Theatre Arts Administration
The Theatre Arts Administration program is intended for students who express an interest in and an inclination toward the production and managerial aspects in the arts and entertainment industry. The program is based on the philosophy that a successful career in arts management and leadership requires knowledge of modern business practices coupled with a comprehensive background in arts. The focus of this area of concentration is directed toward the study of courses and scholarship and activism in the arts, business and communications. The premise of this program is to imbue in each student key characteristics that global arts and entertainment professionals exemplify: creativity, agility, innovation, emotional intelligence, business savvy, and fiscal responsibility. A major emphasis in this program is to prepare multi-hyphenate students for an ever-changing job market and prepare them for being effective leaders in a changing society.
Welcome to the Bison Family!
Prof. Pat Parks, Area Coordinator
We have a mandate to graduate the next generation of leaders in the theatre first and foremost as well as give way to leaders beyond the theatre stage in the wider Arts economy and ecosystem.
The Theatre Arts Administration program is intended for students who express an interest in and an inclination toward the production and managerial aspects in the arts and entertainment industry. The program is based on the philosophy that a successful career in Arts Management and Leadership requires knowledge of modern business practices coupled with a comprehensive background in arts. The focus of this area of concentration is directed toward the study of courses and scholarship in the arts, business and communications. The premise of this program is to imbue in each student key characteristics that world class arts and entertainment professionals exemplify: creativity, agility, innovation, emotional intelligence, business savvy, and fiscal responsibility. A major emphasis in this program is to ready students for an ever-changing job market and prepare them for being effective leaders in a changing society.
Admission to this area of concentration is by interview and supporting materials. See full admission requirements here.
The program requires the student to have a full appreciation of theory, research, heuristic approach and practical application. Students must maintain a commitment to scholarship. Students will be required to perform at a high level in a wide range of areas related to arts management and leadership. The program produces students that have a proficiency in core competencies that are compulsory in the arts and entertainment arena. Courses in this program are designed to introduce, educate and train students in various topics pertaining to the skills needed, tools required, and duties performed by arts administrators.
IDEAL STUDENT
Our ideal student is
- Innovative
- Agile Learner
- Critical Thinker
- Strategic Planner
- Team Oriented
- Fiscally Conscious and Responsible
Students should exemplify
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Empathy
- Humility
- Resilience
- Vision
- Influence
- Professional Communication
Theatre Arts Administration Course Curriculum Scheme
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
3- THTA-090 INTRO TO THEATRE MGMT I (Fall Course Only)
3- THTT-101 STAGECRAFT I
3- INTRO TO DESIGN
(Choose One of the Following):
3- ENGLW-101 RHETORIC, INQUIRY & CRITICAL WRITING
ENGLW-102 EXP. WRITING & LIT.
3- THFD-080 PLAY ANALYSIS
1- FRSM-002 FRESH. SEMINAR**
TOTAL CREDITS- 16
SPRING SEMESTER
3- THTA-091 INTRO TO THEATRE MGMT II (Spring Course Only)
3- THTT-102 STAGECRAFT II
3- THTA-156 STAGE MANAGEMENT^
3- ENGW-103 PERSUASIVE WRITING & RESEARCH
(Choose One of the Following):
3- THTT-051 BASIC STAGE LIGHTING
3- THTT-052 BASIC STAGECRAFT (Spring Semester Only)
3- THTT-053 COSTUME FOR THEATRE
3- THTT-xxx STAGE MAKE-UP/LAB
TOTAL CREDITS- 15
^ALL THEATRE ARTS ADMINISTRATION MAJORS ARE REQUIRED TO SERVE AS AN ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER and/or A STAGE MANAGER AT LEAST ONCE PRIOR TO GRADUATION.
