Theatre Education, B.A.

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New students may not elect this program at this time.

All courses must be passed with a grade of 2.0 or higher to count towards the major. All majors must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Students of SUNY Potsdam’s undergraduate certificate in Theatre Education will graduate fully prepared to enter communities-whatever their composition-and teach theatre, integrate the art form into other disciplines and pursue advanced studies in the field. Students will graduate with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that make one a well-educated citizen, a reflective practitioner and a principled educator.

Graduates of the program will be experienced in all facets of theatre-from the technical elements, to performance and directing, management and design. Furthermore, students will have exposure to the philosophies and practical application of drama and theatre in the classroom as well as in communities. These experiences, alongside the solid liberal arts education students receive at SUNY Potsdam, allow graduates to emerge from the program as well rounded individuals ready to seek employment in a variety of settings. Their course work in education and the pedagogy of theatre teaching will expose them to the ethical and professional responsibilities of teachers.

SUNY Potsdam supports the development of the community-minded theatre artist in its strong commitment to a liberal arts education. All graduates must have a minimum of 38 credit hours (not including modern language requirements) in general education.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 34-38 Credits

DRAM 101 - Introduction to Performance Studies 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 206 - Fundamentals of Technical Theatre 4 Credit(s)
or
@DRAM 223 - Costume Construction 4 Credit(s)
@DANC 207 - Technical Theatre Production I 1 Credit(s)
or
@DRAM 207 - Technical Theatre Production I 1 Credit(s)
DRAM 210 - Interpretation and Analysis of Plays 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 251 - Foundations of Design for the Stage 3 Credit(s)
@DANC 307 - Technical Theatre Production II 1 Credit(s)
or
@DRAM 307 - Technical Theatre Production II 1 Credit(s)
DRAM 312 - History of the Theatre I 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 313 - History of Theatre II 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 414 - Contemporary Theatre Topics 3 Credit(s)

Performance Requirement: 3 Credits

DANC 120 - Performance Explorations 3 Credit(s)
or
DRAM 120 - Performance Explorations 3 Credit(s)
or
DRAM 235 - Introduction to Acting 3 Credit(s)

Electives: 9 Credits Minimum

chosen from the following

@DANC 223 - Costume Construction 4 Credit(s)
or
@DRAM 223 - Costume Construction 4 Credit(s)
DRAM 237 - Spoken Word I 3 Credit(s)
@DANC 244 - Stage Management 3 Credit(s)
or
@DRAM 244 - Stage Management 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 302 - Directing I 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 314 - Costume History 3 Credit(s)
@DRAM 323 - Advanced Costume Construction (Lab) 1 Credit(s)
DRAM 331 - Costume Design 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 333 - Stage Makeup and Mask Design 4 Credit(s)
DRAM 336 - Scene Study and Realism 4 Credit(s)
DRAM 337 - Shakespeare and Verse 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 338 - Audition Techniques 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 343 - Advanced Stagecraft and Production 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 351 - Design with Computer Models 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 353 - Scene Design 3 Credit(s)
DANC 355 - Lighting Design for the Stage 3 Credit(s)
or
DRAM 355 - Lighting Design for the Stage 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 363 - Theatre for Young Audiences 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 364 - Applied Theatre 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 403 - Directing II 4 Credit(s)
DRAM 438 - Acting for Camera 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 439 - Comedy & Comic Styles 3 Credit(s)
DRAM 441 - Pivotal Playwrights 3 Credit(s)

Pedagogical Core: 31 Credits

EDLS 201 - Principles of Education 3 Credit(s)
EDLS 207 - Early Childhood Literacy 4 Credit(s)
EDLS 315 - Teaching Students With Special Needs: Grades 5-12 3 Credit(s)
@DRAM 361 - Methods Theatre Ed. Elementary 3 Credit(s)
@DRAM 362 - Methods Theatre Ed. Secondary 3 Credit(s)
@DRAM 371 - Field Experience: Pre K-5 1 Credit(s)
@DRAM 372 - Field Experience: Theatre Ed. Secondary 1 Credit(s)
EDLS 415 - Seminar: Issues in Theatre Education 2 Credit(s)
@EDUC 419 - Student Teaching: Pre K-6 6 Credit(s)
@SECD 457 - Student Teaching 7-12 6 Credit(s)

Cognate Requirements: 8 Credits

PSYC 220 - Child Development 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 321 - Psychology of Adolescence 3 Credit(s)
HLTH 230 - School Health (CA, SAVE) 2 Credit(s)

Note(s)

Graduation Requirement: All theatre majors complete a project in the senior year with the approval of faculty adviser and department. In the case of Theatre Education majors, student teaching (EDUC 419 and SECD 457 ) fulfills this requirement.
Some courses have required Prerequisites.