THEATER
Daniel Boylen, Chair
Kimmika Witherspoon, Undergraduate Advisor
Tomlinson Theater 207
215-204-8417
willi01@temple.edu
www.temple.edu/theater
The objective of the undergraduate curriculum in Theater is to introduce
students to the broad view of the theater as an important cultural institution
and at the same time provide the opportunity to develop creative, cognitive,
and communication skills.
Specifically, we aim to:
- Offer essential training in theater and the related arts so that
the student is prepared for further training and/or experience at the
graduate and/or professional levels;
- Provide the opportunity for the student to develop as high a level
of cognitive and communications (reading, writing, speaking, movement)
skills as the individual's own capacities permit;
- Provide through the production program an arena for optimum development
of social and living skills; and
- Cultivate the enlargement of interests to the end that the student's
potential for achievement, life enjoyment, and responsibility to a democratic
and diverse society is vastly extended.
These objectives are facilitated by the University requirement that
all undergraduate students complete a common Core of approximately 36
credits in addition to their major area. Further, the department requires
study in one subject outside of Theater to further encourage the enlargement
of the student's interests.
In addition to the intensive classes in all disciplines, the department
encourages workshop productions done by students, faculty, or staff.
These opportunities augment participation in major productions and are
a natural extension of classroom work.
The student's curriculum is intended to balance work within the Department
of Theater and work in broad areas of education outside the department
with practical experience in the many phases of theater production.
The successful student can leave the program with a background of basic
skills and information as well as practical experience in the theatrical
discipline. The Theater major provides an excellent educational opportunity
for students, regardless of career objectives.
The Theater department is accredited by NAST, The National Association
of Schools of Theater.
Faculty Advising
Advising is an important part of the education of students in Theater.
Majors are first assigned to the Academic Advising Center and later
to a faculty adviser. Students are encouraged to consult their adviser
on academic matters, production experiences, and career objectives.
Requirements for the Degree
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater is organized to provide Theater
core courses that each entering class takes together throughout their
four-year program and emphasis areas that can be selected. The degree
will be awarded to students who have met the following requirements:
- Graduation requirements of Temple University, including successful
completion of the University Core Curriculum.
- Completion of the following required Theater
foundation courses with a
grade of C or better in each course.
- Completion of a minimum of 63 s.h. outside of Theater
- No more than 20 credits of work in the major field may be transferred
from another institution.
- All Theater majors must pass the placement tests in English and mathematics.
A student who fails any one of these tests must successfully complete
English 0040 and the required mathematics course(s).
Theater Foundation Courses
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester Hours
|
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0119 |
Creativity: Basic |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0011 |
Introduction to
Theater Process |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0027 |
Introduction to
Acting |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0041 |
Technical Theater
Production |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0243 |
Principles of Design |
3 |
|
| Theater |
W303 |
The Classical Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| Theater |
W304 |
The Romantic Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| Theater |
0305 |
Modern Directions |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0307 |
Seminar in Drama |
3 |
|
| Theater |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| Theater |
0372 |
History of Modern Scenic Design |
3 |
|
| Theater |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| Theater |
0312 |
American Musical Theater |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0335 |
Introduction to the Director's Art |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0100 |
Production Practicum (1 s.h. each semester the
student is enrolled as a major) |
Up to 8 |
|
| Theater |
|
One course in art history (may also satisfy the
University Core Curriculum Arts requirement) |
3 |
|
| Theater |
|
One course in non-dramatic literature |
3 |
|
| Theater |
|
Exploratory concentration 12 s.h. in any one
department or interdisciplinary study planned with the student's
adviser and approved by the Department Chair.** |
12 |
|
** The concentration may include the required course in art history
or the required course in non-dramatic literature. It may not include
English C050.
| The following courses can be repeated
for credit in Theater |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0117 |
Performance Art |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0121 |
Voice for the Actor |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0123 / 0223 |
Basic Movement
/ Movement for the Actor |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0125 |
Acting Workshop
|
3 |
|
| Theater |
0126 |
Basic Acting Technique |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0127 |
Speech for the Actor |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0225 |
Intermediate Acting |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0246 |
Stage Management I |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0277 |
Scene Painting II |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0307 |
Seminar in Drama |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0319 |
Acting for Film and TV |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0325 |
Advanced Acting |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0328 |
Stage Combat |
3 |
|
Requirements for a Minor in Theater
Transfer credits are not accepted for credit for the minor in theater.
