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
Technical Production Concentration Requirements		32
General Electives 2		16
Total Units		120

¹

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.

 Technical Production Concentration Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Units
THEA-102C	Intro to Acting	3
Choose six units from the following: 1		6
THEA-108A/108B	Theatrical Production I
or THEA-308A/308B	Theatrical Production III
THEA-116	Scenic Painting I	1
THEA-316	Scenic Painting II (must be taken 2 times at 1 unit each)	2
Choose two units from the following:
THEA-323	Sound Design	2
or THEA-470	Special Topic:
THEA-339	Industry Insiders	3
THEA-350	Stage Management	3
THEA-472	Portfolio Preparation	2
ART-252C	Hist/Appreciation of Art	3
COMM-125	Introduction to Filmmaking	1
Choice of 6 COMM units,upper division preferred 2		6
COMM-229	Intermediate Filmmaking
COMM-306	Writing for Film and New Media
COMM-376	Communication, Race and Ethnicity
COMM-382	Cinema Technology Series
COMM-386	Music Video Production
COMM-387	Postproduction
COMM-388	Visual Storytelling: Narrative
COMM-458	Alternative Storytelling Techniques
COMM-460	Advanced Filmmaking
Suggested Electives
Select 13 units from the following:		13
THEA-121	Movement and Voice
THEA-132A/132B	Theatrical Performance I
THEA-332A/332B	Theatrical Performance III
THEA-220	Musical Theatre Vocal Technique I
THEA-244	Musical Theatre Audition I
THEA-272	Playing Shakespeare
THEA-331	Musical Theatre Vocal Technique II
THEA-344	Musical Theatre Audition II
THEA-360	Dramatic Lit: Script Analysis
THEA-442	Playwriting
THEA-451	Theatre Teaching Assistant
Any COMM course listed above not used to fulfill the 6 required units.
Total Units		45

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All Theatrical Production courses must be taken for 1 unit. 

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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