Theatre Arts Degree Acting and Directing Concentration
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Art consists of 50 semester hours with an acting or directing emphasis. Acting Concentration"Beyond that road lies a …" This eternal question is pondered by many in the profession of acting. This course of study leads you down a difficult and often laborious road. In order to better prepare you for the professional world of acting, we work with you to provide you with the tools of the craft and also with the ability to market yourself in this very competitive field. In addition to course work. We encourage and facilitate summer employment with professional companies throughout the nation. We achieve this through our continuing affiliation with the Southeastern Theatre Conference, which will provide you with an opportunity to audition for professional companies hiring for their summer and regular seasons. Directing Concentration This is one of the most demanding and challenging areas of theatre! You guide the actors, designers, technicians and the audience through your interpretation of the playwright's world of the script. You will be responsible for developing a vision for the script and unifying all of other artists working with you. We provide you with instruction to complete your visions! You will be working not only with the faculty, but also with the other students in the program to create solid, imaginative and entertaining projects culminating in the direction of your own production (or two) during your junior and senior years.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

The requirements for a B.A. major in Theatre Arts consist of 51-53 semester hours as follows:

• Theatre Arts 111 - Voice and Diction for the Actor

• Theatre Arts 112 - Stagecraft

• Theatre Arts 116 - Acting I

• Theatre Arts 117 - Acting II

• Theatre Arts 170 - Theatre Production I

• Theatre Arts 208 - Script Analysis

• Theatre Arts 211 - History of the Theatre I

• Theatre Arts 212 - History of the Theatre II

• Theatre Arts 304 - Directing I

Four semester hours chosen from:

• Theatre Arts 220 - Acting Laboratory

• Theatre Arts 221 - Costume Laboratory

• Theatre Arts 222 - Lighting Laboratory

• Theatre Arts 223 - Stagecraft Laboratory

• Theatre Arts 224 - Stage Management Laboratory

• Theatre Arts 226 - Makeup Laboratory

Three courses from:

• Theatre Arts 205 - Stage Makeup

• Theatre Arts 213 - Stage Lighting

• Theatre Arts 215 - Stage Costume

• Theatre Arts 232 - Movement for the Theatre

• Theatre Arts 320 - Playwriting

• Theatre Arts 330 - Stage Management

Additional requirements are English 316, two semester hours of Music 103, and six semester hours chosen from English 280-282. An additional requirement is the successful direction of an approved one-act play, or the performance of a faculty-supervised acting showcase in the junior or senior year.

Minor in Theatre Arts

The requirements for a minor in Theatre Arts consist of 17-18 semester hours including Theatre Arts 112, 116, 170, two semester hours chosen from220-226, two semester hours of additional Theatre Arts electives, and one course chosen from English 280-282 and 316.

Minor in Music

The course requirements for a minor in Music consist of 18-21 semester hours including MUSC 100, 101, 106,201, 206; 3-4 hours of (equivalent of 4 semesters) ensembles selected from MUSC 102 (Oratorio), MUSC 103 (Concert Choir), MUSC 105 (Chanteur),MUSC 110 (Piano Concerto Class), or 130-138 (Instrumental Ensembles); 3-4 hours of applied music lessons on the same instrument selected from MUSC 150-165 (Applied Music, Beginning Level), 250-265 (Applied Music, Intermediate Level), 350-365 (Applied Music, Advanced Level); and 1-2 hours of music electives. Applied lessons may be satisfied through courses offered in the Augusta Program or by special arrangement with an Augusta instructor (HER 160 or 260). Each Augusta course successfully completed is equivalent to 1 hour of Applied Music College Credit. Students choosing this option must make arrangements through the registrar’s office and the Augusta Instructor prior to taking the class. Music Minors must achieve a grade of “C” or better in each required course.

Areas of focus

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