Program Learning Outcomes: Theatre Arts/Theatre Arts Education

Theatre Arts (BA/BS)

A successful student will:

• Understand basic production processes (i.e. performing, acting, stage direction, design, and the necessary technical operations related to production).
• Become familiar with the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre.
• Develop visual and aural perceptions for theatre performance.
• Make informed assessments of quality in works of theatre and other related art forms.

Intended Objectives

• Explore post-baccalaureate opportunities with faculty guidance starting a minimum of one year before graduation.
• Have the opportunity to attend professional conferences and festivals and work with artists in residence and/or guest artists.
• Function in a variety of artistic roles through the presentation of public performances.

Theatre Arts Education (BA/BS)

A successful student will:

• Be prepared to become educators who utilize the discipline of theatre as a catalyst in understanding the complex nature of the human condition, artistic exploration and appreciation, and the interrelationship of individual expression and student growth.
• Understand basic production processes (i.e. performing, acting, stage direction, design, and the necessary technical operations related to production).
• Become familiar with the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre.
• Develop visual and aural perceptions for theatre performance.
• Make informed assessments of quality in works of theatre and other related art forms.
• Possess strong competence in and understanding of the relationship between theatre performance, production, literature, theatre history, theory, criticism, and technical skills through which a theatrical concept is realized.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in collaboratively directing productions and an ability to create a variety of types of performances.
• Through theatre, use educational theories and strategies; teaching students the integral process of artistic creation from conception to realization.
• Have a working knowledge of the state of Utah Arts Core Curriculum, as well as state and national theatre education standards combined with skills in creating a scope and sequence, instruction, and assessment in classroom instruction.

Intended Objectives

• Explore post-baccalaureate opportunities with faculty guidance starting a minimum of one year before graduation.
• Have the opportunity to attend professional conferences and festivals and work with artists in residence and/or guest artists.
• Function in a variety of artistic roles through the presentation of public performances.

Theatre Arts (Minor)

A successful student will:

• Understand basic production processes (i.e. performing, acting, stage direction, design, and the necessary technical operations related to production).
• Become familiar with the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre.
• Develop visual and aural perceptions for theatre performance.
• Make informed assessments of quality in works of theatre and other related art forms.