Students must receive the permission of their adviser before starting
in this program. Once the minor has been approved, students must follow
the academic rules of the Department of Theater for all theater courses.
Minor credit is not given for theater grades below C. Students must
maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in the minor. Students with Theater averages
under 2.0 for more than two semesters will be dropped from the program.
Students with averages under 2.0 may not begin the program.
| Requirements for the Minor in Theater:
Required Courses |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
C110 |
Performance Art |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0011 |
Introduction to Theater Process |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Two Semesters) |
2 |
|
| Theater |
W303 |
The Classical Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| Theater |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| Theater |
W304 |
The Romantic Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| Theater |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| Theater |
0305 |
Modern Directions |
3 |
|
| Note: The minor
course studies should be developed with an adviser in the
Department of Theater |
|
** Plus three courses from the selection below for a total of 20 s.h.
**
| Additional courses for students interested
in theater history and literature |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
W303 |
The Classical Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| Theater |
0305 |
Modern Directions |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0372 |
History of Modern Scenic Design |
3 |
|
| Theater |
W304 |
The Romantic Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| Theater |
0307 |
Seminar in Drama |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0363 |
History of Costume and Architectural Decor |
3 |
|
| Additional courses for students interested
in theater performance |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
C025 |
Acting for Non-Majors |
3 |
AR |
| Theater |
0120 |
Basic Acting II |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0126 |
Basic Acting Technique |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0225 |
Intermediate Acting |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0325 |
Advanced Acting |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0121 |
Voice for the Actor |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0123 |
Basic Movement |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0127 |
Speech for the Actor |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0223 |
Movement for the Actor |
3 |
|
| Additional courses for students interested
in theater design and technology |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0041 |
Technical Theater Production |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0276 |
Scene Painting I |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0351 |
Lighting for the Theater |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0360 / 0361 |
Costume Design I / Costume Design II |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0341 |
Technical Direction for the Theater |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0243 |
Principles of Design |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0373 |
Drawing and Rendering
Technique |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0352 / 0353 |
Lighting Design I / Creativity in Lighting |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0378 / 0379 |
Scene Design I
/ Scene Design II |
3 |
|
| Additional courses for students interested
in theater producing/directing |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0041 |
Technical Theater Production |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0246 |
Stage Management I |
3 |
|
| Theater |
C025 |
Acting for Non-Majors |
3 |
AR |
| Theater |
0335 |
Introduction to the Director's Art |
3 |
|
| Theater |
0243 |
Principles of Design |
3 |
|
The following are suggested four-year course plans for the student entering
with no high school deficiencies and passing the placement tests in
English and mathematics:
General Theater Studies
| First Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0011 |
Introduction to Theater Process |
3 |
|
| |
0027 |
Introduction to Acting |
3 |
|
| |
0041 |
Technical Theater Production |
3 |
|
| |
0119 |
Creativity: Basic |
3 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| English |
C050
/ R050 |
College Composition (First Semester) |
3 |
CO /
RS |
| Intellectual
Heritage |
X051 |
Intellectual Heritage (Second Semester) |
3 |
IA |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: American Culture |
3 |
AC |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Quantitative Reasoning A (First
Semester) |
3 |
QA |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Quantitative Reasoning B (Second
