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Humanities

Undergraduate Symposium

The Undergraduate Student Symposium, sponsored by the Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences, presents student projects and performances through oral presentations, paper submissions, and poster displays.
Theatre Major

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The theatre program at NSU offers an extremely low student-faculty ratio with professors who have a wide variety of backgrounds and academic/research expertise. Each theatre student will have the advantage of individual attention from faculty on coursework and advice on life after undergraduate studies at NSU. Students have an outstanding opportunity to learn and excel in this supportive yet challenging environment. Theatre majors may also select from a number of minors offered by the college.

Description

The theatre major at NSU takes a broad approach, giving students a varied background in the discipline of theatre. Students will learn how to communicate effectively, identify the historical periods and styles of theatre, demonstrate knowledge of and skill in aspects of technical theatre, such as costuming, lighting, set design and construction, demonstrate skill in public performance, direct theatrical scenes or productions, and understand the role of drama in culture. A theatre major prepares students for a wide variety of careers in professional theatre, education, television, and broadcast journalism.

The theatre major is offered during the day and evening on NSU’s main campus.

Learning Outcomes

A successful theatre graduate is expected to:

  1. Communicate effectively
    1. Write well
    2. Speak well
  2. Identify the historical periods and styles of theatre
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of and skill in some aspect(s) of technical theatre
    1. Costuming
    2. Lighting
    3. Set design and construction
  4. Demonstrate skill in public performance, especially in terms of:
    1. Character analysis
    2. Analysis of dramatic literature
    3. Execution of performance on the small and main stage
  5. Direct theatrical scenes or productions
  6. Comprehend the role of drama in culture

Career Opportunities

Many career possibilities await theatre majors because the confidence and communication skills required for a theatre degree is valuable preparation for nearly any field.

Some fields in which theatre majors find jobs include:

  • Television
  • Radio
  • Theatrical production
  • Technical theater
  • Entertainment
  • Education