Theatre, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Concentration in Theatre Arts Management
Program Learning Outcomes
Theatre - Theatre Arts Management, BA
- Students will develop, conduct, and construct effective marketing research and plans.
- Students will develop, conduct, and construct effective audience development research and plans.
- Students will identify and understand the history, organizational structures, practices, current policy issues, and standard matters related to the nonprofit arts sector.
Theatre Department, Overall
- Communication: Students will demonstrate the ability to think, speak and write about theatre clearly and effectively.
- Creation/Production/Performance: Students will create, produce and perform theatre at a pre-professional level.
- Professional Proficiency: Students will successfully prepare for employment in the professional theatre community.
- Professional Proficiency: Students will demonstrate successful leadership, initiative, attitude, and punctuality in adherence with professional standards.
- Historical Knowledge: Students will accurately identify specific knowledge related to plays, conventions, practitioners, movements, and/or theatre spaces drawn from the range of world theatre Degree Program Writing Competency: Students will gain proficiency in various areas of writing common to theatre practice.
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Curriculum Guide
GPA Requirement
Major GPA: 2.00 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.00 or higher
Summary*
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Studies Requirements | 42 | |
| Modern Language Requirement | 0-9 | |
| Other Basic Requirments | 0-3 | |
| Computer Competency | 0-3 | |
| Major/Concentration Requirements | 42 | |
| Electives | 36 | |
* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits. Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.
Rock Studies Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The Rock | ||
| SUBJ 139 | University Seminar 1 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| MATH 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice | ||
| Ethics and Civil Discourse | ||
| Civil Discourse and Democracy | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Integrated Inquiry | ||
| Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Humanities Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Social Science Inquiry | ||
| Select 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Natural Science Inquiry | ||
| SCI 101 | Science of Life | 3 |
| Physical Science Inquiry | ||
| SCI 102 | Understanding the Physical World | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Thematic Thread | ||
| Select 12 Credits 2 | 12 | |
| Subtotal | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 42 | |
| 1 | Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject. |
| 2 | from at least 3 Categories; no more than 6 credits from one department; 6 credits must be 300-level or above. |
BA Modern Language Requirement
BA degree requires language proficiency at the 103 class level. Exemption by placement or examination is possible.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete 0-9 credits | 0-9 | |
| Total Hours | 0-9 | |
Basic Math Requirement
Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR | ||
| Beginning Algebra | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Computer Competency
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following: | 0-3 | |
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR | ||
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution: | ||
| Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts | ||
| Computer Concepts | ||
| Introduction to Computing and Programming | ||
| Technology for Wellness | ||
| Total Hours | 0-3 | |
Major/Concentration Requirements
- 21 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
- 21 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| THEA 131 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| THEA 132 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 281 | Survey of Dramatic Literature I | 3 |
| THEA 283 | Survey of Dramatic Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 337 | Directing 1 | 3 |
| THEA 425 | Professional Theatre Practice 1 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Theatre Arts Concentration | ||
| THEA 159 | Introduction to Theatre Arts Management | 3 |
| THEA 345 | Stage Management and Safety 1 | 3 |
| THEA 359 | Studies in Audience Development 1 | 3 |
| THEA 450 | Internship | 3 |
| NLPA 220 | Introduction to Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Theatre Arts Management Level 1 Courses | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Rehearsal and Production | ||
| Financial Accounting | ||
| Introduction to Public Relations and IMC | ||
| Introduction to Digital Design | ||
| Interactive Multimedia 1 | ||
| Video Production | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Leadership Theory | ||
| Civic Engagement and Community Decision-Making | ||
| Financial Best Practices for Decision Makers | ||
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Theatre Arts Management Level 2 Courses | ||
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Shakespeare Tour 1 | ||
| New Play Development 1 | ||
| International Theatre Experience 1 | ||
| Projects in Theatre 1 | ||
| Experimental 1 | ||
| History of Musical Theatre 1 | ||
| History of Theatre Design and Architecture 1 | ||
| Theories of Acting and Directing 1 | ||
| Independent Study 1 | ||
| Business Analysis and Decision Making 1 | ||
| Social Media 1 | ||
| Professional Presentation | ||
| Research Methods in Interdisciplinary Studies 1 | ||
| Organizational Behavior 1 | ||
| Principles of Marketing 1 | ||
| Community Change and Development | ||
| Social and Ethical Issues in Philanthropy and Fundraising | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Required Stage Management Experience Before Graduation | ||
| Stage Management Experience 1 | ||
| Stage Management Experience 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 42 | |
| 1 | Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA. |
| * | Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course. |
Co-curricular and Experiential Learning
Students are encouraged to explore additional curricular and co-curricular opportunities. There is a strong correlation between long-term student success and participation in the following types of programs and activities:
- International study programs International study programs (including Edinburgh, Scotland, Fringe Festival Trip)
- SRU Theatre Department Productions
- Theatre internships and summer theatre employment
- High-Impact Practice (HIP) designated classes
- Student-faculty research
- Student leadership development
- Department field trips
- Theatre Department Student Staff
- Student Lab Productions in Sheehy Theatre
- Guest Artist lectures, workshops, and productions
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
THEATRE - BA (5 92)
Concentration in Theatre Arts Management (THAM)
This program is effective as of Fall 2019.
Revised 08.03.2021
UCC 02.04.20
Recommended Four-Year Plan
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| THEA 132 | Stagecraft | 3 |
| THEA 159 | Introduction to Theatre Arts Management | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Critical Writing | 3 |
| SUBJ 139 | University Seminar 1 | 3 |
| Rock Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| INDS 101 | FYRST Seminar * | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 131 | Fundamentals of Acting | 3 |
| ENGL 104 | Critical Reading | 3 |
| Theatre Arts Management Level 1 Course | 3 | |
| Rock Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 281 | Survey of Dramatic Literature I | 3 |
| Modern Language 101 | 3 | |
| Rock Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| Rock Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Declare a Thematic Thread 2 | ||
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 283 | Survey of Dramatic Literature II | 3 |
| THEA 345 | Stage Management and Safety | 3 |
| NLPA 220 | Introduction to Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| Modern Language 102 | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Theatre Arts Management Level 2 Course | 3 | |
| Modern Language 103 | 3 | |
| Rock Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 337 | Directing | 3 |
| THEA 359 | Studies in Audience Development | 3 |
| Theatre Arts Management Level 2 Course | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| THEA 425 | Professional Theatre Practice | 3 |
| Rock Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| Rock Studies Requirement | 3 | |
| Thematic Thread Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| THEA 450 | Internship | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours** | 121 | |
| 1 | Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject. |
| 2 | Work with your Academic Adviser to declare a Thematic Thread by the end of your fall semester in your second year. Click here to declare a thread. |
| * | Students are encouraged to take INDS 101 as a Free Elective. |
** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses. However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year.
Major Code: 5 92
Concentration: THAM
Revised date: 12.04.2020