Theatre
Undergraduate Courses
As you embark on your undergraduate journey in theatre studies, an array of diverse and engaging courses await you. You'll explore the history of theatre, delving into various epochs, cultures, and styles, learning how they influenced the art form over time. Courses in acting techniques will push you to unlock your creative potential and learn the discipline and artistry required to embody a character. Meanwhile, in script analysis, you'll deconstruct play texts, examining themes, character development, and dramatic structure. Technical courses will offer a glimpse into the world behind the scenes, teaching you about lighting, set design, and sound, integral elements that set the mood and atmosphere of a production. As you progress, specialized courses like directing, playwriting, and theatre criticism will further enhance your understanding and skills. These courses offer a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, equipping you with a well-rounded education in theatre studies. Each class you take, each project you complete, is a step towards becoming a well-versed theatre artist capable of contributing to this dynamic field.
Why Study Theatre at CWU
- BFA degrees in Performance, Design and Production, Musical Theatre and Theatre Education, all featuring a unique interdisciplinary format built on a foundation of solid skill training.
- MA in Theatre and Performance Studies with department, college and university support for student research opportunities
- Unique summer-based, limited-residency MA and enrichment courses in the Summer Institute for Theatre Arts specially designed for teachers
- Reputation of excellence in education and production with faculty and students receiving Kennedy Center honors
- Interdisciplinary Non-Profit Organization Management Minor and Certificate program
- Great facilities
- Practical application of course work in a mentoring environment through our professionally modeled production company: Central Theatre Ensemble
- Opportunities in production exclusively for undergraduates
- Caring faculty and staff with extensive professional training and experience
- Personal attention in small to moderately-sized classes
- Our graduates find success
- Cost effective tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students
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Theater Arts Department
McConnell Hall Room 102