Graduates from the Department of Theatre Arts will be prepared to meet the following learning outcomes:

1. Evaluate a script or theatrical topic using relevant dramatic theory and criticism; write a new work applying principles of analysis, criticism, theory, and historic/current genres.
2. Devise and/or implement theatrically relevant outcomes utilizing design and/or management principles, integrating research with creative problem solving.
3. Collaborate with other members of the production team in generating and implementing creative solutions in direction, performance, design, and construction.
4. Display professional standards in execution of work.  Ex:  timeliness, follow-through, attention to detail, correct use of written English, etc.
5. Create meaningful artistic expression utilizing movement, body, voice, and character creation.

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Core Curriculum Requirements 1		47
Theatre Arts Major Core Requirements		25
Stage and Screen Acting/Directing Concentration Requirements		31
General Electives 2		17
Total Units		120

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Number of units required from the Core Curriculum not included in the major requirements below. 

²

General electives suggested by the department can be found in the concentration requirements below. 

Theatre Arts Major Core Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
Select one of the following:		1
THEA-106	Set Construction I 1
or THEA-110	Costume Construction I
or THEA-116	Scenic Painting I
THEA-200C	Intro to Theatre	3
THEA-202C	History of Theatre I	3
THEA-204C	History of Theatre II	3
Select one of the following:		1
THEA-306	Set Construction II 1
or THEA-316	Scenic Painting II
or THEA-317	Costume Construction II
THEA-313	Scenic and Lighting Design Fundamentals	3
THEA-314	Makeup & Costume Design Fundamentals	3
THEA-324	Theory and Criticism	3
THEA-386	Junior Project	1
THEA-450	Theatre Internship	2
THEA-495C	Senior Project	2
Total Units		25

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Technical Production concentration majors may not use Scenic Painting I and Scenic Painting II to fulfill these requirements.

Stage and Screen Acting/Directing Concentration Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
THEA-107	Acting I	3
THEA-121	Movement and Voice	2
Choose from the following Theatre Performance Classes: 1		2
THEA-132A/132B	Theatrical Performance I
THEA-332A/332B	Theatrical Performance III
THEA-207	Acting II	3
THEA-219	Acting/Directing for the Camera I	2
THEA-307	Acting III	3
THEA-319	Acting/Directing for the Camera II	2
THEA-339	Industry Insiders	3
THEA-341	Directing I: Stage and Screen	3
THEA-343	Character Acting for Comedy	3
THEA-419	Acting/Directing for the Camera III	2-3
or THEA-441	Directing for the Stage II
Suggested Electives
Select 14-15 units from the following:		14-15
THEA-108A/108B	Theatrical Production I
or THEA-308A/308B	Theatrical Production III
THEA-133	Musical Theatre Dance I
THEA-136A/136B	Private Acting Lessons I
or THEA-336A/336B	Private Acting Lessons III
THEA-137A/137B	Private Voice for Musical Theatre I
or THEA-337A/337B	Private Voice for Musical Theatre III
THEA-220	Musical Theatre Vocal Technique I
THEA-244	Musical Theatre Audition I
THEA-272	Playing Shakespeare
THEA-310	Improvisation
or THEA-338	Stage Combat
THEA-331	Musical Theatre Vocal Technique II
THEA-323	Sound Design
THEA-344	Musical Theatre Audition II
THEA-350	Stage Management
THEA-360	Dramatic Lit: Script Analysis
THEA-433	Musical Theatre Dance II
THEA-441	Directing for the Stage II
or THEA-419	Acting/Directing for the Camera III
THEA-442	Playwriting
THEA-451	Theatre Teaching Assistant
COMM-125	Introduction to Filmmaking
COMM-229	Intermediate Filmmaking
COMM-306	Writing for Film and New Media
COMM-376	Communication, Race and Ethnicity
COMM-382	Cinema Technology Series
COMM-387	Postproduction
COMM-388	Visual Storytelling: Narrative
COMM-458	Alternative Storytelling Techniques
COMM-460	Advanced Filmmaking
Total Units		45

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1-2 units per role

Disclaimer: This sample Four Year Plan is provided as a guide for the recommended sequencing of courses. Vanguard University requires that students complete a minimum of 120 units of required course work as outlined on the Requirements tab in order to receive a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the department the course rotation before enrolling in courses. If applicable, please note the footnotes at the bottom of the page for additional information related to courses listed in a particular year and term. Questions, contact the Department of Theatre Arts.

