Major and Minor Requirements
The Department of Theatre is a central element in the liberal arts curriculum of Carthage. The program enables students to become knowledgeable and sophisticated communicators and intelligent, critical audience members. In learning about performance and production, students must be aware of all areas of human behavior: art, psychology, history, politics, and religion. In practical theatre courses students begin with an introduction to a basic understanding of theatre skills such as stagecraft and acting, and progress toward courses and practicums in which they assume greater responsibility for their creative work.
The Carthage plan focuses on the teaching of oral communication across the curriculum. Students may deepen their studies through a variety of course offerings. Most classes in the department require students to work on group projects. Programs for teacher certification in theatre are offered in conjunction with the Department of Education.
The Department of Theatre puts the historical and stylistic roots of theatre into practical training in many production opportunities on main stage and second-stage venues. It also collaborates with the Department of Music in producing the Carthage Christmas Concert. The department enjoys the use of the Wartburg Auditorium, A.F Siebert Chapel, and the Studio Theatre. Acknowledging its responsibility to provide the College, the church, and the community with images and language that speak to contemporary needs and concerns, the department is actively involved in outreach programs that send troupes and directors to schools, churches, libraries, and museum programs. The department is also committed to the support and staging of original readings, dance programs, and non-traditional theatre, and to the development of collaborative projects with arts, media, and musical organizations in the area.
| Theatre Major Core 20 credits | |
| THTR 211 | Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting |
| THTR 290 | Play Reading and Analysis |
| THTR 291 | Play Production I: Stagecraft |
| THTR 292 | Play Production II: Costumes and Make-Up |
| THTR 400 | Senior Seminar |
24 Additional credits: Eight credits from the following: | |
| THTR 226 | History of Pre-Modern Theatre |
| THTR 227 | History of Classical Theatre |
| THTR 228 | History of Modern Theatre |
Eight credits from the following: | |
| THTR 201 | Oral Interpretation |
| THTR 310 | Voice for the Stage |
| THTR 311 | Acting II |
| THTR 411 | Acting III |
| THTR 455 | Directing |
Eight additional THTR credits | |
Students preparing for teacher licensure: | |
| THTR 218 | Children's Theatre |
| THTR 420 | Methods and Materials in Teaching Theatre |
| THTR 455 | Directing |
Theatre Minor | |
| THTR 211 | Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting |
| THTR 290 | Play Reading and Analysis |
Four credits from the following: | |
| THTR 226 | History of Pre-Modern Theatre |
| THTR 227 | History of ClassicalTheatre |
| THTR 228 | History of Modern Theatre |
| Four credits of the following: | |
| THTR 291 | Play Production I: Stagecraft |
| THTR 292 | Play Production II: Costumes and Make-Up |
| Eight additional THTR credits | |
| Total 24 credits | |
Theatre Major in Performance Core 20 credits | |
| THTR 211 | Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting |
| THTR 290 | Play Reading and Analysis |
| THTR 291 | Play Production I: Stagecraft |
| THTR 292 | Play Production II: Costumes and Make-Up |
| THTR 400 | Senior Seminar |
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| THTR 030 | Applied Acting and Directing 2 credits |
| THTR 228 | History of Modern Theatre 4 credits |
| THTR 310 | Voice for the Stage 4 credits |
| THTR 311 | Acting II 4 credits |
| THTR 411 | Acting III 4 credits |
| THTR 455 | Directing 4 credits |
| ENGL 311 | Shakespeare 4 credits |
| EXSS | Applied Dance 2 credits |
Two credits of the following: | |
| MUSI 262 | Music Theatre Workshop 1 or 2 credits |
| MUSI 020 | Voice 1 credit, repeatable |
Four credits of the following: | |
| CDM 270 |
Digital Cinema Production 4 credits |
| CDM 271 | Topics 4 credits |
| Total 54 credits | |
Theatre Major in Technical Production and Design Core 20 credits | |
| THTR 211 | Acting I: Fundamentals of Acting |
| THTR 290 | Play Reading and Analysis |
| THTR 291 | Play Production I: Stagecraft |
| THTR 292 | Play Production II: Costumes and Make-Up |
| THTR 400 | Senior Seminar |
32 additional credits | |
| THTR 020 |
Theatre Lab 4 credits |
| THTR 293 | Play Production III: Lighting and Sound 2 credits |
| THTR 294 | Play Production IV: Scenic Painting 2 credits |
| THTR 471 | Topics: Advanced Design 4 credits |
| ART 153 | Introduction to Studio (two-dimensional) 4 credits |
| ART 154 | Introduction to Studio (three-dimensional) 4 credits |
| ART 201 | Drawing I 4 credits |
Eight credits from the following: | |
| THTR 226 | History of Pre-Modern Theatre |
| THTR 227 | History of Classical Theatre |
| THTR 228 | History of Moder Theatre |
| Total 52 credits | |
Honors in the Major
Please see department chair for details. Basic requirements are listed under All College Programs in the catalog.
For information about the Music Theatre major please visit the music department pages.
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