Visual and Performing Arts, BA; Generalist Concentration

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Mission Statement

The Longwood University Theatre Program offers a productive, creative and collaborative model in all its concentrations of theatre through education, professional, and production experiences. The program is dedicated to the development of students in their personal strengths, their personal career plan, and their personal development of citizen leadership. The graduates of our program will be prepared to enter the workforce as citizen leaders, theatre professionals, or educators. Upon completion of our program graduates will have the qualifications to pursue advanced degrees, or choose to utilize highly transferable skills to seek theatre or other career opportunities.

Vision Statement

The Longwood University Theatre Program will become regionally recognized by being on the forefront of inclusivity, innovation, interdisciplinary partnerships, and by the intellectual and creative accomplishments of its faculty, students, and staff.

Degrees Offered

The Program provides degree programs of study leading to either a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual and Performing Arts or a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Students studying for the Bachelor of Arts degree may opt for one of two concentrations, Generalist or Applied - Theatre Education. Those students seeking teacher certification must select the Applied concentration within the Bachelor of Arts Degree.

Civitae Core Requirements (39-40 credits)

Civitae Core Curriculum

Theatre majors may count Civitae Core courses satisfying major requirements as also satisfying their respective Civitae Core requirements, up to two Pillar courses and one Perspectives course. The following are the courses in this major that may be used in this way:

THEA 432 fulfills the Historical and Contemporary Insights Perspectives requirement

Courses satisfying major requirements that are designated as Civitae Core courses subsequent to the print deadline of this Catalog will not appear in the above listings but will be eligible to also satisfy Civitae Core requirements, subject to the same rules as the others. (If doing so would otherwise decrease the total credits required for the degree below 120, General Elective credit must be substituted to restore the total.)

Additional Degree Requirements (3 credits)

In addition to the courses required for Civitae Core, students are required to take an additional course to earn a degree.

ENGL 365 - Shakespeare 3 credits

Theatre Major Requirements (23 credits)

THEA 100 - Theatre Freshman Seminar 1 credit
THEA 104 - Theatre Production/Performance 1 credit (4 credits prior to obtaining senior status)
THEA 113 - Acting I 3 credits
THEA 225 - Elements of Theatrical Design 3 credits
THEA 229 - Script Analysis 3 credits
THEA 240 - Technical Theatre 3 credits
THEA 330 - History of Theatre I 3 credits
THEA 331 - History of Theatre II 3 credits
THEA 432 - Theatre and Cultural Diversity 3 credits (counted in Civitae)

Concentration Requirements (19 credits)

THEA 275 - Stage Management 3 credits
THEA 320 - Directing 3 credits
THEA 461 - Theatre Senior Seminar 3 credits
THEA 492 - Internship in Theatre 1-15 credits
Choose 3 credits from the following:
THEA 214 - Stage Makeup for the Actor 3 credits
THEA 339 - Fashion History and Décor 3 credits
THEA 340 - Scene Design 3 credits
THEA 341 - Sound Design 3 credits
THEA 342 - Lighting Design 3 credits
THEA 345 - Costume Design 3 credits
Choose 3 credits from the following:
THEA 215 - Voice and Speech 3 credits
THEA 315 - Movement I 3 credits
THEA 316 - Acting II 3 credits
Choose 3 credits from the following:
THEA 241 - Drafting for Theatrical Design 3 credits
THEA 306 - Stage Properties 3 credits
THEA 312 - Wigs and Wardrobe 3 credits
THEA 337 - Costume Technology I 3 credits
THEA 338 - Costume Technology II 3 credits
THEA 344 - Theory and Practice of Scene Painting 3 credits

General Electives

General Electives for BA in Visual and Performing Arts, Generalist Concentration: 35-36 credits

Total Credits Required

BA in Visual and Performing Arts, Generalist Concentration: 120 credits