During the process, students develop discriminating attitudes towards quality in artistic theory and theatre practice. The department, moreover, has proved especially suited to those pursuing future professional or academic careers in theatre. In addition, the Dramatic Art major provides a suitable background for work in related fields such as teaching, advertising, journalism, public relations, communications, arts management, business, and arts institutions. Since the dramatic art major is part of a liberal arts degree, coursework and classroom assignments are always a first priority. Nevertheless, students should realize that production work is an important commitment.
Students naturally place a priority on work presented to the public.
However, students must realize that in a Bachelor of Arts degree program such commitments are extra activities beyond classroom responsibilities. They must, therefore, thoroughly organize their time and commitments when obligating themselves to any production, so that classroom work is not diminished in quality or quantity. The faculty encourages all students to develop the necessary discipline to fulfill their class work and production activities. Our Dramatic Art Department provides undergraduates with opportunities to study and engage in live theatre with other students, a professional faculty, and visiting professional artists. Auditions for departmental productions are open to all registered students within the University.