Dramatic Arts BA
The Dramatic Arts program provides opportunity for study of and participation in educational, community, or professional theatre. Learning occurs not only in classroom settings but also through actual experiences in every phase of dramatic production. The program is designed to integrate personal Christian faith and belief with the goals and aim of drama.
Requirements
General Education — 51 hours
See the General Education Curriculum Section for the complete list of courses.
Major — 42-43 hours
| COM 1000 | Production Participation and Project Attendance | 0 |
| COM 3010 | Theories of Communication | 3 |
| COM 2410 | Acting I: Theory and Practice (FE-10) | 2 |
| COM 2440 | Theatre Management | 3 |
| COM 2950 | Script Analysis | 1 |
| COM 3400 | Theatre History and Dramatic Literature | 3 |
| COM 3450 | Playwriting Workshop | 2 |
| COM 4000 | Advanced Public Speaking | 3 |
| COM 4030 | Design and Production for the Stage (FE-10) | 3 |
| COM 4040 | Play Directing (FE-10) | 3 |
| COM 422A-F | Drama Practicum | 1 |
| COM 4510 | Career Internship in Communication Studies | 1-3 |
| COM 4410/ENG 4410 | Modern Drama in Performance | 3 |
| COM 4550 | Research Methods in Communication Studies | 3 |
| COM 4600 | Junior/Senior Seminar in Dramatic Arts | 1 |
| COM 4800 | Senior Project in Communication Studies | 1-2 |
| Electives in Dramatic Arts | 2-3 |
One of the following three courses is also required — 2 hours
Minor (Student’s Choice) — 15-18 hours
General Electives — 8-12 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120
Co-Curricular Requirements for Dramatic Arts Majors and Minors
The Trevecca Department of Communication Studies supports and directs a required co-curricular program for all dramatic arts majors and minors to supplement classroom theory, to encourage students to receive practical training through participation, and to benefit the University and surrounding communities.
The Trevecca Dramatic Arts Program presents 3-4 major dramatic productions during the academic year. Students majoring and minoring in dramatic arts must participate in 20 hours of some aspect of each production for 6 semesters at Trevecca. The semesters during which participation occurs do not need to be consecutive. Participation is open to all members of the University and local community. Likewise, dramatic arts majors and minors must attend all senior project presentations each year.
Senior Project Requirements for Dramatic Arts Majors
All senior Dramatic Arts majors are required (either in the fall or spring semester by choice) to present a performance project which will be open to the general public. Projects must include a pre-production prospectus, a performance component (acting, directing, design, etc.), and a post-performance presentation. The project should relate to the student’s specialized interest in the field, demonstrate his or her acquired skills, and be academically and vocationally beneficial as a culminative experience. (All dramatic arts majors and minors are required to attend the projects of seniors.) Seniors will receive two (2) credits for the senior project.