Phone: 414-472-1566-----E-Mail: thtrdnce@uwwvax.uww.edu
Faculty: Marshall Anderson, Marilynn Baxter, Steven Chene, Linda Hurstad (Chairperson), Mercedes Fernandez, Lorraine Gross, Charles Grover, Robin Pettersen, Sylvia Zweifel.
The creation of successful theatrical productions requires the knowledge, skills and talents of a number of artists, technicians and management/promotion specialists. With its outstanding, well-equipped theatre facilities, its highly-skilled and enthusiastic faculty, its comprehensive curriculum and its emphasis on practical experience, the UW-Whitewater Theatre and Dance department will provide you a number of opportunities to acquire the knowledge and experience necessary for a successful career in theatre, or related areas of the arts, communications, education or business.
The department offers three degree programs: the Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Art and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre.
The Bachelor of Science in Theatre Education program provides future teachers with a broad-based theatre education while providing additional training in the areas of theatre most critical to success in their future profession. In addition, Theatre Education majors follow the Education track which will fulfill teaching licensure requirements.
The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre is a liberal arts degree which offers the opportunity for broad-based exposure to all areas of theatre. The curriculum includes studies in acting, directing, technology, design, history/criticism, and management/promotion.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre is a professional degree program. It offers a broad-based core of theatre studies along with an individually designed course of study which focuses on a specific area of emphasis. Students in this program choose an emphasis course of study for intensive training in Performance, Design/Technology or Management/Promotion. The B.F.A. program does not require a minor, but admission and retention are based on acceptable auditions or portfolios and minimum GPA requirements.
Each program is geared toward your particular creative potentials and career aspirations.
Minor programs are also offered in theatre and dance. These programs are particularly appealing to students who are seeking an outlet for their creativity or who want to enhance their communication and practical problem solving abilities. Theatre or dance minors can provide an effective complement for a number of different major programs in liberal arts, education or business.
All students of the University, regardless of their major or minor, are encouraged to participate in theatre and dance productions as a performer or as a member of the numerous technical crews or one of the management/promotion positions which are involved in the preparation of a theatre event for an audience. Anyone interested is encouraged to come to the Theatre/Dance office in 2076 Center of the Arts.
Practicum Credit: May be earned in 133-201, 133-202, 133-203, 133-204, 133-205, 133-206, 133-207, 133-208, 133-209, 133-210, 133-300, 133-301*, 133-302, 133-304, 133-305, 133-306, 133-308*, 133-309*, 133-312*. A maximum of 6 200-level practicum credits and a maximum of 8 300-level practicum credits will be accepted toward graduation. No more than 7 of these credits will count toward the aggregate requirement of 42 credits necessary for the B.A. in Theatre.
MAJOR - 42 CREDITS
CREDIT OUTSIDE 1ST MAJOR - THTR 133 - 70 CREDITS
AN APPROVED MINOR IS REQUIRED FOR THIS MAJOR
MAJOR - 78 CREDITS
MAJOR - 78 CREDITS
MAJOR - 78 CREDITS
Note: Each student in this option designs a program in consultation with an adviser. Courses appropriate to the student's needs and area of emphasis may be selected from any department in the university. The program must include a 3-credit Production Project (133-499) in the area of emphasis. The entire program must be planned and presented to the department for approval before the end of the student's sophomore year. A 3.0 grade point is required in the approved program for graduation.
The student must meet the requirements for admission to the College of Education and Directed Teaching. The student is strongly urged to consult with an adviser and the Theatre supervisor of Directed Teaching during the first year on campus for assistance in planning a coordinated program. The student may earn a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Theatre and licensure for teaching by fulfilling the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (major in Theatre) and the Bachelor of Science in Education (major in Theatre Education).
LICENSURE - 35 CREDITS
MAJOR - 42 CREDITS
WRITING PROFICIENCY - 3 CREDITS
AN APPROVED MINOR IS REQUIRED FOR THIS MAJOR
MINOR - 24 CREDITS
MINOR - 24 CREDITS
MINOR - 22 CREDITS
Minor requirements in dance for students in the College of Letters and Sciences are identical to the above requirements.
Students who wish to present courses in dance for a physical education major or minor are advised to consult the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Coaching.
MINOR - 24 CREDITS
(*Scheduling of offerings is subject to change.)
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