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2022-2023 Shepherd University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Contemporary Theater Studies, B.A.
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Shepherd University offers a program in Contemporary Theater Studies leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree.
The purpose of the program is to:
- expose students to the significant theories, trends, and principles that contribute to practices in the contemporary theatre field.
- teach students to think and work conceptually, while mastering the technical skills necessary to translate those concepts into making, supporting, and enjoying theatre.
- prepare students to be empathetic, collaborative, passionate, and transformative art makers, mastering professional practices and sustaining an understanding of needs and trends in theatre and other creative fields.
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Total Hours required for a Contemporary Theater Studies Major, 58 Hours:
Major Requirements, 37 Hours:
Restricted Elective Courses, 21 Hours:
At least 15 of the required 21 restricted elective credits must be chosen from upper-division (300-400 level) coursework.
Four-Year Course Progression
Contemporary Theater Studies, B.A. General
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FIRST YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FIRST YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| THEA 100 |
1 |
Introduction to Contemporary Theater Context |
1 |
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THEA 203 |
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Acting I |
3 |
| THEA 204 |
3 |
Introduction to Theater |
3 |
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THEA 205 |
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Theater Technology |
3 |
| ART 103 |
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Introduction to the Visual Arts |
3 |
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ENGL 215 |
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The Art of Literature |
3 |
| THEA 207 |
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Theater Practice II |
1-3 |
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THEA 207 |
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Theater Practice |
1-3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
Mathematics (MA) |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
History |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 101 (or Foreign Language) |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
1 |
ENGL 102 (or Foreign Language) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
14-16 |
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TOTAL |
16-18 |
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| FALL |
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SECOND YEAR |
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SPRING |
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SECOND YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| ART 300 |
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Research Methods for the Arts |
3 |
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THEA 309 |
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Directing I |
3 |
| MUSC 111 or 312 |
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Introduction to Music or World Music (GL or MD)
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3 |
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THEA 341 |
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History of the Theater (writing in the major) |
3 |
| THEA Elective |
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ART, ENGL, or THEA |
1-3 |
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THEA Elective |
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ART, ENGL, or THEA |
3 |
| THEA 307 |
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Advanced Theater Practice |
3 |
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THEA 307 |
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Advanced Theater Practice |
1-3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Sciences (LS) (or Foreign Language)
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3-4 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Sciences (LS) (or Foreign Language) |
3-4 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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| FALL |
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THIRD YEAR |
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SPRING |
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THIRD YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| THEA Elective |
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ART, ENGL, or THEA |
3 |
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THEA Elective |
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ART, ENGL, or THEA |
3 |
| THEA Elective |
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ART, ENGL, or THEA |
3 |
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THEA Elective |
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ART, ENGL, or THEA |
3 |
| THEA 310 |
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Production |
3 |
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THEA 3xx |
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Advanced Study Practice |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Sciences (LS) (or Foreign Language) |
3-4 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Sciences (LS) (or Foreign Language) |
3-4 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Sciences (GL-MD) |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Wellness (WE) |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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TOTAL |
15-16 |
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| FALL |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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SPRING |
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FOURTH YEAR |
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| Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
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Sub./Course No. |
Tier |
Title |
Credit |
| THEA Elective |
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ART, ENGL, or THEA |
3 |
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THEA Elective |
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ART, ENGL, or THEA |
1 |
| THEA 3xx |
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Advanced Study Practice |
3 |
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THEA 490 |
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Theater Capstone |
3 |
| Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Sciences (GL, CK or MD) |
3 |
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Core Curriculum |
2 |
Social Sciences (GL-CK) |
3 |
| Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
| Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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Elective |
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Elective |
3 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
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| September 12, 2017 |
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DEGREE TOTAL |
120 |
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