**REQUIRED FOR NEW ENTRANTS ONLY, HOWEVER, ALL OTHERS MUST SATISFY THIS CREDIT HOUR REQUIREMENT WITH AN ELECTIVE.
***Course offered in the SPRING SEMESTER ONLY.
NOTE: Many of the courses listed have laboratory hours. Laboratory hours allow for practical application of the theoretical approach addressed in both classroom exercise and lectures. Lab hours vary depending on the expectations and/or demands of the class/production. All students should anticipate committing additional time outside of classroom instruction for Lab work.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
3- THAC-020 INTRO TO ACTING FOR NON-MAJORS
1- THTA-001 THEATRE ARTS ADMIN LAB I
3- THTA- 212 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
2- THDN-300 DANCE FOR NON-MAJORS (Fall Course Only)
3- ECON-180 STATISTICS I
(Choose One of the Following):
3- THFD-180 THEATRE HISTORY I
THDN- 029 DANCE HISTORY I
TOTAL CREDITS- 15
SPRING SEMESTER
3- THTA-208 FINANCE MANAGEMENT
1- THTA-002 THEATRE ARTS ADMIN LAB II
(Choose One of the Following):
3- THFD-181 THEATRE HISTORY II
THDN- 030 DANCE HISTORY II
3- ENGL-009 TECHNICAL WRITING I: PRE-PROF
3- HUCO-101 PRINCIPLES OF SPEECH
3- MATH-006 COLLEGE ALGEBRA I
RESTRICTED ELECTIVE*
TOTAL CREDITS- 16
***Course offered in the SPRING SEMESTER ONLY.
NOTE: Many of the courses listed have laboratory hours. Laboratory hours allow for practical application of the theoretical approach addressed in both classroom exercise and lectures. Lab hours vary depending on the expectations and/or demands of the class/production. All students should anticipate committing additional time outside of classroom instruction for Lab work.
*RESTRICTED ELECTIVES:
HUCO-410 Conflict Mgmt & Negotiation Strategy
JOUR-206 Intro. To Advertising
THFD-081 Play Reading
THTA-206 Entrepreneurship in the Entertainment Industry
THTA-096 The Producer's Workshop
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
3- THAC-030 BEGINNING DIRECTING I
1- THTA-003 THEATRE ARTS ADMIN LAB III
3- SLMC-210 INTRO TO STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
3- THTA- 211 ARTS & INNOVATION
3- THTA-094 PRODUCTION MGMT
(Choose One of the Following):
THTT-051 BASIC STAGE LIGHTING
THTT-052 BASIC STAGECRAFT
THTT-053 COSTUME FOR THEATRE
THTT-xxx STAGE MAKE-UP/LAB
TOTAL CREDITS- 16
SPRING SEMESTER
3- LEADING IN A CHANGING SOCIETY
1- THTA-004 THEATRE ARTS ADMIN LAB IV
3- ELECTIVE+
3- ARTH-161 ART APPRECIATION
3- RTVF-231 INTRO TO MEDIA PROD.
(Choose One of the Following):
3- SOCI-020 INTRO TO SOC PSYCH
3- PSYC-050 INTRO TO PSYCHOLOGY
TOTAL CREDITS- 16
+Honors Students are required to take:
THFD-186 – Directed Study
++THFD-187 – Honors Thesis
*RESTRICTED ELECTIVES:
HUCO-410 Conflict Mgmt & Negotiation Strategy
JOUR-206 Intro. To Advertising
THFD-081 Play Reading
THTA-206 Entrepreneurship in the Entertainment Industry
THTA-096 The Producer's Workshop
SENIOR YEAR
FALL SEMESTER
3- THTA-191 FUNDRAISING FOR THE ARTS (Fall Course Only)
3- THTA-209 DRAMA INTERNSHIP
3- MUSI-032 INTRO TO ENTERTAINMENT LAW
2- THTA-005 THEATRE ARTS ADMIN LAB V
3- ELECTIVE*/ HONORS COURSE+
TOTAL CREDITS- 14
SPRING SEMESTER
3- MUTP-100 BLACKS IN THE ARTS
3- THFD-190 SEMINAR IN THEATRE ARTS ADMINISTRATION (Exit Competency Course)
3 - RESTRICTED ELECTIVE/HONORS COURSE++
(Choose One of the Following):
3- THTA-089 CRITICAL WRITING AND AESTHETICS
3- PHIL-055 INTRO TO PHILOSOPHY
3- THFD-081 PLAY READING
TOTAL CREDITS- 12
Additional Information
+Honors Students are required to take:
THFD-186 – Directed Study
++THFD-187 Honors Thesis
*RESTRICTED ELECTIVES:
HUCO-410 Conflict Mgmt & Negotiation Strategy
JOUR-206 Intro. To Advertising
THFD-081 Play Reading
THTA-206 Entrepreneurship in the Entertainment Industry
THTA-096 The Producer's Workshop
****JUNIOR OR SENIOR LEVEL STUDENT ONLY OR WITH CONSENT OF COURSE INSTRUCTOR.
NOTE: STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS FOR GRADUATION. IF A COURSE IS NOT OFFERED, THE STUDENT MUST MAKE-UP THE HOURS IN COURSES APPROVED BY THE COORDINATOR. STUDENTS MUST FOLLOW THE CURRICULUM SCHEME AS PRINTED OR THEY MAY JEOPARDIZE THEIR GRADUATING WITHIN A 4-YEAR TIME PERIOD.