Study Abroad Participation: Students interested in participating in the university's Study Abroad programs are encouraged to reach out to the Global Education and Outreach Office for more information and collaboration in their academic course planning. Students using Education and Training Benefits through the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs are encouraged to also reach out to the School Certifying Official for more information regarding how benefits can be applied.

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Plan of Study Grid

Year 1 Term 1		Units
COMM-125	Introduction to Filmmaking	1
THEA-107	Acting I	3
THEA-PLBC	Costume/ Set Or Scenic I	1
THEA-121	Movement and Voice	2
THEA-200C	Intro to Theatre	3
CORE-CSTN	Cornerstone	1
CORE-SOBS1	Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 1	3
CORE-THEO1	Theology Intro Requirement	3
	Units	17
Year 1 Term 2
THEA-132B	Theatrical Performance I	0-2
THEA-350	Stage Management	3
THEA-PLIC	Costume/Set or Scenic II	1
CORE-ENGL1	Composition Requirement	3
CORE-SOBS2	Social/Behavioral Science Requirement 2	3
CORE-THEO2	NT Survey Requirement	3
	Units	13-15
Year 2 Term 1
THEA-132A	Theatrical Performance I	0-2
THEA-202C	History of Theatre I	3
THEA-219	Acting/Directing for the Camera I	2
CORE-MATH	Math Concepts Requirement	3
CORE-THEO3	OT Survey Requirement	3
ELCT-ANY3	Any General Elective 3 Units	3
	Units	14-16
Year 2 Term 2
THEA-204C	History of Theatre II	3
THEA-207	Acting II	3
THEA-310	Improvisation	2
THEA-314	Makeup & Costume Design Fundamentals	3
ELCT-ANY3	Any General Elective 3 Units	3
	Units	14
Year 3 Term 1
THEA-272	Playing Shakespeare	3
THEA-307	Acting III	3
THEA-313	Scenic and Lighting Design Fundamentals	3
CORE-ENGL2	Researched Writing Requirement	3
CORE-SCI2	Science Fitness and Wellness Requirement	3
	Units	15
Year 3 Term 2
THEA-324	Theory and Criticism	3
THEA-332B	Theatrical Performance III	0-2
THEA-338	Stage Combat	2
THEA-339	Industry Insiders	3
THEA-341	Directing I: Stage and Screen	3
THEA-386	Junior Project	1
CORE-THEO4	Christian Worldview Requirement	3
	Units	15-17
Year 4 Term 1
THEA-419	Acting/Directing for the Camera III	2
THEA-450	Theatre Internship	1-2
CORE-ARHU1	History/Political Science Requirement	3
CORE-ARHU2	Literature Requirement	3
CORE-ENGL3	Speech Composition and Presentation Requirement	3
	Units	12-13
Year 4 Term 2
THEA-343	Character Acting for Comedy	3
THEA-442	Playwriting	3
THEA-495C	Senior Project	2
CORE-SCI1	Science and Lab Requirement	4
CORE-THEO5	Christian Heritage Requirement	3
	Units	15
	Total Units	115-122

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YEAR ONE TERM ONE :: 

• COMM-125 Introduction to Filmmaking is a required pre-req for other filmmaking courses and must be taken freshman year. It fulfilled a general elective unit. 

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YEAR ONE TERM TWO :: 

• THEA-132B Theatrical Performance I should only be enrolled in when cast in a production.  

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YEAR TWO TERM ONE :: 

• THEA-132A Theatrical Performance I should only be enrolled in when cast in a production. 
• THEA-272 Playing Shakespeare fulfills 3 elective units. 

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YEAR TWO TERM TWO :: 

• THEA-338 Stage Combat or THEA-310 Improvisation is required. The course not taken as a requirement may be taken to fulfill elective units. 

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YEAR THREE TERM TWO :: 

• THEA-332A Theatrical Performance III or elective units
• THEA-332A Theatrical Performance III should only be enrolled in when cast in a production. 

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YEAR FOUR TERM ONE :: 

• THEA-450 Theatre Internshipshould be served during the summer term, pending department approval.

 

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YEAR FOUR TERM TWO :: 

• THEA-495C Senior Project meets the Capstone requirement for this program.