Major in Theatre Arts (Emphasis in Theatre)
Students perform and work in all genres of theatre and dance, including technical design and artistic direction.
As a theatre arts major at Santa Clara University, you will work closely with staff mentors and faculty to hone your skills in acting, dance, design, directing, and historical studies. Lectures, studio courses, labs, and productions can prepare you for a career with professional theater and dance companies, film, television, arts administration, or teaching.
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Major Requirements
THEATRE EMPHASIS
Lower-Division
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Defining the Performing Artist (09)
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Acting I (20)
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Voice I (21)
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Introduction to Design (30)
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Two of the following three courses:
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- Introduction to Production (31) or
- Costume Construction (32) or
- Stage Lighting (33)
- Theatre History I, II, III (41, 42, 43)
- Modern Dance I (46)
Upper-Division
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One Shakespeare course (116, 117, 118)
- One of the following two courses:
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- Teaching the Performing Arts (159) or
- Social Justice and the Arts (189)
- Dramaturgy (185)
- Four Theatre & Dance upper-division (5 unit) electives (within at least two areas of specialization)
Technical Requirement: Active participation is expected of all Theatre and Dance majors and minors in both departmental and student productions. All Theatre and Dance majors are required to complete four units of Production Workshop (THTR 39/139). Minors are required to complete two units. Transfer students are evaluated individually.