Semester) |
3 |
QB |
| Elective |
|
Choose One: Open Elective |
3-4 |
|
| Second Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0243 |
Principles of Design |
3 |
|
| |
0351 |
Lighting for the Theater |
3 |
|
| |
0373 |
Drawing and Rendering Techniques |
3 |
|
| |
0352 |
Lighting Design I |
3 |
|
| |
-- or
-- |
-- or
-- |
|
|
| |
0378 |
Scene Design I |
3 |
|
| |
-- or
-- |
-- or
-- |
|
|
| |
0360 |
Costume Design I |
4 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| Intellectual
Heritage |
X052 |
Intellectual Heritage (Core) |
3 |
IB |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Science A (First Semester) |
4 |
SA |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Science B (Second Semester) |
3 or
4 |
SB |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Individual and Society |
3 |
IN |
| |
|
Art History (Theater Core) (See Advisor) |
3 |
|
| Third Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
W303 |
The Classical Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| |
W304 |
The Romantic Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| |
0341 |
Technical Direction for the Theater |
3 |
|
| |
-- or
-- |
-- or
-- |
|
|
| |
0351 |
Lighting for the Theater |
3 |
|
| |
-- or
-- |
-- or
-- |
|
|
| |
0367 |
Costume Production |
3 |
|
| |
-- and
-- |
-- and
-- |
|
|
| |
0363 |
History of Costume and Architectural Décor
|
3 |
|
| |
0378 |
Scene Design I |
3 |
|
| |
-- or
-- |
-- or
-- |
|
|
| |
0352 |
Lighting Design I |
3 |
|
| |
-- or
-- |
-- or
-- |
|
|
| |
0368 |
Draping and Flat Pattern Drafting |
3 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| Elective |
|
Choose One: Theater or Open Elective |
3-4 |
|
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Language or International Studies
|
3 or
4 |
LA or
IS |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Language or International Studies
|
3 or
4 |
LB or
IS |
| Elective |
|
Choose One: Open Elective |
|
|
| |
|
Non-Dramatic Literature (Theater Core) (See Advisor) |
|
|
| |
|
Exploratory Concentration 1
(See Note at End) |
|
|
| Fourth Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0305 |
Modern Directions |
3 |
|
| |
0307 |
Seminar in Drama |
3 |
|
| |
-- or
-- |
-- or
-- |
|
|
| |
0372 |
History of Modern Scenic Design |
3 |
|
| |
-- or
-- |
-- or
-- |
|
|
| |
0312 |
American Musical Theater |
3 |
|
| |
0335 |
Introduction to the Director's Art |
3 |
|
| |
0353 |
Creativity in Lighting |
3 |
|
| |
-- or
-- |
|
|
|
| |
0379 |
Scene Design II |
4 |
|
| |
-- or
-- |
|
|
|
| |
0361 |
Costume Design II |
3 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| Elective |
|
Choose Two: Open Electives |
|
|
| |
|
Exploratory Concentration 1
(See Note at End) |
|
|
Acting Emphasis
Note: Asterisk (*) indicates required course for the Acting Emphasis.
Each course in this Emphasis must be passed with a B or better in order
to move on to the next level.
| First Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0011 |
Introduction to Theater Process |
3 |
|
| |
0027* |
Introduction to Acting |
3 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| |
0119* |
Creativity: Basic |
3 |
|
| English |
C050 / R050 |
College Composition (First Semester) |
3 |
CO / RS |
| Intellectual Heritage |
X051 |
Intellectual Heritage (Second Semester) |
3 |
IA |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: American Culture |
3 |
AC |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Quantitative Reasoning A core
(First Semester) |
3 |
QA |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Quantitative Reasoning B core
(Second Semester) |
3 |
QB |
| Elective |
|
Choose One: Open Elective |
3-4 |
|
| Second Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0041 |
Technical Theater Production |
3 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Two Semesters) |
1 |
|
| |
0121* |
Voice for the Actor |
3 |
|
| |
0123* |
Basic Movement |
3 |
|
| |
0126* |
Basic Acting Technique |
3 |
|
| |
0243 |
Principles of Design |
3 |
|
| Intellectual Heritage |
X052 |
Intellectual Heritage (Core) |
3 |
IB |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Science A (First Semester) |
4 |
SA |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Science B (Second Semester) |
3-4 |
SB |
| |
|
Elective or Exploratory Concentration 1 (See
Note at End) |
|
|
| |
|
Art History (Theater Core) (See Advisor) |
|
|
| Third Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0127* |
Speech for the Actor |
3 |
|
| |
0225* |
Intermediate Acting |
3 |
|
| |
W303 |
The Classical Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| |
W304 |
The Romantic Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| |
0328 |
Stage Combat |
3 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Language or International Studies
|
3-4 |
LA or IS |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Language or International Studies
|
3-4 |
