PEAK in preparation for the internship year. Please check with the education department for specifics.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Critical Thinking
• Analytical Reasoning
• Creative Problem Solving
• Written, Verbal, and Interpersonal Communication
• Knowledge and competency in theatrical production and practice, including an understanding of the roles and expectations of the various duties and aspects of theatre production