Theatre Arts Theatre - Dean College

Theatre Arts Theatre from Dean College is a Campus Associate Theatre degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. The Theatre Arts major, with concentration in Theatre, is designed to prepare students with the theatrical knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to continue their education studies in theatre arts to attain a baccalaureate degree and/or pursue opportunities in a professional theatre career. To assist students in achieving this goal, the curriculum is supported with considerable opportunities for students to audition for and participate in a variety of performing arts productions either in performance or the technical areas of theatre . Theatre Arts-Theatre Concentration Students concentrating in Theatre will develop a knowledge of all areas of the theatre arts, including performance, technical production, and design. The Theatre concentration also provides considerable opportunities to audition for and participate in a wide variety of performing arts groups, including Music Theatre Ensemble, and the annual musical and dramatic productions. Students are also exposed to professional guest artists and attend regional and national performances to expand their knowledge of the theatre arts. The Theatre Arts major prepares students for further study in college, conservatory, or specialized performing arts schools. Students who transfer continue their studies in acting, directing, stage management , or design, taking advanced courses in their selected area of study. Some of the advanced courses of study include: Advanced Acting, Movement, Voice, Stage Directing, Stage Management, Set, Costume or Lighting Design, Playwriting, Script Analysis, Arts Management , Theatre History, and Dramaturgy. Theatre majors obtain careers as theatre/film/TV performers/actors, dancers, singers, directors, set/costume/lighting designers, acting and voice teachers, stage managers, and dramaturges. Learning Goals Upon successful completion of the Theatre Arts ? Theatre concentration, students will be able to: identify the various aspects of theatre including its origin, the roles of the various people who create a theatrical production, and the various types of drama, dramatic structure, dramatic characters, theatrical environments, and visual elements of theatrical design. identify and explain the basic elements of stage craft in scenic design, rigging, construction, and stage lighting. perform in an improvisational setting and a rehearsed theatrical production. perform two monologues of contrasting types which can be utilized for an audition. perform a scene with a fellow actor and explain the character's goals, obstacles, tactics, and expectations. View more details on Dean College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Theatre courses.