LB or IS |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Individual and Society |
3 |
IN |
| |
|
Non-Dramatic Literature (Theater Core) (See Advisor) |
|
|
| |
|
Exploratory Concentration 1 (See Note at End) |
|
|
| Fourth Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0305 |
Modern Directions |
3 |
|
| |
0307 |
Seminar in Drama |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| |
0372 |
History of Modern Scenic Design |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| |
0312 |
American Musical Theater |
3 |
|
| |
0325* |
Advanced Acting |
3 |
|
| |
0326* |
Thesis for Acting Emphasis |
3 |
|
| |
0329* |
Theater as a Profession |
3 |
|
| |
0335 |
Introduction to the Director's Art |
3 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| Electives |
|
Select Two: Open Electives |
3-4 |
|
| |
|
Exploratory Concentration 1 (See Note at End) |
|
|
Design Emphasis
| First Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0011 |
Introduction to Theater Process |
3 |
|
| |
0027 |
Introduction to Acting |
3 |
|
| |
0041 |
Technical Theater Production |
3 |
|
| |
0119 |
Creativity: Basic |
3 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| English |
C050 / R050 |
College Composition (First Semester) |
3 |
CO / RS |
| Intellectual Heritage |
X051 |
Intellectual Heritage (Second Semester) |
3 |
IA |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: American Culture |
3 |
AC |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Quantitative Reasoning A (First
Semester) |
3 |
QA |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Quantitative Reasoning B (Second
Semester) |
3 |
QB |
| Elective |
|
Choose One: Open Elective |
3-4 |
|
| Second Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0243 |
Principles of Design |
3 |
|
| |
0351 |
Lighting for the Theater |
3 |
|
| |
0373 |
Drawing and Rendering Techniques |
3 |
|
| |
0352 |
Lighting Design I |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| |
0378 |
Scene Design I |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| |
0360 |
Costume Design I |
4 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| Intellectual Heritage |
X052 |
Intellectual Heritage (Core) |
3 |
IB |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Science A (First Semester) |
4 |
SA |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Science B (Second Semester) |
3 or 4 |
SB |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Individual and Society |
3 |
IN |
| |
|
Art History (Theater Core) (See Advisor) |
3 |
|
| Third Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
W303 |
The Classical Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| |
W304 |
The Romantic Tradition |
3 |
WI |
| |
0341 |
Technical Direction for the Theater |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| |
0351 |
Lighting for the Theater |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| |
0367 |
Costume Production |
3 |
|
| |
-- and -- |
-- and -- |
|
|
| |
0363 |
History of Costume and Architectural Décor |
3 |
|
| |
0378 |
Scene Design I |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| |
0352 |
Lighting Design I |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| |
0368 |
Draping and Flat Pattern Drafting |
3 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| Elective |
|
Choose One: Theater or Open Elective |
3-4 |
|
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Language or International Studies
|
3 or 4 |
LA or IS |
| Core |
|
Core Elective: Language or International Studies
|
3 or 4 |
LB or IS |
| Elective |
|
Choose One: Open Elective |
|
|
| |
|
Non-Dramatic Literature (Theater Core) (See Advisor) |
|
|
| |
|
Exploratory Concentration 1 (See Note at End) |
|
|
| Fourth Year |
| Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Semester
Hours |
Core Indicator |
| Theater |
0305 |
Modern Directions |
3 |
|
| |
0307 |
Seminar in Drama |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| |
0372 |
History of Modern Scenic Design |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
-- or -- |
|
|
| |
0312 |
American Musical Theater |
3 |
|
| |
0335 |
Introduction to the Director's Art |
3 |
|
| |
0353 |
Creativity in Lighting |
3 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
|
|
|
| |
0379 |
Scene Design II |
4 |
|
| |
-- or -- |
|
|
|
| |
0361 |
Costume Design II |
3 |
|
| |
0100 |
Production Practicum (Both Semesters) |
2 |
|
| Elective |
|
Choose Two: Open Electives |
|
|
| |
|
Exploratory Concentration 1 (See Note at End) |
|
|
Note: 1 Exploratory concentration 12
s.h. in any one department or
interdisciplinary study planned with the student's adviser and approved
by the Department Chair. The concentration may include the required
course in art history or the required course in non-dramatic literature.
It may not include English C050.
You could begin taking the concentration starting second semester freshman
year, or if your schedule permits it could be done in one semester.
|
