Painting I ART 290. Introduction to Theatre THE 210. Fundamentals of Acting THE 301 or 302. The remaining courses must be taken from courses in Theatre Arts or Mass Communications. No course taken for the minor may be used to meet General Education requirements.
Many graduate schools offer theatre arts as an academic or professional area of study.
Many professional organizations require a degree in staffing positions such as technical theatre or management. While professional acting opportunities many not always require formal education, the knowledge and experience gained from the program provide the student with expanded opportunities that should be helpful in securing employment in legitimate theatre, radio and television, and commercial advertising industries. As an inherently interdisciplinary liberal arts program, the Piedmont Theatre Arts degree evidences the reading, writing, speaking, and research skills sought by prospective employers and professional schools. An overview of the theatre production process and an introduction to the styles, periods, and historical relevance of theatre practice via textual study and analysis of both live and videotaped performance. Emphasis on theatre's social significance and the development of student aesthetic perceptions and analytical skills.