An Applied Arts concentration is a combination of the theoretical and technical mastery of a subject with an emphasis on application.

Requirements for some specific concentrations in Applied Arts are detailed below. Other areas such as dance, cinema, interior design, and architectural design may also be proposed.

A concentration in applied arts entails more than performance ability and experience. It also attests to a student's understanding of the art performed, both technically and contextually; the ability to engage in informed discourse about content, style, and meaning; and the insight necessary to devise independent and effective interpretations of the art through applied activities. This concentration requires a minimum of 36 credits. This concentration requires a minimum of 36 credits.

Concentration Requirements:

Requirement	Credits
Theatre History, Acting Theory and Dramatic Literature*	15 credits including 6 upper level
Theatre Performance and/or production	9 upper level credits
Theatre Arts electives	9 credits
Capstone - FAR 499 (culminating courses in concentration)	3 credits
TOTAL	36

*The GRE Subject Test in Literature may be used toward 15 literature credits in this concentration (12 lower and 3 upper).

Note: Only grades of C of higher may be included in the concentration.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who graduate with a concentration in Theatre Arts will be able to:

1. demonstrate a practical, working knowledge of how to produce a play on stage through the performance of the play;
2. demonstrate an understanding of script analysis, casting, stage design and all technical/theatrical elements of production;
3. critically evaluate the production process and the performance; and
4. demonstrate proficient skills in at least one area of theatre (performance, teaching, technical/costume, technical/scene design, directing, theatre management, or playwriting), with the ability to identify, analyze and resolve specific problems pertaining to that area.

Concentration Plan of Study Forms

The concentration plan of study (CPS) is the tool you will use to plan your degree completion program. The CPS form offers information on how subject requirements can be met. You may download the form below as a Microsoft Word document (form will open in a new window). To request a course subsitution in a CPS, use the Request for Substitution Form. Additional information on the concentration is also available in the Official Catalog.

• Applied Arts - Theatre Arts CPS Form

Please Note: for prospective students this form should simply serve as a guide. Once you have matriculated (enrolled), you will receive personalized degree planning advice from your Academic Counselor.