Theater Major
What is Theater?
The study of theater offers a valuable
insight into the human condition. The practice of theater
affords a unique opportunity to embody and express social
reality. The experience of theater allows for the possibility
of public reflection on community and identity. This major
considers the art of theater in all its aspects. Its history
and its writers, actors and directors influence are also
studied. Students in the program gain expertise in all
the fundamental areas of theatrical art to bring into
focus imaginative expression in performance and design,
rigorous critical thinking, and precise methods of research.
In addition to class work, students also participate in
undergraduate formal productions and informal productions,
serving at various times as actors, designers, directors
and dramaturges.
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What are Some Specializations
Within this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
Acting
and Directing |
Drama
and Dance Teacher Education |
Drama
Arts |
Theater
Arts |
Drama
History and Criticism |
Theater
Arts and Stagecraft |
Make-up
Artist |
Playwriting
and Screenwriting |
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What Kinds of Students Major
in Theater?
Theater is an art. The theater students
have a love for drama, acting, and the production of theater
in general. Not all majors need to be drawn toward acting,
however. There are many other aspects of theater in which
to specialize: lighting, staging, writing, for instance.
Here, they will learn of every aspect about the theater
industry as well as specific aspects of it such as what
goes on behind the scenes, how actors become proficient
in their craft, and in general how everything works together
in a quality theatrical production.
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What Courses Do Theater Majors
Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Dance |
Oral
Interpretation |
Acting |
Stagecraft |
Survey
of Dramatic Literature |
History
of the Theater |
Survey
of Film History |
Physical
Expression: Voice and Movement |
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What Types of Positions do
Theater Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Producer |
Make-up
Artist |
Actor/Actress |
Scene
Designer |
Screenwriter |
Stage
Manager |
Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University Departments to Consider
The following institutions are the featured
institutions on MyMajors because they support MyMajors
and you in your search for the best major available. They
offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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Two-Year College Curriculums
to Consider
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