Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts – Option in Acting: The clear objective of the BFA program is to provide conservatory-modeled training in a liberal arts environment to a baccalaureate candidate in the specific area of acting in order to prepare them for a professional acting career in theatre, film or television; to train, develop, nurture, challenge and prepare young theatre artists for viable careers as professional actors through a comprehensive 4-year conservatory approach to actor training, terminating in a performance oriented year as a company member of the California Repertory Theatre Company.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts – Option in Theatre of Engagement: The clear objective of the BFA program is to provide conservatory-modeled training in a liberal arts environment to a baccalaureate candidate in socially focused community collaborative theatre methodology through the successful application of myriad theatrical modes of expression, diverse communication skills and socially focused training. It includes instruction in all theatre disciplines (acting, directing, stage and theatre management, all areas of theatrical design, playwriting, dramatic construction, history and theory) with opportunities to develop socially focused community engagement productions and projects. This program shall serve to prepare the individual to be a versatile, socially engaged and entrepreneurial theatre artist through a comprehensive 4-year approach to community engagement through collaborative theatre disciplines
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DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE ARTS
I/P/D CHART – Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts: Option in Acting
LEARNER OUTCOMES (I = INTRODUCED; P = PRACTICED; D = DEMONSTRATED WITH MASTERY)
Participate in the creation and presentation of public performances of theatre.
Develop physical, vocal, psychological, emotional and imaginative perceptions related to theatre performance.
Develop and demonstrate the skills of playing psychological realism.
Develop and demonstrate the skills of playing Shakespeare.
Develop and demonstrate playing character.
Develop and demonstrate necessary voice and speech work for the actor.
Develop and demonstrate necessary movement work for the actor.
Demonstrate knowledge of the historical and cultural dimensions of theatre, including the works of leading playwrights, actors, and directors past and present.
Understand and evaluate contemporary thinking about theatre and related arts.
Make informed assessments of quality in works of theatre.
Develop means of effective verbal and visual communication.
Develop the skills necessary to effectively use the library and internet for research.