Drama and Theatre Studies A.B.
Coordinator: Associate Professor Shawyer
A Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Drama and Theatre Studies requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required courses: 24 sh
Select one of the following (Advanced Studies in Dramatic Literature): 4 sh
| ENG3600 | Drama: Postmodernism, Pinter, Stoppard, Churchill | 4 sh |
| ENG3610 | Drama: Psychoanalytic Theory, Albee, O'Neill | 4 sh |
| ENG3620 | Drama: Race Theory, Wilson, Parks, Lee | 4 sh |
| ENG3630 | Drama: Cultural Materialism, Chekhov, Baker | 4 sh |
Select one of the following (Advanced Studies in Performing Arts): 4 sh
Select two of the following (Theatre History and Literature): 8 sh
| DTS3600 | Topics in Theatre History | 4 sh |
| DTS3610 | Race on the American Stage | 4 sh |
| DTS3620 | Class, Power, and Revolution in World Theatre | 4 sh |
| DTS3630 | Drag and Gender in World Theatre | 4 sh |
Select eight hours of electives in Performing Arts, English, or World Languages: 8 sh
| DTS3100 | Special Topics | 4 sh |
| DTS3330 | Playwriting | 4 sh |
| ENG2572 | The Aids Play | 4 sh |
| ENG2574 | The Comedy of Manners | 4 sh |
| ENG3520 | Drama | 4 sh |
| ENG3600 | Drama: Postmodernism, Pinter, Stoppard, Churchill | 4 sh |
| ENG3610 | Drama: Psychoanalytic Theory, Albee, O'Neill | 4 sh |
| ENG3620 | Drama: Race Theory, Wilson, Parks, Lee | 4 sh |
| ENG3630 | Drama: Cultural Materialism, Chekhov, Baker | 4 sh |
| FRE3015 | French Theatre in Production | 4 sh |
| SPN4500 | Innovation and Social Protest in Theatre | 4 sh |
| ACT3320 | Acting IV: Special Topics | 2-4 sh |
| ACT3321 | Acting for the Camera | 4 sh |
| ACT3331 | Playscript Analysis | 4 sh |
| ACT3332 | Play Direction | 4 sh |
| ACT3363 | Winterstock Theatre | 4 sh |
| MTE3301 | History of Music Theatre | 4 sh |
| MTE3302 | Music Theatre Literature | 4 sh |
| DAN2020 | Somatic Theories II | 4 sh |
| DAN2100 | Yoga | 2 sh |
| DAN2120 | Pointe I Technique | 1 sh |
| DAN2230 | Dance Ensemble | 1 sh |
| DAN2310 | Contemporary Modern III | 1 sh |
| DAN2300 | Dance Composition I: Improvisational Practices | 4 sh |
| DAN2330 | Contemporary Modern IV | 1 sh |
| DAN2350 | Dance Composition II: Choreographic Principles and Movement Approaches | 4 sh |
| DAN2400 | Tap II | 1 sh |
| DAN2500 | Jazz II | 1 sh |
| DAN2800 | Ballet III | 1 sh |
| DAN2810 | Ballet IV | 1 sh |
| DAN3150 | Advanced Yoga Philosophy, Theory and Practice | 4 sh |
| DAN3200 | Special Topics in Dance | 2-4 sh |
| DAN3210 | Dance Intensive | 4 sh |
| DAN3220 | Dance Repertory | 4 sh |
| DAN3230 | Dance Pedagogy | 4 sh |
| DAN3240 | Dance and Gender | 4 sh |
| DAN3250 | Hip Hop Techniques and Culture | 4 sh |
| DAN3260 | Contact Improvisation | 4 sh |
| DAN3270 | Dance for the Camera | 4 sh |
| DAN3300 | Contemporary Modern V | 1 sh |
| DAN3350 | Dance Composition III: Group Structures and Development | 4 sh |
| DAN3400 | Tap III | 1 sh |
| DAN3500 | Jazz III | 1 sh |
| DAN3800 | Ballet V | 1 sh |
| DAN3900 | Dance History I | 4 sh |
| DAN3950 | Dance History II | 4 sh |
| DAN4300 | Contemporary Modern VI | 1 sh |
| DAN4500 | Jazz IV | 1 sh |
| DAN4800 | Ballet VI | 1 sh |
| TDT2160 | Foundations I: Drawing And Rendering | 4 sh |
| TDT2170 | Foundations II: Drafting and Model Making | 4 sh |
| TDT2550 | Costume Construction | 4 sh |
| TDT2580 | Fundamentals of Make-Up Design and Application | 2 sh |
| TDT3100 | Advanced Projects in Theatre | 2-4 sh |
| TDT3250 | Stage Management | 4 sh |
| TDT3300 | Lighting Design and Stage Electrics | 4 sh |
| TDT3400 | Sound Designs for Live Events | 4 sh |
| TDT3305 | Lighting Design for Dance | 4 sh |
| TDT3500 | Costume Design | 4 sh |
| TDT3505 | Costume Design for Dance | 4 sh |
| TDT3580 | Advanced Makeup | 2 sh |
| TDT3600 | Scenic Design | 4 sh |
| TDT3650 | Scenic Painting | 4 sh |
Courses must be 2000-4000 level.
Some courses may have prerequisites or may require the instructor's approval.
Total Credit Hours: 48
Program Outcomes
GOAL 1: Upon completing the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts program in Drama and Theatre Studies, students should be knowledgeable in the discipline.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) related to Goal 1:
1. Have the ability to describe the relationship between theatre and dramatic literature and larger cultural movements such as philosophy, politics, religion and the sciences.
2. Have the ability to identify, define, and critique various theatrical styles, genres, and methodologies.
3. Have the ability to identify and explain the major developments in the history of world theatre and dramatic literature, and explain their influence on theatre today.
4. Have a basic understanding of the spectrum of western professional and amateur theatre practice, including: acting, directing, playwriting, producing, dramaturgy, design and technology.
GOAL 2: Upon completing the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts program in Drama and Theatre Studies, students should be competent in the discipline.
SLO related to Goal 2:
5. Have the ability to analyze a script from multiple critical and theoretical perspectives (such as historical, theoretical, literary, or philosophical perspectives).
6. Have the ability to analyze a script from multiple perspectives as an artist (such as from the point of view of an actor, director, playwright, designer, or dramaturg).
7. Have the ability to analyze a performance from multiple perspectives.
8. Have the ability to analyze one’s own experience in a creative process and its product.
9. Have basic competency in technical theatre practice.
GOAL 3: Upon completing the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts program in Drama and Theatre Studies, students should be critical thinkers within the discipline and possess the ability to communicate their understanding to a variety of audiences.
SLO related to Goal 3:
10. Have the ability to articulate and defend one’s point of view accurately and logically both orally and in writing.
11. Have the ability to research and write a critical essay using one of the established academic writing styles such as MLA.