B.A. in Theatre

38-41 credit hours required.
 
  All courses must be passed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count towards the major.
 
  The Theatre Major is designed to provide a thorough undergraduate study in all aspects of theatre. It prepares students for successful participation in professional theatre activities after graduation or for further study in graduate school.
 
  The required courses, integrated with an active production program, introduce students to the theoretical and practical aspects of acting, directing, technical theatre, design, history and dramatic literature. Additional advanced course offerings, participation in theatrical productions, and internships provide further opportunities to individualize and broaden the student’s undergraduate experience and skills.
 
  Auditions for the theatre productions are open to all SUNY Potsdam students. Interested students, regardless of major, are also invited to join the Student Government Association organization, Theatre Guild. Theatre Guild sponsors student-directed productions, and its members participate by directing, designing, and performing.
 
  Students majoring in theatre may also elect to complete a minor in Acting or Design and Production, Non-theatre majors may pursue their interests by minoring in Acting, Design and Technical Theatre, or Theatre Studies.

All courses are 3 credits unless noted. Credits are divided as follows:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
  Credits
Required Courses
        29
DRAM 101Introduction to Performance Studies
DRAM 206Stagecraft and Production (4 credits) 
DRAM 210Interpretation and Analysis of Plays 
DRAM 251Foundations of Design for Stage (4 credits) 
DRAM 312Theatre History I 
DRAM 313Theatre History II 
DRAM 414Contemporary Theatre Topics 
DRAM 486-497Special Project in Theatre Arts 
One of the Following 
DRAM 120Performance Explorations
     
DRAM 235Introduction to Acting 

      Upper Division Electives
      9-12
DRAM 302Directing I 
DRAM 331Costume Design 
DRAM 333Stage Make up and Mask Design (4 credits) 
DRAM 336Scene Study and Realism (4 credits) 
DRAM 337Shakespeare and Verse 
DRAM 338Audition Techniques 
DRAM 343Advanced Stagecraft 
DRAM 353Scene Design 
DRAM 355Lighting Design 
DRAM 363Theatre for Young Audiences 
DRAM 364Applied Theatre 
DRAM 403Directing II (4 credits) 
DRAM 438Acting for Camera 
DRAM 439Comedy and Styles 
DRAM 441Pivotal Playwrights 

      Recommended Coursework Outside the Major		 
Courses in dance, music, literature, anthropology and art are highly recommended. Consult with department adviser.

      Notes
     
  1. All students are required to complete a Special Project in Theatre Arts during the senior year with approval of a faculty adviser and the department (for a minimum of 3 credits). The project may be taken as one of the Special Projects courses (DRAM 487-499) or as an Internship (INTD ***) with approval of the Director of Internships.
  2. Theatre Majors are required to attend all Theatre and Dance productions.

Theatre Major Policies on Student Grades and Performing
      Any student receiving a grade of 1.0 or less for any course offered through the Department of Theatre and Dance will be ineligible for casting in any student directed or choreographed production during the semester immediately following the semester in which the failing grade is issued. Eligibility in faculty directed or choreographed productions will be left to the discretion of the directing faculty member and the Department Chair.