Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance allows students to explore multiple disciplines within the department, including dance; design and technology; dramaturgy; performer's process; playwriting and directing; and theatre for youth. The Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Dance allows students to explore multiple disciplines within the department. Students select a curriculum from departmental course offerings that can be tailored to pursue the following emphases: dance performance and choreography design and technology (includes stage management) history, literature and dramaturgy performer's process playwriting and directing theatre for youth and communities The B.A. in Theatre and Dance includes flexible elective hours that allow students to combine this degree plan with coursework in other areas as a certification program or double major. The department produces an annual season of six to eight main stage productions encompassing a wide variety of performance experiences that range from classical to contemporary plays, musical theatre and original scripts. In addition, there are more than 20 performance opportunities each year for students majoring in theatre. Many productions are student-produced, providing opportunities to develop new skills as directors, writers, production managers, designers and dramaturgs. B.A. students time at UT is spent making discoveries, leaving with both foundational skills and a deeper knowledge of themselves as artists. Students come out of the program well prepared and with the experience to pursue work in their chosen career.