Gain Hands-on Experience
Are you interested in tailoring your plan of study to a broad and wide range of subject areas? The theatre studies emphasis allows students to receive hands–on opportunities in topics related to performance, design, directing, history, and analysis work. The following list is a sampling of coursework related to this emphasis area:
• Film analysis
• Dramatic structure and analysis
• Directing
• Shakespeare
• Theatre history one and two
• Film analysis
• Dramatic structure and analysis
• Directing
• Shakespeare
• Theatre history one and two
Highlighted Career Paths
Graduates with a degree in Theatre Studies have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.
Actors & Actresses
Work on stage or film productions. They research their character, portray them authentically, rehearse, and work with director to improve the performance of the show.
Stage Manager
Oversee the production and post-production process of film productions.
Casting Director
Oversee the casting process for commercials, theater productions, TV shows, and films. Strong interpersonal, communication, and acting skills are necessary.
Film & Sound Engineers
Operate the equipment that records, mixes, or reproduces music or sound effects in recording studios, sporting arenas, theatre productions, or video productions.
Playwright
Write scripts for theatrical productions, coming up with a concept, actors' lines, stage direction for actors, and suggestions for a set design.
Getting Started in this Degree
If you are interested in Theatre Studies, start with one of the following major-specific courses
Related Majors
This emphasis in theatre studies provides students with performance opportunities in youth and children’s performance. Students will develop skills and knowledge in this important genre of theatre while studying a wide range of literature along with the basics of production work.
This emphasis in theatre studies provides students with rigorous, hands-on training with cutting edge technology. Students will expand their knowledge and refine their ability to collaborate and create exciting worlds on–stage through a focused study of design and production. In addition to building knowledge and skills, design/tech students are mentored by faculty and staff to successfully transition from college to their future careers in design, production, and entertainment or to graduate programs for additional training.
This emphasis in theatre studies provides students opportunities with live theatre performance both onstage in productions and in the classroom. Within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts education, students prepare for advanced graduate study in the field and entry-level careers in acting and performance.
Students will find a broad foundation of classes and experiences designed to develop performance skills as actors and directors, foster application of theatrical design and technology principles, and deepen their understanding of dramatic literature, theatre history, and criticism.
Learn about contemporary approaches to theatre and performance through exposure to dramatic literature and the theatre production process.