Theatre Arts, General (BA)

Program Overview

It provides students with the foundational knowledge in theatre while allowing for flexibility to explore various aspects of the field. Graduates from the program are well-prepared for careers in the theatrical industry, with a strong emphasis on training theatrical entrepreneurs.

Program Outline

• Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Arts
• Major: Theatre Arts (General)
• Program Code: 3264
• Description: This program provides a broader approach to theatre studies, focusing on aspects beyond performance and design/technology.
It caters to students interested in careers like producing, arts administration, teaching, dramaturgy, and playwriting.
• Objectives:
• Encourage general theatre studies.
• Ground students in the fundamentals of theatre.
• Location: Colorado Mesa University, strategically located near entertainment centers like Aspen, Telluride, Moab, and Park City, Utah.
• Philosophy: Committed to training theatrical entrepreneurs.
• Industry Relevance: Graduates have highlighted the value of CMU's approach to theatre education.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Producing
• Arts Administration
• Teaching
• Dramaturgy
• Playwriting
• Resources:
• Visit Career Services' "What to Do with a Major?"

Other:

• Student Learning Outcomes: Graduates demonstrate proficiency in:
• Specialized knowledge/applied learning
• Quantitative fluency
• Communication fluency (verbal and nonverbal)
• Critical thinking
• Personal and social responsibility
• Program Structure:
• Follows a curriculum that offers grounding in fundamentals.
• Offers flexibility to focus on different areas.
• Industry Connections:
• Program Requirements:
• 120 semester hours minimum.
• 30 of the last 60 hours of credit at CMU.
• 15 semester hours in major discipline courses numbered 300 or higher.
• 40 upper-division credits.
• 2.00 cumulative GPA or higher in all CMU coursework.
• No more than six semester hours of independent study courses can be used toward the degree.
• Non-traditional credit cannot exceed 30 semester credit hours.
• A maximum of 15 of the 30 credits may be for cooperative education, internships, and practica.
• Pre-collegiate courses cannot be used for graduation.
• Essential Learning Requirements:
• 31 semester hours.
• Courses cover areas like English, Mathematics, History, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Fine Arts, and Natural Sciences.
• Foundation Courses:
• 6 semester hours.
• Two consecutive classes in the same foreign language.
• Program-Specific Degree Requirements:
• 38 semester hours, must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in coursework in this area.
• Courses cover topics like Dramatic Literature, Fundamentals of Acting, Theatre Appreciation, Theatre Technology, Theatre History, Dance Performance, Drama Performance, Technical Performance, Play Production, Career Preparation, and Performance Seminar.
• Restricted Electives:
• 3 semester hours of 300- or 400-level courses from THEA, DANC, or SPCH.
• Dance, Movement, Improvisation, and Stage Combat Courses:
• At least 2 semester hours from a variety of courses in these areas.
• General Electives:
• 39 semester hours, 17-19 semester hours of upper-division may be needed.
• Course Sequencing:
• A suggested course plan is provided for each year of the program.
• Advising Process:
• Students are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor to plan their courses and ensure they meet degree requirements.
• DegreeWorks:
• An online degree audit tool that tracks progress towards a degree and determines graduation eligibility.
• Graduation Process:
• Students must:
• Review their DegreeWorks audit and create a plan to meet remaining requirements.
• Meet with their advisor and finalize the plan.
• Register for all needed courses and complete all requirements.