They must pay particular attention to the History of Western Theatre requirement and fulfill those credits by their Junior year if possible. All majors in Dramatic Arts take a core of ten courses. Four Theatre Practicums must be accomplished during their Junior and Senior years. Majors in the program also complete a Senior Project which combines scholarship and performance as delineated in the department handbook. Examples of this might be researching and designing scenery for a major production, playing a lead role in a major production, or directing a show for the one-act play festival as part of the regular season.
Students work closely with advisors in developing and executing their senior projects.
The senior major capstone requirement in Dramatic Arts is satisfied by Dramatic Arts 220 Theatre Practicum Senior Project. Advanced Scene Design Majors should also consider other courses at the advanced level within the department to strengthen their area of emphasis. These students will also take one dance technique course in the dance program as a requirement outside Dramatic Arts. The worlds of dance and theatre have undergone a metamorphosis, losing the sharp edges of their distinctiveness. Innovative performances are being presented in a variety of venues.