Program Coordinator: Ryan Clark, M.F.A.
Description
Stevenson University's bachelor's degree in Theatre and Media Performance trains the entrepreneurial actor for the 21st century. Following a sequence of course work, including foundational and advanced performance technique, physical and vocal production, and text analysis, students will leave Stevenson University with a solid understanding of the craft of acting. Additionally, students study design and stagecraft in order to fully engage in all aspects of performance. This creative approach to performance training culminates with audition technique preparation, business planning for actors, and a career-focused internship. Students leave Stevenson prepared to take charge of their careers in theatre and media performance.
Objectives
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Theatre and Media Performance, graduates will be able to:
- Apply the appropriate unique skills to a wide range of theatre and multi-media performance platforms.
- Communicate creatively and effectively both verbally and non-verbally.
- Interpret plays and media scripts through textual analysis and performance.
- Collaboratively problem-solve through all aspects of the production process.
- Apply practical skills in the pursuit of career opportunities in theatre and multi-media performance.
Policies
Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in the major. The lowest acceptable grade is a "C" in all courses listed in the major under "Program Requirements" for the major, including both courses in the major and SEE courses required by the major. No student, regardless of major, will be permitted to advance to the next course without earning a grade of "C" or better in the prerequisite course(s). If a grade below "C" is earned in a major course, the student must repeat that course.
Requirements
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in theatre and media performance. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements
The following course is under development.
THEA 4XX Marketing the Actor
Choose one media performance course
| THEA 310 | Acting for the Camera II | 3 credits |
| THEA 370 | Advanced Voice for the Actor | 3 credits |
Choose two theatre electives
Choose three of four practicum courses
| THEA 215 | Theatre Practicum: Set Design and Construction | 1 credit |
| THEA 216 | Theatre Practicum: Scene Painting and Props | 1 credit |
| THEA 217 | Theatre Practicum: Stage Lighting and Sound | 1 credit |
| THEA 218 | Theatre Practicum: Costuming | 1 credit |
Suggested Course Sequence
2020-2021 Theatre and Media Performance SCS
Minor in Theatre and Media Performance
The minor in theatre requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a THEA prefix. All course prerequisites must be met to be eligible to take the selected course for a minor. Theatre 224 Play Performance is repeatable for credit; this course may only be counted twice toward a minor in Theatre. Please see an academic advisor for more information. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors section of the catalog.
Course Descriptions
See Theatre and Media Performance Course Descriptions