Theatre- Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts
- Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts, with an emphasis in Acting or Technical Theatre
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre, with an emphasis in Acting or Production
- Theatre Arts minor available
- Concentrations: Those majoring in Liberal Studies can complete their concentration in Theatre.
- Actor/Performer, $49,721 annually in our region
- Set Designer, $44,909 annually in our region
- John A. Mayer, (Chair) Ph.D.
- Eric Broadwater, M.F.A.
- Clayton Everett, M.F.A.
- Caroline Mercier, Ph.D.
- Jerome J. O’Donnell, M.F.A.
- Andrew Sutherland, M.F.A.
The College of the Arts’ focus on excellence across disciplines provides the region and the state with superior and fulfilling visual and performing arts degree programs. The College is comprised of exceptional artists and dedicated faculty who understand the interrelationship of the arts and their relevance to our greater society.
COA contact info
Dean: Daryl J. Moore
Phone: (209) 667-3959
E-mail: COA@csustan.edu
Web site: www.csustan.edu/COA
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The Department of Theatre trains students as practitioners in Acting and Technical production for the stage. The program is based on a foundation that includes the intellectual understanding of personal and societal experiences — and how these experiences can be transformative in the written drama. The program is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
Where can a Theatre degree take your career? Possible careers/fields or work include: acting, stage designing, directing, all types of theatre (educational, professional, community, children’s), radio, television, film, journalism, teaching, or theatre administration.
- Children’s Theatre
- Real World Theatre: Comic Improvisation
- Stagecraft I
- Makeup
- Costuming
- Scenic Design
- Theatre History I
- Intermediate Acting
- American Theatre
THEA 3170:
Comic Improvisation
Designed to introduce students to the basic principles of comic improvisation. A historical overview of the development of cultural comic satire will be followed by hands-on activities that will help students develop skills in creative decision-making and script development.
- A knowledge of the history and traditions of theatre
- A knowledge of techniques of script and character analysis in the context of a theatrical production/activity
- An understanding of shop equipment, safety, and techniques through elaboration of production in the scene and costume shops of the department
- The ability to perform in a variety of studio/stage settings
Department of Theatre
Drama Building, Room D15
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382