As a theatre major, you will experience the practice of acting and study theories of how theatre functions and communicates. You will have numerous real-world learning opportunities to use the craft of acting to communicate messages to an audience who has come to witness entertainment, a spiritual message or consider an important societal issue. Course topics and highlights from interest in roles behind the scenes or center stage include:
- Directed practical experience in dramatic production
- Creating stage scenery
- Principles of contemporary acting techniques
- Introduction to elements of dramaturgy
- Building a stage model
- Script analysis
- Mechanics and creativity of drama in the church