Performing Arts

Minor Concentration and Requirements


Dance

 

  • DA 101-102 Modern Dance I and II
  • DA 111-112 Ballet I and II
  • DA 225-226 Jazz Dance I and II
  • DA 301-302 Techniques in Dance I and II
  • DA 260 Dance in America

Music

 

  • MU 101 Introduction to Music
    Four other music courses

Theatre

 

A.A. Concentration in Theatre

A student may concentrate or minor in theatre. Courses in acting, production, management, and history provide training and appreciation. Major fall and spring productions offer opportunities for acting, production, and stage management experience. Internships and directed studies are also available. In addition, courses in dramatic literature (EN 216, EN 217, EN 228) and dance (DA 101–2, DA 111–2, DA 225–6, DA 260, DA 301), along with ED/MU 210, Music and Movement, and private instruction in voice are strongly recommended. Other relevant courses are offered through cross-registration at Boston College.

Course of study for the A.A.

Any five of the following courses:

  • TH 104 Introduction to the Theatre
  • TH 141 Design and Building for the Theatre
  • TH 211 Acting I: Scene Study
  • TH 212 Acting II: Acting Workshop
  • TH 225 Acting-Directing Workshop
  • TH 251 Theatre for Children
  • EN/TH 272 Drama and Theatre in London
  • TH 275 History of the Theatre
Minor Requirements

Theatre

  • TH 104 Introduction to the Theatre
  • Three other theatre courses.

One of the following:

  • EN 216 Shakespeare I
    or
  • EN 217 Shakespeare II
    or
  • EN 228 Theatre in Boston

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