Last Revised: 03/10/2005

Specific Guidelines and Criteria for Courses Submitted in

THEATRE AND DANCE

Specific guidelines and criteria for courses in Theatre are as follows:

1. Develop an understanding of the various components of theatre production, including directing, acting, scene design, lighting design, costume design, choreography, etc.;
2. Develop a general understanding of historical styles, genres, and forms integral to theatre;
3. Develop an understanding of theatre etiquette, and the skills to analyze and critique a live performance;
4. Develop an understanding of theatre as a reflection of culture and society;
5. Develop an understanding of the contributions of minorities to theatre;
6. Develop an understanding of dramatic structure and read at least one play;
7. Provide opportunities for participation in theatre performance, production, or promotion.

Specific guidelines and criteria for courses in Dance are:

1. Develop an understanding of the various components of Dance, including choreography, set and lighting design, dance techniques, etc.;
2. Develop an understanding of historical styles, genres, and forms integral to dance;
3. Develop an understanding of theatre etiquette and develop the skills to analyze and critique dance performance-
4. Develop an understanding of dance as a reflection of culture and society;
5. Develop an understanding of the contributions of minorities to the art of dance;
6. Provide opportunities for participation in dance performance, production, or promotion.

The following course titles suggest content appropriate for general studies:

Introduction to the Theatre	Introduction to Dance
Theatre Appreciation	Dance Appreciation
Plays on Film	History of Dance
Theatre History

The following course titles suggest content NOT appropriate for general studies:

Acting I	Modern Dance Fundamentals
Stagecraft	Jazz Dance Techniques
Period Acting Styles	Costume Construction